Category "kefir"

Problem: grainy kefir

I usually put a heaped Tbsp of kefir grains in full fat milk. Whether I start from room temp or cold milk I end up with grainy bits after culturing the kefir.

Brewing kefir with powdered cinnamon

I've been experimenting with brewing with kefir. Fruit and fruit juice produces a nice tasty result but I would like to use ginger, nutmeg and a lot of cinnamon

What damage is caused to kefir when it comes into contact with metal?

Advice differs. And what about contact with stainless steel, which was only invented in the 19th century, when kefir had already been consumed in the North Cauc

Can I use sourdough starter (kvasek) to produce kefir?

Is the yeast/bacteria balance in mature sourdough starter (fed on wheat and barley) correct for making kefir? If not, why?

Can water kefir grains be turned into milk kefir grains and if so how?

I make water kefir but would like to try milk kefir, can I convert my water granules to milk kefir granules?

Store homemade kefir with paper towel on top or close the lid normally?

I made my first batch of kefir with a paper "breathable" towel over the top of a glass container. If I want to store the output in refrigerator, do I have to ma

What is the difference in the making of yoghurt to produce carbonated (like Kefir) vs non-carbonated yoghurt?

What is the difference in the making of yoghurt to produce carbonated vs non-carbonated yoghurt? I'm not a proper cook, and am just researching this 'cos i'm c

How can I tell if my kefir is healthy?

I have been given some kefir grains but, no having tasted kefir before, I can't tell if there's something wrong with it. Is there some way to tell? For the re

Where to get active Milk kefir grains

I am from Austin,Tx.I am looking for Milk kefir grains to make fresh kefir at my home.But I coudln't find Kefir grains in whole foods.I dont know how to reach t

How can I increase bifido bacterium strain density in kefir

Both water and milk kefir contain Bifido strains and I would like a way to increase the density of bifido strains. If the variety of strains could also be incr

Can i rescue my kefir grains?

I had a lovely big kefir grain, been making kefir everyday for years. Today I accidentally put it in the blender with the milk and fruit. I managed to sieve out

Is it possible to ferment milk Kefir using water Kefir liquid? [duplicate]

Can I add water Kefir to cow milk to ferment milk Kefir?

Kefir grains are producing "milk beer"

I recently received from a friend a batch of live kefir grains, by mail. The grains were packaged for a few days in a little jar filled with water. As soon as I

Do you have to drain all the sugar water from water kefir regularly?

I know that water-kefir grains need to be fed sugar and minerals every 24 to 48 hours, but my question is whether I can withdraw just 25% to 50% of the sugar wa

Mold on citrus: is it safe to eat?

I've been making fruit kefir (or tibicos), using only some sugar and a lemon for 1L of tap water (boiled to remove chlorine and sterilize my bottle, and of cour

Is double fermented kefir safe to eat?

I have a bottle of store bought, commercially produced kefir that seems to have undergone a second fermentation in my fridge. It's normally tart and thick, but

How to increase the carbonation for water Kefir fermentation?

I want to make my fermented water kefir drink more fizzy. I used to following recipe 1st Fermentation 24h 78g sugar 237ml hot water 1.2 l room temp filtere

What are the mechanics of raw milk and products made from it?

I'm stuck in a bit of a strange predicament... As many of you know, getting access to raw milk is a problem for many in the Western world, whereas information i