Live Milk Kefir Grains, Reusable Starter Culture (1tsp)

I’ve revised my rating to 5 stars. The grains did turn out to be very healthy and hungry. I made 3 batches for cleansing and drank the 4th batch. The kefir was smooth with a mild flavor. I’m very impressed with this batch of grains. ~. ~. ~. I’m giving it a three for now. When they arrived, they had a slight orange tinge. I’ve only seen this in contaminated Scoby. However. The grains smell like healthy grains and they have a healthy slime. I’m going to go on and work with them and see what happens.

Something I didn’t mention in my previous review is that it’s extremely difficult to collect all the kefir grains from the strainer when changing the milk. Sometimes it takes me more than 10 minutes because the grains are tiny and scattered. They separate easily, stick to the strainer, and some are always left behind. I recorded a video where you can get an idea of what the process looks like. Every milk change is exhausting, and I know that soon I won’t have any kefir left, since it will be hard for them to multiply at the same rate as they get lost in the strainer. I’ve been adding a little fresh cream to see if it helps strengthen them, but I haven’t noticed any results. This kefir seems like it was made from probiotic capsules, and its smell is also unsatisfactory, which is not normal. So, my advice is: don’t buy it. P.S.: the video is sped up. The photos make it look a little larger than it actually is. I made a mistake because I didn’t take a picture the day it arrived. To me, it seemed slightly smaller than the D. Doss grains, but the size of the kefir grains in the photo is the same. The jar is very small, so to give you an idea of the quantity, it’s less than a teaspoon, and the grains are about the size of strawberry seeds. Because of that, it gives the impression that they might slip through the sieve during the first milk change. I felt a little frustrated, not because of the amount, since I know they multiply over time, but because of the size of the grains. Anyway, after five days of trying to “activate” them, I started using the kefir milk. The flavor is fine, and it seems to be working. I’m just being cautious because there are very few grains, and they seem quite fragile, but I hope they grow and multiply soon. I also believe the seller should consider sending slightly larger grains to customers since these are very tiny.

Read the directions more than once and follow them exactly! I was initially concerned with the size/smell/look of the kefir seeds. The kefir seeds i had used in the past were like little cauliflower pieces, and this batch is tiny. I followed the instructions carefully (this does not come naturally for me), and I trusted the process even though it took several days to get a working batch (clearly expected in the instructions). As they grew, the seeds resemble cottage cheese, in a couple months they have grown/multiplied so that i had about a cup of seeds. I split them into 2 jars and gifted one to friend. I let my jar stay in a dark cupboard for 2 to 3 days, and I am really enjoying the results!

The kefir grains I received are yellowish, extremely small and runny not fresh at all. And it's doesn't work.It has an unpleasant spoiled cheese odor, which means the product is spoiled and cannot be consumed safely.

Should have read the reviews before I purchased. The amount sent was very small. The grains almost undetectible. HOwever the packaging was well done. Almost a month later, the grains have become slightly larger but not in numbers. Very disappointing. HOWEVER, after the three recommended starters the fouth batch was good but not delightful. The flavor of the kefir is very mild and the texture a bit grainy and as noted above, they have grown little and are hard to separate when straining out the grains from the finished kefir. I am very unhappy with the purchase but too busy to have requested a return or additional shipment. Would not purchase from them again.

Súper recomendado, los primeros no llegaron bien el viaje pero contacté a servicio a cliente y me los repusieron y los segundos están haciendo un kéfir cremoso y ya tengo lo doble de granos de kéfir. Muy amables el servicio al cliente y muy rápido su respuesta.

Did not work. I was sadly disappointed. Not sure if normal, but, when I got it there was a stinky wet stuff all over it, wasnt' sure if that was a preservative maybe? if so, no big deal. but, the grains were all wet and mushy and slimy and just floated around in the milk. They kind of smelled yeasty after 24 hours, but straining them was a problem since it was mostly slime. The third batch I made ended up getting pretty gross and smelled old milk so I tossed it. I didn't take pics, though I wish I would have. Hope this is better for other people, I will be buying a different product.

My first experience making milk kefir. Solar My first batch fermented a bit longer than recommended but, with local honey, was fine. A bit tangy, but very nice. My second batch will be separated from grains today and I fully expect to love it. I have gone to sealable/pourable lids and that makes it easier than using a fine mesh strainer.