Re:Nutrition information?

[Guest guest]

There are about half a dozen studies on the nutritional component of

kombucha. I am putting together information and have a partial list

Here is the abstract from one study

International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Volume 35, Issue 2, Page

201-205, Mar 2000, doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2621.2000.00342.x titled Mineral and

water soluble vitamin content in the Kombucha drink of the Biologically

active substances (water soluble vitamins and minerals) in 'Kombucha' did

not show significant or major amounts that could be defined as a major

source of supplement. Vitamins and minerals did include B1(thiamine) B2

(riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine ), B15

(pangamic acid), Biotin (Folic Acid), Choline, Inositol, PABA (para-amino

benzoic acid) , RNA (ribonucleic acid). Acetamidophenol, Acetic acid,

Acetoacetic, acid, Benzoic acid, 2-amino-, 3-phenyl-2-propenyl ester

Benzonitrile, 4-hydroxy-2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7 a-tetrahydro-4,4,7

a-trimethyl-2,6-Bis(t-butyl) -4-(dimethylbenzyl) phenol Butanoic acid,

3-methyl 1-Butanol, 3-methyl- 2-t-Butyl-4-(dimethylbenzyl) phenol, Caffeine,

Citric acid, Cyanocobalamin (B-12), Decanoic acid, D-Ribo-hexos,

2,6-dideoxy-3-0-methyl-, 2,3-Dihydro-1-methylindene, 2,5 Diketo-gluconic

acid, thyl Acetate Fructose, d-Gluconic acid, Glucose, Hexanoic acid,

(1H)Imidazo[2,1-f]purine-2,4(3H,8H)-dione, 8-ethyl-1-methyl-7-phenyl-

Itaconic acid, 2-Keto-gluconic acid, 5-Keto-gluconic acid,

2-Keto -3-deoxy-gluconic acid, Lactic acid, 5-Methoxy-1-

(3-methoxy-4-methylphenyl) -1,3,3,6- tetramethylindan, Malic Acid,

Niacinamide.

There will always be some sugar left in a ferment.

Usually in the form of fructose and pentose.

This may lead to weight gain. I know of a strict vegan

who did a long brew with a low pH and gained weight.

The pH does not show the sugar level.

You can use a Hydrometer, or a Residual Sugar test kit

email me for details.

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

....................................................

Does anyone know the approximate nutrition info for home brewed Kombucha?

I just started weight watchers and I am wondering how many points my

kombucha has. Is it low calorie? I usually only brew for 7 days, I

prefer it sweeter.

Would I have less calories if I brewed it longer and it was less sweet?

Does anyone have wisdom on this?