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.
WHOLE MILK KEFIR
COCONUT
Rich and creamy, Lifeway Organic Coconut Whole Milk Kefir is wholesome and satisfying. Each bottle is made with certified organic, full fat milk for an indulgent, nutritious beverage. With only 1g of added sugar per ounce, our Coconut Whole Milk Kefir is delicious poured over cereal, blended into smoothies, or on its own!
Our Organic Whole Milk Kefir is up to 99% lactose-free, gluten-free, and made with organic, non-GMO ingredients. Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured dairy drink packed with protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.
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.