START HERE 4602i Kefir Starter Instructions

START HERE 4602i Kefir Starter

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product: Kefir Starter
• Contents: Dehydrated kefir starter culture
• Ideal Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized and UHT), juice, coconut milk, or coconut water
• Ideal Equipment: Glass jar (one quart), coffee filter or tight-weave cloth, rubber band, mesh strainer

Product Usage Instructions

What You Need:

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of dehydrated kefir starter culture
• Pasteurized whole milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized and UHT), juice, coconut milk, or coconut water

Equipment:

• Glass jar (one quart)
• Coffee filter or tight-weave cloth
• Rubber band
• Mesh Strainer

Using Kefir Starter:

1. Pour 1 quart milk, juice, coconut milk, or coconut water into a glass or plastic container.
2. Add 1 packet kefir starter culture and stir gently until the culture is fully dissolved.

How to Tell Your Kefir Has Finished Culturing:

• Dairy milk will thicken to the consistency of heavy cream or thicker.
• Coconut milk will have a sour, less sweet aroma (but will not thicken).
• Juice and coconut water will become cloudy and less sweet.

You Can Re-culture Your Kefir Several Times Within 7 Days.

How to Re-culture:
Pro tip! Once you choose which ingredient to culture your kefir (milk, juice, etc.), re-culture with the same.

FAQs

• Can I reuse the kefir starter culture multiple times?
  Yes, you can re-culture your kefir several times within 7 days. Be sure to follow the instructions provided for re-culturing.

• Can I use any type of milk or liquid with the kefir starter?
  It is recommended to use pasteurized whole milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized and UHT), juice, coconut milk, or coconut water for best results.

What You Need

Ingredients

• 1 packet of dehydrated kefir starter culture
• Pasteurized whole milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized and UHT), juice, coconut milk, or coconut water

Equipment

• Glass jar (one quart)
• Coffee filter or tight-weave cloth
• Rubber band
• Mesh Strainer

USING KEFIR STARTER

1. Pour 1 quart milk, juice, coconut milk, or coconut water into a glass or plastic container
2. Add 1 packet kefir starter culture and stir gently until the culture is fully dissolved.
3. Cover with a coffee filter or cloth secured by a rubber band and let culture at 72-74°F for 12-18 hours.
4. Here’s how to tell your kefir has finished culturing:
   • Dairy milk will thicken to the consistency of heavy cream or thicker
   • Coconut milk will have a sour, less sweet aroma (but will not thicken)
   • Juice and coconut water will become cloudy and less sweet
5. To store, cover the finished kefir with a tight lid and place in refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. Save ¼ cup to re-culture.

You can re-culture your kefir Several Times within 7 days

Here’s how:

1. Combine ¼ cup prepared kefir with 1 quart of milk, juice, coconut milk, or coconut water.
2. Cover with a coffee filter or cloth secured by a rubber band and let culture at 72-74°F for 12-18 hours.
   Pro tip!
   Once you choose which ingredient to culture your kefir (milk, juice, etc.), re-culture with the same.

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