Does kombucha have alcohol?

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Americasfavorite fermented tea drinkhas reached peak popularity.

Needless to say, those days are long over.

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claims related to its tracealcohol content.

Lets take a closer look.

The health benefits that result from this tasty science experiment are certainly noteworthy.

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These compounds have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Read: The fermentation process involved in creating kombucha willalwaysyield some alcohol.

Heres where things get interesting.

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Considering a beer can have as little as four percent ABV, this is obviously a concern.

Considering a beer can have as little as four percent ABV, this is obviously a concern.

Unaccounted-for yeastalso exists naturally in the air, which can impact your process of making kombucha at home.

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And always confirm you keep your booch cold!

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