{"product_id":"milk-kefir-starter-kit-with-fresh-kefir-grains","title":"Milk Kefir Starter Kit with Fresh Kefir Grains","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to start making your own milk kefir at home. Kefir is a tangy, lightly fizzy fermented milk drink, made by culturing milk with kefir grains. Our grains are fresh and active, so you can start straight away and keep making batches for as long as you look after them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 g fresh dairy kefir grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 L glass jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSieve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheesecloth and elastic band to cover the jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to make your kefir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the grains in the clean glass jar and add about 500 ml of milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with the cheesecloth and elastic band, and leave at room temperature out of direct sunlight for about 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain through the sieve, using the spatula to stir gently. Keep the grains and enjoy the kefir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it for longer than 24 hours and the kefir starts to separate, with whey water appearing. The longer you leave it, the more whey you'll get. Pour it through the sieve to separate the whey, and keep it for baking and other cooking, or drink it raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe longer you leave your kefir, the thicker it will be once the whey has been sieved off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the grains to the jar with fresh milk and start your next batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo take a break, keep the grains covered in milk in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to use your kefir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink it as is, or blend it into smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in place of milk or yoghurt in most recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak oats in it overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk it into salad dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the grains refrigerated if not used straight away. Made in small batches near Bela-Bela, Limpopo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fermentastic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67623167295725,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/2732\/6445\/files\/kefir3_4e8be38b-4ec3-43ed-ad14-04a757eae242.jpg?v=1790944755","url":"https:\/\/fermentastic.co.za\/products\/milk-kefir-starter-kit-with-fresh-kefir-grains","provider":"Fermentastic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}