How Long Can You Leave Kefir Grains in Milk

how long can you leave kefir grains in a milk

Kefir grains can be left in milk for 36 hours in the fridge for a week. Milk kefir grains remain happy as long as it takes them to consume all lactose. That can be completed faster if the ambient temperature is higher and the ratio of grains to milk higher.

Once all lactose in milk digested by the grains, the fermentation process completes. Further presence of kefir grains in the kefir or generally leaving kefir in room temperature will cause separation and grains starvation.

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Dimi Farmer

Born and raised in Eastern Europe. I traveled and lived in many European countries. I learned about their culture and traditions. Now living in the USA, a great melting pot of cultures I love enjoying cultural experiences from all around the world. I am finding one in common among many different people is their strive for healthy long-living. We are made of what we consume. I strongly believe it is true. So the better food we eat, the healthier we are and can more enjoy our lives. And that became my mission. I spread the word about healthy eating habits, provide people with nutritious super-foods, and encourage everyone to produce their own.

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