Kefir-kombucha-kimchi – these and other fermented foods and drinks have been enjoyed for centuries. The age-old process of microbial fermentation transforms the starting food product – it can boost nutritional value, flavour, shelf life – and provide valuable live cultures. Today, these natural live cultures are being researched for potential health benefits.5Kefir is a fermented milk drink named after the Turkish word “keyif” meaning “good feeling”.6 7 8 Authentic kefir is produced from kefir grains which contain a large number and variety of microorganisms (live bacteria and yeast cultures).9 Whilst kefir has also been made from isolated cultures, products made from real kefir grains have a larger number and variety of microflora than kefir produced from a mixture of a small number of pure cultures.7 9 Over 25 species of microflora have been identified in kefir grains and each species has unique properties.10 11BENEFITS:● Kefir cultures contain real kefir grains, delivering a high number, variety and strength of live cultures – including several lactobacillus species.12● Boosts the nutrition of fresh milk.7 9 13 14● Natural whole-food carrier for healthy probiotics.● Acts as a natural preservative.5 6 9 11● Smooth texture and refreshing flavor. Some kefir cultures produce a strong taste and smell or a lumpy texture.11 15 Our Kefir was hand-picked for its unique combination of live cultures and flavour.