How to Make Coconut Kefir - Part 1

[@clonetrooper1998]

2:43

[@basketofdependables4244]

good grief thank you!

[@melnazulme9185]

Bless you!!!

[@enaungong]

Well done!

[@davidogan]

Thanks! Haha

[@herenow2895]

Thanks :)

[@anjikyuzan]

My little observation : Coconut milk you buy on the market ( much like 'so delicious") use filtered water to blend with the coco meat, not the water from the coconut ( wich is naturally a little sweet). The cans of coconut cream hide behind the term "cocnut milk" wich is also made with filtered water. Because you want the bacteria from the kefir culture to feed from the sugar, you will have much pore potent kefir by using the coconut water and blend it with the fresh meat. It will also have less fat that coconut cream. If you dont mind the fat though and want a cheaper solution , just buy coconut water and add it to the coconut cream. You want to buy coconut water made from green coconut though. It contains enough sugar for the kefir but less than ripe coconut water. It also has more minerals.

[@discountappliancesrepair9857]

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[@lorenzanob]

Thank you! That helped me a lot!

[@crespoopserc]

Go do your own video mr coconut master. Dumb ass

[@HepCatJack]

If you put your opened can of coconut milk on a coffee cup warmer, within 5 or 6 minutes, it will be liquid enough so that it will pour out easily enough into your fermenting container without having to scrape the can.

[@rachellott870]

Jacques Gauthier brilliant, thanks for the tip!

[@christinelewis2873]

I heard you mention Azure Standard and my ears totally perked up! I used to order from them when I lived in the States. Man, I miss them. Wish there was a place like that here in BC.

[@1lonetoad]

Wow... These comments are annoying! Thank you for sharing.

[@sewobsessedmama]

I agree! I can't believe how rude some people can be. This lady has taken time out of her day to show us how she does something. Be respectful people and show some manners! If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything! Thanks for sharing!

[@Butterflybabexoxo]

Good lord these comments, such entitlement. You'd think these people are paying her big bucks for this video.

[@CreativeRecipeswithKaren]

Are these Kefir grains dairy origin? Where did this starter come form?

[@serendipitousingh]

good point ! wud you say that cartons such as coconut milk, have contamination / poisonous ?? thanks

[@steverobertson5955]

Buying a coconut is the way to go. You get the coconut water which is excellent for making kefir water or drinking as is. Next, by scooping the meat out blending with water you can get a quart or more of fresh coconut milk to drink or make kefir with. Additionally if you score the shell with a serrated knife you can get two perfect little bowls that can be used for holding soap, jewelry, change etc. Finally the carbon footprint of making your own coconut milk from fresh coconut is much lower.

[@roberthenry918]

Very good presentation and as far as I'm concerned you can pronounce kefir anyway you want. Some people (comments section) get distracted easily and dwell on little petty things as opposed to appreciating the message itself. Simple-minded people tend to do that.

[@northernlightscrafts]

Robert Henry well said!

[@SlowDownAl]

It’s very important to pronounce it correctly otherwise the grains can lose their effectiveness: it’s pronounced KeeeeeeeeereFuuuuuuuurrrr make sure you roll rs at the end

[@cestmagnifique7932]

I'd like to know if I can use water kefir grains + coconut cream to make yoghurt, please???

[@JigglyPuff188]

I would trust her. Her skin is glowing and flawless!

[@InspireNewGeneration]

Do you need milk kefir grain to make coconut kefir? Can you substitute with water kefir grain to make coconut milk kefir?

[@Elvira_Berzina]

Where do I get the granules from ? 😋

[@mothershelper1981]

Wow, I just noticed this video is from 11 years ago. I was going to tell you that I just watched another video this morning by a guy that did a Costco haul and was showing I believe it was a six pack of that coconut milk being sold at Costco. The only problem was he said it did have some stabilizers and emulsifiers in it He also mentioned preferring the Thai brand coconut milk.

[@Cyriljayant]

What refer grains you use for coconut lifer please ?

[@notdirtyflics1067]

How did you get the grains are those milk grains or did you order them?

[@sranney1]

Is it good for urinary infection

[@claudiabrown66]

Question: I am using starter grains. Can I make more than 1 batch by taking some of kefir and adding to more coconut milk? Thanks so much for making this video.

[@mothershelper1981]

I hope you found the answer to your question in the years since you asked it. It's a shame that the original poster never bothered to answer it. Hopefully you found out by now that you strain the kefir to remove the grains from the liquid and use them to make your next batch. There are lots of videos that show that.

[@-xyz-012]

I follow this method, but once it ready to drink it is so thick it’s undrinkable. Any tips on having a thinner consistency?

