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Cascara

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Kefiviva

Cascara

Form: Liquid

  • Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
  • Common Name: Cascara, Coffee cherry
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Used Part: Fruit
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Kefiviva

Fermented Cascara

Form: Liquid

Botanical NameCoffea arabica

Common Name: Cascara, Coffee cherry

Family: Rubiaceae

Used Part: Fruit

Cascara, derived from the bark of the Rhamnus purshiana tree, has been used traditionally in Native American medicine for its natural laxative and digestive properties. Known for supporting digestive health and regularity, cascara also contains compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Modern interest in cascara has grown as its fermented form enhances nutrient absorption, offering a unique balance of digestive support and wellness-promoting properties.

Health Benefits

  • Digestive health
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Liver support
  • Gut health
  • Energy enhancement

Technical Data & Applications Overview

Our fermented cascara offers a potent blend of traditionally valued properties, enhanced through fermentation to increase bioavailability and absorption. Our liquid fermented cascara is versatile and ideal for various health-supportive applications.

  • Adaptogenic drinks
  • Wellness shots and elixirs
  • Teas and herbals
  • Energy drinks and sports drinks
  • Juices and smoothies
  • Sodas and lemonades
  • Mocktails and cocktails
  • Snacks

Fermented cascara provides a unique combination of digestive and energy-supportive properties, making it an excellent addition to various beverages and foods. Its slightly bitter, earthy flavor is complemented by fermentation, enhancing both traditional and innovative formulations focused on gut health and vitality.

Fermentation enhances cascara’s bioactive compounds, contributing to its health benefits. Key phytocompounds include:

Anthraquinones: Emodin, Chrysophanol

Flavonoids: Kaempferol

Tannins: Catechins, Epicatechin

These phytocompounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-supportive effects. Soluble in hot water, they can be effectively extracted for maximum benefit.

Fermentation enhances cascara’s nutrient profile, improving the bioavailability of its bioactive compounds and optimizing its health benefits.

Molecules: Chlorogenic Acids, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds, Alkaloids

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, cascara becomes predigested, allowing its nutrients and antioxidants to be absorbed more effectively. This process amplifies its energizing, detoxifying, and metabolic-supporting properties, making fermented cascara an excellent ingredient for functional beverage and food applications.

List of ingredients: Water, Organic cascara fruit, Organic raw cane sugar*, Symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteria (Komagataeibacter sp., Gluconoacetobacter sp.)
* Consumed by microorganisms

Lifetime: 2 years

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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