
Kefiviva™
Fermented Cascara
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Coffea 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
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available formats
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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