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Organic Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ
dairy-eggs/yogurt
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Organic Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ

LIFEWAY
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
10g
Protein
18g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find this in the refrigerated dairy/cultured section — a 32 oz bottle of black cherry whole-milk kefir aimed at breakfasts, smoothies, or a grab-and-go snack. It feels wholesome and slightly indulgent: creamy, tangy, fruity and probiotic-forward rather than a diet product. The ingredient list of live cultures and a fermented whole-milk base suggests traditional fermentation and a smooth, pourable texture, while the relatively high sugars imply added fruit or sweetener and point toward a processed (not purely homemade) product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars18g
Protein10g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

B., BREVE, B., LACTIS, B., LONGUM, L., ACIDOPHILUS, L., CASEI, L., CREMORIS, L., LACTIS, L., PLANTARUM, L., REUTERI, L., RHAMNOSUS, S., DIACETYLACTIS, S., FLORENTINUS.

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a fermented whole-milk product with live cultures and likely added fruit/sweetener; those characteristics fit NOVA 3 (processed foods) because it’s milk transformed by fermentation and added culinary ingredients rather than containing industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ

Well, that depends on what you define as healthy! This kefir is packed with probiotics, which are great for gut health, and it has a decent amount of protein at 10 grams per serving. However, it does contain 18 grams of sugar, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

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$6.49
per package