Yemoos Nourishing Cultures Forum

Hi! Try this link for difference between store bought and homemade kefir: http://www.yemoos.com/milkvs.html I have heard of kefir having the affect of lowering blood sugar and food cravings, so once possible reason is that you may be eating / drinking less calorie rich foods. If you get kefir local,...

Hi I don't see any reason why you can't take Culturelle and kefir together. From what I understand, culturelle is just one strain of bacteria, whereas kefir has many strains of bacteria as well as yeast. I think everyone is different though where some bacteria combinations work better for some peopl...

That's really unusual. I don't know what could cause grains to just disappear like that, especially in 2 days. They may just be hidden? did you try straining the milk and see if they are just being shy?

Hmm, perhaps. If milk kefir grains are rinsed without milk, sometimes they can look somewhat clear. Most, if not all the pictures you see online are milk kefir grains with milk residue around them making them look very white. But you will know if they are milk kefir grains if they are stringy and st...

I know kefir has yeast and maybe that's affecting that part of the test. You may be sensitive to yeast or it may take time to readjust or you may want to try a ferment that is mostly just bacteria like home made yogurt. If most of the results are positive and you feel really good drinking it, then i...

I don't know of any specific evidence, all I have is anecdotal evidence. When I try low fat, especially non-fat milk, the grains seem to shrivel up more and not do as well. When going back to more fat, they seem to pick up and just seem more rejuvenated. I'm not sure the reason behind it, but to me ...

Looks like yeast to me and maybe some grain debris. It may be due to alternating between the white and brown. It might be unsettling the ferment and the yeast. It doesn't look that bad though, I've seen ferments like that before. I would say its okay to drink if it tastes good.

Yes, growth is a good sign that the grains are happy. If its keeps going, I would give the grains a really good rinse for like 30 seconds and see if that helps.

Hi Nancy! Yes, I've heard that there's a long and short version. I've got the yemoos kind and I believe its the long ropey version. The short version is suppose to have a fuzzy surface, but I'm not sure. I've tried to find that short version, but can't seem to find it anywhere, at least not in the U...

Yes, let me know what that short version is like. Thanks!