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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 spot this in the refrigerated dairy aisle next to yogurts and drinkable kefirs—an easy grab in both mainstream and natural grocery sections for a quick probiotic boost. It reads as wholesome and slightly indulgent: creamy whole‑milk texture with sweet black cherry flavor that leans on nostalgia for tangy cultured drinks. The relatively high sugar count and branded, flavored packaging suggest industrially standardized fermentation with added sweeteners/flavoring for consistent texture and shelf appeal—common cues of more processed products.

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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Flavored, sweetened, packaged kefir that emphasizes multiple proprietary cultures and delivers high sugar per serving is typically an industrial formulation with added sweeteners/flavors and processing aids, fitting NOVA 4 (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

post-workout
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

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$6.49
per package