Kefir

Fermented whole dairy

Kefir is a fermented milk drink that originated in the Caucasus. It is composed with various lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. Originally with kefir grains. These are clusters of live microorganisms, casein, and a soluble dietary fiber called kefiran. These granules can live forever with proper care.

However, we make our kefir with a freeze-dried powder culture. This contains both lactic acid bacteria and yeasts and gives a milder taste.

Because our kefir is made from raw milk, it retains all the good qualities of raw milk. But due to the fermentation process, it has a much longer shelf life. Other facts about our kefir:

Milk naturally contains vitamin K2. Fermented full-fat dairy – including kefir – contains much more of this fat-soluble vitamin than low-fat or semi-skimmed kefir. Vitamin K2 ensures that calcium is properly absorbed and stored in the right places in the body, such as the bones and teeth.

The fermentation time of our kefir is 24 hours. The kefir bacteria digest some of the nutrients present in milk, such as lactose and milk proteins, making them easier to digest.

The micro-organisms make a range of (mainly B) vitamins. Together with the vitamins A, D and K2 naturally found in milk, this provides an almost complete package of vitamins. Fermentation of milk also increases the tryptophan content.

This amino acid is, among other things, the raw material of serotonin, a happiness hormone, which in turn is the precursor of the sleep hormone melatonin. Recommended amount: 100 ml twice a day (preferably one glass in the morning on an empty stomach). Do not drink hot tea or coffee immediately, because that increases the chance of killing the good bacteria.

The ideal storage temperature for our kefir is 4 degrees Celsius. The PET bottle is free from BPA and phthalates.

Points of sale

On this page you will find a list of our points of sale. We deliver to all organic wholesalers who distribute to (organic) stores throughout the Netherlands.

If your store does not have our RauwPower products in their range, ask them to order them. Of course you are also very welcome in our own farm shop Milk & Honey in De Lutte.

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