I eat my kefir grains all the time because they grow so fast. The texture is similar to jelly beans and chewy. Kefir grains had more colony forming units (CFU) than any kefir milk. Healthy and safe to eat them.
I have a leaky gut and was getting extreme fatigue along with cramps bloating e.t.c to be honest I felt I didn't want to live anymore but a new Christian friend gave me kefir and how to make it, within four days of drinking 500 ml to a litre a day, my life and energy has returned fantastically I have not had this much energy for years praise God, I can't rate it highly enough. If I eat wheat say the most I get is loose stools I can live with that. One thing I have learnt I can't tolerate any artificial sugars in food, they are pure poison. GOD BLESS ALL.
Thanks everyone contributing, my milk kefir grains grow like crazy, yall say eat them , i guess i will...i use whole milk , cant get to raw... digestion settled down after 2 weeks of kefir and energy up, tummy happy ...God bless you and yours
Here's a hint - don't poke and prod your Kefir Buds (I don't call them grains because they're not). Tap the the strainer _gently_ on the rim of the bowl or container; the kefir will sift easily through the strainer and leave the buds in the strainer. Bashing and mashing and poking them with the spoon breaks them up and can force the tiny little new buds through the mesh of the strainer.
Breaking them up actually helps the process. It creates more surface area for the milk to touch, and they grow faster. I used to think it was too rough also, but turns out that’s not the case.
kathy williams dry them and put in the fridge in freezer bag in a little milk powder, they come alive after more then a year in just 3 days, no problem👍that way you can take a break!
I think a couple corrections can be made. Kefir doesn't care about metal unless there's copper contamination. Kefir isn't like kombucha so it's not killed by metal, and grains have a potent amount of good bacteria, I also find them palatable.
Thank you. Many videos warn you about metal and kefir but stainless steel is perfectly fine. They also tell you to cover the jar with a cloth and rubber band. This is totally unnecessary and potentially dangerous for contamination. All the bacteria needed is already contained in the milk, there is nothing needed from the air; it is an anaerobic fermentation.
@@mozarth there is indeed CO2 created but very little in the 24h or less it takes to fully ferment the milk, If done at the proper temperatures (between 68-75F). I close the lid tight and there is a very light pressure after 24h and nothing compared to Kombucha which can break a bottle if a proper thick glass bottle is not used.
Yes. It does seem to me that kefir grains, are heartier than we give them credit. I’ve been making kefir for about two years now. This year I stopped tiptoeing around them. I use non-aluminum metal strainers now. Sometimes I move them back-and-forth on the strainer with my fingers - clean of course - or a metal spoon to move The kefir through more quickly. really enjoy the cheese that’s made from the kefir! From 2 tablespoons of grains, I now have an overflowing bumper crop! We’re talking about 2-1/2 quarts of just grains! I will need to push the envelope a little further this evening since we won’t get to the store to get milk for two days. I’m just going to store the grains in the fridge, leaving a little kefir in each jar and filling the rest with distilled water to cover the grains. Hadn’t thought about deliberately eating them! Some have b gotten blended up in smoothies or salad dressings though.
CABacon1, I beg to differ. Kefir grains are AWESOME in smoothies. All you do is mix them in a blender (yes the blades are metal, I know) with a small amount of liquid (just enough to get them blended). I've yet to find anything that makes things like milkshakes & smoothies creamier.
perhaps try some Irish Moss gel. I used some in a smoothie and the texture was the creamiest and smooth I have had yet. Another excellent digestion aid.
when i get too many grains, i eat what i don't want to keep. they are really good for you. if you don't like to chew threw them, pick smaller ones and eat them whole.
@@BetterDoneYourself They are also the most concentrated source for the microorganisms, which is why most people buy Kefir. Cellulose is a very healthy fiber which our bodies need.
Great video on showing how to store kefir grains. As I am from the Balkans, and this is an age old recipe we have been doing for thousands of years, I just wanted to correct you on one thing. It's not pronounced "KEY-FUR". It's actually pronounced "KE-FEAR" Keep making it! It's so good for you, as you know!
