You are my absolute GO TO when it come to any ferment! I’ll be making Kefir for the first time and so very much appreciate your clear instructions and knowledge.
You are a standout for being intelligent and using real research articles (and citing your sources)! WOW! Thank you for believing in human intelligence and authenticity. 😊
Thanks for providing this really important nformation. I have some Yogourmet freeze dried starter sachets. Unfortunately the packet doesn't say powered or grains, but from memory, it was definitely a powder when I used it last. I have re seeded various batches and while it always turns into a yoghurt, it never quite tastes or looks like the original after a few batches. Your video has highlighted the reason why! Thank you. I will now start a search for some quality grains!
With the powder, you can make many batches too. Just like with yogurt. I just make sure I leave about 1 tablespoon in the jar and fill it with fresh warm milk and leave it on my counter overnight. In the morning, the jar goes to the fridge after scooping a portion for my husband’s oatmeal. The taste is just the same.
Hi The powder only makes about 8 batches per scoop and also has way less probiotics than the everlasting self reproducing grains! Shalom to us only in Christ Yeshua returning soon to reign from Jerusalem!
@stnln2180 Hi there! you will be able to learn much more about millk kefir grains in this video here: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html And can learn more about the both of them in this video: th-cam.com/video/_ooq-ZGkZvU/w-d-xo.html ~ Blessings!😊
If you're watching this in Australia or New Zealand, Facebook Marketplace is probably your best bet. If you're in Melbourne, people might give you some for free or for $5. I love kefir and this channel. The masterclass kefir video is priceless. Thank you so much!
THANK YOU! Way back I used to gothe route of the 'powder' dairy kefir that worked, but they had a life-expentancy of two or three batches. Not ideal at all. I now have live water kefir grains rehydrating and will be likely relying on this channel and your very simple, clear, and no-nonsense explanations and directions for water and milk kefir. If the water batch I am rehydrating now work, I will likely also get a milk version going.
Great! I dont have a video published on it yet, but if you click into the video description of this video, scroll way down and I have written instructions provided for now👍🙂 th-cam.com/video/aBkDuRHRzNA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. It took me the whole morning to find the right video for beginners. I've become almost an expert in making Kombucha, and now I want to start making kefir milk.
Thank you for sharing this information. I had purchased water kefir grains by cultures for Health (dehydrated) and followed the instructions word for word to activate them. They never did. Instead they looked identical to when I started (only wet instead of dry) and the smell and taste was not pleasant. I reached out to the company and they were nice enough to send me a replacement and highly suggested I use bottled spring water vs my pitcher filtered water that we drink daily. Honestly I don’t like to buy bottled water that’s been sitting on shelves in plastic and can’t imagine not being able to use filtered water. Any suggestions? I’d like to try this again but only if my filtered water is an option. Thank you
I am interested in the coconut milk kefir. I have been making my own using a half a cup kefir and a probiotic pill along with a can of coconut and water to make 1 qt. I wanted to see what you would say about it. I do not have any grains for it. You said that I could click on the link below for plant-based however when I went down there it says that video is not yet available
I've been making L. reuteri yogurt, and I am wondering if I can introduce that bacteria to the Kefir grains to make Kefir milk which contains L. reuteri bacteria.
"They" say not to use metal ever. But truly, in my experience, a 3 second stirring or straining exposure to metal has never harmed my grains. Just avoid fermenting in metal👍🙂
So when you completely finish making a Mason Jar of this Kefir Milk, in order to keep it "on going for life", you take out a small portion to make a new batch???
Ok, I am going to make milk kefir for the first time so forgive my ignorance but do you just drink it like it is or what else can it be used for? Thank you for your help . 🥴
Hello, thank you so much for this informative video! I am planning to start making kefir and use it instead of protein powder as a source of protein in my daily diet. I am trying to figure out how much protein the kefir will have. Do you think that the kefir will simply have the same amount of protein that the milk originally had, or does the fermentation process increase or decrease the amount of protein in the kefir? Thank you for your insight!
