FREE US SHIPPING OVER $49.99FREE COOKBOOK AT $69.99
$52.99
One packet of dehydrated heirloom milk kefir grains, butter muslin, a stick-on thermometer strip, a mesh strainer, and instructions. Packaging and equipment may differ from the photos.
You will also need pasteurized whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized or raw during activation), a quart-sized glass jar and a rubber band.
If your culture is not working, our fermenters can help troubleshoot and arrange replacement support under the culture guarantee. See our returns policy for return conditions and eligibility.
Powdered milk, milk and live active cultures. Contains milk. Manufactured in a facility that produces products containing soy and dairy.
Enjoy free standard shipping on eligible U.S. orders over $49.99. See shipping details.
Join a community making milk kefir at home. These photos show milk kefir cultures and recipes, not necessarily this kit.
OUR CULTURE-TESTING STANDARD.
Testing example: milk kefir grains.
A MOM'S REASON. OUR STANDARD SINCE 2002.
Cultures for Health was founded in 2002 by a single mom who wanted to feed her children the best food she could.
That care still shapes what we make. Food-safety testing is a meaningful investment, and one we keep making for the families who bring our cultures home.
Start something good in your kitchen →
From packet to proud-of-it.
Activate your grains once, then repeat this simple rhythm. The full guide covers amounts, timing and troubleshooting.
Add the dehydrated grains to pasteurized whole milk and follow the activation guide through a few small batches.
Once active, add grains to fresh milk, cover and culture according to the guide.
Strain out the grains, refrigerate the finished kefir and move the grains into fresh milk for your next batch.
YOUR GRAINS. YOUR FAVORITE FLAVORS.
Once your grains are active, reuse them with regular feeding and care. Try these recipes with finished, grain-free milk kefir:
A little reassurance goes a long way.
If your culture is not working within 60 days of purchase, contact us for troubleshooting and replacement support under our guarantee. Our on-staff fermenters are also here for your ongoing milk kefir questions. See our policy for return conditions.
See our guarantee →Milk Kefir Starter Kit$52.99
BEFORE YOU START
A packet of dehydrated heirloom milk kefir grains, butter muslin, a stick-on thermometer strip, a mesh strainer and instructions. Packaging and equipment may differ from the photos.
Pasteurized whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized or raw during activation), a quart-sized glass jar and a rubber band. Follow the current guide for the full supply list.
Follow the new milk kefir starter instructions for the small activation batches. The guide explains when the grains are ready for regular batches.
Yes. Once active, strain the grains and move them into fresh milk for the next batch, following the guide.
The starter contains powdered milk, milk and live active cultures. Contains milk. Manufactured in a facility that produces products containing soy and dairy.
Our fermentation team can help troubleshoot. See the culture guarantee and returns policy for terms.
