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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'll find this in the refrigerated dairy aisle beside yogurts and other kefir bottles — an organic, grab-and-go option for breakfast, smoothies, or a snack. It presents a wholesome, slightly indulgent vibe (creamy, sweetened berry flavor) but includes added cane sugar, natural flavor blends and pectin for a smooth, uniform texture. Those added flavors, sweeteners and stabilizers are characteristic of an industrially formulated product rather than a simple homemade ferment, suggesting ultra-processed features.

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?

Despite organic milk and live cultures, the product contains added cane sugar, natural flavor blends, pectin (stabilizer) and color — industrial ingredients and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods. The use of flavorings and texturizers to standardize taste and texture supports a NOVA 4 classification.

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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.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
weekend-brunch

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$6.49
per package