{"product_id":"easy-kefir-starter-culture-3-x-1g-sachets","title":"Organic Easy Kefir Starter Culture - 3 x 1g sachets","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKefir, minus the grain-keeping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTraditional milk kefir starts with kefir grains, and those grains need daily feeding, straining and care. Easy Kefir Starter gives you the same style of cultured drink from a pure freeze dried starter culture. There is nothing to maintain between batches. Keep the sachet in a refrigerator and use it when you're ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis starter is a blend of lactic acid bacteria, including strains originally developed from kefir grains. The blend was selected for classic kefir flavour: clean and tangy, with a gentle buttery note and a soft natural fizz. There are no fillers added in this pure organic starter culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade your way\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUse full cream or low-fat milk, organic or conventional, homogenised or unhomogenised. Cow, goat and sheep milk all work. You can also culture soy milk or coconut milk. Plant-based batches have their own flavour and usually set thinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrink it as it is, blend it into smoothies, or strain it through muslin or a greek yoghurt strainers for a thick, labneh-style spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to make kefir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse UHT Milk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour 1 litre of milk into our yoghurt maker glass jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle 1g of starter culture and stir gently until it dissolves. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerment in a yoghurt maker.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Place the lid on and leave the vent open. Use the tempeh setting on the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishmeorganics.com.au\/collections\/reuter-i-yoghurt-makers-precision-fermentation-for-advanced-gut-health\/products\/reuter-i-pro-yoghurt-maker-2l-glass-container-reuteri-yoghurt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Glass Yoghurt Maker Australia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReuter-i Pro Yoghurt maker \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(30 degrees celsius and set the time for 18 hours). Ferment until thickened and pleasantly tart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill and enjoy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir, seal, and refrigerate for 6 hours. The flavour keeps developing in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 343.094px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFreeze-dried kefir starter culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3 x 1 g sachets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUp to 6 batches per sachet using the back slop method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSuitable milks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCow, goat, sheep, soy, coconut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCulturing temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eRoom temperature, approx. 20–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCulturing time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eApprox. 18–24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003eCulture blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLactococcus lactis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003elactis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLactococcus lactis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003ecremoris\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLactococcus lactis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003elactis\u003c\/em\u003e biovar \u003cem\u003ediacetylactis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeuconostoc mesenteroides\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003emesenteroides\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStreptococcus thermophilus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e, plus kefir grain-derived strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBacterial cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMilk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9643%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.6786%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eKeep refrigerated (4 °C) until use. Use full sachet once opened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"author\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRefrigerate on arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv draggable=\"false\"\u003e*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. It is designed for general wellness and does not claim to provide therapeutic benefits. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the label.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     Easy Kefir Starter FAQ — Shopify Custom Liquid \/ HTML block\n     Includes FAQPage schema.org JSON-LD for Google rich results\n     Paste into: Custom Liquid section, or the product page template\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= Visible accordion FAQ ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nmo-faq\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow is this different from kefir grains?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eKefir grains are a living culture that needs daily feeding and straining. Easy Kefir Starter is a freeze-dried powder that stays dormant in your refrigerator until you use it. Grain kefir is usually more effervescent and variable batch to batch. This starter is designed for a consistent flavour with a gentler fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy is my kefir slightly fizzy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThat's normal. Some of the cultures produce a small amount of carbon dioxide as they ferment, which is why the jar should never be tightly sealed during culturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I use plant-based milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes. Soy milk and coconut milk both culture well, though the flavour differs from dairy kefir and the texture is usually thinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eMy kefir is thin. What went wrong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTexture depends on the milk and the temperature. Full cream milk, a slightly warmer spot (towards 26 degrees Celsius) or a longer culturing time will give a thicker result. For a spoonable texture, strain it through muslin or a Greek yoghurt strainer in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I use my kefir to start the next batch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYou can re-culture up to 6 times by stirring 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh kefir into a new litre of milk. Flavour and texture gradually drift with each round, so start fresh from the sachet when that happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs kefir the same as yoghurt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. Both are cultured milks, but kefir uses a different blend of cultures, ferments at a lower temperature and has its own tangy, lightly effervescent character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow should I store the starter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eStore sachets in a refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nourishme Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650827763868,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/2089\/files\/EasyKefirFrontMockup.png?v=1789806580","url":"https:\/\/www.nourishmeorganics.com.au\/id\/products\/easy-kefir-starter-culture-3-x-1g-sachets","provider":"Nourishme Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}