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Cultures for Health Milk Kefir Grains | DIY Frothy Dairy Non-GMO Probiotic Drink for Stronger Gut Health | Limitless Heirloom Style Starter | Easy to Flavor or Add to Recipes | Bulgaros De Leche
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Flavor | Cultures for Health Milk Kefir Grains | DIY Frothy Dairy Non-GMO Probiotic Drink for Stronger Gut Health | Limitless Heirloom Style Starter | Easy to Flavor or Add to Recipes | Bulgaros De Leche See more |
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- HEIRLOOM STYLE: These kefir starter grains can be used to continuously re-culture more kefir for as long as you want, offering an essentially limitless supply from just one purchase.
- HEALTH BENEFITS: While kefir is similar to drinkable yogurt, it actually contains 3x more probiotics than yogurt! It's also a great source of vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and vitamin K2.
- VERSATILE: Kefir can be consumed plain, flavored in a second fermentation, added to smoothies, or used as an ingredient to make a plethora of healthy snacks, including soups, dips, and even baked goods.
- QUICK AND EASY: This low maintenance culture yields a quart of kefir every day! All you have to do is let grains sit in milk for 12-24 hours at room temp (68-85°F).
- STRESS FREE: Our kefir grains arrive in a dehydrated state, giving them a longer shelf life as opposed to live kefir grains, which would need to be cultured right away. This way you can culture whenever you're ready, or even give them as a gift.
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Whether you're a DIY-er looking for a new hobby, a burgeoning chef, or just want a healthier gut, we have just what you need!
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Delicious and nutritious
We believe everyone's life can be improved by adding more homemade probiotics from cultured and fermented foods to their diet.
From sourdough to kombucha to yogurt and beyond, Cultures For Health is here to help you start your rewarding journey into a natural, gut-healthy lifestyle.
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How did we get our start?
Cultures for Health was founded upon the pursuit of sustainable living and a deeper understanding of traditionally prepared, extremely nourishing foods.
Who are we?
Today, the Cultures for Health team includes bakers, brewers, cheesemakers, and more—a group passionate about the benefits of culturing and fermentation.
Why do we love what we do?
We love homemade cultured and fermented foods and beverages for their healthy goodness, delicious taste, and rewarding DIY experience. There’s nothing quite like fresh-baked sourdough or bubbly kombucha made entirely from scratch.
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All for one, and kefir all!
What is kefir, exactly?
Kefir is a fermented probiotic beverage, traditionally made with kefir "grains," which are actually not grains at all—rather, these gelatinous chunks are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, also known as a SCOBY. The result is an effervescent beverage with a tangy flavor and consistency akin to heavy cream or yogurt drinks.
The word kefir comes from the Turkish word keyif, meaning "feeling good"; aptly named for the short- and long-term benefits of consuming this enzyme-rich drink, from the ease of digestion to the strengthening of the immune system.
This unique drink originated in the Northern Caucasus region of Russia, and for hundred of years was a well-kept secret from the rest of the world, and owning the grains was a sign of wealth. Eventually, a scientist, Dr. Metchnikoff, unlocked the secret (one might say, discovered the key-fir) when he decided to study the exceptionally long lives of the Caucasus mountains people.
Today, we are privileged to have this drink whenever we like, and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.
A beginner-friendly starter culture
If you're just getting started in the fermenting and culturing world, this is a good one to start with.
- Grains arrive dehydrated, so you don't have to start right away and can go at your own pace.
- Milk kefir cultures at room temp (68-85°F), so you don't have to keep them heated.
- Everything you need will already be lying around the house: a jar, a strainer, a coffee filter, and a rubber band.
- Some cultures can take a week or even up to a month to culture; kefir is ready in 12-24 hours.
Did someone say "infinite kefir"?
The gift that keeps on giving
Kefir starter grains are an heirloom culture, meaning you can reuse the grains over and over for as long as you want and essentially have a limitless supply of kefir!
Once a batch is done and the grains have been strained, you can plop them right into a fresh quart of milk and start culturing more kefir. Finished kefir lasts up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge.
