Correct. There is very little of the sugar left afterwards. It's been consumed and converted. Of course, how long it takes to get a nearly sugar-free drink depends on how long you ferment and how healthy your grains are. (Healthier = faster)
I used to do milk kefir but wasn't crazy about the taste. But I LOVE water kefir soda! So, even if it's half as nutritious as milk kefir, but I'm 10x more likely to make and drink it - That's a win for me. Thanks for addressing the all-juice kefir issues. I did that for a time, and noticed the potency going downhill over time.
lassi or doogh are easy to make yogurt drinks full of probiotics and they don’t use sugar. Switchel is a pretty good drink as well and it uses honey or molasses. the bacteria feeds off of the sugar in kefir water or kombucha so if you want a less sugary drink let it ferment a little longer.
While milk kefir does have more different probiotics, if you are lactose intolerant, or in my case, also have Ulcerative Colitis, milk kefir can be really bad for your gut. It really triggered my UC. But that was just because milk in general triggered the UC. I am in remission now, and have done so on a plant based diet. I make water kefir as a probiotic drink, and I have no issues with my gut now. Also, I make really small batches as to not overdo the sugar consumption, as sugar can be inflammatory. But in small amounts water kefir is awesome for gut health!
Actually, you don't have to use just sugar. There is a study that used microalgal biomass and kefir grains grew successfully.[Evaluation of functional quality of water kefir with Haematococcus pluvialis biomass and colour pigment astaxanthin]
PEOPLE!!!!! FEED YOUR GRAINS!!! You wouldnt expect to have a race horse, sled dog or pack mule and work them without feeding them would you??!!! You are feeding a colony of workers that are making you a healthy drink and their favorite food is SUGAR! Stop starving your organisms. They will take care of the sugar. By the way... for all of you who are soooo worried about the sugar... DONT research the process by which your helpful little organisms make kefir or you probably wont ever consume a fermented food again! ... just sayin'
The exploding bottle aspect worries me as I have 3 tiny children. What is the best way to avoid this and is there a safer bottle option to avoid it? Thanks
Get fermentation lids and use Mason jars or open the top a few times a day to release pressure. Also make sure glass containers rated for carbonated drinks
It's very rare that the bottles will explode, but there are ways to avoid it! Using square bottles is a huge no no and such a common mistake people make, and on top of this, clip tops dont tend to be dangerous, but its so easy for it to over carbonate, if you dont have that opportunity to occasionally release a bit of gas out of the bottles! If you are still worried about using glass bottles that may explode, you can always use plastic bottles!
I've now been using 500ml grosch bottles which say they can withstand a good psi and it's all be fine. I burp them at least once a day and feel fine about it now. Thank you for your replies though.
If you’re concerned they’ll explode, maybe you have a busy lifestyle or are forgetful like me 😆 you can store the bottles in a bucket with a lid or an ice chest during the second fermentation ….
what a wonderful discovery I made today IT IS YOU! Thank You so much for a great video. I don't think you got to answer my question which is "Suggestions what to do with all my extra water kefir grains I do offer them to my friends (forget my family they go NO NO NO NO) I do not want to put them in the trash nor down the loo!!!
Thanks for the video! Just a question wondered, is there investigations on the insulin impact of water kefir? I was wondering if it's ok to drink while fasting?
Thanks for the helpful video. New subscriber here. This may be a ridiculous question but can you put Water Kefir Grains into plant milk to make a good fermented drink? If so, does this turn the grains into milk kefir grains? and/or increase the strains of bacteria?
I'm still learning about water kefir, but if it's anything like making homemade vinegars, it could be kalm yeast. Kalm yeast simply means the fermentation has gone through all its food. If it's fuzzy looking though, mold.
Can you combine sugar and fruit puree for making water kefir ? Like if fruit puree can be used but is just not enough, would it be enough if we add like half the initial amount of sugar and replace the other half with fruit instead ? This would make us use less sugar and it could be enough if both are combined this way ?
in a healthy home, water kefir grains multiply like rabbits on Viagra. It's ok to sacrifice some of them to any wild idea you may have (kefir based hot sauces are objectively bad... BTW) The dude making this video couldn't care any less about the culture he's trying to involve himself in. IMHO, He's just another grifter, just look at the distain on his face when he says the words 'Water kefir'...
