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Kefir is a fermented milk
product of mammal including
cow, horse, and goat by using
kefir grains composed of lactic
acid bacteria and yeast. It
has been used in Eastern European
countries as a representative
food for lactic acid-alcohol
fermented milk. Particularly,
in Russia, it is very popular
and sold as sports drinks or
fermented milk in supermarkets.
Recently, its market is growing
remarkably in both Japan and
the U.S. Many application of
kefir is as follows: starter,
fermented milk, cheese, food
ingredients, and health supplements.
It is also noteworthy to use
kefir as a major cosmetic ingredient
since it has effect in regeneration
of cells, anti-inflammation,
and whitening.
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