Kefir
Friendly Farms Kefir Plain Unsweetened Cultured Lowfat Milk
32 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 77
Friendly Farms Kefir Plain Unsweetened Cultured Lowfat Milk scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Energy 42 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Kefir Plain Unsweetened Cultured Lowfat Milk
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 42 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 42 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 240ml
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, PECTIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, CULTURES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More kefir on GoodSwap
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KEFIR cultured whole milk Lifeway Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Goat Milk Kefir Trader Joe's Score 85 out of 100 Excellent -
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Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org