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you. ❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤ ❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
This is a good question. I'm still confused on all the probiotic drinks. I made and drank my own kombucha for at least a year and developed bacterial vaginosis. The kombucha created an imbalance in my body. I removed my homemade kombucha due to suspicion. I never made it again, but occasionally I would drink a bottle of store bought kombucha, which always brought on a light odor indicative of bacterial vaginosis. It always cleared up on its own, as long as I did not drink kombucha again. I think if I'd continued drinking kombucha, I'd have ended up in doc office and taking antibiotics. I've never known of anyone else having this issue, but I wonder if it's more common than just me...
Miss these videos sad that they stopped so glad I found him on a new channel tho @Alastair he has one video out so far about spray painting a mural in Fareham great watch highly recommend
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you. ❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤ ❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
I heard the kefir eats most the sugar almost 90%, so not much sugar left anyway
Correct. There is very little of the sugar left afterwards. It's been consumed and converted. Of course, how long it takes to get a nearly sugar-free drink depends on how long you ferment and how healthy your grains are. (Healthier = faster)
True he is dumb. Welcome to UA-cam lol
I used to do milk kefir but wasn't crazy about the taste. But I LOVE water kefir soda! So, even if it's half as nutritious as milk kefir, but I'm 10x more likely to make and drink it - That's a win for me. Thanks for addressing the all-juice kefir issues. I did that for a time, and noticed the potency going downhill over time.
lassi or doogh are easy to make yogurt drinks full of probiotics and they don’t use sugar. Switchel is a pretty good drink as well and it uses honey or molasses. the bacteria feeds off of the sugar in kefir water or kombucha so if you want a less sugary drink let it ferment a little longer.
Great Point! 😁
Can you use pure maple syrup?
@CreativeTrixART no, not reccomended. Just stick to what works. You can try, though
While milk kefir does have more different probiotics, if you are lactose intolerant, or in my case, also have Ulcerative Colitis, milk kefir can be really bad for your gut. It really triggered my UC. But that was just because milk in general triggered the UC.
I am in remission now, and have done so on a plant based diet.
I make water kefir as a probiotic drink, and I have no issues with my gut now. Also, I make really small batches as to not overdo the sugar consumption, as sugar can be inflammatory. But in small amounts water kefir is awesome for gut health!
Make plant milk kefir then
how can I make my milk kefir into water kefir, will the probiotics be the same after transformation?
Can we add 2 spoons of white sugar directly on the mixture of water kefir?
Actually, you don't have to use just sugar. There is a study that used microalgal biomass and kefir grains grew successfully.[Evaluation of functional quality of water kefir with
Haematococcus pluvialis biomass and colour pigment astaxanthin]
PEOPLE!!!!! FEED YOUR GRAINS!!! You wouldnt expect to have a race horse, sled dog or pack mule and work them without feeding them would you??!!! You are feeding a colony of workers that are making you a healthy drink and their favorite food is SUGAR! Stop starving your organisms. They will take care of the sugar. By the way... for all of you who are soooo worried about the sugar... DONT research the process by which your helpful little organisms make kefir or you probably wont ever consume a fermented food again! ... just sayin'
Is water kefir a yeast fermentation, does it have alcohol?
Yes and yes. The alcohol content is minimal. You could never consume enough to get drunk off it
Missed the point the grains feed on the sugar there is little sugar left
Can I use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar?
Good stuff lad, new sub
The exploding bottle aspect worries me as I have 3 tiny children. What is the best way to avoid this and is there a safer bottle option to avoid it? Thanks
You don't need to put it in an airtight bottle at all if you don't care about carbonation.
Get fermentation lids and use Mason jars or open the top a few times a day to release pressure. Also make sure glass containers rated for carbonated drinks
It's very rare that the bottles will explode, but there are ways to avoid it! Using square bottles is a huge no no and such a common mistake people make, and on top of this, clip tops dont tend to be dangerous, but its so easy for it to over carbonate, if you dont have that opportunity to occasionally release a bit of gas out of the bottles!
If you are still worried about using glass bottles that may explode, you can always use plastic bottles!
I've now been using 500ml grosch bottles which say they can withstand a good psi and it's all be fine. I burp them at least once a day and feel fine about it now. Thank you for your replies though.
If you’re concerned they’ll explode, maybe you have a busy lifestyle or are forgetful like me 😆 you can store the bottles in a bucket with a lid or an ice chest during the second fermentation ….
