While it may resemble a typical soft drink, it’s far from being one. Raw Edge is a fermented functional drink teeming with billions of probiotic lactic acid bacteria, designed to delight even the most discerning palates and cater to everyone.

Free from artificial additives, preservatives, caffeine, and any added sugars, it boasts minimal calories, allowing you to enhance your well-being without worry. As the lactic acid bacteria work their magic, they generate valuable organic acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, all of which the body can naturally attribute to its own production.

Fermentation is a natural process that breaks down complex compounds into simpler, more easily absorbed forms. This means that the bioactive compounds in Raw Edge’s functional drinks are more bioavailable, or easily absorbed by the body, compared to synthetic or processed additives found in many other drinks and foods. 

Consuming fermented foods has been reported to result in improvements in a range of health parameters.

Raw Edge is free of any added sugars.

Moreover, technology makes it possible to reduce the sugars naturally present in vegetable and berry juice to almost zero.
Namely, did you know that one of the charms of fermentation is that the sugars and starches are eaten up by the bacteria cultures, and converted to lactic acid, carbon dioxide, and more bacteria. So, by definition, fermentation is a process one could use to lower the dietary carbohydrate levels found in various foods.

Good question!

Did you know your gut health and microbiome diversity play a pivotal role in your overall wellbeing, including helping you to sleep better, maintain a healthy weight and boost your energy levels?

Lactic acid bacteria, commonly referred to as “the good” bacteria, are a type of microorganism that convert sugars into lactic acid (a good thing) throughout their lifecycle. These bacteria are present in the human intestinal microflora and are primarily known for their contribution to maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria.

Lactic acid bacteria form communities of beneficial bacteria in the body, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and helping to maintain overall bodily balance. They aid in digestion, boost the immune system, and possess anti-inflammatory properties.

We use clinically proven patented probiotic lactic acid bacteria called TENSIA, developed in cooperation with Tartu University and Biotechnology Competence Center (BioCC). In addition to other health benefits of lactic acid bacteria (aid in digestion, boost the immune system, anti-inflammatory properties etc), probiotic TENSIA culture has also been proven to have very good antimicrobial and blood-lowering properties.

We understand this question arises frequently, and while Raw Edge shares some similarities with kombucha, it’s important to note the distinctions:

1. Taste Profile: Raw Edge offers a distinctly milder taste compared to kombucha, which can often be characterised by its intenser more specific vinegary flavour.
2. Probiotic Culture: We employ a clinically tested and patented probiotic lactic acid bacteria culture to ferment vegetable juice, setting us apart from kombucha, which relies primarily on acetic acid bacteria and yeasts, contributing to its vinegary taste.
3. Natural Ingredients: Raw Edge utilizes natural carrot and/or beetroot juice as its raw material, harnessing their inherent beneficial properties. Unlike kombucha, we do not contain caffeine. Instead, our natural sources of energy come from organic acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, providing an alternative to the caffeine commonly found in kombuchas, which are typically based on tea and sugar.

Yes. We’ve seen the bacteria name “lactic acid bacteria” often resonates with milk products and thus understandably raises the question whether Raw Edge is lactose free. 

We don’t use any milk or milk products. Raw Edge is plant-based, as we use vegetable juices for lactic acid bacteria fermentation. So you are safe to drink it when you prefer to stay lactose free.