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Kefir with fruit puree is a lactic acid fermented dairy beverage enriched with fruit sugars and antioxidants.
Origin: Caucasus peoples (Traditional and modern) — Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria in kefir grains metabolize lactose and fruit-derived fructose/glucose to lactic acid, lowering pH and producing small amounts of ethanol. Fruit phenolics act as antioxidants, stabilizing the matrix and extending shelf life. The process is temperature‑sensitive and time‑dependent, balancing acidity, flavor, and microbial stability.
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation of lactose and fruit sugars by kefir grains
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