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Organic Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ
dairy-eggs/yogurt
📊 NOVA 3✨ Seed Oil Free

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 case or a café breakfast fridge — a grab-and-go option for mornings, brunches, or a snack. It has a wholesome yet slightly indulgent vibe: creamy whole-milk tang balanced with sweet black cherry flavor that feels familiar and comforting. The product is a heat-treated, fermented milk drink with added flavor/sweetness (not just plain cultured milk), so the smooth texture and elevated sugar content point to a processed flavored dairy rather than a minimally processed single-ingredient milk.

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 not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole milk fermented with defined starter cultures but presented as a flavored, sweetened product (18 g sugars, black cherry flavor), indicating industrial processing and added ingredients typical of NOVA 3 (processed) rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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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

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$6.49
per package