Kefir milk
Kefir milk contains moderate levels of Histamine and Tyramine. It has low levels of FODMAPs and Lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Le kéfir de lait contient des probiotiques bénéfiques qui peuvent produire ou dégrader l’histamine ; malgré une réaction possible au début, il peut être bénéfique à long terme en renforçant le microbiote. Une fermentation courte et une petite dose permettent souvent une meilleure tolérance. FODMAPS/Lactose: Le kéfir est mieux toléré car ses probiotiques dégradent le lactose pendant la fermentation et aident à le digérer grâce à leur production de lactase.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- FODMAPsLow
- LactoseLow
kefir is the most fermented of the lot — yeasts and bacteria together take out roughly 30-50% of the lactose, and the live culture keeps digesting the rest in your gut. It is routinely tolerated by people who cannot drink the same volume of milk.
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does kefir milk affect?
kefir milk is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, FODMAPs and Lactose.
Does kefir milk contain Histamine?
kefir milk contains moderate levels of Histamine. Le kéfir de lait contient des probiotiques bénéfiques qui peuvent produire ou dégrader l’histamine ; malgré une réaction possible au début, il peut être bénéfique à long terme en renforçant le microbiote. Une fermentation courte et une petite dose permettent souvent une meilleure tolérance. FODMAPS/Lactose: Le kéfir est mieux toléré car ses probiotiques dégradent le lactose pendant la fermentation et aident à le digérer grâce à leur production de lactase.
Does kefir milk contain Tyramine?
kefir milk contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does kefir milk contain FODMAPs?
kefir milk contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does kefir milk contain Lactose?
kefir milk contains only low levels of Lactose. kefir is the most fermented of the lot — yeasts and bacteria together take out roughly 30-50% of the lactose, and the live culture keeps digesting the rest in your gut. It is routinely tolerated by people who cannot drink the same volume of milk. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.