I recently set up a new batch of kefir and it got me thinking about the alcohol that is produced during fermentation. I had read articles about the alcohol in kombucha but never heard anything about kefir. So, I did some research. Does kefir have alcohol? Kefir can have an alcohol content of 0.05-0.5%. The … Read more
When making kefir for the first few times I saw that the milk was always separating into two distinct top and bottom parts. I never quite understood what was going on until I did some research and found out why kefir actually separates: Kefir separates because the enzymes present in kefir grains coagulate the milk … Read more
With kefir it can sometimes be difficult to tell when it’s actually done and read to drink. The first few times I fermented my own I let it sit for way too long and ended up with a runny sour liquid. So, when is kefir ready to drink? Kefir is ready to drink when the … Read more
Kefir is one of the most delicious and probiotic-rich drinks out there. I like to drink mine just before bed to get a really relaxed good-night sleep. But lately my kefir started tasting kind of bitter and I wondered why. So, I did some research, and here is why kefir tastes bitter: Bitter kefir is … Read more
Kefir and Yakult are supposed to be two fermented milk drinks similar in preparation and benefits. I wondered if Yakult is really as good as it claimed to be and can compete with kefir. So, what exactly is the difference between Kefir and Yakult? Kefir contains up to 36 different strains of bacteria while Yakult … Read more
Kefir comes in thick and thin just like the human body. Some prefer chunky kefir others the thinner and runnier type. When I first started fermenting I thought I was doing something wrong when my kefir turned out lumpy and chunky. But, should kefir be chunky? It is completely normal for kefir to be slightly … Read more
One of the most beneficial beverages to can drink to improve your digestion and rebalance your gut flora is the fermented milk drink known as kefir. However, the taste might be something you’ll have to get used to first. You might wonder if you doing it right and if kefir should taste like sour milk? … Read more
Kefir is the fermented milk drink from the Balkans that has spread through much of the western hemisphere. Lassi is local to India and goes excellent with a spicy Indian meal. But, what’s actually the difference between kefir and lassi? Both kefir and lassi are made by fermenting milk. However, kefir usually contains up to … Read more
Kefir has become one of the most popular fermented milk drinks. FODMAP has also emerged as a helpful diet especially for people with IBS. Perhaps, you have started a low FODMAP diet and wonder if kefir is compatible. So, is kefir low FODMAP? Kefir is generally considered low FODMAP. The lactose content – which causes … Read more
The fizziness is one of my favorite things about kefir. But when first starting out fermenting milk you might think you have done it wrong. Don’t worry, fizzy kefir is completely normal but why is kefir fizzy? When kefir grains are added to milk the microorganisms in the kefir grains start digesting the lactose in … Read more