All the basic knowledge, principles, and concepts related to Kefir.
Can we just constantly keep on adding fresh milk to the Kefir brew while sieving out only the ready Kefir liquid? Yes, we can, and this is precisely what’s called “continuous fermentation”. The two methods [ … ]
How long should I let my milk Kefir ferment until it’s ready? This is one of the questions I read quite often in most Kefir dedicated Facebook groups or forums. The answer that is usually [ … ]
There are numerous pieces of advice on how to make a thicker and creamier Kefir. Most of them really work and do not require additional resources to obtain a really better Kefir brew. However, in [ … ]
The term “Water Kefir” has recently gained popularity, and any Google search on this term returns hundreds of meaningful results. However, both scientifically and historically, Water Kefir is not related in any way to the [ … ]
Why don’t we buy our ready Kefir from the nearest store, instead of making all that mess with fermenting, straining, and bottling Kefir at home? Is homemade Kefir really better? Good question that has a [ … ]
Our readers often complain that their Kefir isn’t getting as thick as they expect. How thick should be a decently fermented Kefir, they ask? Why is my Kefir still watery after 12 hours or more [ … ]
Once they start making milk Kefir, many of our readers realize that after a couple of brews their Kefir grains get covered by a semi-transparent mucous substance, they find “gooey”, “slimy”, and even “disgusting”. The [ … ]
One of our readers recently asked us for advice. “I couldn’t strain my Kefir well, she said, and I may have swallowed some grains. Is it dangerous? What should I do if I ingest Kefir [ … ]
The preparation of both Milk and Water Kefir at home is more than straightforward: you just need to mix the Kefir grains with milk (or sugared water) in a jar and strain out the grains [ … ]
As we know, Kefir can be made in two ways and by using two different fermentation agents: Kefir grains and Kefir starters. Let’s see what’s the difference between these two methods, and what are their [ … ]
Honestly, I was quite surprised when I learned that this question was among Kefir‘s most frequently asked ones. Indeed: is Kefir good for dogs? As mammals closely related to humans, dogs have almost the same [ … ]
When we started our Kefir adventure, we all had some prior knowledge but still relied on the “trial and error” approach. I’m no exception. However, after many years of trials and mistakes, some attempts appeared [ … ]
The question of whether Kefir is lactose-free can have controversial answers. Some producers insist that their Kefir may be considered lactose-free, and some of them even advertise Kefir made with low-fat milk as a “100% [ … ]
As an assumed “superfood”, Kefir is often shrouded in myths and legends, and while some of them are based on scientific facts, others are a result of ignorance and exaggeration. This article will draw a [ … ]
Many newbies to homemade Kefir face similar challenges and identical problems. If you are a beginner with Kefir, you could easily avoid many problems through the simple hints you will find on this page. Milk [ … ]
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