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  • Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter April 18, 2025
  • The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns January 30, 2025
  • Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide September 20, 2023
  • The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics February 11, 2023
  • 9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster June 11, 2022
  • The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven March 26, 2022
  • What is Matsoni? February 23, 2022
  • Why you should ripen your kefir December 05, 2021
  • Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt July 05, 2021
  • Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 09, 2020

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Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter

Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter

April 18, 2025

A freeze‑dried milk kefir starter is simply the finished kefir that's filled with all the healthy bacteria and yeast. 

The freeze drying process is intensive and expensive, but it's the most gentle process available to preserve the good stuff in kefir. Multiple studies show 95–98 % of probiotic cells make it through the process. 

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The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns

The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns

January 30, 2025

We have had several people contact us concerned about the bird flu virus (H5N1) and raw milk. There seem to be many articles and media outlets warning people about the dangers of drinking raw milk right now due to the possible viral contamination of raw milk. In modern-day society, raw milk tends to be the villain, so this kind of media frenzy is not exactly new to the 14 million (or more) Americans who drink raw milk every day. Is raw milk kefir safe? Let’s take an honest look at what's going on and the real risks involved.

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Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide

September 20, 2023 1 Comment

When you think of water kefir, you likely think of water and granulated sugar. However, maple syrup can be the perfect alternative if you are looking for a sweet change. Maple syrup, with its natural sweetness and distinct flavor, can elevate your water kefir experience to new heights.

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The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics

The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics

February 11, 2023

Most people have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and the subsequent benefits of both. But there’s another category called “paraprobiotics” that is newly studied. Incredibly it may be just as important as prebiotics and probiotics.

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9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster

9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster

June 11, 2022 5 Comments

Want to grow your grain fast and healthy? The perfect ratio of milk to grains will help, so will small batches and wide jars. Here are 9 ways to help your milk kefir grains grow faster.

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The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven

The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven

March 26, 2022 3 Comments

Milk kefir grains are slow to grow. It may be hard to visually see growth after one batch. But after about a week (if its doing well), you may see it double in size. The study looked to see if different quantities of milk kefir grains produced different growth rates.

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What is Matsoni?

What is Matsoni?

February 23, 2022

Matsoni is a mesophilic yogurt which means that it ferments at room temperature. So, there is no heating required like regular yogurt, which makes it a lot easier and convenient. Matsoni traces its origins from ancient Georgia and Armenia. In Georgia, it’s called Matsoni; however, in Armenia, its called Matzoon.

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Why you should ripen your kefir

Why you should ripen your kefir

December 05, 2021 1 Comment

Milk kefir ripening is simply letting your strained finished kefir (without the grains) sit out at room temperature for several hours or days before consuming. Since refrigeration is relatively new, kefir was traditionally ripened to some degree before consumed.

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Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt

Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt

July 05, 2021

When most people think of yogurt, they think of thermophilic yogurt. This is the generally the yogurt you will find in the store or supermarket. Mesophilic yogurt is a yogurt that is fermented at room temperature (65-80 degrees) vs 115 degrees for thermophilic yogurt. That is why it is considered a ‘room temperature yogurt’.

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Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 09, 2020 3 Comments

Some people are wondering if kefir itself can be contaminated by the coronavirus or another pathogen. Other people are wanting to know if drinking kefir helps protect against coronavirus. While other's are prepping for an unknown future and wondering how best to utilize kefir during a quarantine or economic hard times.

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What is the optimal ratio of milk kefir grains to milk?

What is the optimal ratio of milk kefir grains to milk?

March 04, 2020 7 Comments

There is a great difference of opinion on what is the ideal ratio of grains to milk. On the one hand, growth and total probiotic count seem to increase with more grains per milk. However, you may be sacrificing flavor, texture, diversity and health of the grains with too many grains per milk.

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What is Filmjölk?

What is Filmjölk?

February 12, 2020 3 Comments

Filmjölk is very popular in the Nordic region, especially in Sweden. Its traditionally consumed at breakfast in place of milk. It's typically mixed with cereal or muesli / granola.

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  • Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter April 18, 2025
  • The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns January 30, 2025
  • Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide September 20, 2023
  • The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics February 11, 2023
  • 9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster June 11, 2022
  • The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven March 26, 2022
  • What is Matsoni? February 23, 2022
  • Why you should ripen your kefir December 05, 2021
  • Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt July 05, 2021
  • Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 09, 2020

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