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Kefir

tart, slightly fizzy fermented milk drunk plain from the bottle

Russia Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Kefir grains were obtained from the North Caucasus in 1908 for a Moscow dairy, reportedly through a scheme involving a kidnapped envoy.

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What is Kefir?

Kefir is a fermented & pickled from Russia: tart, slightly fizzy fermented milk drunk plain from the bottle. Kefir grains were obtained from the North Caucasus in 1908 for a Moscow dairy, reportedly through a scheme involving a kidnapped envoy.

Made with

milkyoghurt

Cooked

fermented

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