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Strong A2/A2 Kefir Grains — Live Cultures for Homemade Kefir
Heirloom live cultures for milk kefir
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Heirloom A2/A2 kefir grains — live starter cultures for making traditional milk kefir at home. Reusable with proper care; follow included instructions for storage and maintenance.
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By Amos Miller
Ferments & CulturedKefir
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22995
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APA-PR-AMOS-MILLER
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A2/A2 Kefir Grains — Live Starter for Homemade Milk Kefir
Heirloom A2/A2 kefir grains are live starter cultures used to ferment milk into traditional kefir. These grains contain a symbiotic community of bacteria and yeasts; exact strain balance varies by culture and environment.
Product details
- Live kefir grains for home fermentation
- A2/A2 genotype noted in product title
- Reusable across multiple fermentation cycles when maintained properly
- Supplied as active cultures; follow included care instructions
Typical microorganisms
Common bacteria and yeasts found in kefir grains include:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus casei
- Lactobacillus helveticus
- Lactococcus lactis
- Streptococcus thermophilus
- Candida humilis
- Kluyveromyces lactis
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Uses
- Make traditional milk kefir at home
- Refresh and maintain cultures for repeated batches
- Use in recipes calling for cultured milk where kefir is specified
Storage & handling
Store in a cool, dry place and use within the recommended timeframe. Follow included care instructions for maintaining grain activity between uses; refresh cultures regularly according to the care guidance provided.
Storage:
Shelf-stable
Handling:
Ambient
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- Handling
- Ambient
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- Storage
- Shelf stable
Special instructions
Store in a cool, dry place and use within the recommended timeframe.
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