Kombucha
Also listed as Fermented Tea Drink and Bottled Kombucha.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea beverage. Labels may say kombucha.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is chilled and drunk as a tangy fermented tea.
Here is what food agencies say.
Kombucha falls under FDA beverage labeling rules; alcohol content must stay within limits for non-alcoholic labels.
Here is what research has found.
Over-fermentation alcohol and contamination issues have driven kombucha recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep refrigerated if the label requires it. Check alcohol statements.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/18/2026