Yogourmet Kefir Starter (12 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Kefir at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten Free, Kosher, Halal - 3 g Sachets

My mother has constipation problems and other digestive issues and I told her I will start making her kefir from grains which I did but sometimes I need to make extra but kefir grains can only make two liters at a time and when I need 3 L I use these starters and Kiefer comes out to be a little thicker and has a slightly different taste but tastes amazing and consistency is great and my mother absolutely loves it. Just placed two more orders. By the way she started going to the bathroom regularly and stopped taking all other supplements she was taking that weren't doing much to help her. I'm super happy and highly recommend these starters. Super easy to use. No need to heat up anything like the instructions say because heating up the milk kills all the beneficial bacteria so I don't see any point in that. When I use raw milk for kefir grains, as well as whole milk for this freeze dried cultures I use milk straight out of the fridge and one packet of this starter per 1 L of milk, then I put it in a dark warm place which is my laundry room where I have my HVAC system and I put it on top of the furnace so when the heat kicks on it warms it from the bottom and the room stays between 75 and 78° F. Ideal temperature for fermentation is 75° to 85° F and within 24 hours I get beautiful, organic, full of beneficial bacteria and enzymes kefir for my mother, brother, and myself. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!When making these freeze dried cultures it makes the Kefir barley sour which is great for those who don't like sour products. The only downside to it is that it only comes with 3 strains of lactobacillus but when using Kefir Grains especially with Raw Milk it comes with 60 beneficial bacteria strains and it is pretty sour especially when you strain the grains and add them to the next batch and the stained kefir I leave to ferment for another 24 hours without the kefir grains which adds Increased Nutrient Content like B-Vitamins: The second fermentation process can increase the levels of certain B-vitamins, particularly B12, B2 (riboflavin), and folic acid, which are produced by the beneficial bacteria.Amino Acids: It can also enhance the availability of amino acids, making them easier for the body to absorb. More ProbioticsProbiotic Variety: The second fermentation allows for the growth of different strains of probiotics, potentially increasing the diversity and number of beneficial microorganisms.Enhanced Probiotic Activity: This can lead to a higher probiotic count, which may provide greater benefits for gut health. Improved Digestibility. Reduced Lactose: Further fermentation reduces the lactose content even more, making kefir more digestible for those with lactose intolerance.Breakdown of Proteins: The additional fermentation time helps to further break down proteins, making them easier to digest.Antioxidant Activity. Increased Antioxidants: Some studies suggest that second fermentation can increase the antioxidant properties of kefir, which can help protect the body from oxidative stress. Extended Shelf LifeNatural Preservation: The increased acidity from the second fermentation acts as a natural preservative, potentially extending the shelf life of the kefir when stored properly.Effervescence. Natural Carbonation: The second fermentation can produce natural carbonation, making the kefir slightly fizzy and giving it a refreshing texture.I hope this review helps 😊

Great product! Yogurt is very good. And very easy to use!

Repeat order. Very satisfied

Very effective kefir culture and so easy to make…just follow instructions 👍

... they're somehow different than they used to be. Not as tangy and much more of a yogurt texture. But then, I'm using store bought Harvest Organic milk because raw milk has gone out of sight and reach.

While having my coffee the other morning, and being pleased with the way, my Kiefer came out, I decided to read packaging. There is maltodextrin in here. As far as I’m concerned that means this is not a natural product. Maltodextrin is a food additive that can be derived from corn and soy, which if you don’t know are two of the most pesticide sprayed, and GMO modified crops in the country. it is used to prolong shelflife, and to add a creamy texture and is sometimes used as a fat substitute in commercially produce products. I will say the Kiefer came out great. If you can get past that then, this is a great product, but for me, I’ll go back to, the kefir grains. In addition, I was looking at the probiotics that are present in this product. They are minimal may be only five or six. I knew it was too good to be true.

Very good product

This is the only place I can buy in larger quantity.