{"product_id":"monterey","title":"Monterey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-fermented in small batches, made locally. Each jar is crafted with care using organic milk to reach optimal live-culture potency while delivering rich, creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus casei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports natural killer cell activity and immune function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes normal bowel transit and digestive regularity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumented mood score improvements in human trials*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates both innate and adaptive immune response simultaneously*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Monterey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonterey contains Lactobacillus casei — one of the broadest evidence bases of any culture, spanning digestive regularity, immune cell activation, and mood support. The Shirota strain has shown consistent mood score improvements in human trials alongside NK cell and antibody stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Monterey Tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer Monterey in three distinct versions so you can choose the richness, texture, and potency that best serves your daily ritual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValley ($30)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rich and creamy. A clean, mild flavor. Our everyday classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReserve ($40)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Richer, with a deeper and more complex flavor. For those who want more from every jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummit ($50)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our richest and thickest. Cold-strained for maximum culture concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy peak live-culture potency for 21 days when kept refrigerated at 34–38°F. Your jar is labeled with a best used by date — consume within the window for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJar Return Program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn your empty jars to your Vital Neighbor at the time of your next delivery and receive a $2.00 credit per jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Science \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/monterey\"\u003eRead the science behind Monterey →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-your-culture\"\u003eNot sure this is the right culture for you? →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pairing-and-combining\"\u003eLearn about combining cultures →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in a home kitchen under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act — not inspected by the state. For informed consumers only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Vital Yogurts","offers":[{"title":"Valley","offer_id":44629778301014,"sku":"VY-MON-VAL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reserve","offer_id":44629778333782,"sku":"VY-MON-RES","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Summit","offer_id":44629778366550,"sku":"VY-MON-SUM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/3058\/4918\/files\/Monterey.png?v=1777344036","url":"https:\/\/vitalyogurts.com\/products\/monterey","provider":"Vital Yogurts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}