Question for you mate: ever tried making it only with sauerkraut juice?
what a wonderful discovery I made today IT IS YOU! Thank You so much for a great video. I don't think you got to answer my question which is "Suggestions what to do with all my extra water kefir grains I do offer them to my friends (forget my family they go NO NO NO NO) I do not want to put them in the trash nor down the loo!!!
You can dry them and send them to people who want them by mail! I was advised to spread the grains on baking paper and let them dry.
Can you recommend some books or science papers relating to water kefir?
Thanks for the video! Just a question wondered, is there investigations on the insulin impact of water kefir? I was wondering if it's ok to drink while fasting?
What a great video! Thanks so much! Does ginger cause problems like fruit juice?
Thanks for the helpful video. New subscriber here. This may be a ridiculous question but can you put Water Kefir Grains into plant milk to make a good fermented drink? If so, does this turn the grains into milk kefir grains? and/or increase the strains of bacteria?
No. Water kefir grains and milk kefir grains are different organisms.
Thank you 👍
My kefir has a white film growing on top of the liquid media, is this dangerous? how can I get rid of the contamination?
I'm still learning about water kefir, but if it's anything like making homemade vinegars, it could be kalm yeast. Kalm yeast simply means the fermentation has gone through all its food. If it's fuzzy looking though, mold.
Does the Milk Kefier contain the strains of bacteria that Water Kefier has?
I think the video I just watched says milk Kifer can have 50 different strains of probiotics
Can you combine sugar and fruit puree for making water kefir ? Like if fruit puree can be used but is just not enough, would it be enough if we add like half the initial amount of sugar and replace the other half with fruit instead ? This would make us use less sugar and it could be enough if both are combined this way ?
in a healthy home, water kefir grains multiply like rabbits on Viagra. It's ok to sacrifice some of them to any wild idea you may have (kefir based hot sauces are objectively bad... BTW) The dude making this video couldn't care any less about the culture he's trying to involve himself in. IMHO, He's just another grifter, just look at the distain on his face when he says the words 'Water kefir'...
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you.
❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤
❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
You can't remember a 1:1 recipe in your own product? Cmon, man.
im sad , i dont have gallbladder so when i ate milk i poop alot and it hurts then my sugar is kinda high , :( i cant drink kifer sad.
Reminds me of Alan Carr
What is honey jun kombucha?
it's a breed of kombucha made with honey instead of sugared tea
@@Nicholas.Tsagkosand you need to make a jun scoby
Can I substitute sea monkeys for the kefir grains?
For how long can I continuously drink water kefir without harming my health? Half of year and then have a break or I can drink for the entire life?
I think forever
As long as you keep the grains alive, you can use it forever.
This is a good question. I'm still confused on all the probiotic drinks. I made and drank my own kombucha for at least a year and developed bacterial vaginosis. The kombucha created an imbalance in my body. I removed my homemade kombucha due to suspicion. I never made it again, but occasionally I would drink a bottle of store bought kombucha, which always brought on a light odor indicative of bacterial vaginosis. It always cleared up on its own, as long as I did not drink kombucha again. I think if I'd continued drinking kombucha, I'd have ended up in doc office and taking antibiotics. I've never known of anyone else having this issue, but I wonder if it's more common than just me...
"On average, fermented water kefir contains the same amount of sugar as in one green apple, just 3 grams."
You should rename this “Water Kefir Q&A”. It’s not about the eight things you wish you had known.
so the kefir will not eat All the sugar? why not?
Mine gets mighty sour sometimes, others not.
I think they get full.
@@LondonAppDeveloper lol
UA-camrs pointing to walls for users with annotations disabled are quite funny
I thought they ate the sugar making you not drinking the sugar
There's still gonna be a minute amount.
More than 80% of the sugar is fermented and converted to vitamins etc.
Miss these videos sad that they stopped so glad I found him on a new channel tho @Alastair he has one video out so far about spray painting a mural in Fareham great watch highly recommend
Omg octavius’ jumpers love it
8th video i see about keffir and no one uses an hygrometer. WHY !!!?!
*LOUD INTRO*
Hahahaha, Love your humor!!
NEVER BUY kefir seeds!As per kombucha,it shall be GIVEN by a goodwill person...😇
But you have to start somewhere 🤷
@@jenjen9266 By a gift,a share,my friend :)
MAke video in hindi lengvej
I wish I had known those 8 things before I started making water kefir
Speak clearly
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you.
❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤
❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
cut the fuckin drama