How to Freeze Kefir Grains and How to Thaw Kefir Grains.
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2018
- This video shows you exactly how to freeze kefir grains. Saving you money, Never have to order more again. If they fall down the sink on the floor, get blended or damaged in any way, its ok because they are ready in your freezer waiting for you.
I also explain how to thaw them back out just in case that oopsy happens before I make a thaw out video!!
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Worked: covered 1 tablespoon of kefir grains with 1 cup of 2% pasteurized milk (could have been less! / at least enough to submerge the kefir grains), placed in freezer, waited 5 months, moved from freezer to fridge, thawed for 24 hours, strained kefir for the grains, placed thawed kefir grains + milk combination in milk (which was also frozen at exactly the same time and underwent the same thawing process!), left kefir grains + new milk combination at room temperature for 24 hours, repeated previous 2 steps (strain; kefir grains + new milk) for 3 days, got over-fermented beautifully thick kefir: the grains are alive!!! And the kefir seems to be healing my autoimmune gut disease!? Thank you, Laurie; you are awesome!
I stop making kefir for over a year, I frozed the grains in a sandwich bag with water. Yesterdar I defrost them in water then put them in milk...it worked! I just got my first batch...again!
Dairy isn't good for you or the cows or the environment
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good video.......just starting kefir a few weeks ago.....learning and will not go back....did not realize you could freeze......what a blessing to do so....thanks.....
Lol, you said unthaw, that means to freeze! Thaw means to unfreeze! I laugh because I said the same thing for years , until my husband broke me of it! Great video, just had to poke fun!
Very valuable info and it certainly answered that question for me.😃
Great info, thank you so much!
Thanks for the tip on making it with Almond milk!!! I have a true milk allergy, I'm new to the kefir making thing, and wasn't sure how to make my coconut milk kefir safe for me to drink. I didn't realize it was as simple as waiting til the second batch of coconut milk kefir. Genius!
You're welcome glad I could help!!
@Nettie Reynolds yes you can
Thanks for the info..... mine are in the freezer now!!
You're welcome!!
Thanks, I was wondering if I could freeze my Kefir.
Thank you for explaining this well said
I think you are doing it exactly right. I did the same following my own intuition and keeping it 3 years in the freezer. The only thing is that I washed the grains with water and dried the excess waters with paper towel. Also I made sure there is at least one third of free space in the glass jar. It was defrosted by thaw in the fridge over night and after changing milk every day for 3 days it started to make perfect kefir yogurt.
Thank you for sharing🙏😊❤️️🌹🌺🌷🌸
Very helpful tutorial...thank you! 👍🥛
You’re welcome!!
Thank you very much for a well explained use and storage,freeze Kefir👍🏼Great Job!!
that yay sound was so funny i like that :D
Great video. Very informative and entertaining too. Good luck with the channel and keep the vids coming!
J. Chris D'Amico
Thank you so much!!
Ha! Thank-you -I actually froze some like 2 years ago and have moved sooooo I’m going to dig them out and try 😹 this will interesting and I’ll report back -I thought I’d try it after hearing about success after frozen for a year
Yes I just gave mo mom some that were frozen for about 3 years!! Let us know how they turn out!
Thank you, I didn't know if they could be frozen, now I don't have to run around trying to give them away!
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I am looking to start making kefir were did you get your grains?? I just want to make sure I get good ones!
@@shawnadedman5754 cultures for health on line. Or call the 800 number for an agent near you.
Amazon. I used 3 diifferent sellers, all good grains. Just buy live grains.
Thank you 👍🏻
You are so articulate. Thanks
Perfect timing! I have started making kefir here in the Philippines and making more than I use so freezing is a great idea. I continue to learn so thanks for the video.
