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From packet to proud-of-it.
First, rehydrate your grains using the included activation guide. Once they're active, here's your daily routine.
Add your activated grains to fresh milk in a glass jar, using the amounts and cover in the included guide.
Follow the guide for culturing temperature and timing. Your active grains turn fresh milk into tangy, drinkable kefir.
Pour the kefir through a strainer to catch the grains. Drink your kefir. Move the grains to fresh milk. Tomorrow, more kefir.
ONE POUCH. DAILY PROBIOTICS.
Once your heirloom grains are active, they culture a fresh quart of kefir every day. Here are 3 recipes our community makes first:
01Blend fresh kefir with frozen fruit for a probiotic smoothie that beats anything from the store.
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02Tender, naturally cultured muffins that put your daily kefir to work in a portable breakfast.
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03Kefir gives this cobbler a tender crumb and subtle tang. A weekend treat from your everyday kefir.
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United StatesI love love love these grains!! I have made kefir for awhile and these came to life quicker than any others that I’ve used!!
United StatesThe milk kefir grains are very healthy and robust. I had thick, rich kefir on the second ferment. The taste is excellent - fresh-tasting and slightly tangy. And my dog comes running at the sight of the kefir jar, because she knows she is going to get her evening treat. I think she loves it more than I do!
Thank you for sharing such a heartwarming update, Mitzi! We're thrilled to hear your milk kefir grains are thriving and producing delicious, tangy kefir. It sounds like your dog has excellent taste, too—what a fun treat to share! Happy fermenting, and give your pup an extra pat from us!
United States United StatesThe milk kefir grains I ordered came in short order and reactivation was quick and easy! Excited to try my first batch of kefir tomorrow!!
Thank you, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that your milk kefir grains arrived quickly and reactivation went smoothly. Enjoy your first batch of kefir tomorrow—happy fermenting!
United StatesFirst, shipping was very fast. Next, I didn't wait a single minute when these kefir grains arrived. Followed the instructions (which are excellent by the way) as written. After the first 24 hours, a very nice tangy scent was observed. Sure sign of a healthy and vibrant culture!
Thank you for your kind words, Kurt! We're thrilled to hear that your kefir grains arrived quickly and are already thriving. It sounds like you're off to a great start with that tangy scent—always a good sign of a healthy culture! Happy fermenting!
Before you start.
You'll receive dehydrated milk kefir grains in a barrier-sealed packet. You rehydrate them in pasteurized dairy milk using the included activation guide before your first batch.
Rehydration is gentle and takes a few days of small milk changes. Follow the included guide and use your grains' activity, not a fixed deadline, to know when they're ready for a full batch.
No. These are heirloom-style grains. When healthy and fed, they keep culturing batch after batch and even grow and multiply over time, so one pouch can last indefinitely with basic care.
You'll need pasteurized whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized), a quart-sized glass jar, a coffee filter or butter muslin, a rubber band, a thermometer, and a plastic or stainless steel mesh strainer. If you'd rather have everything together, our Milk Kefir Starter Kit includes the supplies.
You don't have to guess your way through it. Start with the included guide, use the troubleshooting resources, and contact our fermenters if something isn't working. The culture guarantee has replacement support; see the policy for terms.
Milk kefir grains must be rehydrated in pasteurized dairy milk first. Once they're fully active, they can culture coconut, soy, or rice milk, but they need regular refreshing in dairy milk to stay healthy.
Yes. The grains contain powdered milk and live active cultures, contain no GMO ingredients, and are gluten-free. They're manufactured in a facility that also processes products containing soy and dairy.
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