Live Milk Kefir Grains, Reusable Starter Culture (1tsp)

Something I didn’t mention in my previous review is that it’s extremely difficult to collect all the kefir grains from the strainer when changing the milk. Sometimes it takes me more than 10 minutes because the grains are tiny and scattered. They separate easily, stick to the strainer, and some are always left behind. I recorded a video where you can get an idea of what the process looks like. Every milk change is exhausting, and I know that soon I won’t have any kefir left, since it will be hard for them to multiply at the same rate as they get lost in the strainer. I’ve been adding a little fresh cream to see if it helps strengthen them, but I haven’t noticed any results. This kefir seems like it was made from probiotic capsules, and its smell is also unsatisfactory, which is not normal. So, my advice is: don’t buy it. P.S.: the video is sped up. The photos make it look a little larger than it actually is. I made a mistake because I didn’t take a picture the day it arrived. To me, it seemed slightly smaller than the D. Doss grains, but the size of the kefir grains in the photo is the same. The jar is very small, so to give you an idea of the quantity, it’s less than a teaspoon, and the grains are about the size of strawberry seeds. Because of that, it gives the impression that they might slip through the sieve during the first milk change. I felt a little frustrated, not because of the amount, since I know they multiply over time, but because of the size of the grains. Anyway, after five days of trying to “activate” them, I started using the kefir milk. The flavor is fine, and it seems to be working. I’m just being cautious because there are very few grains, and they seem quite fragile, but I hope they grow and multiply soon. I also believe the seller should consider sending slightly larger grains to customers since these are very tiny.

I received the Kiefer grains today. They look very good and smell fresh. I put them in one cup of milk in a quart jar and covered it with a paper towel and a rubber band. So I’m hoping that in two days I have Kiefer.

The worst milk kefir grain ever! The grain I received was quite liquid, not as dry /solid as from others. After I cultured it, the kefir tasted bitter and smelled badly. I had to throw them away and bought from other supplier. It should be a zero star product.

Read the directions more than once and follow them exactly! I was initially concerned with the size/smell/look of the kefir seeds. The kefir seeds i had used in the past were like little cauliflower pieces, and this batch is tiny. I followed the instructions carefully (this does not come naturally for me), and I trusted the process even though it took several days to get a working batch (clearly expected in the instructions). As they grew, the seeds resemble cottage cheese, in a couple months they have grown/multiplied so that i had about a cup of seeds. I split them into 2 jars and gifted one to friend. I let my jar stay in a dark cupboard for 2 to 3 days, and I am really enjoying the results!

Did not work. I was sadly disappointed. Not sure if normal, but, when I got it there was a stinky wet stuff all over it, wasnt' sure if that was a preservative maybe? if so, no big deal. but, the grains were all wet and mushy and slimy and just floated around in the milk. They kind of smelled yeasty after 24 hours, but straining them was a problem since it was mostly slime. The third batch I made ended up getting pretty gross and smelled old milk so I tossed it. I didn't take pics, though I wish I would have. Hope this is better for other people, I will be buying a different product.

My grains did not survive. I contacted the seller who said they were going to replace them. haven’t heard anything else from them.

Smelled bad when it arrived. I followed the directions anyway but ended up with a jar of really nasty smelling rotten milk. My money was refunded and I will reorder now that the weather is cooler. Update: reordered and the second batch had the right smell and I'm guessing it live this time, but I'm frustrated with the quality. The amount if very small and grains are tiny and really hard to gather together after straining. I decided to just order from from another company that I've used in the past. The delivery will take longer but the process with their product wasn't as frustrating.

These grains never woke up! Waste of money! I do not recommend them at all. I received them on the 9th and contacted them on the 11th as I had seen they where not doing there job they said to keep trying to awaken them I did what they stated but by the 20th still had not become awake! They stated I should keep changing the milk every two days and that I should check the instructions. I do not understand why I need to read the instructions over and over as I read them twice to be sure I was not missing somethin! What a joke this company is! As a single mother I cannot afford to throw money in the trash. Do not waste your money. They did not even send a teaspoons worth! This is not my first rodeo! I have done this before, I know what I am doing. They are defenitly not people of their word!