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Valerian

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Kefiviva

Valerian

Form: Liquid

  • Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis
  • Common Name: Valerian
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • Used Part: Root
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Kefiviva

Fermented Valerian

Form: Liquid

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis

Common Name: Valerian

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Used Part: Roots

Valerian, a medicinal herb with a long history of use, is well known for its calming and sleep-supportive properties. Traditionally valued for reducing anxiety, improving sleep quality, and easing tension, valerian is a cornerstone of natural remedies for stress and relaxation. Fermentation enhances the bioavailability of valerian’s active compounds, amplifying its soothing effects and making it an ideal ingredient for wellness applications.

Health Benefits

  • Sleep support
  • Stress relief
  • Anxiety reduction
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Digestive health
  • Nervous system support
  • Anti-inflammatory effects

Technical Data & Applications Overview

Our fermented valerian provides enhanced calming benefits and a subtle earthy flavor through fermentation, making it suitable for various relaxation-focused applications.

  • Teas and herbals
  • Wellness shots and elixirs
  • Adaptogenic drinks
  • Mocktails and cocktails
  • Juices and smoothies

Fermented valerian offers a mild, earthy flavor enriched by fermentation, making it a versatile addition to beverages and foods promoting relaxation, stress management, and overall well-being.

Valerian naturally contains a variety of bioactive compounds that contribute to its health benefits.

Valepotriates: Valtrate, Isovaltrate
Essential Oils: Bornyl Acetate, Isovaleric Acid
Flavonoids: Luteolin, Hesperidin
Other Compounds: GABA precursors

These water-soluble compounds are optimized during fermentation, offering enhanced calming, stress-relieving, and sleep-supportive effects. They are perfect for applications in teas, elixirs, and wellness drinks.

Fermentation enhances valerian’s bioactive compounds, optimizing its health-promoting properties.

Molecules: Valepotriates, Essential Oils, 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, valerian becomes predigested, enhancing the absorption of its active compounds. This process strengthens valerian’s calming, stress-relieving, and sleep-promoting effects, making fermented valerian an ideal ingredient for relaxation-focused formulations.

List of ingredients: Water, Organic valerian roots, 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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