Kefir
Kefir is a tangy probiotic drink made with milk that is fermented with kefir grains—small clusters containing a mixture of bacteria and yeasts. It is a slightly effervescent beverage with a consistency of a thin yogurt and a mildly acidic flavor.
The preparation is simple and involves soaking the grains with milk and leaving the combination at room temperature. The bacteria ferment the lactose and turn it into lactic acid. The liquid is strained, the kefir grains are removed, and are then ready to be used in the next batch.
Kefir can be produced with ewe's, goat's, or buffalo's milk, but cow's milk is the most common option nowadays. Although it is not known when and where kefir first appeared, it is mostly thought to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains at the border of Europe and Asia. Read more
It has a centuries-old tradition in the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans. The consumption of kefir has often been related to a variety of health properties. It is believed that it boosts the immune system, and that is especially beneficial for digestion.
Commercially produced kefir and kefir-based products are now internationally available. Although it is mostly enjoyed as a drink, kefir can also be used in cooking and baking, typically as a replacement for milk, yogurt, or buttermilk.
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