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Why you should ripen your kefir
Milk kefir ripening is simply letting your strained finished kefir (without the grains) sit out at room temperature for several hours or days before consuming. Since refrigeration is relatively new, kefir was traditionally ripened to some degree before consumed.
Ginger Beer Plant vs Ginger Bug
If you want to lightly ferment some tea or juice, then a ginger bug is a fun choice. If you are looking for significant probiotics and diversity of strains, than an authentic ginger beer plant is recommended.
Which vegetable juices work best with water kefir?
Vegetable juices are typically not as sweet or as tasty as fruit juices, but they have their own host of health benefits. Combine that with the power of water kefir fermentation and those vitamins and benefits can become even more readily accessible.
How much kefir should I drink each day?
The amount of kefir you should drink ultimately depends on the individual. Kefir is a natural nutritious food, so it's okay to trust yourself to know how much to drink. Just like eating one banana usually sounds great, but that 2nd banana usually does not for most people.
Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics?
Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics? The surprising answer is that experts are not really sure if it does have probiotics or not.
Can Kefir help anxiety and depression?
Kefir comes from the Turkish word “keif” which means feel good. For hundreds of years, people have known that consuming kefir makes you feel good.
Lactic Acid Bacteria vs Acetic Acid Bacteria
In the battle between kefir and kombucha and which is healthier, it sometimes comes down to the difference between Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and Acetic Acid Bacteria (AAB).
Shelf Life of Homemade Cultures
Homemade cultures don't really go bad. If you notice any kind of mold (something usually colorful and fuzzy on the surface), its best to throw away. Or if it just smells and taste bad to you (beyond just being extra sour), then its also best to throw away.
Which fruit juices work best with water kefir?
Arguably, the best part of water kefir is doing a 2nd ferment with fruit juice. If you are yet to try it, you are definitely missing out. It creates a super fizzy, refreshing, tangy, semi-sweet, semi-alcoholic cocktail.
Can you use tap water when fermenting water kefir?
The short answer is surprisingly, yes. Water kefir grains and ginger beer plant will survive tap water with all that chlorine, chloramine, fluoride, THM’s, HAA’s, anti-depressants, and other contaminants.
The best way to store water kefir grains (and ginger beer plant)
Water kefir grains (and ginger beer plant) are very loyal. When its time to take a break for whatever reason, you can essentially stuff them in the back of the fridge and forget about them.
How to Make Water Kefir More Fizzy
When it comes to water kefir or ginger beer, most people prefer it fizzy. It adds dimension, taste and fun to a healthy beverage. For those who just have to have that fizz, here’s our guide to getting the most fizz out of your fermented beverage:
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