Kefir grains are a fun way to make water kefir, milk kefir, or even soda! Kefir grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that ferment the sugar in milk. When placed in a liquid such as water or milk, these tiny grains will ferment and make their own probiotics. They’re used to ferment sugar and water into a delicious, fizzy drink that’s packed with vitamins, minerals and probiotics. You can use them to make water kefir or milk kefir.
Water Kefir Grains:
Water Kefir Grains are a probiotic that can be used to ferment water and make a tasty kefir drink. They are easy to use and maintain, and they make a great addition to any kitchen.
Water Kefir Grains are a type of bacteria that has been used for centuries to make fermented foods and drinks, including beer and wine. The grains are composed of yeast and bacteria—the yeast feeds on sugar, turning it into alcohol; the bacteria eats the alcohol, turning it into lactic acid. This process is called fermentation.
Water Kefir Grains are easy to use because they don’t need much care in order to survive and thrive! If you want to keep your Water Kefir Grains alive for years at a time, all you have to do is keep them in a glass jar filled with water at room temperature. If you want them to grow (which will give you more options for making different kinds of Water Kefir Drinks), just add some sugar or honey every few days so that they have something else to eat besides just the sugar in your water. Water Kefir Grains can be used as an ingredient in many Kombucha recipe or enjoyed on their own as an energy-boosting tonic!
Milk Kefir Grain: A Milk Kefir Grain is a live culture that adds probiotic goodness to your drink. It’s a small, white nugget that looks like a tiny piece of cauliflower.
Milk Kefir Grains are the little grains that you can make your own kefir with. You can either buy the grains or make them at home. The grains are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeasts, and they are an excellent source of probiotics. They can be used for making milk kefir, water kefir, kombucha scoby for sale, sourdough starter and more.
How to Make Water Kefir:
Water kefir is a sweet, mildly fizzy fermented drink that’s rich in probiotics.
1) Add ¼ cup of sugar or honey to 1 cup of water. Stir it until the sugar or honey dissolves.
2) Dissolve a packet of water kefir grains into your cup of sugar/honey water. Leave the grains to sit for 24-48 hours at room temperature. They will grow more each day, and you’ll notice them forming a white film on top of your jar (this is called “bloom”).
3) After 24-48 hours, strain out the grains with a strainer, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag into another jar (you can keep them in there for up to two weeks). Pour your new batch of sweetened water into your jar with the strained grains and cover loosely with a lid or towel. Let it sit at room temperature for 3 days before refrigerating (this is when it will start getting fizzy).
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