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Traditional Kefir vs. Supermarket Alternatives. Which one is better for you?

by Mary-Thea Brosnan | Apr 22, 2024 | About Kefir, Gut Health, Health Benefits

With a growing number of fermented milks on the market, it can be hard to make the choice between traditional kefir, like our Kerry Kefir, and supermarket alternatives. Let’s take Yakult and Actimel as examples of well-known commercially available fermented milk...

The Truth About Kefir: Probiotics and Health Claims

by Mary-Thea Brosnan | Mar 12, 2024 | About Kefir, Gut Health, Health Benefits

Kefir has grown in popularity in recent years and is becoming more readily available in supermarkets. Kefir is a traditional fermented milk drink, rich in beneficial bacteria and yeast, has been lauded for its probiotic properties and potential health benefits. Yet,...

Kefir: A fermented dairy drink with potential health benefits

by Mary-Thea Brosnan | Nov 28, 2023 | About Kefir

Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that has been consumed for centuries for its potential health benefits. Here at Kerry Kefir, we are excited to see the growing body of research on kefir. Recent Research on Kefir’s Health Benefits A recent review article in...

The potential of kefir to address global food challenges

by Mary-Thea Brosnan | Nov 23, 2023 | About Kefir

Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that has been consumed for centuries in many cultures around the world. It is made by fermenting milk with kefir grains, which are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Kefir has a unique flavour and texture that is both tart and...

Kefir grains vs. kefir powder: Which is better for making kefir?

by Mary-Thea Brosnan | Nov 16, 2023 | About Kefir

Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that has been consumed for centuries for its potential health benefits. Kefir can be made with kefir grains or kefir powder. Kefir Grains These are living symbiotic cultures of bacteria and yeasts that ferment milk. They need regular...

The Benefits of Kerry Kefir

by info@thedigitalripple.com | Mar 3, 2021 | About Kefir

The Potential Benefits of Kefir 1. Made with Kefir Grains The word ‘grains’ does not refer to grains as we know them. Kefir ‘grains’ are a symbiotic culture of live bacteria and yeast, living in harmony (symbiosis) together. They look like little florets of...