ReviewCurrent nutrition reports2025
Kombucha Tea: A Functional Beverage and All its Aspects.
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- Acute and Chronic Effects of Green Tea Kombucha With and Without Grape Skin Extract on Immune and Oxidative Stress Markers in Beginner Runners: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of food science · 2026Trial
- KOMBREAD, Kombucha as a Functional Starter for Sourdough Bread: Physicochemical Properties, Microbiological Characterization, and Quality Evaluation.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Protective Effects ofJournal of microbiology and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Kombucha-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles with Fungicidal Activity Against WHO-PriorityCurrent issues in molecular biology · 2026Article
- Kombucha-Mediated Fermentation Enhances Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Ageing and Antimicrobial Properties of Fruit Tree Leaf Agro-Waste Extracts fromInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Silver Nanoparticles Produced by Rooibos Kombucha Suppress Bacterial Biofilms and Improve Survival inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Changes in Short- and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids and Sugars During Kombucha Fermentation of Tea and Coffee Byproducts and Their Relation to Sourness.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Kombucha as a Bioactive Functional Beverage: Current Evidence, Production Challenges, and Future Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Oak (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Bioactive potential of green tea kombucha with propolis:Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytoprotective Properties ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhancing the Cosmetic Potential of Aloe Vera Gel by Kombucha-Mediated Fermentation: Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Aging and Moisturizing Properties.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe increasing interest in functional foods and beverages worldwide is driven by rising living standards, advancing technology, and heightened health awareness. Kombucha tea, a fermented beverage produced from sweetened tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), is a prominent example within this category. This review explores the definition, bioactive components, and health benefits of kombucha, emphasizing its potential roles as a functional beverage in the prevention and management of various diseases. RECENT
findingsThe fermentation process of kombucha tea, typically lasting up to 14 days, results in the transformation of sugar into ethanol and acetic acid, contributing to its distinctive tangy flavor. Kombucha contains bioactive compounds such as organic acids, antioxidants, and probiotics, which are linked to potential health benefits including improved digestive health, enhanced immune function, and antioxidant activity. Recent advancements in sustainable production methods and innovative formulations have further contributed to the increasing popularity of this beverage. Kombucha tea, originating in Northeast China with a history of over 2,000 years, is increasingly recognized for its potential health-promoting effects. Its production through traditional fermentation methods combined with modern innovations underscores its value as a functional beverage with the potential to support health and well-being. This review assesses the roles of kombucha in maintaining human health, considering its use as a complementary strategy for the prevention and management of diseases due to the bioactive components it contains.
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