Not exact matches
The problem with honey is that honey antibacterial in nature and the water
kefir grains are a
mixture of bacteria in yeast.
When you go on vacation or otherwise need a break from
kefir - making, simply place your water
kefir grains in the refrigerator in their regular sugar water
mixture.
1/2 cup sugar (divided) organic cane, coconut, or a
mixture (this will be metabolized by the
kefir grains, so it will NOT end up in the finished drink!!!)
Water
kefir grains, also known as tibicos, contain a
mixture of Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus and Leuconostoc bacteria with yeasts like Saccharomyces, Candida, Kloeckera and possibly others (source); similar bacterias and yeasts are found in dairy
kefir.
When
mixture reaches desired thickness, strain
kefir into glass, stirring gently until only
kefir grains remain in strainer.
To make
kefir, all you have to do is stir the
grains into the milk, cover with a cloth, and leave the
mixture at room temperature for 12 to 48 hours.
Kefir grains are a
mixture of probiotic bacteria and beneficial yeasts in a base of fat, sugar and protein.
The water
kefir grain is a
mixture of bacteria and yeasts in a polysaccharide biofilm that act in symbiosis, creating a culture that is stable.
When you go on vacation or otherwise need a break from
kefir - making, simply place your water
kefir grains in the refrigerator in their regular sugar water
mixture.