[@berniegurley9904]

how do you get the kefir grains, and how do you store them before adding to the milk?

[@crespoopserc]

Go educate yourself

[@themothers]

@@crespoopserc 😂that’s why we’re here !

[@mariquiroz1]

where did you get the milk? do you have a tip for getting them cheap?

[@sandygraf5316]

I used the Thai Kitchen unsweetened coconut milk to make my kefir, but I couldn't find my grains when I went to strain it. The thick part of the coconut milk wouldn't strain and I lost my grains in the kefir. Any suggestions?

[@wakeupnow2996]

+Sandy Graf unsweetened doesn't have enough sugar, right?

[@travelbees6049]

Can you use water kefir grains to make coconut milk kefir?

[@grahambate3384]

Is that milk or cream in the can.

[@deslocc124]

My brother told me about this, said a guy at work drinks it and swears by it's benefits. Although he does the milk/kefir mix.. I guess I could always mix in some chocolate syrup to help with taste, as I drink the coconut milk currently, not all the time but if I was making this on a daily basis, I would.. From the near end of the video you say to do a 'batch' with cow/goat milk to 'refresh' the kefir.. since it's only a quart jar that would not be a problem. I'm just looking for ways to lower my blood pressure naturally as well as remove excess water weight. what happens if it goes too long and becomes curds and weigh? (ie.. cheese?) would it be a type of usable cheese? or would it be 'bad' and have to toss it? Thanks in advance for any info.

[@northernlightscrafts]

deslocc124 you can strain it through cheese cloth, squeezing out fluid of leave it drain off on its own. Press and squeeze and you have kefir cheese. A little late for you probably. There are lots of vids how to on KZbin that show what to do. Don't throw it away! And the liquid can be used in bread making, and other things. Have fun!

[@hedgecraft559]

kefir cheese is delicious but you have to find the grains with your hands or work it through a seive gently

[@gregkisinger4183]

Would it be worth the time to buy plain yoghurt and add the kefir grains to that to increase the amount of probiotics?

[@jeremebonesaw]

Is it bad to eat the kefir beads? I did this recipe recently, but accidentally put a little too much bead. Used 2 cans of that same brand of coconut, but organic. The beads I have look smaller so kind of hard to separate

[@milliejaymoon]

My coconut milk kefir is fizzy. Is that normal?

[@samiahasan8942]

Yes! That means you've done it well I believe. I'd love to know which grains you used and what coconut water/milk type you used

[@lduenas777]

Where do you buy the kefir grains?

[@KombuchaPrincess]

i just use water kefir grains, coconut mylk and rice syrup.

[@petmomful2260]

+Kombucha Princess This is what I want to do because I do not consume cow's milk. Does it work well, and you do it just the same? Thank you. I just ordered some water kefir grains.

[@KombuchaPrincess]

I just use coconut milk and 15% rice syrup and ferment from 1 to 3 days.

[@petmomful2260]

Thanks. I am going to try this. I am growing a scoby for kombucha, and it is growing well and quickly. I am also eating live sauerkraut, and drinking water kefir. I have noticed in the last few days that my energy level has soared. I feel like I am on crack!!! LOL

[@KombuchaPrincess]

Yea fermented foods are good for the body.

[@kenoekena2]

I have a doubt. What kind of kefir did you use with coconut kefir? Water kefir or milk kefir?

[@brennanbourne]

Milk kefir grains. Water kefir grains work better with water-based liquids.

[@gregkisinger4183]

When I check out Merriam-Webster dictionary it is pronounced ke-fear but has the following written: noun ke·fir \ ke-ˈfir ; ˈkē-fər , ˈke- Personally, I don't care how people say it as long as I know what the heck they're talking about so no biggy for me. What is a biggy for me is that I want to use the freshest ingredients possible. When I watch John Kohler from okraw on youtube, he recommends young coconut meat (can typically be bought from an asian store) blended up with the water from two coconuts. I think ideally for me this might be the best but this video gives those who might not be so big into additives an alternative and I can't fault her for that.

[@lizlambert]

did you use water kefir or milk kefir grains- you look well on it :)

[@MarilenaN]

Sounds like she's using milk grains based on the end where she talks about returning the grains to cow or goats milk to revive them.

[@cynthiamckenzie8325]

Marilena N

[@JennaIce]

I just bought my kefir milk grains :) yay so excited I think of them like little pets, I even think I might name mine! haha

[@andreastandal7597]

Can i use lemon juice (60ml) instead of the powder thing???

