Are these real grains or a "starter"? I'm told the starter only contains 7-9 strains of beneficial yeast vs. the 56 strains in regular grains.
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These are real grains. I received mine during summer via USPS and they were warm so I kept them in the refrigerator for 5 days and then started the activation procedure as directed (using store pasteurized whole milk for 1st four batches) and now make a quart every-other day now. I get raw milk to use and let stand in glass Ball quart jars with cheesecloth or linen caps held on with rubber bands. Mine set for @ 24 hours when kitchen cabinet is above 75 degree F, and up to 36 hours from 65 -75 degrees. When the whey separates out (semi-milky liquid) to the bottom; which, can be stirred back into the kifer, at this point I cut back the time by 2-4 hours. To get a thicker cream I let set for 12 - 24 hours in cabinet (out-of-sunlight) to pour over frozen fruit with a drizzle of honey/maple syrup, it's better than ice cream! Use cream kefir for smoothies (milkshake style), scrambled eggs, oatmeal (hot) cereal etc.. Regular kefir I refrigerate after separating out grains for drinking (w/honey or maple syrup), cold cereals, regular smoothies, cooking & baking (for baking increase by 25% for milk amount with organic whole wheat) but watch during cooking time and adjust baking times accordingly. My last A1c test for diabetes was normal for the first time in 10 yrs with medication reduction and my obese son has lost 60 lbs in less than 1 yr with diet change w/exercise routine. I also make kefir cream cheese dips(s), cheddar cheese and trying other foods with kefir. Recipes included via email are what I primarily use as my guide.
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The ones i received were actual grains. They made Kefir and also grew very quickly. The two tablespoons I received have now grown to more than half a cup.
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If your grains were as tiny as mine initially; you won't see much change. Luckily, they reproduce quite rapidly. Fortunately for me, I had experience with kefir grains in the past. I knew what I was looking feeling for. I think it the first week, I cup is too much. Drop to half a cup. You will be glad to have less material to soft through. The first week is going to be irritating. Sorting the kefir babies out of the milk is time consuming. Kefir hates metals or stainless steel. Do not let them come in contact with that type of material. Always use plastic or glass. I suggest you use a dark spoon the first few days. Pour tiny bits into spoon. Feel with fingertips for tiny rubbery balls in the material. Those little bits are what you transfer to fresh milk. A plastic strainer will work in a couple of days after babies have grown larger than the holes. As their size increases they will be easier to sort. Eventually, you will have globs of them that you pull out with your fingers. They will be covered in gooey yeast strands. As they grow you can add more and more milk until you get to a daily quantity you like. Very soon you will have more kefir babies than you want. Share the excess with friends, dehydrate, or throw away. If you go on vacation or your needs are less for a few days, refrigerate. Enjoy. It's a breeze after the first week.
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Unless the ingredients specifically use the term "yeast", I am not able to identify products that may be derived from yeast. Your best bet is to write or call the manufacturer or distributor.
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NO. This is a primary grown yeast is not used to make bread. This is a nutritional flavoring. Whereas a Brewery by-product is what makes up a Brewer's Yeast.
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Hi Nancy, This is not the same as "rapid rise yeast", just your regular yeast. I hope this helps :)
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I only use active dry yeast and have o experience with SAF yeast. I do no use a bread machine when I bake.
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Many because you can use yogurt from the previous batch as starter for a new batch, though I understand that after a while you want to use the starter to get the original blend of bacteria. Also you use a tiny amount of the powdered starter, 1/8 of a teaspoon, for a quart of yogurt. I make the 24 hour yogurt to get rid of all the lactose. Good luck.
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Yes. We automatically receive 4 boxes a month and there is always a packet of yeast included .. bread is delicious!
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Same as Allison; my packets are 5 grams as well. I have found 1 gram of yeast works out to works out to about a 1/4 teaspoon. Have fun making hooch!
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I believe they are the exact same just different sellers. That seems to happen often with many products on amazon. Go with the best price! :) P.S. If you are looking for candida removal with this I would recommend to click on the 2 bottle deal and just have them. Candida takes a while to remove so be patient.... and also go to a health store/vitamin shop and get a really good probiotic. 10+ different strains with around 20 billion parts. ;)
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Hi Ellen. Showing the "exact" amounts of each strain becomes problematic because they can differ with each new batch production. We've taken the position that if we can't be 100% sure of something, then we'd rather not give misinformation. This is one of those cases. I'm not sure in fact, how other manufacturers can make claims on amounts of each strain because it is fraught with multiple probabilities. Each batch we have is tested for the total colony forming units (CFU's) available at time of manufacture. We feel this is the best measurement to use for comparison purposes. Was there any one particular amount you were looking for?. Regards, Aaron Parker, CEO Mightysupp.
