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Review
. 2022 Jul 4;11(13):1977.
doi: 10.3390/foods11131977.

Kombucha: Perceptions and Future Prospects

Patrícia Batista  1   2 , Maria Rodrigues Penas  1 , Manuela Pintado  2 , Patrícia Oliveira-Silva  1
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Review

Kombucha: Perceptions and Future Prospects

Patrícia Batista et al. Foods. .

Abstract

Background: Kombucha is an increasingly consumed product classified as a nutraceutical. Legislative efforts about these products remain confusing and without global harmonization. This natural product has been developed to improve or promote physical and mental health. However, it needs regulatory guidelines to control the production and guarantee the product's efficacy and safety.

Aim: The study intends to draw attention to the need for regulatory guidelines and the potential of this product in the market and peoples' health.

Key findings and conclusions: The lack of regulation and the low level of literacy about this product can limit its development, marketing, and impact on health. Thus, it is essential to highlight the potential value of this product and invest in its development and marketing. Likewise, it is important to spread awareness among the population of these products and their impacts on people's health. Thus, this study focuses on a pertinent theme and alerts to the need for legislation for these products, to draw attention to the inexistent legislative control and the consequent need for regulatory guidelines for better and safer production and consumption.

Keywords: Kombucha; gut-brain; health; legislation; nutraceuticals.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Description of the Kombucha’s health benefits and parameters lacking clear regulation worldwide.
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Figure 2
General probiotics regulatory guidelines reference worldwide: America (1, 2, 3); Europe (4); Asia (5, 6, 7); Oceania (8, 9).
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Figure 3
S.W.O.T. analysis for Kombucha market.
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