Is alcohol in kombucha bad for you? A complete guide
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, commercially sold kombucha must contain less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) to be classified as a non-alcoholic beverage. This trace amount raises questions for many about its safety and effects.