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Kefir

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This Middle Eastern favourite can be used as a substitute for yoghurt or sour cream.

Kefir is a fresh, cultured-milk product typically served as a creamy drink that is as thick as a milk shake. It originated in the Middle East and is now becoming more widely available. Its flavour, similar to that of yoghurt, is mild and slightly tart.

Varieties

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

Buying and storing tips

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

Availability

Kefir can be purchased in large natural foods or health food stores.

Preparation, uses, and tips

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

Nutritional 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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