Milk kefir or water kefir grains…

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  • April 28, 2011 at 8:21 pm
    spoutygirl
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    I was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the two? I’ve heard some say water ones are best and others like the milk grains. Anyone make kefir and/ or can tell me what they like about each? And the differences with the health benefits?

    Also I’m trying to look for a reliable source to buy them (or just one type) once I decide which one to go with!

    Gracias!

    Erica

    April 28, 2011 at 9:10 pm
    NoeMom
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    I have used both, and my children enjoyed both, but they are quite different in my opinion.  The milk kefir grains made a thickened fermented milk product; think thin yogurt.  The water kefir grains were used to make a fizzy juice, supposably a healthy replacement for soda.  My children also enjoy kombucha, which is another fizzy drink we flavored with pure fruit juice.  I have had good results with the products from Cultures for Health, an online resource.  I have heard you can find people online who will send them to you for the cost of shipping, so that might be worth a shot too.  Hope that helps:-)

    April 28, 2011 at 9:37 pm
    Rachel White
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    You can get free kefir grains online, or buy them at Cultures for Health or from the box. Here’s the Dom’s all about kefir site:http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/Makekefir.html

    Here’s an article comparing the two:  http://www.culturesforhealth.com/expert-advice/compare-milk-kefir-versus-water-kefir.html

    Several under Recipes under Drinks and Smoothies-at GNOWFGLINS:http://gnowfglins.com/2009/12/17/how-to-make-water-kefir/

    http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/water-kefir-tuturial.html

    http://nourishedkitchen.com/water-kefir/

    milk kefir:http://www.tammysrecipes.com/making_kefir

    I wish I had extra to share, but I don’t right now-sorry!

    HTH,

    Rachel

    p.s. You can make cheese from kefir, too (and cheese balls).

    April 29, 2011 at 9:01 pm
    spoutygirl
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    Wow thanks for all the info!

    A couple more questions though: we drink raw milk so would that work ok for making kefir?

    Also how do you make kefir cheese and what does it taste like?

    Thanks!

    Erica

    April 29, 2011 at 9:38 pm
    Rebekahy
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    Yes, raw milk works great for Kefir (probably has much more benefit than pasteurized milk)!

    May 1, 2011 at 1:24 pm
    Rachel White
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    Yes, raw milk is the preferable milk in any situation, IMO.

    You make kefir cheese like yogurt cheese (which is my preferred one). The taste is strong.

    I thought it easier to direct you to antoher site than try to explain myself:

    NourishedMagazine

    Dom’s Kefir cheese site

    GNOWFGLINS

    GNOWFGLINS with photo

    HTH,

    Rachel

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