Ingredient

Live Kombucha Cultures

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These cultures are the essential ingredient for making kombucha. They are added to sweetened …

What it is

Live kombucha cultures are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). This culture is used to ferment sweetened tea, transforming it into kombucha, a fizzy, tangy beverage.

Why it's used

These cultures are the essential ingredient for making kombucha. They are added to sweetened tea to initiate fermentation, which creates the characteristic flavor and effervescence of the drink.

Health notes

Live kombucha cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The fermentation process can produce small amounts of alcohol and organic acids. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated kombucha, but specific health claims require more research.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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HUMM Kombucha, Seasonal Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.8Carbs HUMM Kombucha, Blueberry Mint Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.8Carbs Humm Kombucha, Coconut Lime Other Drinks 19kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.6Carbs Humm Pomegranate Lemonade Kombucha, Pomegranate Lemonade Other Drinks 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.5Carbs Humm Ginger Juniper Kombucha, Ginger Juniper Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Humm Hopped Grapefruit Kombucha, Hopped Grapefruit Other Drinks 16kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.9Carbs Coconut Lime Kombucha, Coconut Lime Humm Coconut Lime Kombucha, Coconut Lime Other Drinks 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.9Carbs Health-Ade LLC. Mint Lime Mojito Mix A Kombucha Cocktail Mixer, Mint Lime Alcohol 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.8Carbs Raspberry Lime Flavored Probiotic Seltzer, Raspberry Lime GMP Global Marketing Inc. Raspberry Lime Flavored Probiotic Seltzer, Raspberry Lime Other Drinks 0kcal —Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Peach Flavored Probiotic Seltzer, Peach GMP Global Marketing Inc. Peach Flavored Probiotic Seltzer, Peach Other Drinks 0kcal —Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Spawn Fly Fish LLC Elderberry Ginger Kombucha, Elderberry Ginger Other Drinks High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 20kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.9Carbs Strawberry Glow Probiotic Tea, Strawberry Health-Ade LLC. Strawberry Glow Probiotic Tea, Strawberry Other Drinks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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