Kombucha

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Is Kombucha healthy?

Kombucha scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This kombucha beverage is made with a clean ingredient list, including beneficial components like kombucha culture, black tea, and green tea, which provide antioxidants and probiotics.

How processed is Kombucha?

Kombucha is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Kombucha's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Kombucha culture, Black tea, Green tea count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kombucha

Aldi
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Aldi
Category Tea
Summary

This kombucha beverage is made with a clean ingredient list, including beneficial components like kombucha culture, black tea, and green tea, which provide antioxidants and probiotics. The presence of erythritol, a sugar alcohol, is a minor concern but does not significantly detract from the overall health profile. The product is minimally processed, enhancing its score due to the natural fermentation process and absence of harmful additives.

Key ingredients 7

Kombucha culture
Good

A symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that ferments the tea, producing beneficial organic acids and probiotics.

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Black tea
Good

Natural source of polyphenols and antioxidants that support overall well-being.

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Green tea
Good

Contains beneficial antioxidants known as catechins which support metabolic health.

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Apple
Good

Provides natural flavor and minor amounts of beneficial fruit compounds.

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Carbonated water
Neutral

Water infused with carbon dioxide to provide effervescence, with no nutritional drawbacks.

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Erythritol
Neutral

A zero-calorie sugar alcohol used as a sweetener that has minimal impact on blood sugar levels.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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