Ayran (original türkische Art)

Ayran (original Turkish style) is a fermented milk beverage made from 55 % yogurt, whey permeate, water and iodised salt, belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product despite the short ingredient list and the absence of added sugars, gluten or soy. Nutritionally, the drink provides modest calories (34 kcal per 100 ml) with low fat (1.9 g), moderate salt (0.74 g) and natural sugars (2.6 g), which are lower than typical dairy‑based beverages but still contribute to daily intake.