[@TheMonacarol]

You shouldn't be using Mentel spoons on the kifer grains

[@GC-ms4dj]

+carol nolan I am not sure, but I heard that it is OK to use metal spoon IF it is stainless steel. I think it was said by Russel James, the Raw Chef.

[@KaseeSmith]

Stainless steel is fine. It’s what they use for commercial processing

[@martok2008]

By what I read, the problem with metal is when there's constant long exposure, the acidic contact can interact with metal. If you are using a spoon for short time then it would be safe.

[@fish7days]

You shouldn't be using the spell checker you are using......

[@cliker2000]

she looks pretty

[@jenniferkannapel2265]

what is the temp of the coconut milk when you pour it into the jar?

[@bobbyclark7202]

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[@mothershelper1981]

Looks like it's just room temperature so probably 70 to 75 degrees

[@serendipitousingh]

Good video but are you not concerned that those cartons could leach dangerous chemicals ? thanks

[@Abby6786]

Where I live I can only get the coconut in a can. The Fresh coconuts don't exist. can I just do it with coco from one can? Thanks

[@JANXDPDX]

yes

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

I wonder if sucrose esters of fatty acids will cause problem in my fermentation and harm my milk kefir grains. As some coconut milks in the market have these ingredients: Water, Coconut Milk (7%), Calcium Phosphate, Emulsifier (Sucrose Ester of Fatty Acids), Sea Salt, Stabiliser (Gellan Gum), Colour (Carotene), Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12

[@canefan17]

hey lindsey question: I saw you use So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk. How do you feed the kefir grains with no sugar??

[@anisaayann]

There's natural sugar in coconut water and milk

[@EmilyJohnson558]

what is the difference between kefir and yogurt?

[@themothers]

Kefir have more strains of bacteria, stronger and better

[@m.mildioou3309]

Hi. You use milk kefir grains right? Not water kefir grains...

[@njsongwriter]

Maybe that depends on whether you are using coconut water or coconut milk/cream. I don't know.

[@soniafossey8204]

i think you will find the coconut milk in the carton ha sbeen watered down thets why its thinner, the tin milk would be the same price if you watered it down

[@javiermontes905]

Thank you

[@AlexSmith-fs6ro]

The food in the milk on which kefir feeds is lactose. So add some lactose powder to the coconut milk. I have never tried it myself, but it should work. Remember that is roughly 3% of lactose in milk per weight. If you buy canned coconut milk, read the ingredients very carefully.

[@chaii_latte]

Antibacterial properties in a pro biotic drink...?

[@themothers]

Anti bad bacteria just like salt is used to preserve and ferment good bacteria. It doesn’t kill good bacteria

[@albertjones8008]

Can I just eat the grains I'm on SSI I can't afford Thai coconut and the other coconut milk just for the grains and Tackle tablespoon of sweet grains

[@themothers]

Yes you can, someone ate the grains but not a lot. Just a teaspoon and half per month or something like that.

[@FlawlesZMa]

How are we gonna do this without knowing more about these kefir grains, where you get them and how to do first of all with them.

[@lovelymslC]

I’m vegan so I don’t want to use any animal products. What do you recommend?

[@themothers]

Water kefir and 15% sweetener added like blended dates, syrup or whatever seems to work according to other peoples comments. Let ferment from 1-3 days. I know this comment is old but this is what I will do.

[@weartruth2249]

Your so adorable and thank you for this video. I can't wait to get started. I'm ordering my kefir today!!!

Can you use it as a substitute for douche ?

[@markbailey3257]

Can you really use milk Kefir grains to start the coconut or water kefir? (At this time it's all I have.) Some people have said you can't, or else just said nothing. Please help me understand​ this issue; anyone.

[@hedgecraft559]

you have to acclimate your grains, so just like you would rehydrate them you'll have to make a few batches (2 or three) before you see really good kefir from the grains, it's a transition, one TBSP of grains to 1/2 cup coconut milk of choice and ferment, if after 24 hours it's thickening and behaving like kefir should : you can up the amount of milk by 1/2 to 3/4 cup. you'll get a few strong batches and then you'll need to refresh your kefir grains by putting them into dairy for a few batches, repeat, your looking for the grains to thicken and culture the milk, whatever the milk is.... as long as your grains are doing what they are supposed to keep going and good luck!

[@CrochetGranny7]

You can use a Keifer starter from Body Ecology.

[@TheHumanMass]

YEA THERE'S BPA IN THOSE CHEEP CANS. look in to it

[@njsongwriter]

I thought coconut kefir was made with coconut water?

[@ohlalamuah5832]

Caned coconut milk? I don't think that's healthy !??

[@Noor-jw2tn]

Oh la la Muah yes it is. Pure unadulterated coconut milk.

