Kefir was discovered in ancient times, when nomadic shepherds in the Caucasus Mountains of Eastern Europe found that the milk they carried in leather sacks occasionally fermented into a creamy, bubbly drink. Its tart and refreshing flavor is often compared to yogurt. The difference is, Kefir is drinkable and it contains many more of the friendly bacteria known as “probiotics.”
So, how does milk become Kefir? The fermentation is triggered by Kefir “grains,” consisting of various species of symbiotic bacteria and yeast. Bacteria (mostly lactobacteria and streptococci) ferment lactose, the sugar found in milk; yeasts perform alcohol fermentation, producing negligible amounts of alcohol. The resulting drink has a pleasantly tangy taste. Easy to digest, Kefir cleanses the intestines while boosting your immune response to illness. And all that is due to the presence of probiotics.
TRADITIONAL
RYAZHENKA
Lifeway’s Ryazhenka is an unsweetened Russian style kefir made with baked whole milk. Kefir, a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink with 12 probiotic cultures, has been popular in Eastern Europe for more than 2000 years. Ryazhenka Kefir is gluten-free, up to 99% lactose-free, and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. Rich in protein and calcium, you can enjoy this thick cultured drink anytime!
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Whole Milk, Pectin, Vitamin D3.
TRADITIONAL
BAZARNY
Lifeway’s Bazarny is an unsweetened Russian style kefir made with whole milk. Kefir, a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink with 12 probiotic cultures, has been popular in Eastern Europe for more than 2000 years. Bazarny Kefir is gluten-free, up to 99% lactose-free, and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. Rich in protein and calcium, Bazarny is thick, indulgent cultured drink you can enjoy anytime!
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Pectin, Vitamin D3.
TRADITIONAL
ORIGINAL
The original Lifeway product! Our Original Kefir is unsweetened and made with whole milk. Kefir, a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink with 12 probiotic cultures, has been popular in Eastern Europe for more than 2000 years.
Lifeway’s Original Kefir is gluten-free, up to 99% lactose-free, and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. Rich in protein and calcium, you can enjoy this thick cultured drink anytime!
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Pectin, Vitamin D3.
Non Fat Kefir Plain
A lighter way to enjoy the benefits of kefir! Lifeway Plain Nonfat Kefir is up to 99% lactose-free, gluten-free, and made with all natural, non-GMO ingredients. Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink packed with protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.
Lifeway’s Plain Nonfat Kefir has no added sugar. Blend into a smoothie, whip into a dip, or simply pour yourself a glass! After all, it is the Champagne of Dairy.
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Nonfat Milk, Pectin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Our most popular product line, Lifeway Lowfat Kefir is up to 99% lactose-free, gluten-free, and made with all natural, non-GMO ingredients. Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink packed with protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.
Lifeway’s Chocolate Truffle Lowfat Kefir is lightly sweetened with 1g of added cane sugar per ounce. Blend into a smoothie, whip into a dip, or simply pour yourself a glass! After all, it is the Champagne of Dairy.
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Lowfat Milk, Nonfat Milk, Cane Sugar, Pectin, Natural Chocolate Flavor, Natural Flavors, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Lifeway’s Mango Lowfat Kefir is lightly sweetened with 1g of added cane sugar per ounce. Blend into a smoothie, whip into a dip, or simply pour yourself a glass! After all, it is the Champagne of Dairy.
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized Cultured Lowfat Milk, Nonfat Milk, Cane Sugar, Pectin, Natural Mango Flavor, Natural Flavors, Annatto Extract (for Color), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.