Commercial kefir products assessed for label accuracy of microbial composition and density
Breanna N Metras, Maxwell J. Holle, Valerie J. Parker, Michael J. Miller, Kelly S. Swanson
Abstract
In this study, label claims of commercial kefir products were subjected to bacterial enumeration and taxa integrity. Previous research suggests that claims of colony-forming units per gram and bacterial taxa on product labels are inaccurate and may be misleading to consumers. This project analyzed 5 commercial kefir products and revealed inaccuracies of label claims that are of great importance to everyday consumers.
Topics & Concepts
KefirFood scienceMicroorganismFermentationBiologyYeastBacteriaLactic acidBiochemistryGeneticsProbiotics and Fermented FoodsGut microbiota and healthProtein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides