Live, Probiotic, or Neither? Microbial Composition of Retail-Available Kombucha and “Hard” Kombucha in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
Kombucha is an acidic non-alcoholic fermented tea beverage that has surged in popularity over the past decade. A key driver of this popularity is the perception that kombucha contains microbes that contribute to gut health, a perception that is reinforced by package claims such as “live” and “probio...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Beverages |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/9/3/59 |