Podcast Episode 165: Foolproof Kefir

I love kefir grains, but I didn't start my journey making kefir using kefir grains. I started with powder kefir packages and was very glad I did. I was pretty much a wreck at that time in my life and I needed something easy and foolproof or it wasn't going to happen. Making kefir this way was so easy and helpful for many people getting started with kefir. Listen to my journey and hopefully, it will help you to make foolproof kefir too.
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[@tanial8171]

I find your videos informative and your voice is soothing. I just got my kefir grains and learning about how to keep them alive and thriving.

[@skyla3143]

Omg, i just found you and i’m excited for the yogurt you are developing, i hope you’ll distribute to the Philippines too 🙂 I’m about to try making my own homemade yogurt and once that yields good results, homemade kefir is my next project 🙂 Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. 💗

[@richardnunez-gt5yz]

Donna do you prefer Kefir Grains over powder starter

[@ibnuslaykum]

Hey Donna✋🏼 I need some advice on how to make beet kvass !? With or without cultures 🤔thanks 👍🏼

[@mahoganygirl3035]

Is there a minimal and maximum amount of kefir to consume safely everyday ?

[@SssAwki]

Hi, is it recommended for gerd/lpr/gastritis/ulcer to use buffalo milk or just stick to goats milk?

[@nyraolazo3004]

Hello Ms Donna, I just read today that fermented foods are high in histamine. Is this really true? I hope you can reply. Thank you.

[@user-gj4jv7zp3m]

Hi I’ve just recently bought some kefir grains enough to make 1 cup. The kefir is thickening slightly but there is no separation even after 48 hours

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi RM , You dont want separation. Separation means the kefir has over fermented and the grains have run out of food. So as long as the milk has thickened slightly and is tart, you're good to go.. You want to aim more towards 24 hours so the grains don't run out of food unless your home is very cold. Keep in mind 1 tablespoon of active healthy grains can ferment about 2-6 cups of milk. So it doesn't make much to ferment quite a bit.

[@DW-xd2yk]

Hi Donna, I have a question about my milk Kiefer. Since I cannot have dairy product so I use coconut milk instead. Recently the milk Kiefer turned its color to transparent then even a little gray. Does that mean my milk Kiefer turned badAnd I have to throw it away?

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi DW , It could just be the milk you are using. Make sure you not over fermenting and that you are adding in some sugar or date paste to the coconut milk if it is unsweetened. Without adding in some sugar your grains or culture wont have any food to consume. Unless you are buying already sweetened coconut milk.

[@DW-xd2yk]

Thank you so much for your advice

[@ibnuslaykum]

Hey Donna✋🏼 I need some advice on how to make beet kvass !? With or without cultures 🤔thanks 👍🏼

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi naim. I always prefer to use a culture, but you can definitely do it without a culture if you don't have one, just make sure you add extra salt to help balance out the ferment.

[@ibnuslaykum]

@@CulturedFoodLife thanks 😊 I have a culture so how much Celtic 🧂 would you recommend !?