What is Kefir Grains ?
Milk kefir grains are small, gelatinous white balls that are used to make milk kefir. Visually, they have the shape of small cauliflowers clustered together.
These strange little clusters harbor a veritable jungle of bacteria and yeast beneficial to humans.
Where To Buy Kefir Grains In South Africa?
The Preheat Shop
Address: 106 Milfoil Rd
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Tue
Phone: 082 856 9925
Komati Foods
Address: 74 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Tue
Phone: 021 448 2130
Fresh Earth Food Store – Emmarentia
Address: 103 Komatie St, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 2195
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: 011 646 4404
Crafty Cultures
Address: 13W Coachmen’s Crescent, 26 Jacaranda St, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0157
Faithful to Nature Muizenberg
Address: 57 Capricorn Dr Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7948
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: 021 785 3268
Kraut and Krunch (Pty) Ltd
Address: 4 Oleander Ave, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Tue
Phone: 082 331 8489
Numen SA Pty
Address: 58 Lloys Ave, Mnandi Rd, Centurion, 0157
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: 082 854 5641
How do you make kefir grains at home?
Put ½ tsp kefir grains in the jar. Add a pint of milk, leaving about 2cm head room if using a clip top jar, or at least 5cm for a cloth-covered jar.
Leave on the worktop for 18-24 hours to ferment. It’s turned to kefir when the milk has thickened.
How do you multiply kefir grains?
5 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE MILK KEFIR GRAINS TO MULTIPLY
Give Them an Optimal Temperature. Starter cultures thrive in a consistent temperature.
Feed Them What They Need.
Feed Them Frequently.
Keep the Grains Smaller.
Agitate the Grains.
How do I know if my kefir grains have died?
To find out if your water kefir grains have died, you can test them by making them ferment a new batch. If the grains are dead, the water will remain very sweet and there will be no sign of fermentation.
Another sign is the appearance of mold on the surface.