Lifeway Foods Inc. · 72 g
Frozen Kefir Starter Culture
What it is
This is a freeze-dried culture designed to be used for making homemade kefir. It contains live and active bacteria and yeast strains that ferment milk. The product is typically a powder that needs to be rehydrated and introduced to milk to begin the fermentation process. It is a convenient way to start a batch of kefir without needing a previous batch of kefir to inoculate it.
How people cook with it
This starter culture is used to make fermented milk drinks at home. It allows you to create your own kefir from scratch.
- Making homemade kefir
- Fermenting milk
- Creating probiotic drinks
- Culturing dairy
To use this frozen kefir starter, you will typically need to rehydrate the powder in a small amount of milk, following the specific instructions provided with the product. Once rehydrated, this mixture is then added to a larger quantity of milk, which is then left to ferment at room temperature for a period of time. The fermentation process transforms the milk into kefir. The finished kefir can then be refrigerated and a portion of it used to start your next batch.
How it differs from similar foods
Unlike ready-to-drink kefir, this is a concentrated starter culture. It requires a fermentation process to create the final product. It offers more control over the flavor and consistency of the kefir you make compared to purchasing it pre-made.
Who it is for
Home cooks who enjoy making their own fermented foods and beverages will find this product useful.
How to keep the rest
Store the unused portion of the frozen kefir starter in its original packaging in the freezer. Ensure it is kept at a consistently cold temperature to maintain the viability of the live cultures. It is best to use it before the expiration date indicated on the package.