If you need a break, you can always keep the grains in the fridge for a nap (tucked in to some milk) or dry the grains for a hibernation.
- NAP: Make sure your grains have been actively culturing for 2-4 weeks. Add grains to 2-4 cups fresh milk, and put a tight lid on container. Grains will stay healthy for up to 3 weeks.
- WAKING UP: Separate grains from storage milk, add to fresh milk, and culture as usual. May take a few batches to return to normal.
- HIBERNATION: Rinse thoroughly with filtered water; lay on unbleached parchment paper for 3-5 days at room temp. Place in airtight bag with a bit of powdered milk; store in fridge up to 6 months.
- REHYDRATING: Follow same instructions as when you first activated them.
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Makes how many batches? | 2 - 7 | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite |
Makes milk kefir | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Makes water kefir | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Includes: | 4 packets powdered starter | 1 packet of dehydrated milk kefir grains | 1 packet of dehydrated water kefir grains | 1 dehydrated SCOBY | 1 packet milk kefir grains; 1 butter muslin; instructions; 1 thermometer; 1 strainer | 1 packet water kefir grains; 1 butter muslin; instructions; 1 thermometer; 1 strainer; 1 package cane sugar |
Amount of time to culture a batch (not counting activation batch) | 12 - 18 hours | 12 - 24 hours | 24 - 48 hours | 30 days | 12 - 24 hours | 24 - 48 hours |
Non-GMO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Enjoy all the health benefits kefir has to offer
- 3x more probiotics than yogurt
- Great source of calcium and vitamin K2, promoting strong bones
- Easier to digest than most dairy products, due to probiotics and lower lactose content
A great "whey" to use extra kefir or particularly strong-flavored kefir!
Ingredients: Milk kefir | Fresh or dried herbs, such as Herbs de Provence
- Pour the milk kefir into a bowl lined with butter muslin, a cotton bag, or tight-weave cloth.
- Gather up corners of cloth and hang above bowl or jar and drain for 6-8 hours, or until the desired thickness is achieved. Save the whey in a closed container in the refrigerator. (You can use it to ferment veggies, use as cooking liquid, make drinks, and many other things.)
- Mix herbs into the kefir cheese and refrigerate for 2+ hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve as a soft cheese spread on crackers or bread. Also makes a wonderful vegetable dip.
A vegetarian variation of the hot European dish, this cold and colorful soup will be full of enzymes and flavor.
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs pounds fresh beets | 1 large cucumber, skinned | 4 eggs, hard-boiled | 5 small scallions | ¼ cup hopped fresh dill | 4 cups milk kefir | Water (optional) | 1-2 tbsp sour cream (optional) | Salt to taste | 4 medium potatoes, boiled or baked until tender
- Roast beets at 375°F until fork-tender. Remove from oven and cool until able to be handled. Peel beets; chop finely. Add to a large bowl.
- Finely chop cucumber, eggs, and scallions and add to beets. Add chopped dill. Pour kefir over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a thinner soup, add water, up to 1 quart, and adjust seasoning as necessary. For a thicker soup, add 1-2 tablespoons sour cream and mix well.
- Chill at least 20 minutes before serving. To serve, either dice the potatoes and add them to the soup or serve on the side.
A variation on one of the most popular appetizers at any restaurant, you can now enjoy this creamy dip with extra zing and probiotics from the kefir.
Ingredients: ½ cup strained dairy kefir (consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker) | ¼ cup mayonnaise | ½ cup Parmesan cheese | ¼ cup yellow onion or shallot, finely chopped | 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped | Fresh lemon juice to taste | Black pepper, freshly ground to taste
- Mix together the strained kefir and mayonnaise.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- If serving cold, cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- If a warm dip is preferred, mix all ingredients except kefir, place in an oven safe dish and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Once cooled slightly, stir in strained kefir to retain probiotics.
Drizzle this delicious cultured sauce over fruit, pudding, cake or other sweet desserts.
