Comments on: Caring for Your Kefir Grains

By: Dr

Dr — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:10:21 +0000

I bought water grains in December 2010. They were growing like crazy. They doubled every 24 hours. I couldn’t keep up with them. Almost 2 months ago they stopped growing.
They are still eating and they still get tart like before.
They still grow the slimy stuff on the surface.
They haven’t grown in almost 2 months now.
I have done everything everyone has said to do.
I have rinsed them every 2 days.
I have changed the sugar they were eating.
I have added extra minerals.
HELP!!!!
What can I do to make them grow? I

By: Joan bjordahl

Joan bjordahl — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:44:11 +0000

My kefir milk separates & cuddles. Is this normal?
Thanks for your input & advise.
Joan

By: Giselle

Giselle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:20:39 +0000

@Kimberly – Kefir grains can be little sturdy critters. : ) My advice is to try them out as it’s the only way to know for sure if they’re still good.

By: Giselle

Giselle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:51 +0000

@Diana – There can be a million reasons as to why what’s happening is happening. If it were up to me, I recommend going over the kefir video series for an in-depth discussion as to how to make and care for your kefir grains.

By: charles branklyn

charles branklyn — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:55:04 +0000

great new. i recieved the grains this afternoon thanks again. i have give them their
first feeding of milk. the only ? i have is do i leave the top of the jar open or can i
put some cheese cloth over this little first jar home. thanks again for everything.charles

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:50:28 +0000

Hi,
A quick question. I have a great colony of kefir grains, nice and solid, but some of the kefir grains are hollow in the middle instead of solid in the middle. Should I throw these grains (rather large) away or are they good?
I hope this makes sense to you.
Jeannie

By: Diana B.

Diana B. — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:12:57 +0000

I was recently gifted with a beautiful healthy colony of Kefir. The crystals were large and looked like hominy. Within 3 days in my care they are looking smaller, there is a powdery substance in bottom of Kefir container(jar) and they are not reproducing as expected. I have followed my friends instructions to the letter. I use bottle water, a plastic bowl/spoon and strainer. What could be going on? This is my 2nd attempt with similar results.

I appreciated any feed back, I have experienced the health benefits
of the water Kefir and would really like to be able to grow my own.

Thanks!!!

By: kimberly

kimberly — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:12:51 +0000

Hello,
I purchased kefir grains may

be in August but never grew them. Are they still viable? Thank you, Kimberly

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:02:26 +0000

yes! any milk will do as long as there’s sugar in the milk and doesn’t have harmful chemicals in the milk.

By: Janet D'Addario

Janet D'Addario — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:46:34 +0000

Can I use Almond milk to make Kefir and will it have the same health benefits as using cows milk?
Please answer ASAP
Thanks,
Janet