Excellent info.. I usually add a half teaspoon of dissolved sugar in warm water when defrosted, , frowned upon but amazing results. I also use this method when making normal dairy kefir. I get loads of grains.. Tons.. 😂
I'm new at making Kefir I haven't got any big grains, my 3rd day, and all I see is what look's like mush, it doesn't go thru the strainer, so I just put it in more fresh milk. I ordered them from amazon and noticed that there was a lot of powder and not many grain's it looked like cornmeal. so my Kefir milk has whey on top and I guess the milk is at the bottom, but afraid to drink it, it's sweet not sour. on the video's the grain's look big, unless it's the camera, I've never seen them before. so I guess I will learn. so do you add sugar when you put your grains in milk?? thank's Nicky
Nicky Mullins hello Nicky. The grains that are dry will not get as big or last for many batches as fresh grains. Ask on Facebook or Kijiji and you will find fresh there for much cheaper and will last forever
Hi Frank, can you add some sugar to milk kefir grains? I want to make sure you do this with milk kefir grains or is it only for water kefir grains?
Great video
Thank you for doing this video. I just started making kefir and I'm sure that I will need to freeze grains at some point. There isn't much info. out there on whether it's okay to do that, so thanks! :)
Linda K
Your welcome!! Please let me know if there is any other info you would like to know. And I'll make a video on it!! So glad I could help!!
Linda K
@@LaurieEL Can i have your inestgram or phone numbers plz..i wanna begin my kefir ..i need your help &some Answers..thnks
@@taghridahmed9464 my Instagram is @laurie_el
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Hi, how long can grains stay in freezer and stay alive?
Can we store grains in fridge with milk and feed them every week and if it okay then how long should they stay there? Thanks!
what about freezing water Kiefer but not the actual grains just the water that has already been through fermentation? i’m wondering if this is an option and then using that as a second fermentation starter? any thoughts on this
I'm sure it would work. I just dont know how well! It may not be full strength. It may be weak. All you can do it tey it right!
how many time we can keep then in the freezer...thnks
Hi Laurie , does the milk that you've added to cover the grains turn stale even if we keep them in freezer ?
I would like to take a break from my kefir .
Thanks , God bless ♥️
Hello 👋 not sure if it is stale but it doesn’t really matter because when you are ready to use them again once it thaws you change the milk to fresh and then they are on their way to working again
Do you do water kefir or kombucha as well? If you do, which do you like better?
I make kombucha. Have never made water kefir!
Can you consume the milk that you have been “waking” the grain up with? Or do you discard all that? 🤔I don’t want to throw away what doesn’t need to be thrown away…?
Hi, can I use store bought milk to grow and store kefir? Thank you for this video!
Yes you can the better the quality of milk the better the kefir!
the first video I have seen that told you that you could freeze them. thank's, now all I have to do is go online and hopefully I can find them, I hear they are very expensive. out of all my friend's I am the only one who makes my own bread, butter, buttermilk, sour cream, cream cheese, and cann my own vegies, but I can say this is the first time I have heard of Kefir milk, our store's don't carry it. and not sure where or what kind of store I could get the grain's. if you have any idea where to get them, please let me know, thank's wonderful information, Nicky in Michigan
Hello Nicky!! I have only bought them twice from the same lady. They where only $20.00. And the way it works is you order your grains and the lady ships them to you and then you send the payment. Very honest and very awesome. The website is kefirlady.com
Thank you for watching my videos!! Good health and wellness to you!
the blu balloon tks for getting back with me. I love your video and wish you would do a video on almond milk.tks for your kindness I am looking forward to making the kefir milk.God Bless.Nicky
how long can you keep them in the fridge? i just bought some today but we are going away for 2 weeks in two weeks
L Mc you can leave them in the fridge for 2weeks you just have to make sure they have enough food. So leave them with 2 cups of dairy milk. If your doing nut milk leave them with enough date paste for 2weeks as well I would do 5-6 tbsp with 2cups nut milk. Just to make sure its enough
I wonder if it id indefinitely that they can be frozen or if it is jus a couple weeks or month or sUm
I have used grains that were frozen for 2yrs so I know you can freeze them for at least 2yrs
Does this work with raw almond milk or do I need to purchase the store brand?
I've never tried raw but I'm sure it will work
Tq
Just chanced upon your video. I just started making kefir 1 month ago and I'm already having lots of grains. Is it better to freeze them in milk or dry them and add milk powder?
