0.5%, 2.5%, 3.2% or 3.6%: which fat content of kefir is the healthiest - every drink lover should know this

24.07.2024 08:38

It is not without reason that kefir is extremely popular in the post-Soviet space.

The fermented milk drink combines a pleasant taste and incredible benefits.

Drinking kefir helps improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The drink is also a source of vitamins and other useful components.

But many people have questions: "What fat content is ideal for kefir? Which type of product should I choose?"

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But the choice is huge! There is low-fat kefir, and low-fat fermented milk drinks (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), and products with “classic” indicators of 2.5% and 3.2%, and quite fatty drinks (for example, 3.6% or even higher).

What fat content is ideal for kefir?

It is advisable to choose kefir with a fat content of 2.5-3.2%.

The fat content of such a product will be appropriate: not too low and not too high.

With such indicators, fat-soluble vitamins are well absorbed. In addition, probiotics begin to act better on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.

But low-fat kefir or a drink with a low fat content is unlikely to bring such benefits to the body.

Kefir, the fat content of which is higher than 3.2%, is unlikely to be suitable for people who are losing weight.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief