{"product_id":"water-kefir-grains","title":"Water Kefir Grains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tUse water and sugar to produce your own healthy , bubbly lacto-fermented beverage. Water Kefir is non-dairy and can be flavored easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWater Kefir grains, aka “Tibicos”, are gelatinous, crystal-like globs of beneficial bacteria and yeast contained in a polysaccharide biofilm matrix (say that five times fast;).  Although they are called “grains”, they aren’t really so.  They grow in sugar water, and turn into a wonderfully bubbly probiotic beverage.  Water Kefir is gaining popularity next to it’s distant cousin, Kombucha.  It has a sweeter, milder, less vinegary flavor than Kombucha, and is a bit more palatable for children and folks who don’t enjoy Kombucha.  It’s also a quicker fermentation process- only 48 hours.  It’s basically probiotic soda pop!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t1 box contains 1 packet of Water Kefir Grains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tGluten Free\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe beneficial bacteria and yeast in the Water Kefir grains eat the sugars, converting the glucose to glucuronic and other acids, thus reducing the end sugar content.  This fermentation process produces beneficial bacteria, yeasts, and acids, along with enzymes, B and K vitamins.  Water Kefir typically contains a variety of good bacteria, including: lactobacillus, streptococcus, pediococcus, bacillus, acetobacter and leuconostoc.  The beneficial yeasts associated are saccharomyces, zygotorulaspora florentina, lachancea, hanseniaspora and others.  All of these wonderful byproducts help to get your gut in proper working order by balancing your internal flora and improving digestion.  This in turn helps your overall health- by assisting your immune system, metabolism, and suppressing pathogens.  Water Kefir is a great option for those avoiding dairy that still want to incorporate healthy bacteria into their diets.  When first introducing it to your regimen, start slowly, with a small amount each day.  It can initially have a bit of a diuretic effect, as the good stuff starts to populate your gut, evicting toxins on the way.  Increase quantities as your body adjusts.  Eventually your gut will begin to crave it!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNW Ferments provides quality starter cultures for home production. Our goal is to enable people to improve their own health while saving them money. By making our own healthy foods, we help ourselves as well as our planet. While we are from the Pacific NW, we know that we have many kindred spirits worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"1 box","offer_id":45080340234274,"sku":"AZ-GY1123","price":20.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 1 box","offer_id":45080340267042,"sku":"AZ-GY1125","price":62.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 1 box","offer_id":45080340299810,"sku":"AZ-GY1124","price":125.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/40737dd6-fa38-4ad7-b9e8-c5c988189f25.jpg?v=1773884214","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/water-kefir-grains","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}