GoranMak ; explain to me more please! So she put milk on the Kefeer grains and then in the refrigerator ? She said we cannot use it to make kefeer until it wait about 7 days there! Why? Thanks
Nicole Christian: this video is about storing kefir, so that's why it's going into the fridge. You have to "feed" the grains after about 7 days in the fridge, because after about 7 days in fridge, the grains have consumed all the lactose in the milk. I hope I haven't confused you further. Just watch the video again, listening carefully, you'll get it.
Thanks a lot Norma! I understand now about feeding the kefir in the fridge.. Recently I got my first kefir grains and they were frozen. I put them in room temperature then added little milk then waited 24 hours. They kefir the milk but didn't multipled.. What to do now and when they would be ready to be used to make kefir? Thanks
They are actually a form of mushroom, although we all call them 'grains'. Also known as "manna from heaven" as they cure many illnesses particularly gastric issues.
@kathy williams also at Amazon, all you have to do Eileen is to type something like "where to buy kefir" in your search bar & you'll find plenty of places.
The lady that gave me some Kiefer grains said that she will eat them when she gets too many I’ll put them in a smoothie so I eat them almost every morning they taste like gummy bears tart ones and they’re good for you
For anyone looking for a strainer... I found a 4 pack of plastic strainers with plastic mesh at Wal-Mart for $2! They work great and clean up easily without a dishwasher. I didn't know that tip about wooden spoons, thanks for mentioning that! I have water kefir grains, not milk. I have tried to get friends/ family to take some of my grains and make their own, but so far no one seems to want to...Lol! :-)
Pervin Dehmeri I live in the US. Here we can buy them at Health food stores and online. I bought mine from Etsy. Make sure you buy LIVE grains. The dehydrated type don't always work.
I'm looking on Kijiji in my city(Edmonton), and there are plenty of people selling a tablespoon for between $5 and $10. I just need to bring my own jar to pick them up.
Kefir looks like chopped up CAULIFLOWER,i never ever ate or let alone drink Kefir B4..is it really good!? i heard it's more healthier then regular yogurt or milk. I've been experiencing bad ibs problems & i heard Kefir helps the ibs issues
I got busy with other stuff and I had my grains in pint jar with milk and strained the grains with same strainer and added milk and the kefir (kuh-fear) and was no difference that they sat totally ignored for almost 2 years in back of fridge not in freezer. The kefir that sat the 2 years did not smell or look or seem bad I did dump it to be on safe side.
opps, think I put my question in the wrong place so here we go again: Hi Nicole, (all), I understand the feeding every 7 day part when kept in fridge for storage, but am missing the info on how long they can survive in the fridge without being used? Also; does anyone use the milk grains with coconut milk? what are your experiences? do they need to go back into milk every now and again? thank you
I believe 7 days or so is about the limit , although someone has said you can keep them in the freezer for up to a year and then use them again ! ! ? Cant remember your second question but the answer was yes ! K
Mam, i know it is 7 year old video !!! I have one doubt...you mentioned you keep the the kefir grains with milk in the fridge to save them, but not making kefir in the fridge, and keep changing the milk every 7 to 10 days; after that 7 to 10 days, can you drink that milk or do you throw away and fill new milk ?
Here's a hint... Do not pamper your grains, they will survive in spite of you so stainless steel, plastic seives dont matter. Do throw away Kefir from reawakening grains. They are good for consumption too. Waste not.
Why does everyone say it doesn’t like metal? This is some made up bologna. I pluck my grains with a fork out of the jar every day and they are growing great and making nice and creamy kefir
i love my kefir thick, so i don't put a lot of milk on it, maybe 4:1, and in 24h i have delicious "kislo mleko" - in translation "sour milk" but it's really a consistency of greek yoghurt and kislo mleko is a slovenian dish i loved having at my grandmother's as a kid
I have eaten my grains when there are too many. I like ‘em, but not everyone does. Texture is a little rubbery, taste is mild and kefir-y but also some other flavor I can’t describe.
