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Once thawed they will continue to work. Some advise washing them and draining the water off and then freezing them together with dry milk powder.
They simply go dormant until thawed and consumed.
Can kefir be frozen. But before you freeze those leftovers you probably want to know how that works and what to expect. Store bought kefir can often last for even up to a week after opening check the label. That means you don t need to freeze the leftovers right away and have at least a couple of days to use them.
The proper way to freeze kefir is to transfer the drink to an airtight container. Pour the product into a freezer bag or a rigid plastic container leaving about 1 inch of space to allow the liquid to expand as it freezes. You want to remove as much air as you could to maintain freshness.
If you have bulk kefir you can freeze the drink for later consumption. Freezing does not kill the beneficial probiotics in kefir. They simply go dormant until thawed and consumed.
Similar to freezing milk the solids and whey in kefir will separate in the freezing process but you simply shake the thawed kefir to reincorporate. Both milk kefir and water kefir grains can be frozen and stored in the freezer for a few months and with a little luck for several years. Follow my steps on how to freeze kefir grains without ruining them.
No kefir grains should ever go to waste again. When you freeze kefir grains most of the yeasts are active yeast. The grains are fully hydrated which means they are consuming sugar and producing alcohol.
This is a difficult time to freeze the yeast. When water freezes it forms crystals which can damage the cell structure making the yeast body no longer viable. Can kefir grains be frozen.
Kefir grains can be frozen for extended periods of time. Once thawed they will continue to work. I have done this numerous times.
Let s face it living in canada the ability to ship viable grains would cease once winter began. Kefir grains shipped via canada post during winter months will almost definitely be frozen at some point on their trip. Yes you can freeze milk kefir grains.
How to store milk kefir grains by freezing them is explained in the following 4 steps. Place the milk kefir grains in new milk and let them ferment for 2 days. Some people advise freezing milk kefir grains in milk.
Some advise washing them and freezing them in water. Some advise washing them and draining the water off and then freezing them together with dry milk powder. I think it would be less stressful to just freeze them in fresh milk.
Can you freeze kefir. In case you wondered about freezing kefir you can do it but many producers advise against it. It s like with yogurt or buttermilk.
The liquids separate from solids after freezing and thawing. While you can blend the thawed kefir its texture won t exactly be creamy and delightful as it was before. Here is how i freeze my kefir grains 1.
Put the kefir grains into a ziplock bag. Cover the grains with a little bit of milk. Put the bag into the freezer.
Don t forget to label the bag and also it is a good idea to write the date on it. You can use these little frozen kefir bags to give away to friends and family.