How do you maintain kefir grains?

How do you maintain kefir grains?

To maintain kefir grains, put them in a jar, fill the jar with milk using a ratio of 20 parts milk to 1 part grains, and let the grains sit for 24 hours. Next, use a spoon to remove the grains and place them in a clean jar. The milk is now kefir, which can be stored or consumed.

How long do kefir grains last?

Put a tight lid on the container and place in the refrigerator. The milk kefir grains should be safe and healthy for up to 3 weeks.

How do I know if my kefir grains have gone bad?

Mold may appear as white, green, orange, red, or black spots on the surface of the kefir, or a pink discoloration of the milk. Kefir grains that turn pink, orange, red, green, or black may be contaminated. Yellow or yellowish-white kefir grains are not a bad sign but rather a normal variation.

Why are my kefir grains slimy?

Kefir grains can sometimes get encrusted by the fat of the milk. This can happen when the milk is not changed regularly, or if you have been using your grains in cream to ferment sour cream etc. It can also be a result of drying out too much. Resume fermenting, with regular milk changes.