Definition of "kefiran" []

• The clear or pale yellow polysaccharide gel exuded by dairy kefir or water kefir grains. (noun)

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• "Kefir grains contain a water soluble polysaccharide known as kefiran that imparts a rope-like texture and feeling in one's mouth."
• "The kefiran in kefir has been shown to suppress an increase in blood pressure and reduce serum cholesterol levels in rats."
• "Milk sugar is, however, not essential for the synthesis of the polysaccharide that makes up the grains (kefiran), and scientific studies have demonstrated that rice hydrolysate is a suitable alternative medium."