Kefir
Also known as: kephir
Kefir is a traditional fermented milk product providing probiotics, protein, and calcium. Generally safe for most consumers; lactose-intolerant individuals may tolerate it better than milk.
What it is
A fermented milk beverage made by inoculating milk with kefir grains (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts).
Fermented dairy beverage; probiotic food.
Why it's flagged
- dairy allergen
- trace ethanol from fermentation
What regulators actually say
"Cultured milk is the food produced by culturing one or more of the optional dairy ingredients."
"Kefir consumption has been associated with several health benefits including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and probiotic effects."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional fermented milk product (21 CFR 131.112 cultured milks)
European Union — EFSA
Conventional fermented dairy
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