Yeah, so this is where it gets really Whole30-tricky. What about store-bought kombucha, like GTs? Is there sugar in that too? Most things with a high sugar content (fruit, fruit juices) have bacteria that, through fermentation, produce ethanol- even orange juice! This natural fermentation by-product is not implied in the Whole30 rules, so in this article, we’re just going to focus on the sugar. But again, alcohol isn’t added to the product, it’s a natural byproduct of fermentation. The longer you ferment, the less sugar is left.ĪSIDE: Doesn’t kombucha contain alcohol, and isn’t that a no-no too? Some sugar remains, depending on how long you ferment. Sugar is a necessary part of this fermentation process. But in this case, the sugar isn’t added to the product after the fact, it’s used in the beginning to feed the SCOBY. I’m just giving you the very basics here as an example.Īdded sugar of any sort is not permitted on the Whole30, true. There is no one “right” way it’s all based on personal preference. *Note, there are many kombucha recipes and techniques out there. (The longer it ferments, the more sour it becomes.) You then cover it, store it, and allow it to ferment for 7-30 days, to taste. You start with a black or green tea, then add spring water, your SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), and cane sugar. It requires tea, sugar, and an active starter culture of bacteria and yeast (called a SCOBY)*. Kombucha is a fermented tea dating back 2,000 years, to ancient China. This article is designed to give you an insider’s look into the thought process behind the Whole30 rules, and explain a bit about why this subject is actually legitimately confusing. But “Is kombucha Whole30-compatible?” isn’t the easiest question to answer. Kombucha-a fermented tea-is a delicious beverage that may add some probiotic benefits to your already healthy Whole30 diet.
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