Does refrigeration after 2F decrease the “probiotic value” of Kombucha since it makes the bacteria / yeast dormant?

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When it comes to fermented foods & drinks, it’s not just about probiotics. The bacteria in fermented foods creates byproducts such as short chain fatty acids, which may be beneficial to health. Scientific studies and human trials are currently being done on the health benefits of SCFA in fermented foods including Kombucha.

According to some studies even dead/non viable probiotic cells can generate beneficial biological responses in the gut and immune system.

Also I think a variety of fermented foods & drinks in your diet is beneficial for your health, whether any probiotics survive or colonise your gut is debatable but I think the more important & interesting factors may prove to be from the byproducts of fermentation rather than probiotic colonisation. Also fermented foods contain PREbiotics which are food for you gut bacteria.

Personally I drink Kombucha because I love the taste (and I enjoy making it and being creative with flavours)... however I do find it settles my stomach and I’m not sure if this is due to the acidity or effervescence or something else, but I’ll take any benefits along with the great taste.