Biotiful Dairy Ltd

Kefir Drink

Barcode 5060337221931

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Yes — Kefir Drink is ultra-processed.

The kefir drink contains ultra-processed additives. Natural flavouring is an industrially produced flavour additive. The stabiliser pectin is an added texturizing agent. These extracted and formulated ingredients move the product into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base is fermented milk with fruit.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurized cow's milk fermented with live kefir cultures

A dairy liquid produced from cow's milk that has been pasteurized and fermented with kefir cultures, resulting in a probiotic-friendly beverage/ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

fruit concentrate (apple, carob)

A processed ingredient made by concentrating fruit juice or puree from apples and carob, used to add sweetness and flavor.
OK

grape

Fresh or whole grape fruit, often used as a fresh fruit or as a primary ingredient in fruit preparations.
OK

strawberry puree

Pureed strawberries used as a fruit base or flavoring; a minimally processed fruit ingredient.
OK

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

lemon concentrate with bifidobacterium

Lemon juice concentrate with added probiotic bifidobacterium; used as a flavor base or functional ingredient.
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus

A probiotic bacterial culture often used in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

lactobacillus casei

A probiotic lactic acid bacterium used as a starter culture or probiotic ingredient.
OK

lactobacillus rhamnosus

A beneficial lactic acid bacterium used as a probiotic in foods like yogurt and supplements. It can help support gut health and immune function.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Kefir Drink

Is Kefir Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Kefir Drink by Biotiful Dairy Ltd is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The kefir drink contains ultra-processed additives. Natural flavouring is an industrially produced flavour additive. The stabiliser pectin is an added texturizing agent. These extracted and formulated ingredients move the product into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base is fermented milk with fruit.

Which ingredients in Kefir Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kefir Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kefir Drink?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including kefir drink original by Biotiful gut health, Kefir Natural Fermented Yogurt by Yeo Valley Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.