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A2 Kefir Grains — Heirloom Milk Culture Live Starter (2 oz)

Authentic Probiotic Culture for Fermented Milk

A2 Kefir Grains — Heirloom Milk Culture Live Starter (2 oz)
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Heirloom A2 kefir grains are a living milk culture for fermenting milk into traditional kefir. Includes a diverse mix of bacteria and yeasts; ideal as a reusable starter for home fermentation.

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By Amos Miller

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Ferments & CulturedRaw Dairy
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SKU 95387
Producer code APA-PR-AMOS-MILLER

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A2 Kefir Grains — Heirloom Milk Culture

Heirloom A2/A2 kefir grains are a living milk culture composed of mixed bacteria and yeasts used to ferment milk into traditional kefir. Grains vary by batch and location; each maintains a symbiotic community that forms the characteristic textured grains.

Product details

  • Form: live kefir grains (starter culture)
  • Size: approximately 2 oz starter portion
  • Producer: Amos Miller (Amish Products Association)
  • Contains a diverse community of bacteria and yeasts used for milk fermentation

Strains commonly present

Milk kefir grains can contain a variety of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. Strains commonly reported in milk kefir cultures include, for example:

Common bacteria strains

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Lactobacillus brevis
  • Lactobacillus casei
  • Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies
  • Lactobacillus helveticus
  • Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens
  • Lactobacillus kefiri
  • Lactobacillus paracasei
  • Lactobacillus plantarum
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus
  • Lactococcus species
  • Leuconostoc species
  • Streptococcus thermophilus

Common yeast strains

  • Candida humilis
  • Kazachstania species
  • Kluyveromyces species
  • Saccharomyces species

Storage & handling

Follow basic care when activating and maintaining live kefir grains. Keep grains in fresh milk when in active use and follow provided care instructions to maintain culture health. Use non-metal strainers and storage vessels where possible.

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