Kefir

Preparation, uses, and tips

This dairy product can be used as-is, or in recipes wherever yoghurt or sour cream is called for.

Buying and storing tips

Like yoghurt, kefir can be stored in the refrigerator for two to seven days.

Varieties

Kefir is available both unsweetened and sweetened with fruit such as raspberries, or with other flavorings.

Nutrition Highlights

Kefir (low-fat, plain), 1 cup (227g)
Calories: 160
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrate: 8g
Total Fat: 2.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Vitamin A (500 IU)
*Excellent source of: Calcium (300mg), and Vitamin D (100 IU)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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