
Kefiviva™
Fermented Burdock
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Arctium lappa L.
Common Name: Burdock, Edible Burdock, Great Burdock, Beggar’s Button
Family: Asteraceae
Used Part: Roots
Burdock is a hardy biennial plant native to Asia and Europe, now naturalized in North America. Its roots have long been valued in Eastern cultures as a nourishing food and healing herb, especially in Chinese and Japanese medicine. Burdock is renowned as a natural blood purifier and for its detoxifying effects on the liver and kidneys. It is also used for chronic inflammation, particularly in skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne, and is believed to support joint health and provide antimicrobial benefits.

Health Benefits
- Liver health
- Kidney support
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Skin health
- Joint support
Technical Data & Applications Overview
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available format
Our fermented burdock offers a potent blend of traditionally valued properties, enhanced through fermentation to increase bioavailability and absorption. Our liquid fermented burdock is versatile and ideal for various health-supportive applications.
- Kombucha
- Adaptogenic drinks
- Wellness shots and elixirs
- Teas and herbals
- Energy drinks and sports drinks
- Mocktails and cocktails
Fermented burdock provides a unique combination of detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent addition to diverse beverage and food products. Its earthy, mildly sweet flavor profile, amplified through fermentation, complements both traditional and innovative formulations.
Fermentation enhances the bioactive compounds in burdock, contributing to its health benefits. Key phytocompounds include:
Inulin: A natural prebiotic supporting gut health
Polyphenols: Quercetin, Kaempferol
Lignans: Arctigenin, Arctiin
These phytocompounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, promoting detoxification, immune support, and overall wellness. They are water-soluble and effectively extracted during infusion.
Fermentation enriches burdock’s nutrient profile, enhancing its bioavailability and maximizing its health benefits.
Molecule: Phenolic compounds, Flavonoids, Polysaccharides
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamines
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca…)
Amino acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Cysteine
Others: Polysaccharides, Olisaccharides, Soluble sugars & Alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase
Fermentation predigests burdock, allowing nutrients to be more readily absorbed by the body. This enhances its detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supportive properties, making it ideal for functional wellness formulations.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic burdock roots, Organic raw cane sugar*, ancient symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteria (Acetobacter sp., Komagataeibacter sp.)
* Consumed by microorganisms
Lifetime: 2 year(s)
Storage: Keep container tightly close in a cool (between 39 and 68°F), dry and dark place.
Our fermented ingredient is available in two convenient formats to suit various needs:
- Spacekraft 1000L / 264 US Gallons (Dimensions: 40 x 48 x 33.5 in.)
- 20L Drum / 5.28 US Gallons (Dimensions: 11 x 9.5 x 15 in.)
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