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Summary
This kefir product contains beneficial ingredients such as pasteurized milk, nonfat milk, and a variety of probiotic cultures that support gut health. However, the presence of added cane sugar and natural flavors contributes to its ultra-processed nature, which limits its overall health score. Despite the inclusion of vitamin D3 and live cultures, the processing level and added sugar prevent it from achieving a higher rating.
Key ingredients 19
Vitamin D3Good
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Vitamin D3 →L. CaseiGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
See more about L. Casei →B. LactisGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
See more about B. Lactis →B. BreveGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
B. LongumGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
L. RhamnosusGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
See more about L. Rhamnosus →L. AcidophilusGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
See more about L. Acidophilus →S. DiacetylactisGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
S. FlorentinusGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
L. PlantarumGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
See more about L. Plantarum →L. CremorisGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
L. LactisGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
L. ReuteriGood
Part of Cultures. These probiotic cultures are beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and gut flora balance.
Pasteurized MilkNeutral
Pasteurized milk is a common base for kefir, providing essential nutrients while undergoing heat treatment to ensure safety.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Nonfat MilkNeutral
Nonfat milk provides dairy nutrients without fat, maintaining the probiotic benefits of kefir while reducing fat content.
See more about Nonfat Milk →PectinNeutral
Pectin is a natural thickening agent that helps improve texture and consistency in the product.
See more about Pectin →Organic Annatto ExtractNeutral
Annatto extract is used for coloring, giving the kefir a more appealing appearance without affecting flavor or nutrition.
See more about Organic Annatto Extract →Cane SugarBad
Cane sugar adds sweetness but is considered less healthy due to its high sugar content, which can contribute to health issues if consumed excessively.
See more about Cane Sugar →Natural FlavorsBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavors →Processing
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