FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW IS DOCTOR D’S SIMILAR TO AND DIFFERENT FROM KOMBUCHA?
The Taste! Doctor D’s has a more pleasant, mild flavor, contrasting with the vinegary taste of kombucha. Doctor D’s is technically a Water Kefir. Both Water Kefir and Kombucha are live-fermented beverages. Water Kefir commonly produces a much wider spectrum of Lactobacillus Probiotics than Kombucha. For more info click here.
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? DOES DOCTOR D’S CONTAIN PROBIOTICS?
Yes, Doctor D’s Contains Probiotics. Maintaining the correct balance of "good" and "bad" microflora is necessary for optimal digestive and immune system health. You could think of Probiotics as "the good guys" that help your gut with that balance. You can strengthen the digestive system by consuming Doctor D’s Sparkling Probiotic which contains Lactobacillus Probiotics. Drinking it loads your system with more of these “good guys” or Probiotics and supports your digestive and immune systems.
WHAT STRAINS DOES DOCTOR D’S CONTAIN AND HOW ARE THE DRINKS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER PROBIOTIC DRINKS?
Doctor D's is made from a live probiotic Water Kefir culture. A benefit of Water Kefir is that it tends to contain more varieties of Lactobacillus probiotic strains than kombucha. Water Kefir can contain up to 20 or more probiotics strains Our special Doctor D's fermentation process includes live probiotics and a prebiotic to keep the probiotics alive. Your body may more easily digest and assimilate live fermented Water Kefir probiotics to help support your gut and digestion. The following is a list of the major species of active probiotic strains that generally can be found in Water Kefir.
Please Note: This list is for general informational purposes only. Since Doctor D's is made from a live and unpasteurized probiotic culture, probiotics can vary. We are unable to test every batch of our Sparkling Probiotic for Probiotic content; therefore, we cannot make any guarantees as to the exact Probiotic makeup of every can of Sparkling Probiotic.
Bacteria
Species Lactobacillus: Acidophilus, brevis, casei, hilgardii, hordei, nagelii, plantarum, and rhamnosus
Species Leuconostoc: Citreum and mesenteroides
Species Acetobacter: Fabarum and orientalis
Species Streptococcus: Lactis
Yeasts
Hanseniaospora valbyensis
Lachancea fermentati
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Zygotorulaspora florentina
I'M ALLERGIC TO DAIRY. IS DOCTOR D’S A GOOD ALTERNATIVE?
Yes! Doctor D’s contains no Dairy.
DOES DOCTOR D’S CONTAIN GLUTEN?
No, Doctor D’s is Gluten-free.
WHY DO WE USE PINK HIMALAYAN SALT?
Pink Himalayan salt comes from salt mines 5,000 feet deep below the Himalayan Mountain Range, is said to be over 99 percent pure, and is believed to be composed of dried remnants of the original, primal sea. It contains minerals and trace elements, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron, and has been thought to improve respiratory problems, balance pH levels, and help improve digestion.
IS DOCTOR D'S LOW IN SUGAR?
Yes. Doctor D’s is low in sugar. We use organic cane juice sugar which acts as a prebiotic food for the live probiotics.
DOES DOCTOR D’S NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
YES! ALWAYS REFRIGERATE DOCTOR D's! If it is not refrigerated, it will continue to ferment and will create more CO2. Much like shaking a bottle, leaving a bottle of Water Kefir un-refrigerated for too long can lead to a pretty messy situation. Treat Doctor D’s with the same respect you'd give to milk and store it in the fridge.
IF DOCTOR D’S IS A FERMENTED BEVERAGE, DOES IT CONTAIN ALCOHOL? AND IF SO, HOW MUCH?
As with all cultured and fermented foods, a small amount of naturally occurring alcohol is typically present in the finished product. Although the amount will vary slightly from batch to batch, the amount is quite small (generally 0.1% and never over 0.5%). A small ripe banana may contain 0.5% alcohol to help you understand how low the amount is.
A PROBIOTIC DRINK THAT TASTES GREAT?
Yes! Many people want Probiotics from live fermented foods and drinks but do not like the taste. Doctor D’s is the solution. Finally, a Probiotic Drink that tastes...Delicious!
CAN I DRINK DOCTOR D'S WHILE I'M PREGNANT?
We've heard from mothers who continue to drink sparkling probiotics such as water kefir, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Yet if you are unsure about introducing something new to your diet during this time, we recommend consulting with your healthcare professional due to the importance of your health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.