Published in JDS Communications · View the paper (DOI)
A new study found that five major kefir brands fell short of their claims, delivering between 10 million to 1 billion bacteria per gram. The researchers also identified discrepancies between the labeled species and those present in the products.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Kefir packs less of a probiotic punch than labels claim University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences · May 12, 2021 · first to report
- New study: Kefir package claims don't always accurately reflect composition of commercial products Elsevier · May 12, 2021