Ingredient

Kombucha Cultures

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Kombucha cultures are primarily used to produce kombucha, a fermented tea drink. They act …

What it is

Kombucha cultures are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, often referred to as a SCOBY. This living culture is used to ferment sweetened tea, transforming it into kombucha, a fizzy, tangy beverage.

Why it's used

Kombucha cultures are primarily used to produce kombucha, a fermented tea drink. They act as the fermenting agent, giving the beverage its characteristic flavor profile and effervescence.

Health notes

Kombucha cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. While kombucha is consumed for its potential probiotic benefits, scientific evidence supporting these claims in humans is still developing. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated related fermentation processes but have not set specific limits for kombucha cultures themselves. Some studies suggest potential benefits from the probiotics and organic acids produced during fermentation, but more research is needed.

Allergen info

Kombucha cultures are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Kombucha Cultures

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Say I Can Kombucha, Ginger Vesper Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Say I Can White Elephant Kombucha, Lychee Jasmine Other Drinks 10kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Say I Can The Sicilian Kombucha, Rosemary, Lemon, & Orange Blossom Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Raspberry Lemon Ginger Organic Kombucha, Raspberry Lemon Ginger Raley's Raspberry Lemon Ginger Organic Kombucha, Raspberry Lemon Ginger Other Drinks 10kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Watermelon, Cherry Lime Organic Kombucha, Watermelon, Cherry Lime Kombucha Raley's Watermelon, Cherry Lime Organic Kombucha, Watermelon, Cherry Lime Kombucha Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.4Carbs Raley's Pomegranate Hibiscus Organic Kombucha, Pomegranate Hibiscus Other Drinks 13kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.2Carbs Tangerine Blood Orange Organic Kombucha, Tangerine Blood Orange Raley's Tangerine Blood Orange Organic Kombucha, Tangerine Blood Orange Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Raspberry Lime Yogurt + Kombucha, Raspberry Lime Yogurt 31kcal 0.3Protein 0.3Fat 5.4Carbs Raley's Ginger Organic Kombucha, Ginger Other Drinks 7kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.5Carbs GMP Global Marketing Inc. Ginger Probiotic Kombucha, Ginger Other Drinks 7kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.7Carbs Magical Lemon Cupcake Unicorn Edition Probiotic Kombucha, Magical Lemon Cupcake Humm Magical Lemon Cupcake Unicorn Edition Probiotic Kombucha, Magical Lemon Cupcake Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Seasonal Orange Spice Probiotic Kumbucha, Seasonal Orange Spice Humm Seasonal Orange Spice Probiotic Kumbucha, Seasonal Orange Spice Other Drinks 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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