Questions on Water Kefir Grains

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• From Sekka at 5/10/2014 8:29 PM
  • I continue to observe the same reference of 3-4 tablespoons of W(ater) K(efir) grains for every 1-2 quarts. If I can use 3 tablespoons of WK grains for 2 quarts, does that mean I can use as little as 1.5 tablespoons of WK grains for 1 quart?
  • The grains work best in a community of at least 3-4 Tablespoons. That would be the minimum. 1 1/2 Tablespoons may not be enough to support a healthy brew, even though it appears mathematically the ratio would work.
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• From Kelly at 4/27/2014 7:29 AM
  • After the fermentation process, is it okay to store my water kefir (without the grains) in a plastic container?
  • Finished water kefir may be stored in a food-grade plastic container.
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• From Katie at 4/22/2014 9:30 PM
  • When making coconut water kefir, do you have to heat the coconut water up while making the kefir water?
  • There is no need to heat your coconut water.
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• From Bee at 2/6/2014 8:04 PM
  • How do I make water kefir with coconut water? How much coconut water is needed and how many grains?
    
    How long to ferment, and how long will it last in the fridge when done?
  • Follow this recipe to make coconut water kefir:
    
    http://www.culturesforhealth.com/coconut-water-kefir-recipe/
    
    Finished water kefir lasts in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. The kefir will continue to ferment slowly, and the flavor will continue to develop and get stronger over time.
    
    Remember you will need to culture your water kefir grains in sugar water every other batch of coconut water, in order to keep the grains healthy!
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• From Kim at 1/11/2014 11:01 AM
  • After you rehydrate the grains, what do you do with the liquid that was used to rehydrate? Is it drinkable or should it be disposed of or what?
  • The liquid (sugar water) from the activation batch should be discarded as it is not cultured.
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• From C at 1/8/2014 7:45 PM
  • How long will the grains last if I don't rehydrate them right away after purchase?
  • At room temperature (68° to 78°F): 12 to 18 months
    In the refrigerator (40° to 45°F): 18+ months
    In the freezer (0° to 25°F): not recommended
    
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• From Catherine at 1/4/2014 10:17 AM
  • You recommend water kefir be used in non-dairy smoothies. Can it be used in a dairy smoothie without curdling, etc.?
  • Yes, you can certainly use water kefir in a dairy smoothie.
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• From Amanda at 12/18/2013 3:07 PM
  • What is the shelf life of unused/unopened water kefir grains?
  • At room temperature (68° to 78°F): 12 to 18 months
    In the refrigerator (40° to 45°F): 18+ months
    
    Do not freeze water kefir grains, activated or not.
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• From Daniela at 11/13/2013 2:05 PM
  • Can I use milk kefir grains to make water kefir and eventually try with coconut water if I make sure to rehydrate in milk? Would it be just as beneficial as a probiotic as if I was using the milk kefir grains for this?
  • Milk kefir grains can be converted to water kefir once they have been rehydrated in milk. We cannot comment on the probiotic content of them in sugar water because we do not have that information. There would be some probiotics if the grains turned the water to kefir (that would be your best indicator).
    
    Even if you do convert the milk kefir grains to water kefir grains, you will need to still feed it sugar water in alternate batches of coconut water.
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• From Andrea at 10/30/2013 10:44 AM
  • Is there any way to convert a culture to coconut milk? We cannot have even traces of dairy milk and I would very much like to culture coconut milk. I just read that it cannot be done with water kefir grains. Could it be done with a kombucha scoby or some other beneficial culture?
    
  • Finished water kefir can be used to culture coconut milk. Please see the "dairy-free option" for making Coconut Milk Kefir on this page: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/coconut-milk-kefir-recipe
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