ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops

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• From Ann at 11/28/11 1:04 PM
  • Is this used in the water with the kefir grains or during the second fermentation without the grains when adding juice?
  • This should be used in the first ferment, since it is nourishment for the grains.
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• From Lisa at 12/1/11 8:37 PM
  • I will be making my kefir with well-water. Do I need to filter it? Do I need the trace minerals for use with the well water?
  • You may need to filter your well water and supplement with minerals, and you may not. It will depend on what is in your well water. We have an article on water sources for culturing that may be helpful: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/water-source-making-cultured-fermented-food
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• From Pat at 12/21/11 4:44 PM
  • I noticed that Trace Mineral Drops contains Bromide. Isn't this a toxic substance?
  • The minerals contained in ConcenTrace Mineral Drops are all naturally occuring substances harvested from the Great Salt Lakes in Utah. For more information, visit their website:
    
    http://www.traceminerals.com/products/liquid-tablet-minerals/concentrace-ionic-minerals
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• From Marcella at 2/6/12 3:34 AM
  • I have a reverse osmosis water filtration system and our tap water is filtered through a water softener. Am I able to use the Trace Mineral Drops to re-hydrate the water kefir grains? Or should I boil and cool our tap water to re-hydrate the grains?
    
    Thank you.
    
  • If you have ConcenTrace Mineral drops, go ahead and rehydrate your grains using your reverse osmosis water. If not, using boiled tap water is fine. The mineral content in tap water varies depending on your area / supplier so it may or may not need additional minerals. You will find more information about water sources here : http://www.culturesforhealth.com/water-source-making-cultured-fermented-food
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• From Bethany at 2/9/12 6:21 AM
  • Can I use distilled water and the ConcenTrace drops? I have a home distiller and do not have a home filter.
    Thank You.
  • Yes. Water Kefir Grains can not survive long in distilled water, they need minerals.
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• From Marcela at 2/15/12 6:55 PM
  • I'd like to add some mineral content to the RO water that we drink. Is there an ideal proportion of Concentrace per ounce of water? Thank you.
  • It will depend on the mineral content of the water to begin with, and what your need for minerals is. You might consult with a health care provider regarding this. ConcenTrace can also be used in the water you use to make water kefir, and that too will depend on the mineral level of the water. You can experiment to find out what level of ConcenTrace keeps the grains healthy and productive. Try starting with 5 or 10 drops in a quart and see how the grains respond.
    
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• From Sarah at 3/18/12 10:18 PM
  • Is fluoridated water bad for kefir grains, even if the chlorine has been boiled out?
  • Yes, fluoride is toxic to kefir grains. Boiling will not remove it; in fact, it will increase the concentration of fluoride in the water. You can remove fluoride with filters that are especially designed to do so. Inexpensive counter-top or faucet filters will normally not remove fluoride.
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