I have never dried them or used milk powder so I do not know! Freezing them works thats what i know
Thanks, I'll try your method then.
Hello,
I was told to rinse the kefir with lukewarm water before making a new batch. Do you know if that is correct? Or will that kill the kefir?
It will eventually kill your kefir grains. There is no need to rinse them unless you drop them on the ground or something but even then you rinse them with whatever milk you use.
@@LaurieEL Thanks for the reply!
Hi dear, while thawing, can we drink the kefir that strained out?
I wouldnt drink it!! Not until you are sure it is kefir
Does freezing change the microbial profile of the culture? After freezing my grains for 2 days I got them out to make some kefir (which by the way is not pronounced keefer but anyway) and the batch of kefir from this last fermentation came out a little different, like it was missing that slight alcoholic flavour which would indicate the yeast kinda suffered from the freezing but the lactobacillus did not (it still fermented).
you would have to reactivate them for 5 days in cows milk. just check the cobsistency every 24 hours
Will this work in drinking coconut low sugar milk or just canned full fat coconut milk?
You know I am not sure about that. I have always wanted to see.!!
How long can I keep them in the freezer, before thawing/using again? I used to make kefir a few years ago daily until someone dropped both my kefir jars on the floor and broke them. Since it was during covid time, I did not bother buying new kefir grains. But I want to start again now!
I have kept them in the freezer for up to a year!
During the wake-up process, do I need to change the milk every 24 hours until the "kefir milk thicken within 24 hours" goal achieved.
Another question, Is the kefir milk droduct safe to drink from the wake-up & slow-down process?
Yes change the milk daily right from the start exactly!! And I personally wouldn’t drink it for the first couple of days until it is for sure kefir! In my opinion it is not safe enough to drink at that time.
Isn’t there a ratio to how much milk and Kiefer ..do I still drink the milk even if runny.
It really depends on your grains 1tbsp of grains will work with 1Cup of milk and the more they are used the stronger they will get as long as your feeding them enough. That is up to you on drinking it the consistency of dairy kefir is like a yogurt drink and almond milk kefir doesn’t thicken at all. Hope this helps you thank you
Very good information, just wondering if I make milk Kefir, and then decide I want almond milk kefir, will it affect my grains to switch between the two different products, ? One more time, after my milk kefir has fermented is it okay to put it in the fridge without straining it? Tks for the information Nicky
You can switch from dairy to almond milk. I used to use dairy milk first. Almond milk helps me more. I do not know if you can switch back to dairy milk kefir after that though. I have never went back amd forth and back amd forth. One time is fine though. You can put it in the fridge if you are going on vacation or wanting to slow down the fermenting process. But I would do this all of the time Kefir thrives in a temperature of 70-74 so putting it in the refrigerator often would not serve it justice!!
Thankyou . one question. doeskefir eat all fat in the milk
No just the sugar!
Unthaw? It's either freeze or thaw! Is it Milk or Melk?
i know you did not cover water kefir in this video but regardless can milk grains be used to make water kefir and vice versa as I start feeling like want to do something different ?
I have read that you can convert milk grains to water grains but I have never tried it. I know it is a process. If you searxh it Im sure someone has an article pdf or video to help with the details!
I thought you can't use plastic to store/brew kefir? As you end up with the plastic seeping into the kefir/grains?
That's right! U have to use glass only!
i kerp them in the freezer in glass canning jars. they withstant extreme high temps as well as cold
How do you start it from the beginning.
There are other videos on my channel that explain everything you want and need to know!!! Thank you for watching
Nice video on freezing/thawing the kefir grains. However, it drove me crazy hearing you refer to dairy vs goat milk. Please correct yourself on this as ALL milk is dairy. I think you meant cow's milk vs goat milk. I think you wind up confusing people.
How many kefir grains should I use for 4 cups of milk and how long should it steep?
2 heaping teaspoons will be enough to make 4 cups and it only takes keifer 24 hours to ferment. Unless it is super cold then it may take a few extra hours!