Hello again, I have a follow-up question. If I let the kefir ferment for a long time so that it becomes thick and separates from the whey water on the bottom, will the protein from the milk be in the thick kefir, or in the whey water, or both. I was hoping to just eat the thick kefir like yogurt, but if the protein is in the whey water then I suppose I will need to drink that too. Thank you for your insight!
@@johnnypops @johnnypops The liquid contains the whey protein and the solid contains the casein protein. So there is protein in both, just in different forms. If you watch my thick Kefir video, towards the end I talk about the liquid whey health benefits. Check it out here before you toss the whey; th-cam.com/video/ntUPohbFcmk/w-d-xo.html
I also understands drinking kefir milk can help gain weight bcos I am skinny n needs to gain weight. How much of kefir drink can I drink in a day or how many times based on a cup of 250ml ? Thank you again n hope to get a reply.
I added Raw milk before i read the more detailed instruction telling me to use whole milk to start, is this going to be an issue? Im only on my first patch should i switch too whole milk for the second batch?
Your grains will tell you if it's an issue. It may 'shock' them a bit, but it won't kill them. For your next 2 batches, do a 50/50, 3rd batch 75/25, 4th batch onward: 100% raw. More of a gradual transition.
How should I store the grains for a short and long time. Can you make a video about this? There are many methods, and It's confusing. Also, I love your videos
Hi! If you click into the video link below, go to the description and scroll down near the bottom and you'll find some instructions: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html 👍🙂
I just received my Florida Sun grains (active) in the mail and it says I need to use unsulphured molasses to help get them started. I don't have the molasses so do I put the grains in the refrigerator until tomorrow when I can get some molasses or can I restart them now without the molasses? Thanks.
Personally, I used unbleached cane sugar (not white sugar) and they reactivated fine. You can also refrigerated the grains until tomorrow when you have the molasses (if you prefer that route since that's what the instructions say). The grains will make it another day👍
@@CleanFoodLiving My neighbor had some unsulphured molasses so I decided to follow their instructions for this first time. I have noticed in your videos that your cane sugar that you use is light brownish so must be the unbleached cane sugar.
I was hoping to see you start the grains, in this video, rather than point us to the instructions of the grain provider. My grains arrived today, but the instruction say to purchase their brand of kefir maker and to half open the lid for air circulation. Well, I don't know what a kefir is. I thought i could do this simply with my collection of jars. Do I leave the lid off, or partially off? I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you.
No dehydrator, simply spread the grains out on a wax/parchment paper and air dry for 3 days. Store in a small glass jar when fully dry like little hard rocks.👍
I was very pleased with my Fusion Teas kefir grains purchase. Arrived healthy and hearty and 'revived' easily. Still using the grains to this day. amzn.to/3SYC4xG
@@CleanFoodLiving Thank you for replying will purchase this and give em a try. I'm also looking forward to your kefir storing video will help a ton after I purchase the kefir.
@@Mortal24227 Yes! And until I get that video up, if you click into the Milk Kefir Masterclass video, I have written "take a break" instructions in the description. Just scroll down toward the bottom and you'll find the info. happy kefir making!😊
Hi, you can use brown sugar. The bleaching agent chemicals in white sugar can affect the microbes negatively which is why it's typically avoiding. You can also use other forms of sugar such as honey, maple syrup or molasses.👍🙂
@@CleanFoodLiving Fabulous! (And thanks for reply.) Brown sugars have such wonderful flavors! And I've been a molasses fan since childhood. Addendum: Ooooh ... desert honey! :-)
I have a question I bought kefir grains from Amazon as you recommended , but is it normal they got really big and multiplied so fast I bought one tbsp and I have 6 now in just 1 month
Does kefir from the store taste the same as what you make at home? I’ve never had it before and don’t want to invest before finding out if I can stomach it.
I bought dehydrated milk kefir grains online. The activation process was a success and I also consumed some kefir milk. However it’s been a month and there is barely increase in the size of the colony 😢. I am disappointed and I feel something is wrong. Please advice. Thanks ❤
Do not worry! No growth does not necessarily mean they are not strong and healthy. Different sources of grain origin can determine their behavior. I have had this too in the past with other grains I've used, but the grains made perfectly good kefir. So long as they are fermenting the milk (regardless of growth) then they are good.👍
In the sachets, there are 3 grams of Kefir. But when I look online at ideal kefir to milk ratios, they tend to suggest using 20 gram of kefir to one liter of milk!! What gives?
