I have been working for a long time on a way to get
you quality kefir grains.
I generally find that the best organic wholefoods suppliers in your district will be the best source of knowledge as to where you will be able to source these top
quality kefir grains.
But there's a number of companies that sell high
quality kefir grains online.
Not exact matches
1 Tbsp milk
kefir grains (where to buy
quality starters) or obtain from a friend or your local Weston A Price Chapter (usually a great place to find
kefir grains for free!)
The fermentation process can take anywhere from 12 hours to longer the 48 hours, depending on factors like the
quality (and quantity) of
kefir grains you used, the lactose content of the milk, as well as the temperature.
You can make
kefir without
kefir grains... Buy some store bought (
quality)
kefir, and mix that with milk, roughly a 1/10 ratio.
If your
kefir grains are of good
quality, they shouldn't turn yellow and they should keep indefinitely if cared for properly.
What is the best place to buy genuine
kefir grains of the best
quality?
If it is not possible for you to obtain certified raw milk, begin with the best
quality pasteurized whole milk you can find, milk that is not homogenized, and culture it for 12 hours with piima culture or
kefir grains to restore enzymes lost through pasteurization (pages 83 and 88).
Unfortunately after 8 months, my
grains stopped making
quality kefir.
I am beyond impressed with the
quality of the water
kefir grains.