Milk Kefir Grains
Milk Kefir Grains are live probiotics in the form of soft, jelly-like ‘grains’. They are grown in milk, thus giving it its name. The term "kefir grains" describes the look of the culture only, but they aren’t actually grains.
When healthy and fed, these grains will continue to grow and multiply.
Milk Kefir has many health benefits and is one of the richest sources of probiotics!
Just one pouch of grains will culture 4 cups every day. Drink it up, or enjoy your Kefir in smoothies, ice cream, baked goods, and other recipes.
Each bag contains:
- 1 packet of dehydrated traditional, heirloom-style milk kefir grains.
- Instructions for using this culture are included and may be found here.
Shipping and Storage Information:
- Our milk kefir grains are shipped in a dehydrated state in a barrier-sealed packet.
- For best results, store in a cool, dry place and use by the date on the box.
- Freezer storage is not recommended.
Milk Kefir Grains Ingredients
- Organic powdered milk, organic milk, live active cultures.
- Packaged in a small amount of organic powdered milk to extend shelf life.
- This product contains no GMO ingredients.
Milk Kefir Grains Allergen Information
- Manufactured in a facility that also produces products containing soy and dairy.
- Non-GMO
- For best results, store in a cool, dry place and use by the date on the box.
- Freezer storage is not recommended.
1 Packet of dehydrated Milk Kefir Grains
Your choice of dairy milk
Equipment:
A glass jar
A plastic or wood stirring utensil
A towel, butter muslin or paper coffee filter to use as a covering for the jar
A band to secure the covering such as a rubber band or jar ring.
A fine mesh strainer for removing the grains from the finished water kefir
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INGREDIENTS THAT LOVE YOU BACK
In your Milk Kefir Starter Culture Grains are made with organic milk, organic powdered milk, and live active cultures.
These active live cultures will leave your gut happy and healthy as they are non-GMO giving you all the great probiotics to help you digest food and fight off bad bacteria!
ACTIVATING YOUR MILK KEFIR STARTER GRAINS
Step 1:
Activate your starter by emptying the entire packet of dehydrated Milk Kefir Grains into 1 cup of fresh, cold pasteurized milk (don’t use raw milk for activation) and stir.
Cover grains with a coffee filter or cloth secured by a rubber band and let culture at room temperature (68-85°F).
Step 2:
Check your grains after 12 hours. Look for the milk to have thickened to the consistency of heavy cream or thicker.
When you noticed a change in the milk's texture strain out the grains and put them in fresh milk.
Step 3:
Continue adding 1/2 cup of milk culturing multiple batches until you reach 4 cups total.
Once your batch size reaches 4 cups, your grains are activated!
Step 1:
Activate your starter by emptying the entire packet of dehydrated Milk Kefir Grains into 1 cup of fresh, cold pasteurized milk (don’t use raw milk for activation) and stir.
Cover grains with a coffee filter or cloth secured by a rubber band and let culture at room temperature (68-85°F).
Step 2:
Check your grains after 12 hours. Look for the milk to have thickened to the consistency of heavy cream or thicker.
When you noticed a change in the milk's texture strain out the grains and put them in fresh milk.
Step 3:
Continue adding 1/2 cup of milk culturing multiple batches until you reach 4 cups total.
Once your batch size reaches 4 cups, your grains are activated!
PRO TIP CORNER
Temperature is important for your grains to thrive. Always keep your grains between 68°F and 85°F. Any lower, it will take much longer to culture. Any higher, harmful bacteria will start to grow.
When the milk thickens and smells and tastes pleasant, you have kefir! Even if it doesn’t thicken but it smells and tastes pleasant, you can use it in baking in place of buttermilk!
SEE OUR MILK KEFIR IN ACTION!
SEE OUR MILK KEFIR IN ACTION!
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"The grains started easily and produced extremely well. I even managed to store mine in the fridge for a few weeks and restart them without any issue. If you love yogurt, start making kefir. It is so easy!" - Rhonda
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"These grains are the best I've ever bought. Another brand I have doesn't even come close. These created a kefir within 2 days, and has been going strong since then." - Sharon
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What Our Customers Are Saying
The grains started easily and produced extremely well. I even managed to store mine in the fridge for a few weeks and restart them without any issue. If you love yogurt, start making kefir. It is so easy!
These grains are the best I've ever bought. Another brand I have doesn't even come close. These created a kefir within 2 days, and has been going strong since then.
The grains took of very quickly after rehydrating. They were working full tilt in two days. Such and easy culture to start, and maintain. Great to promote a healthy gut, and more economical than buying pre-made kefir from a store.
The kefir grains became active quicker than they claimed! And everyday since, I have enjoyed a smooth creamy addition to my smoothies, as well as homemade dressing for my salads. Highly recommend these high quality grains, you won't be disappointed!