Ingredients: 2 cups kefir cream or strained kefir | 1 tsp vanilla | ¼ cup sugar, honey, or maple syrup (to taste)
- Blend all ingredients.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
You can use your kefir to make a tasty spreadable cheese
This European soup variant will make any dinner spread pop
A great game-time snack, or anytime snack!
This creamy sauce perfectly enhances anything sweet
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 0.05 x 7 inches; 0.32 ounces
- Item model number : MKG
- UPC : 814598020018 786173764665
- Manufacturer : Lifetime Kefir
- ASIN : B002ZI1J50
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Customers are happy with the battery life of the kefir maker. They say the grains activated very quickly and multiplied relatively fast. They are happy that the directions are easy to follow. They also are happy the quality of the product. However, some customers are disappointed with the value of the machine. They mention that it was incredibly disappointing and cost a lot in wasted time and food. Customers also have mixed opinions on grains, growth, and taste.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kefir grains. They mention that the grains are small but do the job, making an excellent product. Some customers recommend adding extra grains to make the kreft thicker and more probiotic. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...I had found that kefir is really good for probiotics and has other benefits as well...." Read more
"...And the product seems great. My grains have grown tremendously and I have probably 1 to 1 1/2 CUPS of kefir GRAINS now...." Read more
"Works perfectly." Read more
"Very simple to make kefir with. Work’s like a charm. I add milk 3-4 times so it keeps making kefir. Fab!!" Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the grains are easy and reliable to start. Some say that the YouTube videos are extremely helpful and are invaluable to customers.
"...get large grained kefir, shipped quickly, well packaged, with excellent instructions...." Read more
"...The instructions, by the way, were very helpful and had lots of answers to my immediate questions like "does the milk need to be a hot or..." Read more
"The directions were simple and easy to follow. Takes a some time and patience to activate the grains. There are no photos in the directions...." Read more
"...It came with very clear instructions including lots of questions and answers. It covered every question I could think of asking about these things...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the kefir grains. They say that the fermentation was fast, the grains worked quickly, and multiplied relatively fast. Some customers say that their grains reacted as short as 3 hours. Overall, customers are happy with the product's battery life and the speed of the fermentation.
"...Be patient - it is worth the wait." Read more
"Smooth transaction. Very pleased." Read more
"...It was slow to start, but I had Kefir in about a week. Someone had given me grains in the meantime so I didn't have to wait...." Read more
"...and my kefir grains have already doubled in quantity, are culturing very vigorously, and I've switched them over to raw, organic milk with..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the taste of the kefir grains. Some mention that it is a good tasting and thickened consistency, while others say that it has a weak flavor and is not sour enough. Some customers also say that the first few batches were very bland and the culture never got sufficiently sOUR.
"...The taste was just so slightly acidic. I think tomorrow we’ll have true homemade kefir. I’m quite excited about it." Read more
"...I had several issues getting good kefir, including poor texture and taste, and lack of growth in the grains...." Read more
"...The grains are very large (easy to strain/identify), and the taste is great...." Read more
"...By the way…the kefir actually tastes better a few days after sitting in the refrigerator. Some people like to double ferment." Read more
Customers are mixed about the grains. Some mention that they deliver excellent kefir grains, while others say that they are not even active. Some say that the grains are vigerous and work well, while other say that their milk curdled.
"...I then bought from a competitor, and am amazed at the superior quality of their grains...." Read more
"The jury is out on the grains, after five days I still do not have any Kiefer. If it’s cold in your house put them inside the oven with the light...." Read more
"...I can assure that the quality of the kefir grains were very good. If I could give it 10 stars I would...." Read more
"...The live grains didn't make kefir. They only made my milk curdle. Maybe it was bad luck...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the growth of the kefir grains. Some say that their grains have grown tremendously, while others say that they did not grow that much. Some customers also mention that the cultures never did reproduce vigorously, and that the grains started making a lot after awhile.
