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Is Milk Kefir Gluten-Free? Are Water Kefir and Fermented Vegetables Gluten-Free Foods? What Belongs in a Gluten-Free Diet?
You’re asking us a lot of questions—whether milk kefir, water kefir, or kombucha are gluten-free. The short answer is: Yes! If you’re navigating life with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or simply trying to try gluten free diet, chances are you’re…
Milk kefir grains – the force within
Milk kefir grains are the life force of homemade kefir. In her book, From Kefir, With Love: An Irreverent Guide to Making Kefir and Healing Your Gut Naturally, Whitney Wilson emphasizes that kefir grains should be called kefir hearts. Absolutely!…
The Ultimate Guide to Water Kefir
Water kefir is a fermented beverage made by culturing water with water kefir grains. These grains are a combination of bacteria and yeast that produce a lightly carbonated, probiotic-rich drink. Easy to prepare and customizable with various flavors, water kefir…
Water Kefir Ideas for Recipes that will quench Your Thirst
Are you bored of sticking to plain water and searching for delicious and hydrating beverages? Look no further than water kefir! Packed with probiotics and bursting with flavour, water kefir is a fantastic base for creating refreshing drinks that will…
Open or closed lid? Role of Air in Fermentation
Fermentation is a fascinating process where tiny microbes turn sugars into delicious things like kefir, kombucha, and kimchi. But imagine a party – things can get out of hand with an uninvited guest! In fermentation, that guest can be air.…
Sustainable Eating Starts at Home: The Role of Fermentation in Eco-Friendly Living
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our food choices. One often overlooked but highly effective practice in sustainable eating is fermentation. Fermentation not only offers numerous health benefits but also plays a…
Sugar and Fermentation: A Necessary Partnership
Sugar is an essential ingredient for most fermentation processes. While it might be tempting to avoid it altogether, sugar plays a critical role in converting sugars into the desired products. Fueling Flavor and Fizz: Take alcoholic beverages like beer, wine,…
Kefir grains – does size matter?
Though the size of kefir grains isn’t the main thing driving fermentation, when things go wrong, we often wonder if their size might be a factor causing issues. Let’s take a simple look at whether the size of these grains…
Ferment, Strain, Savour – Enjoying homemade Kefir Cheese!
Kefir cheese is a nutritious dairy product that is made from kefir. It offers several benefits over basic kefir, including a concentrated nutritional profile, extended shelf life, and various culinary possibilities. Benefits of Consuming Kefir Cheese Packed with Nutrients Kefir…
Troubleshooting fermentation: Tackle Mold and Kahm Yeast Issues!
Fermentation is a very rewarding activity but it has its challenges. Sometimes you may notice changes on the surface of a fermented food or drink and wonder if everything is still safe to consume or if it is necessary to…
Thriving After Vacation: Reactivating Kefir, Kombucha, and Sourdough
You are back from your vacation and your cultures have been waiting patiently for you to start fermenting again. If you followed our tips on how to make sure your milk kefir grains, water kefir grains, kombucha and sourdough starter…
When is the ideal time of the day to drink milk kefir?
Remember that milk kefir, like other fermented foods, can be a healthy addition to your diet. It contains probiotics, which are good bacteria that help digestive health and the immune system. However, just like any other food, it is important…