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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...

Traditional vs Commercial Kefir

by info@thedigitalripple.com | Feb 8, 2021 | About Kefir

Traditional vs Commercial Kefir Traditional kefir is kefir made using live kefir grains, as it was made all those 1000’s of years ago in the Caucasus mountains. (See “what are kefir grains”) . Commercial manufacturing of kefir on a large scale began in Russia, in the...