I received fresh kefir in the mail today. had some liquid inside the baggy. However, it has been hot outside and the mailbox was still warm when I opened it around 6pm. is my kefir still good?
a really good fruitfly trap is to make a cone out of paper with a hole the size of a pencil, maybe a hair smaller. cut the top off of a plastic water bottle, and put the cone inside (tape the cone first) and tape it to the bottle. no gaps, and tape the seam in the paper cone. get some dish soap, squirt a quarter teaspoon down the paper funnel. then get apple cider and fill up the container until there is half an inch gap between the surface of the vinegar and the tip of the funnel. its important to use apple cider vinegar. I've used balsamic, rice, white vinegars and they are not as attractive to fruit flies. The soap is a surfactant that removes surface tension in the water so that they cannot float and swim to the side. They will sink as soon as they touch the liquid. The paper cone is best as well. when you pour in the cider vinegar you'll accidentally splash in onto the paper... it helps waft the scent out, and the paper seems to attract them faster giving them something to perch on. I share this because I've had swarms of fruit flies in my house before, and this method will eliminate every last fruit fly in you house in under 3 days. You'll see tablespoons of dead fruit flies in there. it works. enjoy!
ACV with the mother will attract actual flies. I had a bottle cap crack on a bottle in a grocery bag and there was spillage on my rubber mat. I kept my windows cracked to dissipate/eliminate the smell and, holy cow, you can't even understand how many flies were in my car. It was HORRIBLE. Then after I would clear the infestation out, I would park somewhere completely different and it would happen again. I thought an animal had died somewhere inside my car, for real. I finally just decided to live with the vinegar smell trapped in the car until it eventually went away and it was safe to open my windows again. Dealing with all those nasty flies was unreal.
Thank you for letting me know! I did not know kefir does not like METAL!! I have been using stainless for ever since I got it! maybe that was why it didn't grow much!! Good tips
how do you make your grains mulitply? I consistently have about 2.5 tablespoons at the bottom. it makes good kefir, don't get me wrong. I just can't really get them to grow.
Is it something to do with temoerature. Mine grow too well , but my flat us too hot.. I dont ever put the heating on , but I'm on the second floor. Heat rises too well ! K
I didn't think so, it's kind of the consistency of buttermilk, but for me it was like a tart greek yogurt but thinner. :) Be careful if you have a yeast allergy...for me it's a migraine trigger luckily I only tried a teaspoon of the Kefir. I'm really sad I wanted to drink it. I make it for my cat. He has IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease) if anyone needs this for their cat start off slow, with 1/8 teaspoon for a few days (I did three days) then moved up to 1/4, he's on 1/4 now. Don't go fast with cats. And talk to your vet first to make sure it doesn't backfire with medications their on. I liked the taste. Sadly, no more Kefir for me. (there's six different yeasts)
YOu took a jar out of your fridge where you said you were keeping your kefir grains alive but that they were not fermenting (because they were in the fridge). You also said that you don't make kefir in your refrigerator, that in the refrigerator you only store the grains... AND YET you also said that the white liquid you strained from the grains you gave to your friend was VERY STROG kefir because the grains had been in there for 7 days... There is a contradiction there!
I make kefir with one of those starter packets or with spoonfuls from the store-bought kefir either way I don`t have the lumps developing and it is like yoghurt! Where can I get the Kefir pilz or fungi from? ps. The store-bought kefir has no lumps either.
How long can we keep the kefir in the fridge? Can we freeze it then use it again 3months time? What is the kefir grain made of? I cannot find this information. Is this a plant or what is?
