Water Kefir Questions - Heal Thyself!2024-03-29T15:21:30Zhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/water-kefir-quest?groupUrl=sharingstartercultures&commentId=2814160%3AComment%3A15377&groupId=2814160%3AGroup%3A228&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCan you drink more than a TBS…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-03-17:2814160:Comment:578162012-03-17T02:39:10.304ZMelaniehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Melanie
<p>Can you drink more than a TBSP a day? I love it and want to drink more...</p>
<p>Can you drink more than a TBSP a day? I love it and want to drink more...</p> Pat Robinson said:
Ian, it is…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-03-13:2814160:Comment:575352012-03-13T23:49:25.799ZRene'ehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/EmeralReneeRaub
<p><br></br><br></br><cite>Pat Robinson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/water-kefir-quest?groupUrl=sharingstartercultures&groupId=2814160%3AGroup%3A228&id=2814160%3ATopic%3A6712&page=1#2814160Comment16037"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ian, it is fine. Kefir can ferment up to a week. But, it'll be very alcoholy at that point. The foam is normal.</p>
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This might be an old thread, but it answered my reason for coming…</div>
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<p><br/><br/><cite>Pat Robinson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/water-kefir-quest?groupUrl=sharingstartercultures&groupId=2814160%3AGroup%3A228&id=2814160%3ATopic%3A6712&page=1#2814160Comment16037"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ian, it is fine. Kefir can ferment up to a week. But, it'll be very alcoholy at that point. The foam is normal.</p>
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This might be an old thread, but it answered my reason for coming back online. Pat's answer concerning the length of time neglected water kefir brew is still good has saved my most recent batch. Also, going to have a small bowl of grains with cinnamon and unsulphered black strap molasses tonight.</div>
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</blockquote> I think I answered my own que…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-02-17:2814160:Comment:566652012-02-17T13:58:37.138ZMelaniehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Melanie
<p>I think I answered my own question this am from this website : <a href="http://www.yemoos.com/faqwaupkeepcontam.html" target="_blank">http://www.yemoos.com/faqwaupkeepcontam.html</a></p>
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<p>(I had way too many grains in that batch....)</p>
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<p>Although this is not desirable, it is not dangerous. This is simply a Mycodermia - basically a fungi skin (created by yeast and bacteria within the kefir). This is typically found on the surface of wine
that has been exposed to too…</p>
<p>I think I answered my own question this am from this website : <a href="http://www.yemoos.com/faqwaupkeepcontam.html" target="_blank">http://www.yemoos.com/faqwaupkeepcontam.html</a></p>
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<p>(I had way too many grains in that batch....)</p>
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<p>Although this is not desirable, it is not dangerous. This is simply a Mycodermia - basically a fungi
skin (created by yeast and bacteria within the kefir). This is typically found on the surface of wine <br />
that has been exposed to too much warmth and air, and is referred to as 'Flowers of Wine'. <br />
Because of this, many people now refer to the same phenomenon in kefir as 'Flowers of Kefir'. <br />
This film is non-pathogenic and regarded as generally safe. Technically speaking it is yeast <br />
forming certain pseudo-mycelium which mimics the look of fuzzy mold (but it's not mold). It usually <br />
happens as a result of one or a combination of the following: higher temperatures or tropical <br />
climates, too many grains in too little water (which will increase the activity of the yeast), lack of <br />
regular water changes and/or letting the kefir constantly over-ferment before changing it to new <br />
water. Sometimes it will form on ripening kefir. In this case, you can help discourage the <br />
mycodermia from forming by putting an airlock on the lid since the mycodermia thrives on oxygen. <br />
If you are up to it, some people even skim this film off their kefir to use as a leavener in breads, <br />
since it is safe and edible and provides a great active riser for a sourdough-like bread.</p> I have just started brewing w…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-02-17:2814160:Comment:565812012-02-17T02:28:51.865ZMelaniehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Melanie
<p>I have just started brewing water kefir. I am using raw coconut sugar (which might be my problem??) but I am getting a weird film on the top during the ferment. a white film with bubbles is this ok to consume? Should I not use coconut sugar? The 3rd batch doesn't have it yet but I don't know know whether I should drink 2nd batch or toss it... HELP! ~Melanie</p>
<p>I have just started brewing water kefir. I am using raw coconut sugar (which might be my problem??) but I am getting a weird film on the top during the ferment. a white film with bubbles is this ok to consume? Should I not use coconut sugar? The 3rd batch doesn't have it yet but I don't know know whether I should drink 2nd batch or toss it... HELP! ~Melanie</p> I neglected my grains for a V…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-02-02:2814160:Comment:557522012-02-02T02:44:52.536ZAbbyhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Abby
<p>I neglected my grains for a VERY long time. I don't remember when I last used them, but I think it was over a year ago. I've moved several times and each time I've shuffled my 3/4 C. of grains in their little container to a new refrigerator, only to forget about them. </p>
