Frozen Kefir FAQ
Everything people ask us about frozen kefir — what it is, what it tastes like, how it's sweetened, how it compares, and where to try it in Marylebone.
The basics
What is frozen kefir?
Frozen kefir is a frozen dessert made from kefir — a fermented, cultured dairy drink that contains live cultures. Strained and frozen, it sets into a light, creamy dessert with a fresh, clean tang. Snowfall's frozen kefir has no added sugar and is made fresh in Marylebone, London. Read the full explainer →
What does frozen kefir taste like?
Fresh, clean and tangy — the character of good cultured dairy, turned cold and creamy. It's tangier than frozen yogurt and much less sweet than ice cream, finishing clean on the palate rather than coating it. Snowfall's version is sweetened with stevia and erythritol rather than sugar.
Does frozen kefir contain live cultures?
Yes. Kefir is fermented with a broad, diverse range of live cultures, and our frozen kefir is made from that cultured kefir, so it contains live cultures. More on the live cultures in kefir →
Is frozen kefir lower in lactose?
Fermentation naturally reduces some of the lactose found in milk, so kefir — and frozen kefir made from it — is naturally lower in lactose than milk. It's still a dairy product, and it isn't lactose-free.
No added sugar
Does frozen kefir have added sugar?
No. Snowfall's frozen kefir has no added sugar. It's sweetened with stevia and erythritol instead of sugar. As with all dairy, it naturally contains a small amount of milk sugars. Why no added sugar →
What sweeteners are used in frozen kefir?
Our frozen kefir is sweetened with stevia and erythritol rather than sugar. That's how it keeps a rounded, satisfying sweetness with no added sugar.
Is frozen kefir healthy?
We don't make health claims about frozen kefir. What we can tell you factually: it's a fermented, cultured dairy dessert made with live cultures, it's naturally lower in lactose than milk, and it has no added sugar, sweetened with stevia and erythritol. Like any dessert, it's best enjoyed as part of a balanced, varied diet.
Can children eat frozen kefir?
Frozen kefir is a dairy dessert containing live cultures and the sweeteners stevia and erythritol. Always check the full ingredient and allergen information in store, and if you have any specific concerns — for a child or anyone else — speak to a suitably qualified professional.
Frozen kefir is a dairy product and naturally contains a small amount of milk sugars. “No added sugar” means no sugars or sweetening foods are added; sweetness comes from stevia and erythritol.
How it compares
Is frozen kefir the same as frozen yogurt?
No. Frozen yogurt is made from yogurt; frozen kefir is made from kefir, which is fermented with a broader range of live cultures and is naturally lower in lactose than milk. Frozen kefir also tends to have a fresher, cleaner tang. See the full comparison →
How is frozen kefir different from ice cream?
Ice cream is built on cream and sugar; frozen kefir is built on fermented, cultured dairy with no added sugar. Frozen kefir contains live cultures, is naturally lower in lactose than milk, and feels lighter with a clean, tangy finish. Frozen kefir vs ice cream →
Visiting us
Where can I buy or try frozen kefir?
Frozen kefir is made fresh and served at Snowfall in Marylebone, London. See our Find Us page for the address and opening hours, or visit Snowfall.
Do you have dairy-free frozen kefir?
Frozen kefir is a cultured dairy dessert — it's made from dairy kefir, so it isn't dairy-free. If you're looking for dairy-free options, pop in and ask the team at Snowfall in Marylebone and they'll tell you what's available.
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