Kombucha
is
a
fermented
beverage
resulting
from
the
action
of
yeasts
and
bacteria
on
substrate
consisting
dissolved
sucrose
in
an
infusion
Camellia
Sinensis.The
growing
interest
national
international
market
kombucha
has
brought
need
to
establish
quality
parameters
for
beverage.In
Brazil,
legislation
based
its
chemical
composition
been
established.Our
preliminary
results
show
that
11
out
12
commercial
kombuchas
available
city
São
Paulo
-SP
exceed
ethanol
concentration
limit
0.50%
v/v
(20°C)
even
before
comes
into
effect.The
same
were
analyzed
after
publication
legislation,
66.7%
samples
still
showed
levels
are
not
compliance
with
law.Therefore,
it
necessary
control
physical-chemical
beverage,
especially
formation
ethanol.Fermentation
such
as
initial
concentration,
temperature,
fermenter
vessel
geometry,
fermentation
time
potential
impact
variables
fermentative
system
responses,
including
concentration.A
variable
screening
experiment
was
conducted
two
distinct
colonies
different
microbiological
compositions
identify
which
process
have
greatest
variation.The
specific
interfacial
area
indicate
study
most
impactful
possible
modeling
should
be
done
each
microbial
community
under
working
conditions
producer.
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 221 - 221
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024
A
popular
non-alcoholic
beverage
worldwide,
tea
can
regulate
blood
glucose
levels,
lipid
and
pressure,
may
even
prevent
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
Different
fermentation
levels
impact
these
effects.
Tea
products
with
different
degrees
containing
functional
ingredients
lower
post-meal
T2DM.
There
are
seven
critical
factors
that
shed
light
on
how
teas
affect
regulation
in
humans.
These
include
the
inhibition
of
digestive
enzymes,
enhancement
cellular
uptake,
suppression
gluconeogenesis-related
reduction
formation
advanced
glycation
end
(AGEs),
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
(DPP-4)
activity,
modulation
gut
flora,
alleviation
inflammation
associated
oxidative
stress.
Fermented
be
used
to
help
consumers
make
more
informed
selections.
Frontiers in Microbiomes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
incurable,
and
rational
dietary
interventions
are
important
in
preventing
UC.
Kombucha
a
fermented
beverage
that
originated
China
has
variety
of
activities,
including
antioxidant,
antibacterial
hypoglycemic
activities.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
analyze
the
protective
effect
polysaccharide
(KP)
against
UC
determine
its
mechanism
action.
results
showed
KP
intervention
effective
alleviating
dextran
sulfate
sodium
salt
(DSS)-induced
symptoms
inhibiting
DSS-induced
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
Moreover,
able
reduce
intestinal
permeability,
promote
expression
tight
junction
proteins,
help
maintain
thrush
cell
numbers
mucus
secretion.
16S
rDNA
indicated
increased
abundance
Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group
Clostridiales_unclassified
.
Untargeted
metabolomics
techniques
revealed
can
reverse
disorders
metabolism.
This
demonstrated
alleviated
by
helping
barrier
integrity,
regulating
gut
microbiota
remodeling
metabolism
pathways.
findings
provide
theoretical
basis
for
application
as
supplement
prevention
Fermentation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(8), С. 384 - 384
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
Background:
Kombucha,
a
fermented
tea,
has
been
suggested
as
an
adjuvant
in
the
treatment
of
obesity.
Although
animal
and
vitro
studies
indicate
its
promising
benefits,
exploring
kombucha’s
impact
on
human
health
is
necessary.
Methods:
This
quasi-experimental
pre–post-intervention
assessed
effect
black
tea
kombucha
consumption
cardiometabolic
parameters
for
8
weeks,
considering
quality
diet
individuals
with
without
Diet
was
through
Dietary
Inflammatory
Index®
Total
Antioxidant
Capacity.
Paired
t-test/Wilcoxon
applied
to
compare
differences
between
pre-
post-intervention
(α
=
0.05).
Results:
After
intervention,
obesity
showed
decrease
insulin,
HOMA-IR,
GGT;
those
increase
total
cholesterol
alkaline
phosphatase,
but
this
only
observed
worsened
quality.
Conclusion:
intake
demonstrated
positive
impacts
metabolic
beyond
importance
combining
it
healthy
eating
patterns.
Fermentation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(3), С. 128 - 128
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Red
ginger,
a
plant
widely
available
in
Indonesia,
is
known
for
its
rich
content
of
bioactive
compounds,
including
flavonoids
and
phenolics,
which
are
their
strong
antioxidant
properties.