Does the grains need to be rinsed every so often,been drinking for several weeks now developed diarrhea for the past couple of days don’t know if it’s kefir related
Please tell me.... I had my kefir grains in the fridge for 5 weeks due to hospitalization and no one to maintain. I hope they are still potent. How will I know? Thanks I am new to kefir. Any knowledgeable and experienced help most appreciated!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I've often wondered how to store the grains when you're ready for a break. If you enjoy fermented foods, you might enjoy our channel! Cheers!
mine are not that big. fruit flies will get in through coffee filters. they don't usually get into the grains themselves, but i found some eggs on my filter and threw the whole batch out.
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I eat my kefir grains all the time because they grow so fast. The texture is similar to jelly beans and chewy. Kefir grains had more colony forming units (CFU) than any kefir milk. Healthy and safe to eat them.
I eat mine all the time in yoghurt
I buy one time and how mantain for long term for using kefir on daliy basis
what do you do with the milk used to store them?
I have a leaky gut and was getting extreme fatigue along with cramps bloating e.t.c to be honest I felt I didn't want to live anymore but a new Christian friend gave me kefir and how to make it, within four days of drinking 500 ml to a litre a day, my life and energy has returned fantastically I have not had this much energy for years praise God, I can't rate it highly enough. If I eat wheat say the most I get is loose stools I can live with that. One thing I have learnt I can't tolerate any artificial sugars in food, they are pure poison. GOD BLESS ALL.
Thanks everyone contributing, my milk kefir grains grow like crazy, yall say eat them , i guess i will...i use whole milk , cant get to raw... digestion settled down after 2 weeks of kefir and energy up, tummy happy ...God bless you and yours
I use Organic Grass Fed at Walmart. It’s awesome!
Here's a hint - don't poke and prod your Kefir Buds (I don't call them grains because they're not). Tap the the strainer _gently_ on the rim of the bowl or container; the kefir will sift easily through the strainer and leave the buds in the strainer. Bashing and mashing and poking them with the spoon breaks them up and can force the tiny little new buds through the mesh of the strainer.
I thought the same thing , maybe because I keep thinking of the culture as live things 😅
Breaking them up actually helps the process. It creates more surface area for the milk to touch, and they grow faster. I used to think it was too rough also, but turns out that’s not the case.
I am rough with my grains and they grow fast as can be
You wont call kefir grains grains because they aren’t actually grains? Well pal, they aren’t buds either.
I stored my grains in the frezzer for over a year, I took some of them to start making kefir again and it worked my grains are still alive!
@Oh la la Muah do you put the Kefir grains in a zip lock bag when you store in freezer? Thanks. I seriously thought of doing the same before.
kathy williams dry them and put in the fridge in freezer bag in a little milk powder, they come alive after more then a year in just 3 days, no problem👍that way you can take a break!
kathy williams if you have chickens you can feed some to the chickens
How did you keep for over one year?
@@rs1therapy331 put them in a ziploc bag soaked in milk, keep in freezer until you are ready to use them.
You can eat the grains. They taste good and are healthy for you.
Hubby calls them good tasting jelly beans. He doesn't like jelly beans..lol.
I eat the grains they are the highest content of probiotics
I think a couple corrections can be made.
Kefir doesn't care about metal unless there's copper contamination. Kefir isn't like kombucha so it's not killed by metal, and grains have a potent amount of good bacteria, I also find them palatable.
Thank you. Many videos warn you about metal and kefir but stainless steel is perfectly fine. They also tell you to cover the jar with a cloth and rubber band. This is totally unnecessary and potentially dangerous for contamination. All the bacteria needed is already contained in the milk, there is nothing needed from the air; it is an anaerobic fermentation.
@@cachi-7878 it produces CO2 as fermentation byproduct so you could end up blowing a container maybe?
@@mozarth there is indeed CO2 created but very little in the 24h or less it takes to fully ferment the milk, If done at the proper temperatures (between 68-75F). I close the lid tight and there is a very light pressure after 24h and nothing compared to Kombucha which can break a bottle if a proper thick glass bottle is not used.
