Lowicz

Kefir

Barcode 5900120005648

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Kefir is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, which is an extracted, isolated ingredient identified as UPF in the NOVA framework used here. While milk and live cultures are minimally processed, the inclusion of isolated milk protein makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

live bacteria cultures and yeasts

A mixed culture of living microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) used as starter cultures in fermentation and baking processes.

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Common questions about Kefir

Is Kefir ultra-processed?

Yes — Kefir by Lowicz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, which is an extracted, isolated ingredient identified as UPF in the NOVA framework used here. While milk and live cultures are minimally processed, the inclusion of isolated milk protein makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Kefir are ultra-processed?

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

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?

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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.