Have you tried doing a Google Search? Finding an authentic Tibetian grain is tough! The fellow on Etsy that is out is about the only one I've come across whose grains seemed authentic. I read of a gal on Amazon, but her "Tibetian" grains have terrible reviews so don't buy there! Very sorry I can't be more helpful!
@@stnln2180@stnln2180 Hi there! you will be able to learn much more about millk kefir grains in this video here: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html And can learn more about the both of them in this video: th-cam.com/video/_ooq-ZGkZvU/w-d-xo.html ~ Blessings!😊
What will happen IF I use RAW MILK VS STORE BOUGHT WHOLE MILK in the activation process if the instructions Specify DO NOT USE RAW MILK ??? I only have and drink RAW MILK… will it NOT activate properly ? Please help as this is my very first try at this … TY IN ADVANCE .. anyone 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Sometimes activating grains in raw milk can be too strong for them if they were initially cultivated in 'regular' milk... and they have to also compete with the microbes in the raw milk while in their weakened state from shipping. Once they are strong, raw milk is not a problem. If it's all you have, go ahead and use it and see if it goes all-ok. It may be just fine.👍
I bought dehydrated kefir grains from cultures of health, three times and all three times my water and milk kefir grains did not take. They refused to grow and multiply and provide me with kefir for milk and Kiefer water. So I ended up buying milk live kefir grains, I don’t remember from who or where and they took off. I also bought live supposedly water, kefir grains, and they did it not multiply at all. And they came in a baggie. I don’t like that and I thought I was getting it from reputable source according to the Internet. So I stick with my kombucha, that I started myself-from store bought 100% no additives and created my own scabbiest.
You are my absolute GO TO when it come to any ferment! I’ll be making Kefir for the first time and so very much appreciate your clear instructions and knowledge.
A lot of other videos don't go into detail on the grains, so I appreciate this a lot
You are a standout for being intelligent and using real research articles (and citing your sources)! WOW! Thank you for believing in human intelligence and authenticity. 😊
Thanks for providing this really important nformation.
I have some Yogourmet freeze dried starter sachets. Unfortunately the packet doesn't say powered or grains, but from memory, it was definitely a powder when I used it last.
I have re seeded various batches and while it always turns into a yoghurt, it never quite tastes or looks like the original after a few batches. Your video has highlighted the reason why!
Thank you. I will now start a search for some quality grains!
With the powder, you can make many batches too. Just like with yogurt. I just make sure I leave about 1 tablespoon in the jar and fill it with fresh warm milk and leave it on my counter overnight. In the morning, the jar goes to the fridge after scooping a portion for my husband’s oatmeal.
The taste is just the same.
Hi
The powder only makes about 8 batches per scoop and also has way less probiotics than the everlasting self reproducing grains!
Shalom to us only in Christ Yeshua returning soon to reign from Jerusalem!
Love your video's. Very well put together. Informative and entertaining. Added bonus, easy to watch...😎
@stnln2180 Hi there! you will be able to learn much more about millk kefir grains in this video here: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html
And can learn more about the both of them in this video: th-cam.com/video/_ooq-ZGkZvU/w-d-xo.html ~ Blessings!😊
If you're watching this in Australia or New Zealand, Facebook Marketplace is probably your best bet. If you're in Melbourne, people might give you some for free or for $5. I love kefir and this channel. The masterclass kefir video is priceless. Thank you so much!
It's like at least 15 dollars on ebay.
This was very helpful and some of the best information I have found on my search to start my first kefir milk. Thanks so much 🎉
PLEASE do a deep-dive on how you start and maintain your "home jars" please❤
THANK YOU! Way back I used to gothe route of the 'powder' dairy kefir that worked, but they had a life-expentancy of two or three batches. Not ideal at all.
I now have live water kefir grains rehydrating and will be likely relying on this channel and your very simple, clear, and no-nonsense explanations and directions for water and milk kefir. If the water batch I am rehydrating now work, I will likely also get a milk version going.