Yes. It does seem to me that kefir grains, are heartier than we give them credit. I’ve been making kefir for about two years now. This year I stopped tiptoeing around them. I use non-aluminum metal strainers now. Sometimes I move them back-and-forth on the strainer with my fingers - clean of course - or a metal spoon to move The kefir through more quickly. really enjoy the cheese that’s made from the kefir! From 2 tablespoons of grains, I now have an overflowing bumper crop! We’re talking about 2-1/2 quarts of just grains! I will need to push the envelope a little further this evening since we won’t get to the store to get milk for two days. I’m just going to store the grains in the fridge, leaving a little kefir in each jar and filling the rest with distilled water to cover the grains. Hadn’t thought about deliberately eating them! Some have b gotten blended up in smoothies or salad dressings though.
Great tip on not washing wooden spoon with soap... Thanks :)
kefir grain as perfectly palatable. i usually eat one every time i make it.
as far as I know you can safely eat the extra kefir grains... I do it everytime I have too much of them.
Stainless works fine for me. Plastic in our bodies is a big problem in many ways.
CABacon1, I beg to differ. Kefir grains are AWESOME in smoothies. All you do is mix them in a blender (yes the blades are metal, I know) with a small amount of liquid (just enough to get them blended). I've yet to find anything that makes things like milkshakes & smoothies creamier.
perhaps try some Irish Moss gel. I used some in a smoothie and the texture was the creamiest and smooth I have had yet. Another excellent digestion aid.
when i get too many grains, i eat what i don't want to keep. they are really good for you. if you don't like to chew threw them, pick smaller ones and eat them whole.
Don't bother with eating them. They are mostly cellulose, which humans cannot digest.
@@BetterDoneYourself
They are also the most concentrated source for the microorganisms, which is why most people buy Kefir. Cellulose is a very healthy fiber which our bodies need.
KAH-Fear!!!! That is the correct pronunciation!!!!
I cringe when I hear people say KEEfer 😂 To each his own.
@@tristaferencik746
Many also pronounce it 'KEFF er'. As you said, 'to each his own'.
Americans always butcher words. Let it go buddy, I know it's irratating.
Great video on showing how to store kefir grains. As I am from the Balkans, and this is an age old recipe we have been doing for thousands of years, I just wanted to correct you on one thing. It's not pronounced "KEY-FUR". It's actually pronounced "KE-FEAR"
Keep making it! It's so good for you, as you know!
Just as I pronounce it in Spanish 😌
Good to know. Thanks!
GoranMak ; explain to me more please! So she put milk on the Kefeer grains and then in the refrigerator ? She said we cannot use it to make kefeer until it wait about 7 days there! Why? Thanks
Nicole Christian: this video is about storing kefir, so that's why it's going into the fridge. You have to "feed" the grains after about 7 days in the fridge, because after about 7 days in fridge, the grains have consumed all the lactose in the milk. I hope I haven't confused you further. Just watch the video again, listening carefully, you'll get it.
Thanks a lot Norma! I understand now about feeding the kefir in the fridge.. Recently I got my first kefir grains and they were frozen. I put them in room temperature then added little milk then waited 24 hours. They kefir the milk but didn't multipled.. What to do now and when they would be ready to be used to make kefir? Thanks
The Euro Cooking Canuk thousands? So you don’t have to use just plastic. :)
Grains taste delicious as well.
Knock on wood? How about saying "thank God".
you can eat the grains i eat some daily when straining them. their also great for pets
They are actually a form of mushroom, although we all call them 'grains'. Also known as "manna from heaven" as they cure many illnesses particularly gastric issues.
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I'm still not sure how to get the grains and we're do u get the grains from, can you please help
@kathy williams
also at Amazon, all you have to do Eileen is to type something like "where to buy kefir" in your search bar & you'll find plenty of places.
