Cois Posted December 6, 2015 Share Just got my hands on a few grains. I am sure I saw a thread with Kefir as a topic, but can't find it... Any tips for a first timer? Will have to get a few mason jars to grow this little project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted December 6, 2015 Share Okay. Now I aslo know what " kefir" is. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir Ferro and B20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malpiet Posted December 6, 2015 Share Where did you get them? heard amazing things about these grains but haven't tried it yet, I have a sensitive stomach and apparently it causes a upset tummy for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 6, 2015 Share Sounds like Mageau. intern, Eugéne Alberts, Ed-Zulu and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted December 6, 2015 Share Say this with bad English and groot k@k comes your way cpelser, OneLove, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted December 6, 2015 Share Made pancakes with teff flour the other day. Teff is high in iron, protein calcium and is gluten free. However I missed that it is also high in fibre. What's the benefit of kefir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malpiet Posted December 6, 2015 Share its basically live cultures and probiotics thats similar to yogurt but way better and also contains vitamin A, B2,B12,D,K,calcium and magnesium. all you do is add a few grains to milk, ferment it 24-36hours then strain and drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted December 6, 2015 Share its basically live cultures and probiotics thats similar to yogurt but way better and also contains vitamin A, B2,B12,D,K,calcium and magnesium. all you do is add a few grains to milk, ferment it 24-36hours then strain and drink it.Where does it originate from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted December 7, 2015 Share Where did you get them? heard amazing things about these grains but haven't tried it yet, I have a sensitive stomach and apparently it causes a upset tummy for a while.There is a little farm stall in the East of Pretoria. Saw the advert of Kefir on their wall last week, and decided to stop in. Bought a liter. Went in yesterday again, and asked the gentleman if I can buy culture from him, and he said he will be glad to sell me the culture. So got a few grains... Not sure if the culture will last in the mail, but if it grows I can give a few grains away as well. So will keep the tread up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted December 7, 2015 Share Say this with bad English and groot k@k comes your wayYeah kinda silly. South Africa is full of poo if you ask me... B20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted December 7, 2015 Share Where does it originate from?Wiki link:The word kefir, existing in the Russian language since at least 1884,[6] is probably of North Caucasian origin,[7] although some sources see a connection to Turkic köpür (foam).[7] Kefir has become the most commonly used term, but may be known by other names in different geographic regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted December 7, 2015 Share Sounds like Mageau.You mean Amasi? Has about the same taste yes. I am not sure what culture they use to get Amasi going.And I hate that Amasi is a mass produced product, so I do not know what they put into the product.With Kefir I buy the milk and ferment the product in my own home and I can decide when to remove the culture.oh and the fact the clover has a Amasi brand does not do it justice. You never know what they put in the milk over there... Oh and if you have Kefir.... Clover for some reason kills the culture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Roberts Posted December 7, 2015 Share Any idea where I can get raw, unpasteurised milk? I'm in the Durban area, not too many Co Ops around here... Also, is it safe to get a Kefir plant sent to me by courier? How does it handle the trip? Any specific ways to pack it? Sorry for all the questions, just very interested in this product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 7, 2015 Share This all reminds me of a culture growing scam when I was at varsity..... a pyramid scheme... IH8MUD, jdwet1980, Fisan and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted December 7, 2015 Share I eat kefir just about every day in a smoothie. I usually strain it daily, and the taste isn't too sour at that point. Apparently, within 24hrs, it's reduces the lactose content in the milk by 50% (for the lactose intolerant among us) I feel much better when I'm eating it. Initially, you may find an adjustment, depending on how your gut flora's behaving. So far so good for me. For those in CT, there's a lady in Plumstead that sells it with all the bits you need to care for it - info@keenonkefir.co.za johannrissik and Cois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted December 7, 2015 Share Any idea where I can get raw, unpasteurised milk? I'm in the Durban area, not too many Co Ops around here... Also, is it safe to get a Kefir plant sent to me by courier? How does it handle the trip? Any specific ways to pack it? Sorry for all the questions, just very interested in this product.I was told to use Woolies milk http://www.woolworths.co.za/store/prod/Food/Food/Dairy-Eggs-Milk/Milk/Fresh-Milk/Full-Cream-Fresh-Milk/Fresh-Full-Cream-Ayrshire-Milk-3L/_/A-6001009001733. I was told that this will not kill the culture or rather harm the culture. I have a contact near Pretoria that can get raw milk. Can ask my mom as well. They stay near farms, and I know I can drive 30 km to get raw milk as well. So I am in a very privileged position. I am not sure. The culture needs to breath. So I doubt that it will survive a trip. Not sure how the guys in the US sends theirs around, but they use a culture starter. So I do not know how it works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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