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Brand	Cultures for Health
Flavour	Coconut
Item weight	2.4 Grams
Item form	Granular
Unit count	2400 Grams
Number of Items	1
Package information	Bag
Special ingredients	kefir grains
Package weight	0.02 Kilograms
Plant or animal product type	dairy

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Make traditional kefir using this heirloom kefir starter culture.
Make a new batch every 24 hours - one packet is all you need!
Gluten-free and non-GMO kefir starter.
Easy-to-make, each batch takes just a few minutes to prepare.
Can be flavored or used as a base for smoothies, salad dressings and more.

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Special Feature	‎Gluten Free
Brand	‎Cultures for Health
Form	‎Granular
Package Information	‎Bag
Manufacturer	‎Cultures for Health Inc.
Item model number	‎LK08129
Units	‎2400 Grams
Product Dimensions	‎12.7 x 0.13 x 17.78 cm; 2.4 g
Item Weight	‎2.4 g

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ASIN	B002ZI1J50
Customer Reviews	1,466 ratings 3.8 out of 5 stars
�鶹�� Rank	#15,366 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food) #133 in Dairy, Eggs & Plant-Based Alternatives
Date First Available	Aug. 21 2012

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Keep refrigerated. Contains dairy and soy allergens.

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Add the grains to milk and let it sit for 24 hours to make kéfir.

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Customers like the taste, ease of use, and taste of the dairy based drink. They mention the grains are productive, healthy, and work well. Some say it's great in cereal and smoothies. However, some customers dislike the moisture content. Opinions are mixed on strength, effectiveness, grain growth, and sample size.

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27 customers mention "Grain activation"20 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the grain activation of the product. They mention the grains work well, produce wonderful kefir, and grow healthily. Some say the instructions are easy to follow and the thickness is a little thinner than expected.

"These grains are excellent...." Read more

"...Thanks again Lifetime Kefir for your quick response, and amazing grains!" Read more

"Despite following instructions and videos my kefir grain activation failed. It curdled or partially destroyed 2 gallons of milk...." Read more

"...So today i used 2 cups. I guess i could say it is a success activating the milk kefir grain. Now i can make my own milk kefir at home. Thanks a lot." Read more

14 customers mention "Taste"11 positive3 negative

Customers like the taste of the dairy based drink. They mention it's great in cereal and smoothies. Some say it's a pleasing drink before bed.

"...I used grass fed whole milk and I am making delicious kefir...." Read more

"...2 cups of milk, 23 celsius in the room, and after 36 hours it's perfect for my taste. Dont give up 😊..." Read more

"...All in all it is a pleasing drink before bed and hopefully it will have the benefits that Kefir is known for." Read more

"...Once the kefir is ready, it is quite sour, so no issue there.*** -..." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of use"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the product. They mention it's an incredibly simple process and only takes two days to activate. Customers also say the steps on how to hydrate the grains are easy.

"...This is an incredibly simple process, however, I have been progressively attempting to revive my grains and produce kefir for about a month...." Read more

"Great instructions. Kefir cultured quickly and as instructed" Read more

"These grains are fantastic! The activated fast. They produce wonderful kefir. They grow like crazy. They thrive in cow and goat milk...." Read more

"...They only took 2 days to activate and I have been making a litre of Kefir everyday since!" Read more

34 customers mention "Strength"23 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the strength of the product. Some say it's an ok product and works well if you follow the instructions. However, others say the strainer is cheap and broke with one use.

"...2 weeks after activation: All and all, it's an ok product, it works well if you follow the instructions, but unfortunately, not quite what I..." Read more

"...They're so potent and strong! I made another batch yesterday afternoon and strained it this morning...." Read more

"...days, not even 5 days, i had to use only half of the grains, it was too strong and 4 cups of kefir a day is too much...." Read more

"...Best smoothies in the world! I always use them as liquid in my bread machine & no longer keep sourdough." Read more

30 customers mention "Effectiveness"20 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the product. Some mention it works like a charm and the grains are working fine after being activated on the 7th batch. However, others say the first batch wasn't successful.

"...The grains are working fine after they have been activated on the 7th batch, aka, there's a change in texture, milk gets into a jelly-like substance..." Read more

"Works for it's intended use. Nothing special" Read more

"These kefir grains did not produce viable kefir...." Read more

"Makes very delish Kefir. Works well. Would buy anytime again!" Read more

19 customers mention "Grain growth"12 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the grain growth of the product. Some mention it grows fast and substantially, while others say it doesn't grow quickly.