@@eileen2906 I got mine on amazon by Mr and Mrs Kefir.. 1 tsp for $8.88
The lady that gave me some Kiefer grains said that she will eat them when she gets too many I’ll put them in a smoothie so I eat them almost every morning they taste like gummy bears tart ones and they’re good for you
For anyone looking for a strainer... I found a 4 pack of plastic strainers with plastic mesh at Wal-Mart for $2! They work great and clean up easily without a dishwasher. I didn't know that tip about wooden spoons, thanks for mentioning that! I have water kefir grains, not milk. I have tried to get friends/ family to take some of my grains and make their own, but so far no one seems to want to...Lol! :-)
even i wantto knowwhere can we get kefir grains as i live in canada
Pervin Dehmeri I live in the US. Here we can buy them at Health food stores and online. I bought mine from Etsy. Make sure you buy LIVE grains. The dehydrated type don't always work.
I'm looking on Kijiji in my city(Edmonton), and there are plenty of people selling a tablespoon for between $5 and $10. I just need to bring my own jar to pick them up.
You can find Kefir grains in Canada. I was given one large grain and now have a jar full. Takes time but worth the effort. I live in BC
I bought mine online , i expect you could too ? ! K
Kefir looks like chopped up
CAULIFLOWER,i never ever
ate or let alone drink
Kefir B4..is it really good!?
i heard it's more healthier
then regular yogurt or milk.
I've been experiencing bad
ibs problems & i heard
Kefir helps the ibs issues
Not palatable?!?!? Think again.
very knowledgeable session grandma...thanks and god bless
At the dollar store I bought the 3 pack strainers just like the one she is using. Same color too!
I got busy with other stuff and I had my grains in pint jar with milk and strained the grains with same strainer and added milk and the kefir (kuh-fear) and was no difference that they sat totally ignored for almost 2 years in back of fridge not in freezer. The kefir that sat the 2 years did not smell or look or seem bad I did dump it to be on safe side.
Thanks. The correct pronunciation is KefEEr, btw.
opps, think I put my question in the wrong place so here we go again:
Hi Nicole, (all), I understand the feeding every 7 day part when kept in fridge for storage, but am missing the info on how long they can survive in the fridge without being used?
Also; does anyone use the milk grains with coconut milk? what are your experiences? do they need to go back into milk every now and again?
thank you
I believe 7 days or so is about the limit , although someone has said you can keep them in the freezer for up to a year and then use them again ! ! ?
Cant remember your second question but the answer was yes ! K
Mam, i know it is 7 year old video !!! I have one doubt...you mentioned you keep the the kefir grains with milk in the fridge to save them, but not making kefir in the fridge, and keep changing the milk every 7 to 10 days; after that 7 to 10 days, can you drink that milk or do you throw away and fill new milk ?
Here's a hint... Do not pamper your grains, they will survive in spite of you so stainless steel, plastic seives dont matter. Do throw away Kefir from reawakening grains. They are good for consumption too. Waste not.
Takes to long this video. Put the grains I a char ,top it with milk and put it in the fridge...it can hold for 6 months or longer
Why does everyone say it doesn’t like metal? This is some made up bologna. I pluck my grains with a fork out of the jar every day and they are growing great and making nice and creamy kefir
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Awesome Tutorial..Thank you...
i love my kefir thick, so i don't put a lot of milk on it, maybe 4:1, and in 24h i have delicious "kislo mleko" - in translation "sour milk" but it's really a consistency of greek yoghurt and kislo mleko is a slovenian dish i loved having at my grandmother's as a kid
I have eaten my grains when there are too many. I like ‘em, but not everyone does. Texture is a little rubbery, taste is mild and kefir-y but also some other flavor I can’t describe.
A rubber spatula is a wonderful invention.😉
...says water is too hot to put your hand in, then puts her hand in it ;) Well done video, thank you, just had to poke a little fun :D
I’m going out of country for a couple month,can I freeze Kefir?
can i use the full cream milk?
or fresh milk only?
I would be afraid to buy grains from a stranger
nice tip! it help a lot!
