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Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented sweetened-tea beverage, commonly tart and lightly sparkling, sold plain or flavoured with variable acidity, sweetness and cloudiness.

Kombucha — illustrative ingredient image

About Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage made by fermenting sweetened tea with a microbial culture. It is commonly sold ready to drink, either plain or flavoured, and may be further processed, filtered or pasteurised. It is distinct from the culture used to make it; products vary according to fermentation and bottling choices.

The drink is usually amber or tea-coloured, with a tart, lightly sweet flavour and a gently sparkling quality in many products. Its acidity, sweetness, carbonation and cloudiness vary. Bottled kombucha may contain residual fermentation material or added juice and flavourings, so products are not all alike.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

kombucha

English

raw kombucha

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Kombucha nutrition & diet

Kombucha nutritional value

Tea, kombucha

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
16kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
4.0g
Fat
0.0g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition differs with sugar added, fermentation duration, residual sugars and any juice or flavourings. Compare the bottled product as sold, not the brewing tea or culture.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Tea, kombucha ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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