"rehydrated great makes keifer very fast" Read more

"...I followed all the directions up to 6 days and the grains never grew in size and the milk never thickened, so I was very frustrated of wasting..." Read more

"...The kefir takes longer in the colder months and reproduces quicker during the summer so keep that in mind...." Read more

"My heifer was active in 48hours. This product is great. I was happy I watched the video in their YouTube channel before I started." Read more

9 customers mention "Sample size"3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sample size of the product. Some mention it's too small, while others say the grains do get a little bigger once rehydrated and activated.

"...The grains do get a little bigger once rehydrated and activated, I ensure to shake the kefir well before straining to get only the grains and not..." Read more

"Small and powerful as some else put it. Mine was activated in 3 days and I have already taken a break from Kefir as described on their website...." Read more

"...The grains just disappeared I have no idea why, and the milk was runny not thick- mind boggled...." Read more

"The sample is simply too little. I buyed it to have something pure, but it is so much troubles to make it grow, it simply don't worth the trouble...." Read more

9 customers mention "Moisture content"0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the moisture content of the product. They mention they get watery milk with each batch, waste litres of good milk, and curdled or partially destroyed 2 gallons of milk. Some also say it's weak, runny, and never thick.

"...24 hours later and I have a slightly soured milk... it's a sign...." Read more

"...It curdled or partially destroyed 2 gallons of milk. I really wanted it to work. I am sure others may have better success." Read more

"...I was so disappointed that the milk was still liquid after 24 hours, but i did what they told to do, so i throw out the milk and put new milk...." Read more

"...This should cost no more than 20$, like the water kefir, waste of organic milk and time...." Read more

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rehydrated great makes keifer very fast
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2025
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rehydrated great makes keifer very fast

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It works
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2024
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These grains are excellent. I am a newbie at making kefir but following the instructions and looking at how-to videos on the Cultures For Health website was a great help.
I have learnt from other websites that organic milk does not work because it is heated to a very high temperature and therefore is UHT milk. I used grass fed whole milk and I am making delicious kefir.
Some people also say to use a lid, but I found that using a lid makes the kefir runny, whereas using a cloth with a rubber band makes the kefir thick and creamy.
So overall I am very happy with this product and would recommend it. Also I would recommend to follow their instructions and checkout their YouTube videos if you are new to making kefir.

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Jennifer
These kefir grains did not produce viable kefir.
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2020
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These kefir grains did not produce viable kefir. The instructions said to place the dehydrated kefir grains in a 1/2 cup of milk, wait for 24 hrs (or until thickened), and increase the milk by a 1/2 cup if the milk thickens. If it doesn't thicken, it states to simply replace it with a 1/2 cup of milk. It also said that you should be able to increase the milk up to 4 cups within 3 to 7 days. This is an incredibly simple process, however, I have been progressively attempting to revive my grains and produce kefir for about a month. I finally decided to compost them because I realized I could find some for much cheaper from a local person and I was wasting a lot of money on milk that was just getting funky tasting and off.

Now, here's the thing with fermentation. Microbes ferment food, not people. Yes, you want to make sure you aren't applying heat to your grains (this will kill them). Moreover, you want to stay on top of feeding them. Other than that, there isn't really anything else that should get in the way of producing good kefir at home. Thus, I blame the grains. They definitely weren't dead. The milk was bubbling, just not souring or thickening. I tested the PH to determine if there was a change and there never was. I would have expected some change within a month of trying. Getting live grains from someone local made a lot more sense in the long run and I recommend that people go that route rather than buying dehydrated grains online. There are so many poor reviews for this product that I really should have known better than to order it.

I have attempted to contact the seller for a refund, however, I haven't received a response.

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Ican Bea
After 2 weeks: barn odor is almost gone
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2024
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- Quantity of product received: it was less than a teaspoon with what seems to be dry powdered milk mixed with a few dark yellowed kefir grains smaller than peppercorns. This makes the grains quite hard to locate and fish out of the curdling milk. ***The grains do get a little bigger once rehydrated and activated, I ensure to shake the kefir well before straining to get only the grains and not the milk curds for the next batch.*** Now 2 weeks after activation: I have now 16 grams of hydrated kefir grains (about a full tablespoon).
- The paper instructions provided with the starter are straightforward enough, I changed my milk every 12 hours schedule. I used a seedling mat to keep my kefir warm and about the same temperature throughout the process because the weather is still quite cold in my region.
- The grains are working fine after they have been activated on the 7th batch, aka, there's a change in texture, milk gets into a jelly-like substance and makes some whey "cracks" in the milk. Once the kefir is ready, it is quite sour, so no issue there.***
- The barn odor that came from the grains seems to be less and less present, hopefully it will dissipate with more batches under the grains' belt *** 2 weeks after activation, the odor is almost gone unless the kefir is really overfermented (i.e.: curds and whey are separated into very distinct 2 layers).