It’s perfectly fine to eat the grains...give them a taste. They kinda taste like a tart gummy👍
1:30 On peut manger les grains, il y a encore plus de probiotique que dans le lait de kéfir.
3:40 " water is very hot, you can not put your hands in it " then she puts her hands in it
David Cassidy was drinking kefir .
sandy moonstone Lmaoo I caught that too 😂😂🙈
So the wooden spoon absorbs the fluoride water from the sink instead of the soap
Which kefir milk is good to drink then.
Organic whole milk.
I received fresh kefir in the mail today. had some liquid inside the baggy. However, it has been hot outside and the mailbox was still warm when I opened it around 6pm. is my kefir still good?
Ghoul Princess yes
And I don’t know why my grow very slow?
It is not “kee Fer” or keefor , the name is “ kaf ear” thanks
Who cares how it is pronounced..
is that regular pasturized homegonized milk?
johnny0253 can they feed off that even with dead enzymes?
very helpful video, new to kefir but so enjoying it
That’s not good for woman .
a really good fruitfly trap is to make a cone out of paper with a hole the size of a pencil, maybe a hair smaller. cut the top off of a plastic water bottle, and put the cone inside (tape the cone first) and tape it to the bottle. no gaps, and tape the seam in the paper cone. get some dish soap, squirt a quarter teaspoon down the paper funnel.
then get apple cider and fill up the container until there is half an inch gap between the surface of the vinegar and the tip of the funnel. its important to use apple cider vinegar. I've used balsamic, rice, white vinegars and they are not as attractive to fruit flies. The soap is a surfactant that removes surface tension in the water so that they cannot float and swim to the side. They will sink as soon as they touch the liquid. The paper cone is best as well. when you pour in the cider vinegar you'll accidentally splash in onto the paper... it helps waft the scent out, and the paper seems to attract them faster giving them something to perch on.
I share this because I've had swarms of fruit flies in my house before, and this method will eliminate every last fruit fly in you house in under 3 days. You'll see tablespoons of dead fruit flies in there. it works. enjoy!
Your trap is cruel and inhumane - it kills them. Please learn how to trap them and release just like any other flies and insects.
@@blackswan5756 ahahahahahahaha.... Wow....
ACV with the mother will attract actual flies. I had a bottle cap crack on a bottle in a grocery bag and there was spillage on my rubber mat. I kept my windows cracked to dissipate/eliminate the smell and, holy cow, you can't even understand how many flies were in my car. It was HORRIBLE. Then after I would clear the infestation out, I would park somewhere completely different and it would happen again. I thought an animal had died somewhere inside my car, for real. I finally just decided to live with the vinegar smell trapped in the car until it eventually went away and it was safe to open my windows again. Dealing with all those nasty flies was unreal.
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Thank you for letting me know! I did not know kefir does not like METAL!! I have been using stainless for ever since I got it! maybe that was why it didn't grow much!! Good tips
how do you make your grains mulitply? I consistently have about 2.5 tablespoons at the bottom. it makes good kefir, don't get me wrong. I just can't really get them to grow.
Put them in carnation milk once a month and they will grow really big !
Is it something to do with temoerature. Mine grow too well , but my flat us too hot.. I dont ever put the heating on , but I'm on the second floor. Heat rises too well ! K
I've never tried kefir. My question is...does it taste like buttermilk?
Like sour yogurt taste and Smell like bread yeast
Yes. Its delicious.
I didn't think so, it's kind of the consistency of buttermilk, but for me it was like a tart greek yogurt but thinner. :) Be careful if you have a yeast allergy...for me it's a migraine trigger luckily I only tried a teaspoon of the Kefir. I'm really sad I wanted to drink it. I make it for my cat. He has IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease) if anyone needs this for their cat start off slow, with 1/8 teaspoon for a few days (I did three days) then moved up to 1/4, he's on 1/4 now. Don't go fast with cats. And talk to your vet first to make sure it doesn't backfire with medications their on. I liked the taste. Sadly, no more Kefir for me. (there's six different yeasts)
I just tastes like a thicker and sharper milk. I've never tried butter milk so can't say. The slightly lower ph makes the milk so much more palatable
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I tried buttermilk a couple of times, it tasted nasty. UGH!
