Some Tips on handling KEFIR grains ..... Do's & Don't
1) Do not use metals when handling kefir. Metals react with kefir and contaminate them. Use glass, wooden or plastic utensils instead. Most of people prefer using glass because this is toxin-free and easier to sterilize.
2) Don’t freeze Kefir Grains. Freezing halts or stops fermentation and some grains are difficult to wake up after putting in a deep-freeze-sleep phase.
3) Do not boil or overheat the kefir. Boiling kills the good bacteria.
4) Do not starve the grains. If you wish to store the kefir grains for a longer time (more than 2 weeks), change the milk every few weeks. Feed the grains with new fresh milk to make sure they stay alive and active.
5) Never mix tap water with kefir. The chemicals, chlorine and fluorine, in tap water damage the kefir. Always use filtered water .
6) Donot use hot and boiling milk to make kefir . Use room temeperature or refrigerated milk either .
7) Always cover the jar with a cloth or lid to avoid contamination.
1) Do not use metals when handling kefir. Metals react with kefir and contaminate them. Use glass, wooden or plastic utensils instead. Most of people prefer using glass because this is toxin-free and easier to sterilize.
2) Don’t freeze Kefir Grains. Freezing halts or stops fermentation and some grains are difficult to wake up after putting in a deep-freeze-sleep phase.
3) Do not boil or overheat the kefir. Boiling kills the good bacteria.
4) Do not starve the grains. If you wish to store the kefir grains for a longer time (more than 2 weeks), change the milk every few weeks. Feed the grains with new fresh milk to make sure they stay alive and active.
5) Never mix tap water with kefir. The chemicals, chlorine and fluorine, in tap water damage the kefir. Always use filtered water .
6) Donot use hot and boiling milk to make kefir . Use room temeperature or refrigerated milk either .
7) Always cover the jar with a cloth or lid to avoid contamination.
