The Level - Keel's Science Blog
Learn about what makes our beverage your new best friend, powered by facts and common sense.
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Plain English: Prebiotics are fibers that your body doesn’t digest, they feed the good bacteria in your gut.
Why it matters: Feeding the right microbes helps support digestive health & regularity.
In Keel: Each can includes 7 g prebiotic fiber from a gentle blend of PHGG and resistant maltodextrin. -
Plain English: Probiotics are live, friendly bacteria you can consume.
Why it matters: When present in the right amounts, they can support a healthy gut environment.
In Keel: We use Bacillus coagulans, a robust, spore-forming probiotic. -
Plain English: CFU stands for Colony-Forming Units, it’s the count of live microbes in a product.
Why it matters: More CFUs (within reason) = more live cultures at the time you drink them.
In Keel: We verify 1 billion CFU at end-of-shelf-life, not just on day one. -
Plain English: A spore-forming probiotic species (think “hardy” microbes) that stays stable in beverages.
Why it matters: Spores withstand processing and storage better than many delicate strains.
In Keel: Chosen for can stability and to meet our 1B CFU spec at shelf life. -
Plain English: Many brands list counts measured right after production; numbers can drop over time.
Why it matters: You deserve to know what’s still alive when you actually drink it.
In Keel: Our spec is 1B CFU at end-of-shelf-life and we publish COAs for transparency. -
Plain English: A soluble, gentle fiber from guar that dissolves clear and stays light in drinks.
Why it matters: Many people find PHGG bloat-friendly compared to thick, gel-forming fibers.
In Keel: It’s the backbone of our 7 g fiber with a near-water mouthfeel. -
Plain English: A digestion-resistant soluble fiber made from starch that your body doesn’t break down.
Why it matters: Adds fiber and body without adding much sugar or thickness.
In Keel: Pairs with PHGG for a smooth, not-goopy drink. -
Plain English: Hemp-derived Δ9 THC from plants that meet the 2018 Farm Bill definition of hemp.
Why it matters: Within federal rules, hemp ingredients can be used in products (state laws still vary).
In Keel: Each can contains a precise 5 mg hemp-derived Δ9 THC microdose. 21+. State availability varies.
Synbiotic: Prebiotics + probiotics together.
