Kefir is a cultured pro-biotic dairy product, similar to kombucha or other fermented foods. The difference is that Kefir is grown in milk, whereas, kombucha uses a solution of tea and sugar. Kefir, the "Champagne of Milks," is considered by health authorities to be superior to yogurt in its ability to enhance intestinal flora, act as a digestive aid to the stomach, and promotion of good health. These Kefir grains are real grains, passed from one person to another, unlike the pre-packaged kefir starters, such as Helios or Body Ecology, that you may find on other sites or selling in retail stores. What is kefir? Kefir is a symbiosis of many beneficial bacteria and yeasts, which form grains that look like cauliflower-like structures. During the fermentation process the Kefir grains changes normal milk into healthy ‘living’ pro-biotic food. It takes between 5 and 24 hours to produce a finished product, depending on temperature and the amount of milk used. You may use cow, goat, or coconut milk to make fresh kefir everyday. A wonderful pro-biotic drink with many times the amount of fresh beneficial cultures over store bought yogurt, kefir or pro-biotic in capsule form. Live kefir grains contain 4 different types of pro-biotic culture species. These 4 species are: Lactobacilli, Streptococci-Lactococci, Acetobacter, and Yeasts A vast variety among different species of organisms have been isolated and identified in kefir grains. Such species are among four genus groups; Lactobacilli, Streptococci-Lactococci, Acetobacter and Yeasts. The bacterium and yeast components share a symbiotic relationship (meaning they survive and reproduce by sharing their byproducts as an energy and growth-stimulating source for other culture species). Commercial brands such as Helios or Body Ecology, contain a few lab selected strains which are mass produced. It is our belief that live kefir grains contain stronger and more viable culture strains over strains mass produced in a lab. Many people who think they are allergic or lactose intolerant thrive on such milk, particularly if it has been turned into clabbered milk, yogurt, kefir or similar products, which are highly valued as health promoting foods in traditional cultures all over the world. Easily digested, it aids in cleansing the intestines, provides beneficial pro-biotic bacteria and yeast, vitamins and minerals, and complete proteins. Because kefir is said to be such a balanced and nourishing food, it may contribute to a healthier immune system and has been used to assist patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system may benefit many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The regular use of kefir may help relieve many intestinal disorders, promote proper bowel movement, reduce flatulence and assist in a healthier digestive system. Kefir may also help eliminate unhealthy food cravings by making the body more nourished and balanced. It's excellent nutritional content may offer healing and health-maintenance benefits to people in every type of condition. Caring For the Grains With proper care, the Kefir grains should last a lifetime. The grains will keep growing, actually reproducing themselves and growing in size with use, providing you with a fresh supply of Kefir cultures and plenty of cultured milk to drink. It is not necessary to boil or even heat the milk before introducing the grains and no temperature control is required during the culturing process. Kefir adds a tart flavor to the milk and is great to use in making bread (soaking the flour in Kefir is said to help break down parts of the flour the human body does not digest well), smoothies, make soft cream cheeses infused with herbs or use in place of normal milk in your recipes. You are assured a continuous supply of fresh Kefir every day, all year long, every 5 to 24 hours. The grains are easy to care for. Simply take the finished Kefir milk and strain out the grains and then add fresh milk to the grains to start the process all over again. Our Real Kefir cultures come from existing, viable kefir grains, not from a dry commercial starter package! Please know that if you buy a commercial kefir starter your culture will produce several times, however, it WILL most likely die off and fail in the long run from being contaminated with a virus infection, referred to as Bacteriophage infection. Please note that this will only happen with the commercial starters. Our Real Kefir grains, with proper care, will last a lifetime! Our Real Kefir grains have been grown the last three years with organic milk only! Our Cultures Food Source - All our dairy cultures are grown with organic whole milk from low pasteurized, non-homogenized, guaranteed to be free of any and all hormones and antibiotics. All from happy cows that eat real grass! Looking for culture instruction sheets ... Click Here Our Main Culture Home Page Click Here PLEASE NOTE: We ship our cultures via Signature Confirmation, please tell us in the comments section if you need this changed. During the hot summer months or when shipping to hotter regions, we can only guarantee these dairy cultures with USPS Express Mail 1-2 day($18.80 to most USA) or UPS 2-Day shipping or faster. All our cultures are shipped with protective packaging and ice pack, if needed, to aid the cultures during transport. For the winter months, please have someone ready to receive the package to keep it from freezing. Please let us know and we can make sure someone must sign for your package vs. being left in freezing temperatures. This Kefir Starter kit comes with enough live kefir grains to start culturing 1 to 2 pints of milk, instructions, links to more recipes & information on kefir Shipped in sealed glass jar for freshness. Note: To maintain fresh and viable cultures, we will ship Kefir grains out on Mondays or Tuesdays only. Now you can enjoy an endless supply of Kefir without ever having to buy another thing, except milk. |
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