ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops

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• From Belinda at 4/24/13 10:15 PM
  • Why do you suggest to add the minerals to the primary fermentation? The kefir grains multiply like rabbits in filtered water with a pinch of bi-carb soda, wouldn't it make sense to add the minerals to the secondary ferment so they don't get locked up by the kefir matrix and wasted ? My need for minerals is my main concern.
  • The ConcenTrace is recommended for the primary ferment in order to give the grains the minerals they need. They are loked up by the kefir matrix, but not necessarily wasted. If you're having success with your grains using baking soda, that's great! You can certainly add the minerals to your second ferment for your own body's use.
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• From Cynthia at 4/4/13 7:47 PM
  • What kind of flavor do these minerals add to the water if they are used in the amount directed? Do they change the taste of the water? Make it salty?
  • When added to plain water, some people notice and some don't in regards to a change in taste. But, most people don't notice a change in the cultured beverage.
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• From Tim at 10/9/12 3:32 PM
  • I am a little confused about the minerals. Are the minerals in these drops present in the molasses? Or should we use both these drops and molasses for optimum health? How does the spring water come into play in regards to the drops and the molasses? Does it provide minerals not provided by either the drops or the molasses? Thanks. I bought some grains recently and want optimum health for my little pets :) Thanks for all the info on your site - it is the reason why I bought the grains from you instead of others.
  • The minerals are mainly for water that is deficient in minerals. There is more information on water and kefir grains here:http://www.culturesforhealth.com/water-source-making-cultured-fermented-food
    
    You can use molasses instead of the drops if you wish. Using both would probably be too much.
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• From James at 10/5/12 5:03 AM
  • Alternatively can you can use a tiny amount of celtic sea salt to provide the trace minerals?
  • If you plan to use the minerals for your water kefir grains, a small amount of sea salt is an acceptable source of trace minerals.
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• From Sarah at 3/18/12 12:18 AM
  • 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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• From Marcela at 2/15/12 8:55 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 Bethany at 2/9/12 8:21 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 Marcella at 2/6/12 5:34 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 Pat at 12/21/11 6:44 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 Lisa at 12/1/11 10:37 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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