Ingredient

Raw Kombucha

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Kombucha is primarily used as a beverage, valued for its tangy flavor and perceived …

What it is

Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). The SCOBY consumes the sugar and tea, producing acids, gases, and a small amount of alcohol. It is often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs after fermentation.

Why it's used

Kombucha is primarily used as a beverage, valued for its tangy flavor and perceived probiotic benefits. It is often marketed as a healthier alternative to soda or juice. Manufacturers add it to drinks like sparkling teas, juices, and other fermented beverages.

Health notes

Raw 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 that may benefit gut health, though research is ongoing. JECFA has evaluated kombucha and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Some individuals may experience digestive upset when first consuming kombucha. Due to its fermentation process, it contains trace amounts of alcohol, typically below 0.5% ABV in commercially produced versions to be sold as non-alcoholic.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Kombucha is made from tea, sugar, and a SCOBY, none of which are among the FDA's nine major allergens. It is also gluten-free.

Products containing Raw Kombucha

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HOLY KOMBUCHA Blood Orange Probiotic Tea, Blood Orange Other Drinks High in added sugars — 300% DV per serving 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs HOLY KOMBUCHA Organic Probiotic Tea, Hibiscus Sangria Other Drinks High in added sugars — 420% DV per serving 438kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Organics Kombucha, Coconut Lime Hibiscus Other Drinks 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.2Carbs Lake State Beverage Inc. Blueberry Hibiscus Kombucha, Blueberry Hibiscus Other Drinks 10kcal 0Protein 0.4Fat 1.4Carbs Lake State Beverage Inc. Kombucha, Ginger Other Drinks 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.4Carbs Bora Ventures Inc. Boxcar Berry Other Drinks 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Lavender Lemon Kombucha, Lavender Lemon Other Drinks 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.7Carbs Organic Craft Brewing Co. Orange Turmeric Kombucha, Orange Turmeric Other Drinks 7kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.1Carbs Holy Kombucha, Inc. Probiotic Tea, Hibiscus Sangria Other Drinks 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Circle City Sonorans, LLC Ginger Lemon Kombucha, Ginger Lemon Other Drinks 13kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 2.9Carbs Holy Kombucha, Inc. Probiotic Tea Other Drinks 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.3Carbs Greenbelt Craft Beverages, Inc. Blueberry Acai Yaupon Tea Sparkling Probiotic Kombucha, Blueberry Acai Yaupon Tea Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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