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Not exact matches
In making this cake I
used cultured coconut milk (it
used to be called coconut
kefir) in place of the buttermilk.
I have since
used an airtight lid or a semi-airtight lid (think those plastic jar lids that aren't totally water tight) for every single
kefir culturing.
When things get crazy, like when we have a new baby, I have also
used their powdered
kefir culture since I know I'd probably forget about the grains and kill them in no time.
Kefir Grains Cultured Soda: Use kefir grains to culture water kefir (s
Kefir Grains
Cultured Soda:
Use kefir grains to culture water kefir (s
kefir grains to
culture water
kefir (s
kefir (soda).
We
use raw goat milk, and
culture with
kefir grains for a variety of milk products and usually have an abundance of whey... I was so pleased to see this recipe!!!!!
you can start a really vigorous gluten free starter
culture without having to open a whole packet of yeast for just a few grains by
using a tablespoon or so of a fermented drink — kombucha, water
kefir (Whole Foods carries a coconut water
kefir that is very active) or if you have access to real unpasteurized sauerkraut you could probably
use some of the liquid.
(The more
kefir grains you
use, the faster it will
culture.)
-LSB-...] Grains
Cultured Soda:
Use kefir grains to
culture water
kefir (soda).
This
kefir starter
culture is reusable and can be
used to make up to one quart of
kefir every 24 hours.
Kombucha, which many of you are likely familiar with, differs from water
kefir because kombucha is specifically
cultured in a tea and sugar medium, and water
kefir can be
cultured using just water and sugar.
Water
kefir is made
using water
kefir grains that can be
used to
culture water with sugar added to it, juice or coconut water.
Milk
kefir is made
using milk
kefir grains to
culture dairy or non-dairy milks.
If you do
use a starter
culture, make sure to
use a non-dairy whey from coconut milk or almond milk
kefir.
With proper care, the
culture can be
used indefinitely to create probiotic - rich
kefir.
The «grains» that are
used to create
Kefir are not actual grains but are actually a polysaccharide matrix containing a symbiotic
culture of bacteria and yeast (just like a Kombucha SCOBY).
The «milk» remains, which we can
culture using milk
kefir grains or water
kefir.
1 cup of organic sugar, or a raw unprocessed sugar of your choice (do not
use honey, as it's naturally anti-bacterial properties may damage the living
cultures in the water
kefir)
We usually make homemade soda with our water
kefir grains, but as a living
culture, they grow and multiply and I am always looking for people to share them with or recipes to
use the extras.
Hi Virginia, I'm sure the
kefir grains would work but from what I've read those who
use water
kefir as a starter
culture just
use it straight (not the grains).
Sauerkraut and other pickled foods were once
cultured by being left out on the shelves at room temperature to naturally ferment
using salt or whey, but now these food items undergo a fundamentally different process replacing natural fermentation with a combination of vinegar and preservatives to achieve the same acidic pickled flavor, however lacking the beneficial byproducts of fermentation.Another ancient method of fermentation that is now regaining popularity is
kefir - fermented beverages.
(in other words, a batch of
kefir milk culture left unattended for an extended period of time (4 + days, unrefrigerated) will become rancid and useless)[Also difficult to ship or preserve]- GRAINS = Kefir grains are the source for original kefir culturing and can be used directly in the culture, or removed from partially cultured mixes (creating starter and mother culture batches) and also used indefini
kefir milk
culture left unattended for an extended period of time (4 + days, unrefrigerated) will become rancid and useless)[Also difficult to ship or preserve]- GRAINS =
Kefir grains are the source for original kefir culturing and can be used directly in the culture, or removed from partially cultured mixes (creating starter and mother culture batches) and also used indefini
Kefir grains are the source for original
kefir culturing and can be used directly in the culture, or removed from partially cultured mixes (creating starter and mother culture batches) and also used indefini
kefir culturing and can be
used directly in the
culture, or removed from partially
cultured mixes (creating starter and mother
culture batches) and also
used indefinitely.
Using tap water with cloramine will kill or damage your
kefir grainsand your kombucha
culture.
The methods our forebears
used to preserve and prepare these foods enhanced the nutritional package — methods such as fermenting, as in sauerkraut;
culturing, as in
kefir or yogurt; and soaking grains, nuts, and legumes to jump - start their digestibility.
Alternatively, you could
use cultured cream which is simple to make
using heavy cream and a couple of tablespoons of
cultured dairy such as buttermilk or
kefir.
Probiotics are live active
cultures used to ferment foods, such as yogurt and
kefir (fermented milk), and studies suggest that they may improve digestion and boost immunity too.
Kefir grains are the starter
culture used in the fermentation process.
The downside of commercial
kefir starter is that you generally can not
use these
cultures over and over again.
Now, there are no grains left; however, I've been making
kefir by
using some of the
cultured milk and it seems to be working just fine.
The amount of sugar remaining at the end of a water
kefir ferment will depend on the ingredients
used and the length of
culturing time.
In the beginning I made
kefir using the grains, however I found it much easier to make Kefir using dried Kefir starter cult
kefir using the grains, however I found it much easier to make
Kefir using dried Kefir starter cult
Kefir using dried
Kefir starter cult
Kefir starter
cultures.
The easiest way, though, is just to decrease the amount of
kefir grains you
use in warmer temperatures (or increase the amount of milk) so that your
kefir will
culture more slowly.
Use a glass jar to contain the
culture and store your
kefir.
When
culturing and straining
kefir grains you should never
use metal.
Instead of
kefir starter
cultures, you can
use 2 tablespoons of
kefir grains or 2 capsules of your favourite probiotics.
Milk
kefir grains can be
used to inoculate cream to make
cultured butter or a sour - cream type of dressing.
* A. * We do not recommend
using UHT milk with any of our starter
cultures (including yogurt, buttermilk,
kefir and cheese starters).
Both water and milk
kefir grains are reusable starter
culture used to make a probiotic - rich drink with live, good micro-organisms in it.
Just get a tablespoon of
kefir grains (you can purchase from multiple sources, such as
Cultures for Health), add about 8 tablespoons of milk (we
use raw milk from a local farm), put into a glass jar, cover, and store at room temperature (out of direct sunlight) for 12 - 24 hours.
I have been given a live
kefir culture by my friend and have been
using it for the last 3 months.
I've seen a few people say you shouldn't touch your
kefir grains with metal, but my sister has been
using a metal strainer and spoons for almost a year and it seems fine, with the
culture growing quickly.
Not only do people tend to consume too few probiotic - rich foods — yogurt,
kefir, raw
cultured vegetables — but many common lifestyle habits destroy our vital intestinal bacterial ecosystem, such as the consumption of sugars and refined foods,
use of oral antibiotics or ingesting them second - hand through animal products, and the intake of pesticides and other chemicals found in our foods and water supply.
Milk
kefir grains can also be
used to inoculate cream to make
cultured butter or sour cream dressing.
Water
Kefir Grains are easy to brew and the starter culture can be used to create a new batch of kefir every 24 - 48 h
Kefir Grains are easy to brew and the starter
culture can be
used to create a new batch of
kefir every 24 - 48 h
kefir every 24 - 48 hours.
Extra water
kefir grains may be
used as a starter
culture for fermenting vegetables.
If this is the case for you,
use cultured dairy like yogurt,
kefir or raw milk cheese (legal!)