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If you take some from your first batch and just freeze it in an ice cube tray you now have several batches of starter, and when you run out you can repeat the process up to 10 times/generations before it doesnt set up well. I only buy some starter about once a year and i eat yogurt almost every day. I have also found that time to set up increases as you get several generations into the process.
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HI, I WAS JUST READING THE LABLE OF A DIFF. BRAND OF R.Y.R. THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT. IT SAYS "RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT" AND MY "NATURES BOUNTY " BOTTLE DOESN'T SAY "EXTRACT" AS THIS ARTICLE SAYS IT SHOULD SAY "EXTRACT":http://www.choleslo.com/articles/redyeastrice-a2.php?gclid=CL7H7YifnL0CFTMV7AodyhAAvATHIS IS THE BRAND I BOUGHT ON AMAZON THAT SAYS "EXTRACT":Once Daily Red Yeast Rice Kal 60 TabsHOPE THIS HELPS...I'VE TAKEN R.Y. R. FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND NOOOO CHOLESTEROL MEDS. MY DR. IS AMAZED. HI, I WAS JUST READING THE LABLE OF A DIFF. BRAND OF R.Y.R. THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT. IT SAYS "RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT" AND MY "NATURES BOUNTY " BOTTLE DOESN'T SAY "EXTRACT" AS THIS ARTICLE SAYS IT SHOULD SAY "EXTRACT":http://www.choleslo.com/articles/redyeastrice-a2.php?gclid=CL7H7YifnL0CFTMV7AodyhAAvATHIS IS THE BRAND I BOUGHT ON AMAZON THAT SAYS "EXTRACT":Once Daily Red Yeast Rice Kal 60 TabsHOPE THIS HELPS...I'VE TAKEN R.Y. R. FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND... » Read More HI, I WAS JUST READING THE LABLE OF A DIFF. BRAND OF R.Y.R. THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT. IT SAYS "RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT" AND MY "NATURES BOUNTY " BOTTLE DOESN'T SAY "EXTRACT" AS THIS ARTICLE SAYS IT SHOULD SAY "EXTRACT":http://www.choleslo.com/articles/redyeastrice-a2.php?gclid=CL7H7YifnL0CFTMV7AodyhAAvATHIS IS THE BRAND I BOUGHT ON AMAZON THAT SAYS "EXTRACT":Once Daily Red Yeast Rice Kal 60 TabsHOPE THIS HELPS...I'VE TAKEN R.Y. R. FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND NOOOO CHOLESTEROL MEDS. MY DR. IS AMAZED. « Show Less
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This product IS NOT FOR BREWING BEER! The label says not to confuse it with "brewers type yeast." It is a nutritional supplement.
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I read though the ingredients several times to be sure, but I didn't see yeast in any form. There is soy in several forms, potato flakes, ground veggies and sea salt. not even anything I can't pronounce and have no idea what they are.
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They're not dried but you do need to follow the directions that come with the grains. I received a small amount, maybe a teaspoon, and "revived" them in about a cup of 2% milk for about 12 hours which I changed everyday with fresh milk. After about 5 or 6 changes, I started to make my kefir for real and I've had excellent results. Good flavor, effervescent and my grains have been growing like crazy. When I have too much kefir, I put the grains in a small jar with milk in the fridge and they do just fine until I'm ready to use them again. Only a few days. They'll continue to ferment the milk in the fridge only much slower than out on the counter. They're not dried but you do need to follow the directions that come with the grains. I received a small amount, maybe a teaspoon, and "revived" them in about a cup of 2% milk for about 12 hours which I changed everyday with fresh milk. After about 5 or 6 changes, I started to make my kefir for real and I've had excellent results. Good flavor, effervescent and my grains have been growing like crazy. When I have too much kefir, I put the grains in a small jar with milk in the fridge and they do just fine until I'm ready to use them again. Only a few days. They'll continue to... » Read More They're not dried but you do need to follow the directions that come with the grains. I received a small amount, maybe a teaspoon, and "revived" them in about a cup of 2% milk for about 12 hours which I changed everyday with fresh milk. After about 5 or 6 changes, I started to make my kefir for real and I've had excellent results. Good flavor, effervescent and my grains have been growing like crazy. When I have too much kefir, I put the grains in a small jar with milk in the fridge and they do just fine until I'm ready to use them again. Only a few days. They'll continue to ferment the milk in the fridge only much slower than out on the counter. « Show Less
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I have a book about yogurt that doesn't say anything about not using the homemade batch as starter. I suspect it probably has more to do with the company wanting to sell you more starter than it does the quality of the homemade batch as starter. I'm not an expert, however, so I've compromised. I use fresh starter about every fourth or fifth batch. So far, no problems... I should mention that last time I bought a different brand of starter which has no warning about not using the homemade stuff as starter!