MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641048391 A) filed by Hindusthan College Of Arts & Science on April 16, 2026, for Development Of Pomelo Kombucha Using Ginger And Mint As Flavouring Agents.

Inventors include Dr. M. C. Anitha; and Dr. S. Anuradha.

The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a functional fermented beverage comprising pomelo (Citrus maxima) incorporated into a J.;ombucha matrix, wherein sweetened tea is subjected to controlled fermentation using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), followed by the addition of pomelo extract and natural flavoring a...