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单词 kombucha
释义

kombucha

noun

kom·​bu·​cha ˌkäm-ˈbü-chə How to pronounce kombucha (audio) -shə How to pronounce kombucha (audio)
: a gelatinous mass of symbiotic bacteria (as Acetobacter xylinum) and yeasts (as of the genera Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces) grown to produce a fermented beverage held to confer health benefits
This tea's namesake ingredient, kombucha, is a mixed culture of yeasts and bacteria, often incorrectly called a mushroom. Self Healing
also : a somewhat effervescent beverage prepared by fermenting kombucha with black or green tea and sugar
The rise in kombucha's popularity is part of a larger trend in "probiotic" foods containing bacteria, which some studies suggest benefit digestion and boost the immune system. Malia Wollan

Word History

Etymology

probably misapplication of Japanese konbucha, kobucha "tea made from kelp," from kobu, konbu "kelp" + cha "tea"

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

kombucha

noun

kom·​bu·​cha ˌkäm-ˈbü-shə How to pronounce kombucha (audio) -chə How to pronounce kombucha (audio)
: a gelatinous mass of symbiotic bacteria (as Acetobacter xylinum) and yeasts (as of the genera Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces) grown to produce a fermented beverage held to confer health benefits
also : the beverage prepared by fermenting kombucha with black tea and sugar
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