2 weeks after activation: All and all, it's an ok product, it works well if you follow the instructions, but unfortunately, not quite what I expected... My partner never smelled or tasted the "barn/goat" in the kefir, probably because it was sweetned and masked the taste/smell for him. So if you like the grains (or not), it is really a matter of taste and how you consume the kefir-milk post-production.

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Shazia
They're alive and kicking like a donkey
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2017
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Everyone gather around, I have an incredible story to tell you.

I ordered these grains aug 31. It arrived at the post office a few days later. Because of a mix up at the post office, i didn't receive them and forgot all about it. I messaged the seller when I finally remembered last week, and they provided me the shipping details. So I go over to the cheeky post office last Saturday and get it cleared up but I'm convinced these little buggers are already dead. You would to right?

So i go home and slip em into a jar of milk. 24 hours later and I have a slightly soured milk... it's a sign. So that evening I change the milk out for some fresh milk.... i drank that first batch, it was still yummy!

BAM next day, solid curdled milk!. Granted my kitchen was a little extra warm, but HOLY COW BAT MAN. They're alive and kicking like a donkey. Not only, after 6 weeks of being held up at the post office, did they survive! They're so potent and strong! I made another batch yesterday afternoon and strained it this morning. By the time i got to work it continued fermenting with a couple very soft lumps, but it was so delish! made 4 cupfuls and it was a hit.

Use whole milk <3 so yummy!

It's great to finally have something I can ferment and enjoy quickly (im itching to open my Kvass and Saurkraut at week 4, next week)

I also slipped some in my kids milk, and the Whey i got from the first batch went into her juice LOL she didn't notice a thing, #sneakymom

Thanks again Lifetime Kefir for your quick response, and amazing grains!

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Karen Mey
I Failed
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2024
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Despite following instructions and videos my kefir grain activation failed. It curdled or partially destroyed 2 gallons of milk. I really wanted it to work. I am sure others may have better success.

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Justin Roy
Pretty good
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2023
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Works for it's intended use. Nothing special

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Stephanie
Bottoms up!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
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It worked! I have kefir! I followed the simple instructions that came with the grains and within four days I was drinking my homemade kefir. Someone posted a question here wondering if you could drink the first batches of milk while the grains were rehydrating — I did, and shared some with my dog. We’re still alive. It tasted like warm milk.

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Maha
Kefir milk AND yoghurt!!
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 7, 2025
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I live in a hot climate area and I leave the kefir in a glass container in a shady area in my kitchen and I have kefir within less than 12 hours and I can add less milk so it becomes yoghurt :) I love it !!

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Ehab Zalloum
Waste of Money
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on April 22, 2025
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Waste of money, i have been putting then in milk as instructed for almost 4 days and the milk never turn thick.
Not recommended at all

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Troy
UAE Works Perfectly A+
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 9, 2024
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Great product, clear instructions, a fair price, patience is needed, I'm five batches in, all excl. batch #1 are tasty and healthy! Admittedly the grains haven't grown massively (I'm using full fat milk from Spinnies but it's homogenized and pasteurised, so still workable but not the best), 24hrs is enough (in our hot heat) now they're activated. All in all, after lots of research, this was the best option on paper. And it's proving to be the same in reality!

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Siddharth
Grains just work!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
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I brought them with some skepticism as the reviews were pretty mixed and the price seemed steep comparatively. However, I have been proven wrong. They have been wonderful. The grains took about a week to activate and were activated as mentioned in the manual. The manual contained troubleshooting instructions and also contact information if needed. This was really reassuring as I went about activating the grains. The grains have been pretty robust and have a large margin for error, (read human tardiness). The kefir produced has a wonderful texture and flavor. The grains have handled themselves well and are thriving. I would definitely recommend this as a buy if you are looking to get into kefir making at home

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5.0 out of 5 stars Grains just work!

Bottoms up!

Kefir milk AND yoghurt!!

Waste of Money

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Grains just work!