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• Kombucha has many health benefits, which make the popularity of this functional drink increase. • Some risks associated with kombucha consumption are already reported in the literature. • The lack of international regulatory frameworks standardizing the beverage and ensuring consumer safety. The growing demand for functional and healthy drinks has attracted consumers' attention. In this scenario, kombucha stands out as a fermented tea which has several health benefits due to its antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anti-bacterial properties, among others. However, few studies present the potential risks associated with the consumption of this beverage. In addition, the need for global regulatory frameworks is an obstacle to the production and standardization of the product. Given this, the present review focuses addresses kombucha's benefits, risks, and regulatory frameworks.
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