
Kefiviva™
Fermented Passionflower
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata L.
Common Name: Passionflower, Apricot-Vine, Maypop passionflower
Family: Passifloraceae
Used Part: Aerial parts
Passionflower, celebrated for its calming and stress-relieving properties, has been used in traditional medicine to promote relaxation, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety. Known for its mild sedative effects, passionflower also supports digestive health and helps manage mild inflammation. Fermentation enhances the bioavailability of its active compounds, amplifying its soothing and wellness-promoting benefits.

Health Benefits
- Stress relief
- Improved sleep quality
- Anxiety reduction
- Digestive support
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Immune support
- Cognitive relaxation
Technical Data & Applications Overview
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available formats
Our fermented passionflower combines a delicate, floral flavor with enhanced health benefits through fermentation, making it ideal for various wellness-focused applications.
- Teas and herbals
- Wellness shots and elixirs
- Adaptogenic drinks
- Mocktails and cocktails
- Sodas and lemonades
- Juices and smoothies
- Energy drinks and sports drinks
- Snacks
Fermented passionflower offers a gentle, floral profile enriched by fermentation, making it an excellent ingredient for beverages and foods designed to promote relaxation, sleep support, and overall calmness.
Fermentation enhances passionflower’s active compounds, making them more potent and bioavailable. Key phytocompounds include:
Flavonoids: Apigenin, Luteolin, Kaempferol
Alkaloids: Harman, Harmine
Phenolic Compounds: Caffeic acid, Chlorogenic acid
These compounds provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and calming effects, supporting formulations focused on relaxation and stress management. Soluble in water, they can be effectively integrated into functional products for maximum benefit.
Fermentation enriches passionflower’s nutrient profile, enhancing the bioavailability of its compounds and optimizing its wellness properties.
Molecules: Flavonoids, Alkaloids, 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 fermentation, passionflower is predigested, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed more effectively. This process enhances its calming, antioxidant, and immune-supportive properties, making fermented passionflower an exceptional ingredient for wellness formulations targeting relaxation and stress relief.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic passionflower aerial parts, 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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