Tag: Alcohol test

Did you know that all fermented foods contain some level of alcohol, including kombucha? The trace alcohol content in kombucha raises a critical question for many: can kombucha show up as alcohol on a drug test?

Some older breathalyzer devices were known to be more susceptible to false positive readings from certain non-alcoholic compounds, including those found in mouthwash and some foods. This raises a critical question for many who consume sugar-free products: will sugar alcohol make you test positive for alcohol?

According to studies on traditional fermented foods, tiny amounts of ethanol are naturally produced during the fermentation process. This means that while highly unlikely, it is technically possible for the trace alcohol in kimchi to lead to a false positive reading on a highly sensitive alcohol screening device, especially a breathalyzer, if consumed immediately before the test.