[@TheMonacarol]

The best way to make kifer is to use raw milk,as the kifer eats the lactose (sugar) to multiply so if your lactose intolerant you won't have a problem,never use Metel on kifer, as they will die after a period of time

[@amberferrano477]

Question: Metal spoon?

[@MIPlarsen]

I let mine sit for only 10 hours and it tastes horrible!! why?? I by the way made it with water kefir

[@SabbathSOG]

It looks like you never bought that can before. The cream rise to the top and it's pretty solid. You need to mix it up pretty good. Because what's underneath the coconut cream is pretty much water. That was funny.

[@Shuggies]

You are just feeding them cocnut sugar because the can has been heat processed meaning they cooked every good thing such as microba enzymes & antibacterial properties it has when raw. Raw coconut would just be phenominaly yummers. I am not hating on you. Its all good. None of us know it all but we all love to share what we know..!))

[@OliverMagoo]

Thanks for the how-to by the way! ;)

[@FoodieBeautyStan]

I enjoyed your video. Chatter didn't seem excessive to me.

[@zoidburg2975]

+GalCharlotte Coconut is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, it will kill all the good bacteria in it, hope you're not doing it for health reasons!

[@someyoutuber1062]

Coconut milk has antibacterial properties but Kefir Starter is Bacteria...Wondering how is this going to work!?

[@themothers]

Anti bad bacteria… not the good ones!

[@yrisbdiaz]

Few things: No metal spoons should be used to grab the kefir grains. No recommendable to use the coconut milk from cans... Whatever it says "it is organic " my main point is " it is not fresh" If you want to use the coconut milk "So Delicious" brand... That brand contains "carregeeans" which is a carcinogen.

[@jenniferkannapel2265]

Yris Quijano That's not listed on the container. Are you sure?

[@KaseeSmith]

Stainless steel is fine

[@mrsmadtux]

Is she reading from a script? I think it really compromises that health authority thing that would make the viewer think, Wow she really knows her stuff. There is a very good reason not to use canned coconut milk, its been heated which destroys the natural nutrients found in coconut. Plus, anything canned has some sort of preservatives in it, this kills the natural enzymes present in raw coconut milk or coconut water so even with kefir starter grains you're going to end up with a SIGNIFICANTLY lower probiotic count and variation,

[@helenalford2831]

Some of us are prepared to lose some enzymes in order to avoid cracking coconuts as well. It's enough.

[@tarik1845]

Canned foods generally don’t use preservatives as the heating/cooking process, after the product is canned, sterilises the contents. Also, alternative to popular thought, cooking actually releases the bioavailability of many vitamins and minerals in our food. Not sure if this counts for coconut water but you will find that most canned food is raised to a temperature of 120 Celsius. Most vitamins and minerals remain stable up to around 180 Celsius. The thing you want to avoid most of all is Oxygen and vitamins interacting. So I find it interesting when people blend their fruits and veg into smoothies. From what I can tell, there is no better way to ensure vitamins contact oxygen. Just some thoughts though. If you know anything to the contrary please let me know.

[@mariawinzler]

coconut milk for oatmeal and coconut cream for yogurt!

[@creativecompanion]

Thank you! :)

[@GirlfriendNinja]

Too damn chatty! Get to it!!

[@notyourfriend5899]

Bahahahahahaha. Was thinking the same thing... shut up and get to it.

Increase video speed to x1.25+

[@justmejo9008]

Thank you for your lesson 🤗 as for all the hype on pronunciation and canned product and metal spoons 🙄Most of us get it and can adjust if we don't like it. Keep learning people and stop negative messages 🙏🏼

[@betterffd]

Aaaaaahhh! Metal spoon?!

[@GC-ms4dj]

+# Sq_One I am not sure, but I heard that it is OK to use metal spoon IF it is stainless steel. I think it was said by Russel James, the Raw Chef.

[@oolum]

You can stir in distilled water (totally pure water compared to filtered tap water) to make as much as what was in that carton. Did you even read all the ingredients on the carton? You have no idea what kind of "filter" was used for the water in the coconut milk carton version. Try Organic "Artisan Coconut Butter" (comes in a "glass" jar) add two to 3 cups distilled water with a very small date and blend. Let the froth subside, even stir it a little to help that along. Then use it in place of both methods above. You have totally pure and healthy coconut milk to make your kefir with. Use Organic Kefir grains. If you don't see the need to use organic you really should educate yourself on the topic. Don't use the Google browser or those related to Google/Chrome. They deceive. Cutting costs isn't always the best way to go when it comes to your body. You are adding unhealthy ingredients into a preparation that you are making FOR your "health!"