"...And the product seems great. My grains have grown tremendously and I have probably 1 to 1 1/2 CUPS of kefir GRAINS now...." Read more
"...The grains have made very minimal growth and could barely produce 2 cups of okay kefir, still lacking in texture...." Read more
"Watching these grains grow is nearly miraculous, September 22 I receive these grains, about a half a teaspoon - now have well over a full quart..." Read more
"product not growing properly, I have made kefir for years. No way to learn the exact cultures in the package. No real access to customer service...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the kefir grains. They say that it is not worth the money, it cost a lot in wasted time and milk, and the product was bad. They also mention that the grains are not even and did not last for 3 weeks.
"...get me wrong, CFH grains do turn the milk into kefir, but the overall quality is poor and far inferior to at least one competitor that I tried...." Read more
"...This was an absolute waste of over $20, and the company needs to reevaluate the product they are selling; as well as the product and the pictures..." Read more
"...It takes about 24 hours and viola, better, (more probiotic strains), cheaper, and more ecological than the store bought brands. Yes!" Read more
"...So, good service, but I still think the product was bad." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the kefir grains. They mention that the grains did not work well, the culture was not viable, and they had several issues getting good keif. The results are inconsistent and the troubleshooting did not help.
"...I had several issues getting good kefir, including poor texture and taste, and lack of growth in the grains...." Read more
"...Something is not quite right with this batch. I meticulously followed the Cultures for Health steps as indicated in their videos online...." Read more
"...It's very tough to get the right consistency too and results are different with each batch...." Read more
"...product three start, but possibly it is my fault that the kefir never really worked out for me.I followed the instructions...." Read more
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I then bought from a competitor, and am amazed at the superior quality of their grains. The taste and texture is excellent and significantly better than CFH—you can't even compare the two. What I achieved after about 1 week with the competitor's grains, I could not achieve after 2 months with CFH grains. The competitor's grains grew from 2 TBS (what I ordered) to 3/4 cup in ~ 2 weeks (14 batches). Now that is what I call healthy, active grains.
Maybe others are having a good experience with these (CFH) grains, and if they are, good for them. But I wonder if people who gave 5 stars for CFH actually know how amazing kefir can be. Don't get me wrong, CFH grains do turn the milk into kefir, but the overall quality is poor and far inferior to at least one competitor that I tried. I did contact CFH with questions and they were prompt and helpful, and they did send me a free order when I had issues. But I am still dissatisfied with the poor quality of their product.
The pictures attached show the amount I grew with TWO orders of grains after ~2 months of culturing. (one order was cultured for less than 2 months as it arrived later).
I then bought from a competitor, and am amazed at the superior quality of their grains. The taste and texture is excellent and significantly better than CFH—you can't even compare the two. What I achieved after about 1 week with the competitor's grains, I could not achieve after 2 months with CFH grains. The competitor's grains grew from 2 TBS (what I ordered) to 3/4 cup in ~ 2 weeks (14 batches). Now that is what I call healthy, active grains.
Maybe others are having a good experience with these (CFH) grains, and if they are, good for them. But I wonder if people who gave 5 stars for CFH actually know how amazing kefir can be. Don't get me wrong, CFH grains do turn the milk into kefir, but the overall quality is poor and far inferior to at least one competitor that I tried. I did contact CFH with questions and they were prompt and helpful, and they did send me a free order when I had issues. But I am still dissatisfied with the poor quality of their product.
The pictures attached show the amount I grew with TWO orders of grains after ~2 months of culturing. (one order was cultured for less than 2 months as it arrived later).
I started by healing my grains as instructed. I put them in fresh room temp milk every 12 hours (a cup of milk, I used organic milk from the grocery store) in a warm dark place. I removed them from the milk with a little plastic strainer from the dollar store. Rinsed them off with filtered water. It takes a few days for the grains to increase. Somedays I had what appeared to be new ones and other days they just doubled in size.
I found that they can be stuck in a thick milk/yogurt type goo at the bottom of the jar. I just scooped that out into the strainer and rinsed off gently.
After 6 days ( I did 6, 4 would have been enough), I strained off the milk and used the kefir (I started with about a cup and a half of milk). I let mine sit for 8 hours. It is a bit thicker than milk, not much thicker though. Mine has very little smell (warm milk/buttermilk smell) when I strained it. After I chilled it, it had a sour milk smell. This is normal. I can not drink it straight. I don't like the flavor. I put about an 1/8 of a cup in a fruit smoothie every day. The flavor does not come through.
