
Kefiviva™
Fermented Butterfly Pea
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
Common Name: Butterfly Pea Flower
Family: Fabaceae
Used Part: Flowers
Butterfly pea flower, renowned for its vibrant blue color and subtle earthy flavor, has been traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its antioxidant and adaptogenic properties. Known to support cognitive function, reduce stress, and promote skin health, this unique flower is highly valued in wellness and culinary applications. Fermentation enhances its bioavailability, amplifying its calming, cognitive-supportive, and detoxifying effects.

Health Benefits
- Antioxidant properties
- Cognitive support
- Stress relief
- Immune support
- Skin and hair health
- Detoxification
- Anti-inflammatory effects
Technical Data & Applications Overview
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available formats
Our fermented butterfly pea flower combines stunning natural color with enhanced health benefits from fermentation. This versatile ingredient is ideal for various health-focused and culinary applications.
- Teas and herbals
- Mocktails and cocktails
- Wellness shots and elixirs
- Sodas and lemonades
- Adaptogenic drinks
- Juices and smoothies
- Snacks
- Condiments and sauces
Fermented butterfly pea flower offers a delicate, earthy flavor and brilliant blue hue that deepens through fermentation. It is a perfect addition to beverages and foods designed to promote relaxation, cognitive function, and overall wellness.
Fermentation enriches butterfly pea flower’s bioactive compounds, enhancing its therapeutic properties. Key phytocompounds include:
Flavonoids: Anthocyanins (Delphinidin), Kaempferol
Phenolic Compounds: Chlorogenic acid, Caffeic acid
Tannins: Procyanidins
These compounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-supportive effects, promoting cognitive health, relaxation, and immune defense. Soluble in water, they can be easily extracted for various applications.
Fermentation enhances butterfly pea flower’s nutrient profile, increasing the bioavailability of its active compounds and maximizing its health benefits.
Molecules: Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamins
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca, K)
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline, Aspartic acid
Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase
Through fermentation, butterfly pea flower becomes predigested, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed more effectively. This process enhances its antioxidant, cognitive-supportive, and calming properties, making fermented butterfly pea flower a valuable ingredient for wellness-driven formulations.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic butterfly flowers, Organic raw cane sugar*, ancient symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteria (Komagataeibacter sp., Gluconoacetobacter 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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