Cultures For Health Real Kefir Water Kefir Grains Starter Culture -- 1 Packet

The easy way to make your own probiotic-rich, non-dairy kefir. A lacto-fermented beverage with probiotic benefits Easy DIY project – make your own kefir at home! 1 box contains a packet of heirloom-style water kefir grains Can be used to culture sugar water, fruit juice and coconut water Reusable culture – makes up to 2 quarts water kefir with every batch Non-GMO Gluten-free Kefir is cool. It’s even cooler when it’s made without dairy. By simply mixing yeasts and bacteria, you get Water Kefir Grains (WKG), a tasty and versatile “grain-like” ingredient that can be used to make delicious probiotic-rich drinks. Water Kefir Grains create a fizzy lacto-fermented beverage from sugar water, fruit juice or coconut water, making this a great alternative to milk kefir. Unlike other cultured beverages that taste tart or tangy, water kefir stays sweet. After culturing, this probiotic drink can be bottled to create soda-worthy carbonation and effervescence. How long will it take? Total fermentation time: 5 – 7 days Active, hands-on time: 5 – 10 minutes every 1 – 2 days What will I need to get started? 1 packet dehydrated water kefir grains (in this box) Bottled spring water or any water free of chlorine and fluoride Stainless steel pot Thermometer Glass jar or plastic container Cane sugar (avoid coconut sugar, maple sugar and the like) Coffee filter or tight-weave cloth Rubber band Mesh strainer How does this work? First, prepare sugar water: Heat ½ cup water and pour into a glass jar or plastic container Dissolve ¼ cup sugar in water Add 2-1/2 – 3-1/2 cups room-temperature water (Note: total volume should be 3-4 cups of sweetened water.) Check that the temperature of the water is 68 – 85 degrees F; adjust as needed Now you can activate your water kefir grains: Add water kefir grains to jar Cover jar with coffee filter or cloth, secured by a rubber band Keep in a warm spot (68 – 85 degrees F) for 24-48 hours Once culturing is complete, prepare a new batch of sugar water Strain the kefir grains from finished water kefir and place in new batch of sugar water. Repeat process every 24-48 hours. What can I make with this? Enrich plain water Bottle to make a soda-like beverage, naturally flavored with fruit or fruit juice Freeze into ice pops and enjoy for dessert Blend into a homemade dressing Directions Store in a cool, dry place/refrigerate for long-term storage. Free Of GMOs, gluten. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amount Per Serving -- % Daily Value Calories -- 0 Total Fat -- 0 g -- 0% Sodium -- 0 mg -- 0% Total Carbohydrate -- 0 g -- 0% Protein -- 0 g Other Ingredients: Organic live active cultures. Manufactured in a facility that processes products containing dairy and soy.