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Kefiviva

Nettle

Form: Liquid

  • Botanical Name: Urtica dioica L.
  • Common Name: Nettle, Stinging nettle, Giant nettle
  • Family: Urticaceae
  • Used Part: Leaves
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Kefiviva

Fermented Nettle

Form: Liquid

Botanical NameUrtica dioica L.

Common Name: Nettle, Stinging nettle, Giant nettle

Family: Urticaceae

Used Part: Leaves

Nettle, a nutrient-rich herb with a long history in traditional medicine, has been valued for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and mineral-boosting properties. Traditionally used to support joint health, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy skin and hair, nettle is also a natural source of essential nutrients. Fermentation enhances its bioavailability, amplifying its detoxifying and immune-supportive effects while making its nutrients more easily absorbed.

Health Benefits

  • Joint support
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Detoxification
  • Immune support
  • Skin and hair health
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Rich source of minerals

Technical Data & Applications Overview

Our fermented nettle offers a powerful combination of detoxifying and health-promoting properties, enhanced through fermentation for improved absorption. This versatile ingredient is ideal for a variety of health-focused applications.

  • Teas and herbals
  • Wellness shots and elixirs
  • Adaptogenic drinks
  • Juices and smoothies
  • Fermented vegetables
  • Soups

Fermented nettle’s earthy, slightly grassy flavor is balanced by fermentation, making it an excellent addition to beverages and foods designed to support detoxification, joint health, and skin wellness. Its rich nutrient profile makes it ideal for formulations targeting vitality and overall health.

Fermentation enhances nettle’s bioactive compounds, maximizing its therapeutic benefits. Key phytocompounds include:

Essential Oils : Citral, Myrcene, Limonene, Citronellal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalol, Eugénol
Flavonoids: Quercetin, Kaempferol, Rutin
Phenolic Compounds : Chlorogenic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Gallic acid
Mineral-Rich Content: Silica, Iron, Magnesium


These compounds are known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifying effects, supporting joint health, immunity, and skin regeneration. Soluble in water, they can be easily extracted for diverse applications.

Fermentation enriches nettle’s nutrient profile, making its bioactive compounds more readily absorbed by the body.

Molecules: Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds, Chlorophyll…
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamines
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca)
Amino acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline, Aspartic acid
Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase

Through fermentation, nettle is predigested, enhancing its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and immune-supportive properties. Fermented nettle is an ideal ingredient for formulations targeting joint health, skin wellness, and overall vitality.

List of ingredients: Water, Organic nettle leaves, Organic raw cane sugar*, ancient symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteriaand 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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