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Organic Mixed Berry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ
dairy-eggs/yogurt
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Mixed Berry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ

LIFEWAY
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
10g
Protein
18g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated dairy/yogurt section and likely grab it as a quick breakfast, smoothie add-in, or snack between errands. It presents a wholesome, tangy cultured-milk vibe with sweet berry notes, but the added cane sugar, pectin and "natural flavors" signal a smooth, engineered texture rather than a simple homemade kefir. Those additives and flavorings are classic NOVA‑4 hints of an ultraprocessed product despite the cultured milk base.

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

PASTEURIZED, ORGANIC, MILK, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, NONFAT, MILK, ORGANIC, MIXED, BERRY, NATURAL, FLAVOR, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, ORGANIC, VANILLA, NATURAL, FLAVOR, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, ORGANIC, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR), PECTIN, VITAMIN, D3, CULTURES..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugar, flavorings, stabilizer (pectin), colorings and added vitamin D3 alongside industrial processing—ingredients and treatments typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Organic Mixed Berry Whole Milk Kefir, 32 FZ

The organic mixed berry kefir can be considered healthy for those looking for a protein-rich snack or breakfast option. With 10 grams of protein per cup and a good dose of calcium and vitamin D, it's a great choice for supporting bone health. Just remember, 'healthy' can be relative—if you're watching your sugar intake, the 18 grams of total sugars might give you pause.

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