Mlekovita

Kefir

Barcode 5900512850290

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No — Kefir is not ultra-processed.

This kefir is made from pasteurised milk, skimmed milk powder, and traditional starter cultures/yeasts. These are basic dairy ingredients and fermentation cultures commonly used in home and artisanal kefir making, with no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives, so it is not classed as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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pasteurised milk

Milk that has been heat-treated to kill pathogenic bacteria (pasteurisation) while preserving most nutrients; a basic dairy ingredient used in many products.
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Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
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starter culture and kefir yeast

A culture used to ferment dairy or non-dairy milk to produce kefir; typically contains a symbiotic mix of bacteria and yeast.

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Common questions about Kefir

Is Kefir ultra-processed?

No — Kefir by Mlekovita is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This kefir is made from pasteurised milk, skimmed milk powder, and traditional starter cultures/yeasts. These are basic dairy ingredients and fermentation cultures commonly used in home and artisanal kefir making, with no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives, so it is not classed as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.