This
study
explored
the
fermentation
red
ginger
extract
with
kombucha
inoculum
(SCOBY),
aiming
to
evaluate
potential
as
health-enhancing
herb
antidiabetic
properties
by
neutralizing
free
radicals
inhibiting
α-glucosidase
activity.
included
laboratory-scale
(100
mL)
large-scale
(10
L)
using
10%
concentration
15%
SCOBY
periods
0,
7,
14
days
at
room
temperature.
The
analysis
sugar
(glucose,
fructose,
maltose),
organic
acids
(acetic
acid,
lactic
gluconic
acid),
pH,
total
titrated
acids,
polyphenols
(Folin–Ciocalteu),
(AlCl3).
Fermented
showed
high
levels
acetic,
lactic,
along
minor
components
such
phenolic
indicating
health
benefits
natural
antioxidant.
significant
activity,
managing
conditions
prediabetes
type
2
diabetes.
results
fermented
drink
given
ability
reduce
inhibit
activity
enzyme
α-glucosidase.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(9), С. 1940 - 1940
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2025
Fermentation
processes,
which
occur
under
the
influence
of
multiplying
microorganisms,
lead
to
creation
products
with
beneficial
health
properties.
Due
growing
interest
consumers
in
beverages
health-promoting
properties,
new
raw
materials
and
their
processing
methods
are
being
intensively
studied
obtain
improved
functional
values.
The
purpose
study
is
determine
effect
fermentation
using
SCOBY
(Symbiotic
Culture
Bacteria
Yeast)
on
chemical
composition,
polyphenolic
profile,
biological
activity
apple
pear
juices.
process
caused
a
decrease
content
polyphenols
juice
from
1568.8
1269.0
mg/L,
while
pears,
an
increase
was
observed
492.9
576.7
mg/L.
Statistically
significant
changes
were
individual
groups
compounds.
also
influenced
value
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
antidiabetic,
anticholinergic
activity.
This
indicates
that
can
be
effective
increasing
properties
fruit
fact
used
prevention
lifestyle
diseases
production
foods
targeted
Foods,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(9), С. 1547 - 1547
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025
Kombucha
is
an
ancient,
fermented
beverage
that
has
gained
increasing
popularity
worldwide
due
to
its
potential
health
benefits.
Its
origins
trace
back
China,
from
where
it
spread
across
Asia
and
Europe
before
reaching
the
modern
global
market.
The
fermentation
of
kombucha
mediated
by
a
Symbiotic
Culture
Bacteria
Yeasts
(SCOBY),
comprising
yeasts,
acetic
acid
bacteria,
lactic
bacteria.
microbial
consortium
plays
crucial
role
in
production
organic
acids
bioactive
metabolites,
shaping
sensory
characteristics
beverage.
Given
growing
interest
as
functional
beverage,
this
study
aims
explore
historical
background,
process,
microbiological
composition,
including
key
bacteria
their
interactions.
Additionally,
we
describe
effects
kombucha,
particularly
antimicrobial
antioxidant
activity,
probiotic
strains
associated
with
safety
considerations
while
also
addressing
risks
consumption.
Although
several
studies
suggested
may
have
antioxidants,
antimicrobial,
properties,
well
contribute
gut
microbiota
regulation
immune
system
support,
there
significant
variability
composition
especially
artisanal
preparations.
This
poses
challenges
standardizing
ensuring
consistent
safety.
risk
contamination
further
underscores
importance
adhering
strict
sanitary
standards.
To
scientifically
validate
benefits
guarantee
safe
consumption,
research
larger
sample
sizes
robust
methodologies
essential.
findings
will
deeper
understanding
properties
provide
scientific
support
for
beneficial
applications.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Fermented
foods
are
becoming
more
popular
due
to
their
purported
links
metabolic
health
and
the
gut
microbiome.
However,
direct
clinical
evidence
for
claims
is
lacking.
Here,
we
describe
an
eight-week
trial
that
explored
effects
of
a
four-week
kombucha
supplement
in
healthy
individuals
consuming
Western
diet,
randomized
into
(n
=
16)
or
control
8)
group.
We
collected
longitudinal
stool
blood
samples
profile
human
microbiome
inflammation
markers.
did
not
observe
significant
changes
either
biochemical
parameters
levels
circulating
markers
across
entire
cohort.
paired
analysis
between
baseline
end
intervention
time
points
within
groups
revealed
increases
fasting
insulin
HOMA-IR
group
whereas
reductions
HDL
cholesterol
were
associated
with
Shotgun
metagenomic
relative
abundance
Weizmannia,
kombucha-enriched
probiotic
several
SCFA
producing
taxa
be
overrepresented
consumers
at
intervention.
Collectively,
our
cohort
short-term
induced
modest
impacts
on
composition
parameters,
which
may
attributed
relatively
small
number
participants
extensive
inter-participant
variability.