Body Ecology Kefir Starter is a great way to make Young Coconut Kefir (YCK). This coconut kefir water is a delicious and refreshing drink that can be enjoyed with a splash of lime juice.

The traditional kefir product is fermented at ambient temperatures, generally overnight. Fermentation of the lactose yields a sour, carbonated, slightly alcoholic beverage, with a consistency similar to thin yogurt (yoghourt). Most commercially available "kefir" lacks both carbonation and alcohol and is very similar to yogurt.

Unlike yogurt, kefir can actually colonize the intestinal tract.

Traditional people used kefir grains, which required extra care when handling and the resulting kefir would vary greatly from batch to batch. Using a kefir starter culture will result in a more consistent product and does not require special handling.

Kefir help improve the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates (carbs). For thousands of years, people have used kefir for its anti-aging and immune enhancing properties. 

Kefir is an ancient cultured food rich in amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Kefir means "feel good" in Turkish, and that's just how you'll feel after drinking a glass in the morning! Easy and fun to make at home, it is superior to commercial yogurt. An absolute must after antibiotic use!

Body Ecology Kefir Starter contains the following beneficial bacteria:

Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris
Lactococcus lactis subsp. diacetylactis,
Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris
Lactobacillus kefyr (thermophilic)
Klyveromyces marxianus var. marxianus
Saccaromyces unisporus 
dextrose as a carrier (consumed during fermentation)

Contains 6 packets which can be used an average of 7 times each. 1/4 cup of previous batch will ferment 1 quart of liquid. 1 cup will make one gallon, and so on.  For prolonged shelf life, keep refrigerated before using.

Each box of 6 packets should allow you to make up to 10 gallons of kefir.

Please note, since it is a powerful drink, you should start drinking it slowly. Do not drink a full glass the first day, especially if you are not really healthy. Start with 2 ounces per day and work up from there.

Kefir is an ancient, cultured food containing amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin K and B vitamins. Clinical studies have associated kefir with many beneficial effects including immune enhancement properties.

Body Ecology™ now makes it easy, economical and fun to make at home.

• Kefir literally translates to “feel good” in Turkish (the land of kefir’s origin). The friendly flora help convert the tryptophan in milk to serotonin, the brain chemical that makes you happier.
• Kefir’s friendly lactobacillus and beneficial yeast set up colonies that reside in your intestines ensuring digestion of proteins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates.
• Kefir is great for kids who eat lots of junk food and sugar.
• Kefir is excellent nourishment for the elderly and those seeking immune support.
• Kefir is a wonderful food for a woman who is pregnant or nursing. Besides nourishing her own body, it provides her baby with friendly flora for building a healthy immune system.

Simply take one packet and combine with your favorite milk…whole, low-fat or non-fat. Drink it plain or flavored, add fruit, or use it as a base for smoothies, dips or salad dressings. Instruction included for making up to 42 quarts or gallons of kefir from the starter cultures inside this box. Makes kefir from the juice of young coconuts as well.

Imported from Germany by Body Ecology, Decatur, GA 30030
May contain trace amounts of dairy. KEEP REFRIGERATED