Great video as someone new to making kefir, thanks very much 🤗
Wow! Thank you 🙏… must say this one best video i saw on kefir ! Can you please show us how to store kefir grains?
Great! I dont have a video published on it yet, but if you click into the video description of this video, scroll way down and I have written instructions provided for now👍🙂 th-cam.com/video/aBkDuRHRzNA/w-d-xo.html
Awesomly clear and well organized info, thank you 🙂
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. It took me the whole morning to find the right video for beginners. I've become almost an expert in making Kombucha, and now I want to start making kefir milk.
Wonderful!😊
Thank you for the wonderful video. What is the temperature of the milk to activate or make kefir? Is it room temperature or lukewarm or cold?
Cold from the fridge 👍
Thank you again for your sharing your knowledge base, such selfless kindness..
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The Best tutorial ever thank you
A very pleasant lady.. very informative.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge..
I would love to see your favorite recipes for using water kefir!
To the point information. Great. Waiting for your video on how to store kefir.
Publishing on Saturday, April 6th👍😊
Thank you for sharing this information. I had purchased water kefir grains by cultures for Health (dehydrated) and followed the instructions word for word to activate them. They never did. Instead they looked identical to when I started (only wet instead of dry) and the smell and taste was not pleasant. I reached out to the company and they were nice enough to send me a replacement and highly suggested I use bottled spring water vs my pitcher filtered water that we drink daily. Honestly I don’t like to buy bottled water that’s been sitting on shelves in plastic and can’t imagine not being able to use filtered water. Any suggestions? I’d like to try this again but only if my filtered water is an option. Thank you
One thing's missing.
How to put kefir production on hold (vacations or kefir fatigue :) I know how but this beautiful channel is not mine to preach.
Good point.
Do you have a source to go to to find this out? Going on holiday soon……😬
Very helpful. The best explanation. Thank you
I am interested in the coconut milk kefir. I have been making my own using a half a cup kefir and a probiotic pill along with a can of coconut and water to make 1 qt. I wanted to see what you would say about it. I do not have any grains for it. You said that I could click on the link below for plant-based however when I went down there it says that video is not yet available
I've been making L. reuteri yogurt, and I am wondering if I can introduce that bacteria to the Kefir grains to make Kefir milk which contains L. reuteri bacteria.
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Mine too!!!
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I agree, isn’t she something? We’re lucky to have her.
Start by cleaning your room.
Thank you for such an informative video!
Do you have any tips to reduce/pause kefir fermentation when you go away on holiday please?
Thank you for the clear instructions and details.
Does it matter to use non metallic container or spoon for stirring?
"They" say not to use metal ever. But truly, in my experience, a 3 second stirring or straining exposure to metal has never harmed my grains. Just avoid fermenting in metal👍🙂
So how long do you wait for the milk grains to be activated since you first get them and ready to start making kefir?
So when you completely finish making a Mason Jar of this Kefir Milk, in order to keep it "on going for life", you take out a small portion to make a new batch???
Exactly. Just remove some after a while because it grows and grows. I have a strain producing my kefir that i bought after moving in 2016
Strain out the grains. You can use them all for a new batch, share them, dry the or freeze them. I do this all the time.
@@1MSally1965 ... If you FREEZE this stuff, the organisms will freeze to death & die... Which is why I never free yogurt or cheese.
Ok, I am going to make milk kefir for the first time so forgive my ignorance but do you just drink it like it is or what else can it be used for? Thank you for your help . 🥴
You can drink as is or pour over granola or oatmeal or add to a smoothie.
Hello, thank you so much for this informative video! I am planning to start making kefir and use it instead of protein powder as a source of protein in my daily diet. I am trying to figure out how much protein the kefir will have. Do you think that the kefir will simply have the same amount of protein that the milk originally had, or does the fermentation process increase or decrease the amount of protein in the kefir? Thank you for your insight!
The kefir will make the milk probiotic, but it will not increase protein.
@@CleanFoodLiving Thank you!
Hello again, I have a follow-up question. If I let the kefir ferment for a long time so that it becomes thick and separates from the whey water on the bottom, will the protein from the milk be in the thick kefir, or in the whey water, or both. I was hoping to just eat the thick kefir like yogurt, but if the protein is in the whey water then I suppose I will need to drink that too. Thank you for your insight!
