Australian brand Coyo has already gained fame worldwide as one of the purest producers of dairy-free yogurt alternatives. Now the company is poised to tackle the healthy drinks category with the launch of non-dairy kefir beverages. Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir promises enhanced gut health from probiotic cultures in a range of very natural flavors.
Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir is Simply Organic Probiotic Coconut Milk
You can’t get any closer to a homemade recipe than these cultured beverages. Like the brand’s yogurt, they’re richer than your average alternative and free of any funny business. Please note that certain flavors are available in only select countries. I’ve included notes based on the company’s websites. If you get the chance to try Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir in any flavor, please to leave a rating and review below!
Natural
This is their most basic variety that contains just coconut milk, a little starch, and cultures. It’s sold in the U.S., Great Britain, and possibly other parts of Europe.
Ingredients – organic coconut milk, (coconut extract, water), organic tapioca starch, probiotic cultures: b. bifidum, b. lactis, l. acidophilus, l. casei, l. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, l. rhamnosus, streptococcus thermophilus. kefir culture. Contains: coconut
Nutrition Facts (per 8-ounce serving): 310 calories, 29g fat, 10g carbs, 3g sugars, 2g protein
Vanilla
This lightly sweetened, pure vanilla bean-infused flavor was only available in the U.S., at last check.
Ingredients – organic coconut milk, (coconut extract, water), organic vanilla bean paste (organic natural vanilla bean flavor with seeds, organic sugar, organic inulin, gum tragacanth), organic tapioca starch, probiotic cultures: b. bifidum, b. lactis, l. acidophilus, l. casei, l. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, l. rhamnosus, streptococcus thermophilus. kefir culture. Contains: coconut
Nutrition Facts (per 8-ounce serving): 240 calories, 21g fat, ??g carbs (not listed online), 5g sugars (including 3g added sugar), 1g protein
Mango
Like the Vanilla, this is a U.S. only flavor, but unlike the Vanilla, it doesn’t contain added sugars. But we expect that the mango concentrate adds a nice sweet-tart flavor.
Ingredients – organic coconut milk, (coconut extract, water), organic mango concentrate, organic tapioca starch, probiotic cultures: b. bifidum, b. lactis, l. acidophilus, l. casei, l. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, l. rhamnosus, streptococcus thermophilus. kefir culture. Contains: coconut
Nutrition Facts (per 8-ounce single-serve): 230 calories, 22g fat, ??g carbs (not listed online), 3g sugars, 1g protein
Strawberry
Look for this flavor in Europe. It’s listed on their U.K. website and seems to be sold in several EU countries. Because this variety isn’t available in the U.S., the wording and nutrition facts are listed with European customers in mind.
Ingredients – organic coconut milk (41%), filtered water*, organic strawberry puree (18%) (organic strawberry puree, organic natural fruit extracts, water*, natural flavouring*, acidity regulator: citric acid*, organic fruit * vegetable blend (colour), acidity regulator: trisodium citrate*), organic tapioca starch, live vegan kefir cultures*, (*non organic ingredients).
Nutrition Facts (per 200mL serving): 248 calories, 19g fat, 17g carbs, 10g sugars, 1.5g protein
The Facts on Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir
Price: TBD per 28-ounce multi-serve bottle (U.S.) or £2.95 per 200mL bottle and £4.35 per 500mL bottle (U.K.)
Availability: Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir is available at natural food grocers in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. See my notes above on the flavors.
Certifications: Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir is Certified Organic.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Coyo Dairy-Free Kefir is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, sugar-free, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the CoYo website at coyo.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
