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Captain Kombucha by Captain Kombucha
Captain Kombucha

Captain Kombucha

Barcode 5600787049114
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Captain Kombucha is not ultra-processed.

A refreshing fermented drink made with relatively simple ingredients.

Captain Kombucha is not classified as ultra-processed. Its ingredients are kombucha made from filtered water, organic cane sugar, green tea, stevia leaves, and kombucha cultures, plus carbon dioxide, green tea extract, and Bacillus coagulans. Sugar, tea, stevia leaves, carbon dioxide, and probiotic cultures are not industrial UPF markers under the stated criteria. The product contains no artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

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Common questions about Captain Kombucha

Is Captain Kombucha ultra-processed?

No — Captain Kombucha by Captain Kombucha is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Captain Kombucha is not classified as ultra-processed. Its ingredients are kombucha made from filtered water, organic cane sugar, green tea, stevia leaves, and kombucha cultures, plus carbon dioxide, green tea extract, and Bacillus coagulans. Sugar, tea, stevia leaves, carbon dioxide, and probiotic cultures are not industrial UPF markers under the stated criteria. The product contains no artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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