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Quality of Fermented Foods and Probiotics
Fermented foods like kombucha are not necessarily probiotic unless specified with viable strain information. Pasteurized products usually do not have live organisms. Products with live organisms are preferable. The viable count at the end of shelf life should be known for products like yogurt and supplements, but this information is often lacking. Checking the viable count at the end of shelf life on labels of fermented foods is recommended for better choices. The presence of numerous strains in a product should also be specified on the labels for informed decision-making regarding gut health.