Water Kefir
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Making water kefir at home doesn't have to be difficult - in fact, water kefir is one of the easiest beverages to make if you are just getting started culturing. You can learn to make homemade water kefir from our Cultures for Health team and other Real Food pros.
Water Kefir is a probiotic beverage made with water kefir grains or a powdered kefir starter culture. Water kefir grains can be used to culture sugar water, juice, or coconut water. A powdered kefir starter culture may also be used to culture coconut water or fruit juice.
Water kefir grains consist of bacteria and yeast existing in a symbiotic relationship. The term kefir grains describes the look of the culture only. Water kefir grains contain no actual "grains" such as wheat or rye.
Whether you want to add a probiotic kick to your drink or are looking for some flavor inspiration, we have a wide selection of expert advice articles, how-to videos, and recipes to help you make water kefir at home. Browse our expert advice below and remember...you can do this!
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Did you know you can use water kefir as a booster in gluten-free sourdough baking? Learn which boosters help with the leavening and texture of the bread.
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Sometimes you get more carbonation than you bargain for when bottling water kefir! Learn how to add carbonation without the mess!
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Learn how to make a healthy substitute for soda pop by bottling your Water Kefir with fruit or juice to create a lightly carbonated probiotic beverage.
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Learn how to flavor water kefir using fruit, juice, flavor extracts, herbs and more with our how-to video.
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Trying to get your water kefir grains to grow? Learn tricks for helping your water kefir grains multiply including the importance of adequate minerals.
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With the right steps and a little luck, Milk Kefir Grains can be converted into a water kefir culture. Learn how to make the switch.
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