What about kefir water grains can you freeze them too?
I have never tried water grains for anything so Im not sure I would think it would be the same! However you will have to try it and let us know!!
How long can the Kefir store in the freezer?
Arrietta Karvonen I have left kefir grains in the freezer for up to a year and they have still worked!!
the blu balloon thank you!!
Arrietta Karvonen I reckon right. These questions are important I have an excess still learning so much about how to use it & store it.
Yvonne Kaui you can definitely try to use sugar water and freeze your water grains in that. I cant think of why it wouldn't work. Try it and see. I dont have water kefir grains so I cant. If you do try it let us know how it goes!!
I switch back and forth to regular milk and almond milk is that OK? Same grains
As long as your grains stay alive that’s all that matters
Dairy milk or goat milk???? So goat milk is not dairy?
Does anyone know if this works for water kefir
I'm not sure! Sorry!
How long kefir grain can frezze maximum...
1 yr mimimum.
I've had some frozen for over 20 years still good just takes longer to revive them
Hello, how long can I keep my kefir frozen?
Veronica Walls i have kept my kefir grains frozen for up to a year. I have not tried to feeze kefir and then use it I was use fresh so i wouldnt know. If you are asking about just kefir!!
Y there are no grains anymore in my kefir? I had a spoon full of grains when I started them
You may have just missed them when straining. Dumped them out put them in your blender dumped them down the sink. Many accidents happen when dealing with your Kefir Grains!! I have heard of some pretty mysterious things!!
@@LaurieEL so what's the procedure to actually save them and grow them quickly
@@tubeverse911 So there are grains left?
If there isnt any grains then you have to get some grains from a seller. Im sure they are everywhere online but I like and have bought from the kefirlady.com if there are grains left then you have to use dairy milk from a goat or cow to grow them. They grow twice as big in 7-10 days!
skip to 2:00 for the instruction ;)
unthaw??
Mike Sy yes, you heard right. 😆
I reacted to that as well, turns out, it is a correct word. So confusing!
unique word for NA
It means frozen. Unfreeze is the word she's looking for
Unthawing? Lol. You meant to say thawing. Btw, it does not stay fresh indefinitely. Up to a year.
My dear mother has said I thaw for90 years!
Unthaw isn't a word. You mean to thaw, right?
Sorry, but I'm knew with this, is it normal for it to smell like rotten milk?
No that is not normal! If it smalls rotten it is not fermenting.
This is my third day, changing the milk of my kefir, and I noticed its not that smelly anymore, I also can see that the milk got a little bit thicker, I just want to know if I'm doing it right. Sorry can you please help me
@@lucyrosales9797 thicker is good. Is it kinda lika a sweet but sour smell? Like yogurt? You are you dairy milk right?
@@lucyrosales9797 Im sure you are doing it right!! 😀
@@LaurieEL I'm using Dairy milk, and one more question, can I drink it every day? And when do I have to stop?
Great video.
But I would improve audio and use a separate mic instead of the one in the phone.
Mario no one asked your opinion...
@@moriahb6738
So did no one asked your comment...
Mario the Audio is perfectly fine😒! So shut the fu€k up
I cannot believe that people actually bitched about use of the term dairy and unthaw even though we knew perfectly well what in the hell she meant. However the pronunciation is kuh-fear as in kaboom and no fear. It is not Kee-fir..
Jeff C, yet you are “bitching” about he way she says Keifer.
@@jolenemiller4958 Lol, right. Besides. Keefer is how Americans say it. So it's not really wrong anyway.
I watched your video about you fainting and your smoothie.You add kefir, greens, chia seeds,flax seeds which is great but then you added carrots,whole bag of frozen blueberries,whole bag berries,2 bananas.Did you ever look at your nutrition value to figure out how much sugar you consume.The amount of sugar you consume can spike up your insulin, that could be what made you faint.Bananas have a very high sugar content also
The big smoothie I make is for myself and for my husband. I have the bigger portion but I also split it into two servings most of the time. I am thankful for your comment and your views!! I can say that I know my fainting was not from to much sugar. I also only eat natural sugar. If anything that day I had low blood sugar.
