Made With 100% Pure Live Kombucha Cultures

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage made using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, often called a SCOBY. This culture consumes sugar and tea to produce organic acids, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of alcohol. The resulting drink is typically effervescent and has a tangy flavor.

Manufacturers add live kombucha cultures to beverages, especially kombucha drinks, to provide the characteristic fermented flavor and potential probiotic benefits. It is the primary ingredient that defines the product as kombucha, contributing to its unique taste and effervescence.

Live kombucha cultures are considered a food ingredient and are not subject to specific FDA additive regulations. While some consumers believe kombucha offers health benefits due to its probiotic content, scientific evidence is still developing. JECFA has evaluated kombucha and noted its potential for alcohol content, advising appropriate labeling. Some individuals may experience digestive upset from fermented foods.