Bracing Holistic Kambucha: A Revitalizing Beverage for Infatuation and Joviality

Raaz K Maheshwari*¹, Bhanwar Lal Jat², Ranjeeta Kumari³, Manisha Mavai⁴, Urmila Chaudhary⁵, Rajnee^5 
1Department of Chemistry, SBRM Govt. PG College, Nagaur, Rajasthan, India
²Department of Botany, SBRM Govt. PG College, Nagaur, Rajasthan, India
³Department of Microbiology, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
⁴Department of Physiology, M G Medical College, Jaipur, Rajastan, India
⁵Department of Physiology, SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Received: 15 June 2014, Accepted: 29 October 2014, Available Online: 15 December 2014

Abstract
Kombucha is a beverage packed with mineral-replenishing electrolytes. It’s an energizing tonic, which makes it a healthy alternative to popular drinks that are often packed with caffeine and refined sugar. Kombucha contains regenerative enzymes, bacteria and organic macromolecules that support intestinal flora, stimulate the immune system and balance the endocrine system. This supports and increases the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It’s to be the secret to longevity, health, merriment and virility. It aids strengthening the immune system; cell detoxification; balance of the intestinal flora.  All of which can help with: digestive problems ( including obesity and lack of appetite); pH-balance;  high blood-pressure; rheumatisms and arthritis;, stress (work-related & other), chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia; psoriasis, eczema, allergies, abscesses, ulcers, hair-loss; PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) and irritability! The Kombucha culture is a mix of a variety of yeasts (similar to those used in beer) and bacteria (similar to those used in yogurt) and a gelatinous cake called the symbiot. This culture acts like a veritable biochemical storehouse, transforming simple sugars into a multitude of highly beneficial substances viz. several types of enzymes and good bacteria; organic acids (acetic, lactic, D-gluconic, citric, usnic, malic, butyric, oxalic and some others); vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, amino acids; antioxidants, polyphenols, and <  0.5 % alcohol.
Keywords:  Scoby, Fermentation, Osmophillic yeast strains, Gluconic acid, Prebiotics,AAB, Antioxidants, Polyphenols