Mine z water kefir not milk & what about coconut or almond milk?
Yvonne Kaui Im not sure about using almond milk or coconut milk to freeze. You can always try it and let us know. Maybe I will try it but it will take some time to do so!! I dont know about water kefir. Im sure it would be the same concept as milk.
the blu balloon I spoke to a dear friend we're both in love with the kefir grains. I think freezing them fullstop wld kill them. Az they're a "living food" I'm not feeling freezing them tbh. Unless they were all dormant. I have heaps so giving them away...
@@pono9808 im not a kefir expert but i was told in several other videos that if you really do have too many grains (if that's the case) then you can grind them up in a smoothie and drink them as the grains themselves are edible ... just pointing it out
.....MELK.....
I thought the antibiotics and hormones of the non-organic milk kills the grains!
Isabella Langridge not im my experience. I havent had any grains die yet! So IDK.
No defo not.. Its all destroyed while boiling at the plant. I melt a teaspoon of sugar in tepid water and add that to my kefir, I get amazing results to. Frowned upon by the die hards, but the sugar is eaten by the grains.. So all good. Just a tip that is. Don't hurt to try
I started out with just regular whole milk and about a couple of months later switched to organic. My kefir was just as active and happy with both types of milk.
@@cindymarshall4449 So you used UHT/Ultra pasteurised milk and it worked?
@@tammimacclellanheupel1517 I don't believe any of the non organic milk I used was ULTRA pasturized. I still have the same grains and switch back and forth between organic and non, depending on how much money I have.🙄 Several times I have let the grains sit in milk in fridge for more than 3 weeks with no problems so I haven't frozen them again. In the summer they ferment so quickly that we cannot drink it fast enough so quite often it sits in milk/fridge for a bit till I need some more. It's very flexible and durable.
I think you mean to thaw it. Unthaw means you are re-freezing it
I froze mine, no they don't work, I think it's dead
Keep changing the milk every 24hrs to feed them. U need to wake them up. They are still dormant/sleeping/ in shock/ U can drink the milk! Don't throw it away!
Dairy milk or goat milk? Huh? Goat milk is dairy. You probably meant to say cows' milk or goats' milk.
Does it feel good to state the obvious?
It does.
I thought they Kefir grains were alive and freezing them would kill the bacteria
They are alive! Freezing just shocks them once they are thawed and working again they have bacteria... I havent had any problems with them not working!!
@@LaurieEL Thanks for that as I have far too many grains.
Think of them as hibernating 🙂
Helpful but why does she go on for 10 minutes telling me how to put grains in a freezer?! She likes the sound of her own voice, obviously! I think she has OCD!
she was killing her free time. It should be less than 2 minute
Bugger off fool
Videos need to be at least 10 minutes long to be monetized.
@@kristfur No they don't. In order to monetize, you need to rack up clicks and views.
@@Layput www.quora.com/How-does-making-a-10-minute-video-on-UA-cam-earn-you-more-money-than-making-a-shorter-video
There is no mention of how long the grains can be frozen. Insufficient information.
It's still in process!! So far my grains have been frozen for 2 yrs and I havent had a problem....
Who do you love the most, your Keifr grains or your man (or woman)
Lam rof I cannot hug or talk to the keifr😞
un thaw = re freeze. thaw = melt
Thank you for knowledge you are a little late in the game!!
Unthaw? I think you mean thaw. To thaw them....
This is old news Thomas 🤣😉
Un-thaw? Try just thaw. If you "un-thaw" something would be the oppiste of thaw.
Unthaw the melk. 😀
That woman talks for 11 minutes about an issue that needs 2 minutes for explanation.
Meh!
You should stop making videos until you learn more about the subject
Why don't you pronounce Kefir properly? It's pronounced KUFER, you need to do your research properly.
If you don't like it..... If it really bothers you that much.... PLEASE watch someone else's video. I'm going to say it anyway I want too. Thank you!!!
It is pronounced differently in different countries, sometimes even in the same country! let's not nick pick.