
Kefiviva™
Fermented Rooibos
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Aspalathus linearis
Common Name: Rooibos, rooibos tea
Family: Fabaceae
Used Part: Leaves
Rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free tea native to South Africa, is celebrated for its mild, sweet flavor and rich antioxidant properties. Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation, rooibos is highly valued for its versatility in wellness formulations. Fermentation amplifies the bioavailability of its active compounds, enhancing its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and calming effects.

Health Benefits
- Antioxidant properties
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Digestive support
- Relaxation and stress relief
- Immune enhancement
- Cardiovascular support
Technical Data & Applications Overview
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available formats
Our fermented rooibos offers a smooth, naturally sweet flavor paired with enhanced health benefits through fermentation, making it suitable for a variety of health-supportive 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 rooibos provides a soft, earthy-sweet flavor enriched by fermentation, making it an excellent ingredient for beverages and foods designed to promote relaxation, digestion, and overall wellness.
Rooibos naturally contains a variety of bioactive compounds that contribute to its health benefits.
Flavonoids: Aspalathin, Quercetin, Luteolin
Phenolic Compounds: Caffeic Acid, Ferulic Acid
Other Compounds: Polyphenols, Tannins
These phytocompounds are soluble in water and can be extracted during the infusion process, offering benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive support. They enhance overall wellness and are ideal for applications in teas, elixirs, and functional beverages.
Fermentation enhances rooibos’s nutrient profile, improving the bioavailability of its antioxidant-rich compounds.
Molecules: Aspalathin, Phenolic Compounds, Flavonoids…
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamines
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca)
Amino acids: Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline, Aspartic acid
Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase
Through fermentation, rooibos is predigested, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed more effectively. This process enhances its antioxidant, calming, and digestive-supportive properties, making fermented rooibos an exceptional ingredient for wellness-focused formulations.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic rooibos 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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