When it comes to beverages that are good for you, kombucha—a fermented drink made from tea, sugar and yeast—usually comes out on top. It’s full of probiotics and nutrients, which make your gut happy.

Danone has filed a patent for a process to make fermented beverages with a pH of 5 or lower. The method involves fermenting a mixture of aqueous vegetal base, yeast, and bacteria, then removing some ...

glass jar of kombucha and scoby on plate - Premyuda Yospim/Getty Images If you're a fan of popular fermented drinks, such as kombucha, then you should know there's only one type of jar to store and ...

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You may have noticed beverages labeled as “kombucha” or “kombucha tea” while out at the store. Initially, it may have only been found in health food stores, but it has become more popular and more ...

In the wellness-driven era of 2025, the global beverage industry is witnessing a seismic shift from sugary sodas to functional, “alive” alternatives. As gut health becomes the cornerstone of modern ...

In a recent review published in Foods, researchers discuss the production and health benefits of plant-based fermented beverages, which can improve the functional and bioactive profile, nutritional ...

A dietitian tried drinking kombucha every day for a week and documented the changes she saw in her energy and body. She ...

A new Japanese study suggests that kefir, the probiotic-rich fermented milk drink, may do more than boost gut health — it could actually help slow the aging process.

Wild, not mild — it’s not an official tagline for the range of ingredients and dishes that fall into the category of fermented foods, but it could be. Many fermented foods contain probiotics, which ...