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Water kefir is another probiotic rich beverage. With gentle care these grains can be recycled endless times.
People often ask me about water kefir and milk kefir and which type of kefir i think is more beneficial.
Water kefir vs milk kefir. Milk kefir a probiotic beverage is fairly well known and can be found in many grocery stores. Water kefir is another probiotic rich beverage. However water kefir is dairy free.
Water kefir is also a lighter beverage and can be flavored any number of ways. Each type of kefir has unique characteristics and is made slightly differently. The obvious difference between water kefir vs milk kefir is that they are used to culture different liquids.
If you ve ever tried to use water kefir grains to ferment milk you may have come to this realization. Milk kefir grains are used specifically to culture milk. Traditionally dairy milk is used but vegan milks can also be substituted.
The lactose content in milk kefir is residual but even so it may contain some of it. The water kefir has fewer calories less saturated fat fewer carbohydrates and proteins than milk kefir. Milk kefir is intended more as a type of food.
While the water kefir is more of a drink that contains less calories. Kefir starter culture milk kefir grains milk kefir doesn t need added sugars because the starter culture ferments the natural lactose sugars in the milk. The cow s milk also gives milk kefir a bunch of vitamins and nutrients in much higher quantities than you d find in water kefir including.
Other benefits of milk kefir compared with water kefir. Besides a superior probiotic boost milk kefir also contains calcium and magnesium in high amounts which are absent in water kefir. And there are potential problems when brewing water kefir to make sure to watch out for.
However there is a slight yet distinctive nutritional difference between the two. Milk kefir is more nutritious than water kefir due to the milk present. Milk is the life source of mammals rich in calcium magnesium zinc phosphorous and furthermore vitamins a and b complex b1 b12 and b7 carbohydrates lactose sugar and proteins.
Both water and milk kefir are beneficial in aiding natural systems of the body and both are great for hydration. However milk kefir made with either dairy or coconut milk does surpass water kefir in probiotic potency. If you re intrigued by these fermented beverages read more about brewing your own kefir and kombucha.
People often ask me about water kefir and milk kefir and which type of kefir i think is more beneficial. Water kefir is a non dairy kefir that is gaining in popularity. Many people start with this method of making kefir because it s so easy and fun and they want a non dairy option.
Kefir grains are very sustainable and economical. With gentle care these grains can be recycled endless times. There are two varieties of kefir grains.
Water kefir which has a yellowish clear crystal colour depending on the sugar they have been fed and milk kefir which has a white creamy cauliflower type appearance. Both are delicious and have many health benefits.