I eat the grains in a smoothie or just straight.
how many kefir grains you put in the smoothie? Thanks. ❤️❤️❤️
I had a thick layer of film grow on top of mine while in fridge. What is that. And started growing some mold. I just pulled it off. But???
Why is it so many claiming to be experts at kefir have no idea, whatsoever, how to pronounce the word properly? "Keefer" LOL
Been wanting some kefir grains but no one has any.
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I've seen kefir made by buying from the shop and adding a small amount to a jar of milk. It will set as normal.
YOu took a jar out of your fridge where you said you were keeping your kefir grains alive but that they were not fermenting (because they were in the fridge). You also said that you don't make kefir in your refrigerator, that in the refrigerator you only store the grains... AND YET you also said that the white liquid you strained from the grains you gave to your friend was VERY STROG kefir because the grains had been in there for 7 days... There is a contradiction there!
good point, make kefir in room temperature, store the grains in the fridge for 7-10days
Where do you get the grains ? And how do people make grains ? Obviously not when you have them and make more with milk.
I make kefir with one of those starter packets or with spoonfuls from the store-bought kefir either way I don`t have the lumps developing and it is like yoghurt! Where can I get the Kefir pilz or fungi from? ps. The store-bought kefir has no lumps either.
My kefir grains are getting smaller and crumbling. How do I make them grow?
How long can we keep the kefir in the fridge?
Can we freeze it then use it again 3months time?
What is the kefir grain made of? I cannot find this information. Is this a plant or what is?
great tips. ty
Does the grains need to be rinsed every so often,been drinking for several weeks now developed diarrhea for the past couple of days don’t know if it’s kefir related
don't be hard on them treat them with respect and gently they are beautiful
if you need grains and are in southern california..check craigs list...beauty section.
Please tell me.... I had my kefir grains in the fridge for 5 weeks due to hospitalization and no one to maintain. I hope they are still potent. How will I know? Thanks I am new to kefir. Any knowledgeable and experienced help most appreciated!
All video reuse fist kefir for second kefir. How can i get kefir for my first time?
Can’t believe it’s used to make yogurt.......
In Los Angeles, check Craigs list for live kefir grains for sale, Local - Santa Monica.
I always eat the grains. I add it to my kefir smoothies.
Thank you for the video!! Do you know where I can get fresh kefir grains in Brisbane ?
Can we consume kefir everyday? How much should we take for each day? Thanks
I like the way you explain.....nice and slow......very clear
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I've often wondered how to store the grains when you're ready for a break. If you enjoy fermented foods, you might enjoy our channel! Cheers!
mine are not that big. fruit flies will get in through coffee filters. they don't usually get into the grains themselves, but i found some eggs on my filter and threw the whole batch out.
I will need to buy a plastic one then! And I’m going to eat the grains as so many people in comments says we can eat it...and they grow so fast!
Hi, Anyone willing to share some kefir grains?
Many thanks for making this video.
Thanks for the information, new subscriber :)
How to store the packaged grains purchased from market?
You can eat the grains. They’re delicious
Another channel says that you can it your extra grains if you want too.
How du you make Kefir Grains
I'd like to no how to make the grains to, can anyone please help
From what I read, you have to buy the first ones and they reproduce as you make the kefir. Sounds like each time you make some, you get more graains.
How can we multiply them??? Plz answer
Thank you . I learned some great tips☺
Aw no i opened a jar and a tiny flie flew out. Should i throw it all away.
In your video you mention that your going to try 1% milk, did that work? I think it might make the kefir thinner,,,
Where I can buy a mother kefir gains?
How to buy kefir grains
Madam plz send me some kefir grains to me.
Mayonnaise jar lids fit mason jars.
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