Should I add things like ginger juice, eggshell and baking soda to my kefir grains to keep them healthy?
A number of kefir makers like to add things like ginger juice, eggshell and baking soda to their kefir grains. Strictly speaking, if you are using a quality water and sugar source, additives should not be necessary (for example, we grow large quantities of kefir grains using nothing but sugar and water). Ultimately we do not recommend additives as there is a danger in using too much (which is very easy to do) which can result in problems including slimy kefir grains.