@@johnnypops @johnnypops The liquid contains the whey protein and the solid contains the casein protein. So there is protein in both, just in different forms. If you watch my thick Kefir video, towards the end I talk about the liquid whey health benefits. Check it out here before you toss the whey; th-cam.com/video/ntUPohbFcmk/w-d-xo.html
can I make Kefir Grains from existing Kefir?
Yes. Just google it.
I also understands drinking kefir milk can help gain weight bcos I am skinny n needs to gain weight. How much of kefir drink can I drink in a day or how many times based on a cup of 250ml ? Thank you again n hope to get a reply.
Where do you put the kefir grains after straining...does it go into the fridge
I added Raw milk before i read the more detailed instruction telling me to use whole milk to start, is this going to be an issue? Im only on my first patch should i switch too whole milk for the second batch?
Your grains will tell you if it's an issue. It may 'shock' them a bit, but it won't kill them. For your next 2 batches, do a 50/50, 3rd batch 75/25, 4th batch onward: 100% raw. More of a gradual transition.
How should I store the grains for a short and long time. Can you make a video about this? There are many methods, and It's confusing. Also, I love your videos
Hi! If you click into the video link below, go to the description and scroll down near the bottom and you'll find some instructions: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html 👍🙂
I just received my Florida Sun grains (active) in the mail and it says I need to use unsulphured molasses to help get them started. I don't have the molasses so do I put the grains in the refrigerator until tomorrow when I can get some molasses or can I restart them now without the molasses? Thanks.
Personally, I used unbleached cane sugar (not white sugar) and they reactivated fine. You can also refrigerated the grains until tomorrow when you have the molasses (if you prefer that route since that's what the instructions say). The grains will make it another day👍
@@CleanFoodLiving My neighbor had some unsulphured molasses so I decided to follow their instructions for this first time. I have noticed in your videos that your cane sugar that you use is light brownish so must be the unbleached cane sugar.
I was hoping to see you start the grains, in this video, rather than point us to the instructions of the grain provider. My grains arrived today, but the instruction say to purchase their brand of kefir maker and to half open the lid for air circulation. Well, I don't know what a kefir is. I thought i could do this simply with my collection of jars. Do I leave the lid off, or partially off? I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you.
She has a "milk kefir masterclass" video that may answer your questions.
Is kefir suitable for lactose intolerant people
I don't each cane sugar, Can I use Allulose as a sugar substitute, or Inulin?
No, but you could try molasses, maple syrup or agave.
Really helpful thank you!
Is distilled water or cold boiling water suitable for fermentation ？ In HK, the tap water is not suitable for drinking awe use to drink boiling water
Yes👍😊
@@CleanFoodLiving thank s
How would you deal with Kefir if there was a grid down situation with no refrigeration ?
I don't ever put ours in the refrigerator. It just get sour, just drink it and add milk.
@@kkutube1972 It looks like thats about the best way to deal with it . Just make a new batch everyday
Can you dehydrate the grains and put them on hold? Like put them in a dehydrator?
No dehydrator, simply spread the grains out on a wax/parchment paper and air dry for 3 days. Store in a small glass jar when fully dry like little hard rocks.👍
Out of the two amazon links which wouod be the better option, with the most bacterial strain, and flavor???? Also taste
I was very pleased with my Fusion Teas kefir grains purchase. Arrived healthy and hearty and 'revived' easily. Still using the grains to this day. amzn.to/3SYC4xG
@@CleanFoodLiving Thank you for replying will purchase this and give em a try. I'm also looking forward to your kefir storing video will help a ton after I purchase the kefir.
@@Mortal24227 Yes! And until I get that video up, if you click into the Milk Kefir Masterclass video, I have written "take a break" instructions in the description. Just scroll down toward the bottom and you'll find the info. happy kefir making!😊
Great overview ... thanks!
p.s. must use cane sugar for activation? curious: what's the down side of regular white sugar, or even brown?
Hi, you can use brown sugar. The bleaching agent chemicals in white sugar can affect the microbes negatively which is why it's typically avoiding. You can also use other forms of sugar such as honey, maple syrup or molasses.👍🙂
@@CleanFoodLiving Fabulous! (And thanks for reply.)
