Kefiviva™
Gentle Leaf
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana
Common Name: Stevia
Family: Asteraceae
Used Part: Leaves
Stevia is a naturally occurring leafy plant traditionally valued for its aromatic and botanical properties. The fermentation process eliminates any lingering sharpness, resulting in a smooth and clean-label ingredient, ideal for beverages and foods seeking plant-based flavor complexity without adding sweeteners.
Health Benefits
- Digestive support
- Gut balance
- Microbiome friendly
- Flavor balance
Technical Data & Applications Overview
Our fermented stevia botanical vinegar offers a clean-label, plant-based ingredient that brings a smooth, naturally balanced profile to a wide variety of beverage and food applications. It can enhance flavor complexity, support formulations, and provide gentle acidity without the need for added sweeteners or artificial ingredients.
- Sodas and lemonades
- Mocktails and cocktails
- Juices and smoothies
- Energy drinks and sports drinks
- Wellness shots and elixirs
- Snacks
- Condiments and sauces
Fermented stevia botanical vinegar is a versatile botanical ingredient that helps build flavor, improve mouthfeel, and support better-for-you product development — all while aligning with consumer demand for clean-label, naturally fermented ingredients.
Stevia naturally contains a range of bioactive compounds that contribute to its traditional botanical value.
Steviol Glycosides: Rebaudioside A, Stevioside
Phenolic Compounds: Chlorogenic Acid, Caffeic Acid
Flavonoids: Quercetin, Kaempferol
Through fermentation, these naturally water-soluble compounds are further transformed, supporting enhanced botanical activity and antioxidant potential.
Our fermented stevia botanical vinegar provides a plant-based ingredient ideal for innovative formulations seeking clean-label solutions.
Fermentation enriches the botanical properties of stevia, improving its flavor profile, enhancing its functional potential, and increasing its versatility in health-conscious product formulations.
Molecules: Steviol Glycosides, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds…
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamines
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca)
Amino acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline
Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase
Through natural fermentation, the infusion of stevia leaves is transformed into a stable, flavorful botanical vinegar that supports clean-label innovation in food and beverage applications without adding sweeteners or sugar substitutes.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic stevia leaves, 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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Interested in our fermented botanicals? Reach out today to learn more, request a sample, or kickstart your next project with us!
