
Kefiviva™
Fermented Sage
Form: Liquid
Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis L.
Common Name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae
Used Part: Leaves
Sage, an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region, has been used for centuries for its culinary and medicinal properties. Traditionally, sage has been valued for its ability to support memory, digestion, and respiratory health while providing potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Fermentation enhances sage’s bioactive compounds, amplifying its wellness-promoting effects and making it an excellent ingredient for functional formulations.

Health Benefits
- Cognitive support
- Antioxidant properties
- Digestive health
- Respiratory support
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Immune enhancement
- Hormonal balance
Technical Data & Applications Overview
- Applications
- Key phytocompounds
- Nutrients after fermentation
- Ingredients information
- Available formats
Our fermented sage provides a rich, aromatic profile combined with enhanced bioavailability through fermentation, making it ideal for unique health-focused applications.
- Teas and herbals
- Wellness shots and elixirs
- Snacks
- Condiments
- Mocktails and cocktails
- Sodas and lemonades
- Sauces and marinades
Fermented sage brings a distinct herbal flavor enriched by fermentation, making it a perfect ingredient for beverages and foods aimed at supporting digestion, respiratory health, and cognitive function.
Sage naturally contains a variety of bioactive compounds that contribute to its health benefits.
Essential Oils: Thujone, Camphor, Cineole
Phenolic Acids: Rosmarinic Acid, Caffeic Acid
Flavonoids: Apigenin, Luteolin
Other Compounds: Tannins
These phytocompounds are soluble in water and can be extracted during the infusion process, offering antioxidant, cognitive-enhancing, and digestive-supportive benefits. They are perfect for inclusion in teas, elixirs, and other wellness-driven applications.
Fermentation improves sage’s bioavailability and amplifies its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Molecules: Thujone, Camphor, 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 fermentation, sage is predigested, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed more effectively. This process enhances its antioxidant, cognitive, and digestive properties, making fermented sage a valuable ingredient for wellness-focused formulations.
List of ingredients: Water, Organic sage 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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