Brown sugars have such wonderful flavors! And I've been a molasses fan since childhood.
Addendum: Ooooh ... desert honey! :-)
❤❤❤❤You are incredibly beautiful.. Thank you so much for your amazing work. 😊
Very useful. Thanks
I have a question I bought kefir grains from Amazon as you recommended , but is it normal they got really big and multiplied so fast I bought one tbsp and I have 6 now in just 1 month
Yes, they will do that👍
Does kefir from the store taste the same as what you make at home? I’ve never had it before and don’t want to invest before finding out if I can stomach it.
I did a must watch video on store kefir! th-cam.com/video/a6-rMHp26NU/w-d-xo.html
I bought dehydrated milk kefir grains online. The activation process was a success and I also consumed some kefir milk. However it’s been a month and there is barely increase in the size of the colony 😢. I am disappointed and I feel something is wrong. Please advice. Thanks ❤
Do not worry! No growth does not necessarily mean they are not strong and healthy. Different sources of grain origin can determine their behavior. I have had this too in the past with other grains I've used, but the grains made perfectly good kefir. So long as they are fermenting the milk (regardless of growth) then they are good.👍
In the sachets, there are 3 grams of Kefir. But when I look online at ideal kefir to milk ratios, they tend to suggest using 20 gram of kefir to one liter of milk!! What gives?
Thank you for the informations
Do you know where else can we get Tibetan Kefir Grains? The place you recommended are out….
Have you tried doing a Google Search? Finding an authentic Tibetian grain is tough! The fellow on Etsy that is out is about the only one I've come across whose grains seemed authentic. I read of a gal on Amazon, but her "Tibetian" grains have terrible reviews so don't buy there! Very sorry I can't be more helpful!
How much grains do I buy in ratio to milk please. ❤
1 tablespoon grains, feed in 1 quart milk
Forgive my ignorance, but which is better and what is the difference between water Keefer grain and milk Keefer grain?
@@stnln2180@stnln2180 Hi there! you will be able to learn much more about millk kefir grains in this video here: th-cam.com/video/n_ayUEYZos8/w-d-xo.html
And can learn more about the both of them in this video: th-cam.com/video/_ooq-ZGkZvU/w-d-xo.html ~ Blessings!😊
@@CleanFoodLiving
Thank you
My milk kefir grains disappeared 😩 what did I do wrong?
Have you made oat milk kefir?
Yes I have, its good👍🙂
Hai there, can I drink kefir milk every night before I go to bed? Thank you
Yes you can!
@@CleanFoodLiving Thank you very much .
What will happen IF I use RAW MILK VS STORE BOUGHT WHOLE MILK in the activation process if the instructions Specify DO NOT USE RAW MILK ??? I only have and drink RAW MILK… will it NOT activate properly ? Please help as this is my very first try at this … TY IN ADVANCE .. anyone 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Sometimes activating grains in raw milk can be too strong for them if they were initially cultivated in 'regular' milk... and they have to also compete with the microbes in the raw milk while in their weakened state from shipping. Once they are strong, raw milk is not a problem. If it's all you have, go ahead and use it and see if it goes all-ok. It may be just fine.👍
I DIDNT GET INSTRUCTIONS WITH MINE WHY WOULD YOU NOT COVER A BASIC ACTIVATION PROCESS..
You need to contact the company and tell them what you just said to me. They are supposed to provide.
Great
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What is healthier for you? Kombucha or water kefir?
Equally. They contain different probiotic microbes which makes each unique. Drink both for the best of both worlds.
I bought dehydrated kefir grains from cultures of health, three times and all three times my water and milk kefir grains did not take. They refused to grow and multiply and provide me with kefir for milk and Kiefer water. So I ended up buying milk live kefir grains, I don’t remember from who or where and they took off. I also bought live supposedly water, kefir grains, and they did it not multiply at all. And they came in a baggie. I don’t like that and I thought I was getting it from reputable source according to the Internet. So I stick with my kombucha, that I started myself-from store bought 100% no additives and created my own scabbiest.
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