Can I eat kombucha when pregnant?
Limit · 200 mg a dayPasteurisedAbout 10 mg of caffeine. Keep to under 200 mg a day.
AvoidUnpasteurisedUnpasteurised kombucha can carry bacteria and contains trace alcohol. NZ MPI advises against it.
Kombucha for other situations
BreastfeedingAbout 10 mg of caffeine, which passes into breast milk.Limit · 200 mg a day
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganNo animal ingredients.Safe
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsFermented, so may contain some tyramine.Caution
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is kombucha safe in pregnancy?
Pasteurised: Limit. About 10 mg of caffeine. Keep to under 200 mg a day. Unpasteurised: Avoid. Unpasteurised kombucha can carry bacteria and contains trace alcohol. NZ MPI advises against it.