Question 1

Is this powdered starter better than just buying water or milk kefir grains?

Accepted Answer

It just depends on your needs! This powdered culture is best for beginners, because it's less of a commitment (limited re-culturing rather than infinite) and more versatile, as it makes any type of kefir. However, this kefir isn't as nutrient-dense.

Question 2

How much kefir can I get from this starter?

Accepted Answer

It's not an exact science, as it depends on culturing conditions. Generally speaking, each of the 4 included starter packets can culture a quart at a time, with the potential to culture 2–7 more times. Thus the total yield is between 1 and 8 gallons.

Question 3

How do I "re-culture" with this starter, since there are no grains to strain out?

Accepted Answer

The powdered culture will indeed dissolve with the first batch; however, you can simply reserve ¼ cup of the previous batch (per quart) and use that as starter for the next one. For best results, start next batch as soon as the previous is finished.

Question 4

How do I know when it's done?

Accepted Answer

When dairy milk kefir is finished culturing, it thickens into a similar consistency to heavy cream or drinkable yogurt. Water kefir will become cloudy and less sweet. Finished kefir stays good in fridge for 2–3 weeks.

Question 5

Can I culture one kind of kefir with another (e.g., use water kefir to make juice kefir)?

Accepted Answer

For this starter, cross-culturing is not recommended. With kefir grains, you can transfer grains to a similar medium (e.g., water to juice, or milk to coconut milk), but grains should be revitalized with their original substance every few batches.

ASIN	B0CH1PRZ6S
ASIN	B0CH1PRZ6S
Best Sellers Rank	#74,106 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #38 in Kefir
Brand Name	Cultures For Health
Container Type	Packet
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (3,033)
Dairy Based Drink Variety	Kefir
Each Unit Count	4
Flavor	Plain
Item Form	Powder
Item Package Weight	0.23 kg
Manufacturer	Cultures for Health
Manufacturer	Cultures for Health
Number of Items	8
Package Dimensions	7.52 x 5.87 x 2.6 inches; 8.15 ounces
Pasteurization Type	Pasteurized
Plant or Animal Product Type	dairy
Product Shelf Life	2 days
Special Ingredients	kefir starter culture
Specialty	Low Sugar
UPC	814598022289
UPC	814598022289
Unit Count	1.4 Ounce
Units	1.4 Ounce

Cultures for Health Kefir Starter Culture | 32 Packets Freeze Dried Starter Powder | Make Kefir with Milk, Water, or Juice | Re-Culture Kefir Probiotic Drinks 2-7x Each | Cultures in Less Than a Day

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