[@themothers]

Yep! Inorganic kills good bacteria and interferes… destructive for gut!

[@EmilyJohnson558]

The more watered down it is the less sweet it will be

[@abi2270]

I'm allergic to dairy milk so only coconut kefir works for me.

[@musicmike22]

You shouldn't use a metal spoon with kefir grains

[@victoriaarcturus203]

Ohhh out of an aluminium can, causing more damage than good.

[@hinson92]

Yes, see work from professor Chris Exley

[@IIrandhandleII]

Keh fear

[@njsongwriter]

It seems like no one cares about the original pronunciation.

[@loricalass4068]

I will share the simple way that I learned to keep coconut kefir going without worrying about the size of kefir grains, or kefir grains at all. Of course, initially you have to start with some kefir grains. But after that, you’re not going to need them! Once the Kiefer grains have been added to the first batch of coconut milk, and it has turned sour in about a day, scoop out most of it until you only have about 1/3 to 1/4 left at the bottom of the container. There will be left lots of watery coconut milk and some of the thicker white coconut milk. You may or may not see a few floating kefir grains. Stir well with the fresh coconut milk. Regardless, there will be enough minute parts of grains floating in the water to make a new batch by the next day. What is left at the bottom will be all you need before you pour in some more fresh coconut milk, and have soured kefir within 24 hours. Pour that remaining Kiefer, at the bottom of the container, into a fresh container before adding new coconut milk. Use sterile instruments to stir it. Hope this makes sense! Works for me every time.

[@themothers]

Thanks, will try this, but the next batch will lack all kefir grains… to keep it going for a long time I mean!

[@LeonaMackay]

good chef! lol

[@thedogsrod]

grains always better

[@rawmark]

Wrong, wrong, wrong. You do not use milk kefir grains for making coconut kefir. Only water kefir grains are used. Sorry, but this was a major fail.

[@SbergPunkt]

Mark Gailmor how is it working with water kefir grains?

[@markbailey3257]

Why is it wrong to use milk Kefir grains? (At this time it's all I have.) If it doesn't work then what does she have? Her grains grew in the coconut milk, right. Please help me understand​ this issue; anyone.

[@cherylsederlund6262]

Way too much talking

[@aliayucel3926]

You should never use metal spoon..only plastic or wooden..

[@alexandraabraham6698]

Incorrect. Plastic will degrade and leave microscopic particles in with the kefir, polluting and contaminating it (plastic is the modern total scourge of society) and wood harbours microbes and bacteria that can slowly counteract the full benefits of kefir. Google it, stainless steel is not only ideal, it's recommended.

[@palmer3977]

Cows milk for cows.

[@figaronewton5385]

coconut milk has natural sugar just not super sweet

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[@itops351]

Kefir grains die when you touch them with metal - use wood spoon. Great video otherwise

[@fish7days]

Can you please explain why they die? Don't be afraid to elaborate to the level of oxidation, reduction or electron transfer. Just saying they die because someone else said it is a pretty poor reason to make such a statement. BTW, gold is also a metal, is gold included in this broad statement?

[@Aagata4071]

the correct pronunciation of kef-i-r, the emphasis on the "i")))) this is the Russian word -- precisely the Scythian or Horde word))))

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Agata Tasha Pronounced kĕ-fîrˈ in the US, but the correct pronunciation is Kuh-FEAR.

[@cmvr9138]

GodGunsGutsandNRA Not "kuh", but "ke", short "e" sound as in "egg".

[@Noor-jw2tn]

Pronounced kay-fear

[@CrochetGranny7]

NO Coconut oil or yogurt or milk does not make a person fat. Just the opposite. It aids in weight loss

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

I do not like the taste of So Delicious AT ALL! It tastes bitter like the added chemicals they put into their watered down coconut milk, yuck. The canned coconut milk is FAR superior, her brand Thia is just fine, and yes it is a healthy fat, medium chain, good for weight loss

[@bigbruvofenglanduk]

@Tocowbell Does she look fat?

[@rt252]

very attractive girl! Yes, the recipe is good too.

[@OliverMagoo]

It's kah FEER, not KEE fer.

[@gregmeyer1745]

Milk comes from mammals, not coconuts.

[@themothers]

Why are you looking at this then ? 😂

[@gregmeyer1745]

@@themothers Go away child.

[@ReginaBarnett]

Not supposed to us metal!!!

[@alexandraabraham6698]

Incorrect. Stainless steel is absolutely fine. In fact, it comes highly recommended.

[@TheEthanxD]

nootrishush

[@hermiec4489]

Hate long videos with explanation that we all already know about it. Get to the point!