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<p>Now I want to revive them. I wouldn't think this would be possible because I literally NEVER fed them or anything, but I would have thought they'd disintergrate or dissolve or something if they totally…</p>
<p>I neglected my grains for a VERY long time. I don't remember when I last used them, but I think it was over a year ago. I've moved several times and each time I've shuffled my 3/4 C. of grains in their little container to a new refrigerator, only to forget about them. </p>
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<p>Now I want to revive them. I wouldn't think this would be possible because I literally NEVER fed them or anything, but I would have thought they'd disintergrate or dissolve or something if they totally died, but they're still there and they smell vinegar-ie. </p>
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<p>Am I totally nuts to think they might be reviveable? If I'm not, how should I go about it. I tried them in just some sugar water (turbinado), but that didn't seem to do much. Now they're in with some rapadura. I can't seem to get my hands on any unsulphered dried fruits, but I do have an organic lemon and some frozen organic bananas and blueberries. </p>
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<p>Is there water kifer CPR?</p> Can I use sucanat instead of…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-10-08:2814160:Comment:465922011-10-08T03:07:12.932ZSherry Englandhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/SherryEngland
Can I use sucanat instead of white sugar in water kefir?
Can I use sucanat instead of white sugar in water kefir? my grains have lost their oom…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-06-30:2814160:Comment:347852011-06-30T21:29:03.746ZMeghttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Meg
my grains have lost their oomph! nothing is different they just aren't multiplying as much, if at all. i thought maybe it was the ac (78) being on so i stuck em outside(95)! they are alot more bubbly but still not multiplying...any suggestions. i use turbiado sugar, dries cranberries, lemon slice and add in egg shells.
my grains have lost their oomph! nothing is different they just aren't multiplying as much, if at all. i thought maybe it was the ac (78) being on so i stuck em outside(95)! they are alot more bubbly but still not multiplying...any suggestions. i use turbiado sugar, dries cranberries, lemon slice and add in egg shells. i am looking for suggestions.…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-06-27:2814160:Comment:344922011-06-27T22:37:58.038ZMeghttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Meg
<p>i am looking for suggestions. my grains seemed to have lost their oomph! They were multiplying like crazy. now not so much or at all. The still seem alive...They still let off bubbles. I really haven't done anything different. The only thing I could think of that it is a bit colder(78) in the house now that the air is on..so I put them outside and it doesn't really seem to be making a difference. I use lemon and turbinado sugar. I also stick an egg shell in and some dried cranberries.…</p>
<p>i am looking for suggestions. my grains seemed to have lost their oomph! They were multiplying like crazy. now not so much or at all. The still seem alive...They still let off bubbles. I really haven't done anything different. The only thing I could think of that it is a bit colder(78) in the house now that the air is on..so I put them outside and it doesn't really seem to be making a difference. I use lemon and turbinado sugar. I also stick an egg shell in and some dried cranberries. thoguhts? Thanks so much.</p> You're welcome Jamie. :) I…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-10:2814160:Comment:250542011-03-10T15:49:49.031ZBrandy Lancehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/BrandyLance
You're welcome Jamie. :) I was thinking my water was too clean too but didn't want to have to buy distilled. Hopefully you will find the right thing for your grains too. Best luck! <br></br><br></br><cite>Jamie said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Wow! Maybe I will try the distilled too. We have a reverse osmosis filter system and I am wondering if the water is too clean. I ahve a brew going with molasses right now.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your success for us all to…</p>
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You're welcome Jamie. :) I was thinking my water was too clean too but didn't want to have to buy distilled. Hopefully you will find the right thing for your grains too. Best luck! <br/><br/><cite>Jamie said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Wow! Maybe I will try the distilled too. We have a reverse osmosis filter system and I am wondering if the water is too clean. I ahve a brew going with molasses right now.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your success for us all to try!</p>
<p>Jamie</p>
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</blockquote> Wow! Maybe I will try the di…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-10:2814160:Comment:252492011-03-10T13:30:25.711ZJamiehttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Jamie
<p>Wow! Maybe I will try the distilled too. We have a reverse osmosis filter system and I am wondering if the water is too clean. I ahve a brew going with molasses right now.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your success for us all to try!</p>
<p>Jamie</p>
<p>Wow! Maybe I will try the distilled too. We have a reverse osmosis filter system and I am wondering if the water is too clean. I ahve a brew going with molasses right now.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your success for us all to try!</p>
<p>Jamie</p>