Pure Organic Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to sweetened tea. The SCOBY consumes the sugar and produces organic acids, carbon dioxide, and a small amount of alcohol. It is often flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

Kombucha is primarily used as a fermented beverage, offering a tangy, slightly effervescent alternative to soda or juice. Manufacturers add it to packaged foods as a functional ingredient, often for its perceived probiotic benefits or unique flavor profile. It is most commonly found in the 'Other Drinks' category.

Kombucha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. While some studies suggest potential health benefits from the probiotics and organic acids in kombucha, more research is needed to confirm these effects in humans. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated kombucha, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI). Some individuals may experience digestive upset due to the acidity or carbonation.