Is Kefir Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tesco
This page reviews Kefir by Tesco as a dairy. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavourings.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes kefir (milk) and rhubarb, but also contains flavorings and maize starch, which raises concerns about processing and additives. This results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Presence of flavorings raises concerns about artificial additives and processing.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains kefir (milk), which is a source of probiotics that may support gut health.
- Includes rhubarb and ginger juice, providing natural flavors and potential health benefits.
- Apple purée and concentrated apple juice add natural sweetness and flavor.
- Lemon juice contributes acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Presence of flavorings raises concerns about artificial additives and processing.
- Maize starch is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
- The inclusion of concentrated apple juice may indicate added sugars.
- Overall, the mix of natural and processed ingredients suggests a less clean composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Kefir Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Kefir Milk is used here as base. Kefir is a fermented milk product that provides probiotics, beneficial for digestive health. Its presence supports the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kefir (Milk)
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this product, ensuring proper consistency and hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Rhubarb safe in this dairy?
Good
Rhubarb is used here as flavor. Rhubarb adds a tart flavor and is a natural source of vitamins and minerals, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rhubarb (6%)
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Is Apple Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as flavor. Apple purée contributes natural sweetness and flavor, providing some nutritional benefits from the fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Apple Purée
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Is Concentrated Apple Juice safe in this dairy?
Medium
Concentrated Apple Juice is used here as sweetener. Concentrated apple juice adds sweetness but may indicate higher sugar content, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Concentrated Apple Juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Apple Juice
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Is Maize Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Maize starch is used as a thickening agent, which may not provide significant nutritional value and raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maize Starch
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Is Ginger Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Ginger Juice is used here as flavor. Ginger juice adds a distinct flavor and may offer digestive benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ginger Juice
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Is Flavourings safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are synthetic additives that can mask the natural taste and raise concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavourings
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice provides acidity and freshness, contributing positively to the flavor profile without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lemon Juice
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Is Ground Ginger safe in this dairy?
Good
Ground Ginger is used here as flavor. Ground ginger enhances flavor and may offer health benefits, supporting the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Ginger
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3963625
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Allergens detected: milk
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