That amount of kefir last me several days (for two people) . I store my grains in a jar ,in a cup of milk, in the fridge (a sealed jar). If it sits for a week, I add a splash of fresh milk. When I go to use them, I strain and rinse them, then just put the back in room temp milk and start again.
I now have about a tablespoon and a half of grains. When I have 2 tablespoons, I will divide in two and only use half and store other half in the fridge. I will give these away or just rotate using my two portions to keep all of them alive and fed. I also want to make coconut milk kefir. The seller advised that I grow them to the point of the two portions and use one for the coconut. Apparently coconut milk does not have all the components that regular milk has and the grains can not feed as well in coconut milk. So I will use my additional portion just in case they don't do well in the coconut milk.
I have tried to write about the things that were not entirely clear to me in the instructions.
Oh...btw...the grains don't look like much when you get them. Just empty out packet contents into milk and let it go. It will take a day or two for them to look like tiny pieces of cauliflower. No rinsing with tap water. Bottled water,I wouldn't trust for this. I used R/O filter but distilled or brita type filter would do. Be patient and follow the instructions. The seller is soooo helpful. I had may a good chat via email with him ( I think it was a "him").
First couple of days using the kefir. My digestion was a bit "rumbly" but very much improved. Rumbling has stopped. I seem to be less tolerant of fried foods. This is how my system was when I was younger. No complaints from me on that. I am glad to have a deterrent from my unhealthy eating habits. I have a dairy tolerance issue and the one day I did not have my smoothie, Ice cream upset my stomach. If I have my smoothie,it seems that my dairy intolerance is in check.
I love that the kefir shows its promise so quickly.
I hope that you give this a try... I have been very pleased.
Good luck
Jax
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I ordered these grains aug 31. It arrived at the post office a few days later. Because of a mix up at the post office, i didn't receive them and forgot all about it. I messaged the seller when I finally remembered last week, and they provided me the shipping details. So I go over to the cheeky post office last Saturday and get it cleared up but I'm convinced these little buggers are already dead. You would to right?
So i go home and slip em into a jar of milk. 24 hours later and I have a slightly soured milk... it's a sign. So that evening I change the milk out for some fresh milk.... i drank that first batch, it was still yummy!
BAM next day, solid curdled milk!. Granted my kitchen was a little extra warm, but HOLY COW BAT MAN. They're alive and kicking like a donkey. Not only, after 6 weeks of being held up at the post office, did they survive! They're so potent and strong! I made another batch yesterday afternoon and strained it this morning. By the time i got to work it continued fermenting with a couple very soft lumps, but it was so delish! made 4 cupfuls and it was a hit.
Use whole milk <3 so yummy!
It's great to finally have something I can ferment and enjoy quickly (im itching to open my Kvass and Saurkraut at week 4, next week)
I also slipped some in my kids milk, and the Whey i got from the first batch went into her juice LOL she didn't notice a thing, #sneakymom
Thanks again Lifetime Kefir for your quick response, and amazing grains!
Now, here's the thing with fermentation. Microbes ferment food, not people. Yes, you want to make sure you aren't applying heat to your grains (this will kill them). Moreover, you want to stay on top of feeding them. Other than that, there isn't really anything else that should get in the way of producing good kefir at home. Thus, I blame the grains. They definitely weren't dead. The milk was bubbling, just not souring or thickening. I tested the PH to determine if there was a change and there never was. I would have expected some change within a month of trying. Getting live grains from someone local made a lot more sense in the long run and I recommend that people go that route rather than buying dehydrated grains online. There are so many poor reviews for this product that I really should have known better than to order it.
I have attempted to contact the seller for a refund, however, I haven't received a response.
That said... i know people say there isnt much in the package you receive but it's too much for us. After a few days, not even 5 days, i had to use only half of the grains, it was too strong and 4 cups of kefir a day is too much. Now i use half the grains for 2 cups of milk, 23 celsius in the room, and after 36 hours it's perfect for my taste. Dont give up 😊
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