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Ryazhenka – a traditional Russian fermented milk

Ryazhenka – a traditional Russian yogurt As kefir was typically the drink for adults (at least for the diet-conscious Soviet women), Ryazhenka, also known as the baked milk, was exclusively for the children. Ryazhenka is the other traditional Russian (some say Ukrainian) fermented dairy product. Ryazhenka, when mixed with one spoon of sugar, used to be a treat for a Soviet child. Sometimes Ryazhenka is...

Homemade yogurt

Make your own Bulgarian Yogurt

Making Bulgarian Yogurt with a starter Bulgaria is a country with a surprisingly rich yogurt history. Greek yogurt has long been the rage, and it is difficult to recall what type of subpar yogurts were being spooned down earlier. To have delicious Bulgarian yogurt, you need not make a trip to the distant land of Bulgaria just for the sake of yogurt. However, you are...

Greek Yogurt

What is Greek Yogurt?

How to make Greek Yogurt? Homemade Greek Yogurt Health-conscious souls have long touted the advantages of yogurt. But at present, many who have turned to yogurt embrace it in the Greek way. Few foods are as healthy in such small servings as Greek yogurt. A bowl of Greek yogurt keeps one fortified with the essential nutrients and helps you to lose weight. For Greek yogurt...

Bifidobacterium yogurt

Bifidobacterium yogurt Yogurt is famous as the best source of lactic acid bacteria. However, not all yogurt products contain significant numbers of a live culture of lactobacillus or, say, bifidobacterium, because bacteria do not survive in the manufacturing procedure. Some yogurts possess live culture added by the manufacturers. Several bacteria live in the human intestines, providing a beneficial parasitic relationship that benefits them and us. ...

What is the optimal water to sugar ratio for making water kefir?

What is the optimal water to sugar ratio for making water kefir?

What is the water-to-sugar ratio for water kefir? It is essential to know the ideal sugar-to-water ratio when you are preparing water kefir. Without knowing the balance, you wouldn’t be able to make water kefir. The optimum ratio is three parts sugar and twenty parts water. It means a 3-10 % solution of sugar and water. So, if you take one cup of water, you...

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All about making kefir with a freeze-dried starter

All about kefir starter cultures Kefir is a probiotic drink known for its various health benefits. The healing qualities of kefir have been known since ancient times. Everyone recommends this traditional health drink. Many people prepare kefir at home. The trick to making kefir at home is using the proper starter culture. The starter culture is nothing but the kefir grains, which combine acetic acid...

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Kefir Helps Lactose Intolerance and Candida

Kefir is tolerated by lactose-intolerant people Kefir has a massive range of health benefits because of its probiotic properties. Kefir is generally prepared from the milk of cows, goats, or sheep. Both yogurt and kefir are made from fermented milk. However, kefir offers a multitude of health benefits compared to yogurt. Kefir keeps the digestive system of human beings clean and healthy because of the...

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How to activate Dehydrated Water Kefir Grains?

How to activate Water Kefir Grains? Sugar, water, and water kefir grains combine to make water kefir, an extremely healthy beverage. The plenty of probiotics present in this fermented beverage can strengthen your body’s digestive system. Water kefir grains are different from milk kefir grains. The milk kefir grains are white, whereas the water kefir grains look more like semi-transparent crystals. Though you can easily...

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How to dehydrate kefir grains?

Dehydrating kefir grains People dehydrate kefir grains to keep a backup if anything happens to the original set of grains. The dehydrated grains can survive for one year. Moreover, dry kefir grains are much easier to transport than fresh kefir grains. There will be no concern regarding the liquid leaking out of the package if you transport dehydrated kefir grains someplace. When kefir grains are...

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How to make Water Kefir ?

How to make Water kefir? Water kefir (pronounced as keh-FEER) isn’t as popular as milk kefir. But it’s the same concept. Moreover, it’s easy and quick to make, providing an abundance of probiotics for improving digestive health. Water kefir is a fermented beverage teeming with probiotic bacteria, which is highly beneficial. It is simple and, at the same time, quick to prepare. Once brewed, it...