The milk is certainly pasteurized before it is turned into kefir (or yogurt,
for that matter), but live cultures are then added, and the product you buy
in the store DOES contain live cultures.   I do agree that kefir made from
raw milk is best!

Alan

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Lisa <[email protected]> wrote:

> Alas, remember that any store bought kefir will undoubtedly be pasteurized
> -- which in essence (in my opinion) kills just about every healthy thing it
> has to offer. Homemade, with raw milk is best!
>
> Lisa
>


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