Kefir Starter (10-Pack, 1.5g Sachets) Live Probiotic Cultures | Homemade Kefir Starter Kit, Smooth, Creamy & Tangy, Non-GMO, No Preservatives, Gluten Free

After a round of gastric distress, I decided it was time to build my gut biome as soon as possible. Along with fermented veggies, I wanted to use Kefir as part of the process. I had a choice between live grains that would not arrive within the time frame that I wanted and this product. I decided to give this thing a shot. After reading the description (these are single use sachet, you can’t make a new batch with this) I was good to go. I followed the directions, capped off a sterile mason jar, and put it in my microwave oven (DO NOT TURN ON THE MICROWAVE) that I use as a controlled temperature vessel. 24 hours later, I had Kefir, but it was thin and tasteless. This isn’t a terrible thing if you intend to flavor your Kefir. I ran another batch, but I let it sit for a couple of days instead of overnight, and noticed liquid gold in the form of whey beginning to form. A day later, my Kefir was good and sour, the way I like it. I will use one batch for cheese and future batches in smoothies. This is a good product IF you’ve read the description and don’t expect Kefir grain. This is a good product if you like to actively experiment with it and take your time to get it to your liking.

I made my first batch of kefir using the Coolinario starter and followed all the instructions, but after 24 hours, it hadn’t thickened or separated at all. I started reading up on common troubleshooting tips and realized my house tends to stay on the cooler side. I checked the temperature of my kefir with an infrared thermometer, and it was only around 65°F—too cold for proper fermentation. To fix it, I wrapped the jar with my kombucha heating pad and let it ferment for another 12 hours, keeping the temperature around 72–75°F. That did the trick! It separated beautifully, had a nice tangy flavor, and the texture was exactly what I was hoping for. Note: I didn’t let it go beyond a total of 36 hours, since fermenting too long (especially over 48 hours) can cause over-separation, bitterness, and breakdown of the kefir structure. Plus, the beneficial bacteria and yeast start to shift, which can affect the flavor and health benefits. In the end, the batch turned out great—and now I know that temperature really is key when making kefir!

This is easy & grew well. Followed youtube video for easy care. Worked so well shared unused starter with family. Highly reccomend.

Doesn't work. Product is not eligible for return, but if I could return it I would. I followed the directions perfectly. I have a digital thermometer, so I know the exact temperatures. All I ended up with is warm milk, not Kefir by any stretch of the imagination. Would definitely not buy again.

The kefir is delicious, like jelly.

Excellent Kefir was eating and very smooth Perfect with fresh fruit or honey

Makes thick, creamy and tasty 'kefir' (more like yoghurt). This is basically a yoghurt starter with some kefir-like bacteria and one kefir-adjacent yeast added. It does not behave like regular kefir and doesn't build grains. No straining needed and the product can be used to seed the next batch for a while, until the culture becomes unbalanced. The taste is more like yoghurt and not fizzy. I used organic UHT whole milk and followed the instructions precisely. The result is very thick and creamy, no separation.

Es perfecto para el día día, trae varios sobres u durante casi 1 mes pase consumiendo Kefir, muy buena opción. Si queda el sabor natural del Kefir

je suis très content des résultats, le kéfir est crémeux et délicieux il faut bien respecter la procédure (température & délais) très bon produit que je reprends sans souci

Schnelle Lieferung und tolles Ergebnis. Habe beim ersten Ansatz mit 3,5% Milch angesetzt, aber ein komplettes Tütchen verwendet. Nach 24h im warmen Zimmer schmeckt der Kefir echt lecker und man kann einen Rest auch direkt wieder ansetzen.

Followed the instructions and it worked really well. It resembles natural yoghurt. My wife much prefers it to the grains I used to to use. It lasts in the jar at least a week if refrigerated. I’m going to try and seed the next batch from this batch which I have done with yoghurt. Will certainly buy again…..if I need to!

Excellent kefir starter. Perfect result from the start. A most satisfying outcome considering less than satisfactory results with other products. Will be purchasing from now on.

Pues no me fiaba mucho pero, funciona y muy rico, también he de decir que seguí las instrucciones a medias mi yogurtera es de 800ml calenté la leche entera del Lidl en el microondas a ojo 60 70 grados la metí unos minutos en el segundo recipiente de la yogurtera que es aislante y eche los polvos aproximadamente con 30 o 40grados revolví con un espumador de leche que tengo que es como una mini batidora con varillas y tapé por 14 horas , bueno abrí sin esperanza, pero sorpresa tiene la consistencia de yogurt griego removí y lo metí en frasos a la nevera, no está ácido está muy suave con el regusto de kéfir claro está, con los grumos que sacó he echo otra tanda para probar sin sobre a ver qué sale, actualizaré con foto