Ingredient

Organic Kombucha Culture

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Kombucha culture is the key ingredient for producing kombucha, a fermented tea beverage. It …

What is Organic Kombucha Culture?

Organic kombucha culture is a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). It is used to ferment sweetened tea, creating kombucha, a fizzy, slightly alcoholic beverage. The SCOBY consumes the sugar and produces acids, gases, and trace amounts of alcohol.

Is Organic Kombucha Culture vegan?

Organic Kombucha Culture is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Organic Kombucha Culture a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Organic Kombucha Culture used for?

Kombucha culture is the key ingredient for producing kombucha, a fermented tea beverage.

Is Organic Kombucha Culture safe?

Kombucha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Kombucha culture is the key ingredient for producing kombucha, a fermented tea beverage. It is added to sweetened tea to initiate fermentation. It is found primarily in bottled kombucha drinks.

Health notes

Kombucha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a food ingredient. It contains probiotics, which are live microorganisms thought to benefit gut health, though more research is needed to confirm these effects in humans. JECFA has evaluated kombucha and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. Some individuals may experience digestive upset when first consuming kombucha.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Organic Kombucha Culture

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Cherry Hibiscus Sparkling Kombucha, Cherry REVIVE Cherry Hibiscus Sparkling Kombucha, Cherry Other Drinks 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 41.7Carbs Mango Orange Sparkling Kombucha, Mango Orange REVIVE Mango Orange Sparkling Kombucha, Mango Orange Other Drinks 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 41.7Carbs Strawberry Lemon Sparkling Kombucha, Strawberry Lemon REVIVE Strawberry Lemon Sparkling Kombucha, Strawberry Lemon Other Drinks 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 41.7Carbs Caffeine Free Citrus Ginger Sparkling Kombucha, Citrus Ginger REVIVE Caffeine Free Citrus Ginger Sparkling Kombucha, Citrus Ginger Other Drinks 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 41.7Carbs Ginger Lemonade Kombucha, Kombucha Costco Companies Inc. Ginger Lemonade Kombucha, Kombucha Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.8Carbs Acai Beet Kombucha, Acai Beet Mad at S.A.D. LLC Acai Beet Kombucha, Acai Beet Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Mint Lemonade Kombucha Spritzer Flavored Sparkling Beverage, Mint Lemonade Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Mint Lemonade Kombucha Spritzer Flavored Sparkling Beverage, Mint Lemonade Other Drinks 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.2Carbs Raspberry Lemon Ginger Flavored Kombucha Spritzer Sparkling Beverage, Raspberry Lemon Ginger Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Raspberry Lemon Ginger Flavored Kombucha Spritzer Sparkling Beverage, Raspberry Lemon Ginger Other Drinks 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.2Carbs Jasmine Hibiscus Kombucha, Jasmine Hibiscus Michtron, Inc. Jasmine Hibiscus Kombucha, Jasmine Hibiscus Other Drinks 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Organic Blueberry Lavender Flavoured Kombucha, Blueberry Lavender Whole Foods Market, Inc. Organic Blueberry Lavender Flavoured Kombucha, Blueberry Lavender Other Drinks High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 19kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.0Carbs Ginger Lemon Organic Kombucha, Ginger Lemon Whole Foods Market, Inc. Ginger Lemon Organic Kombucha, Ginger Lemon Other Drinks High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 17kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Mango Coconut Organic Kombucha, Mango Coconut Whole Foods Market, Inc. Mango Coconut Organic Kombucha, Mango Coconut Other Drinks High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 15kcal 0.2Protein 0Fat 3.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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