How do I convert milk kefir grains to water kefir grains?
I should preface my answer with the following: I have not converted milk kefir grains to water kefir grains so I cannot write from direct experience; however, I’ve researched the process and can answer your question through information only. Milk kefir grains and water kefir grains are, fundamentally, comprised of different organisms; however, milk kefir grains can be converted to make water kefir but do not usually fair well in the process and will eventually die off. Water kefir grains, by contrast, cannot be converted to ferment milk at all. While milk kefir grains tend to be a bit slimy and chewy and are opaque, water kefir grains are translucent and crystalline. As I mentioned before, they also are comprised of different cultures of bacteria. Additionally, converting milk kefir grains to water kefir is a lengthy process. It often takes ten to fourteen days of vigilant and regular re-culturing to effect the conversion. Initially, you’ll take three tablespoons of milk kefir grai
