I don't think kefir *can* be made with raw milk. If someone has done it...I'd like to know how...
I occasionally drink raw milk and I drink loads of home-made kefir daily, made with grains I got from Gem Cultures. We are instructed to use pasteurized milk (for kefir making), not because raw milk may be "dangerous", but because the naturally-present bacteria in the raw milk compete with the kefir bacteria for consumption of the lactose in the milk. As an experiment, I tried to make "raw milk kefir" with some of my extra grains...waited over 24 hours...should've become thick as pudding (like usual) but instead absolutely NOTHING happened. I'd say use pasteurized organic milk with your kefir grains. True raw milk *may* be a little risky for you now, unless you really know the cow. :)

Dear Chopper,

Yes, raw milk kefir is safe, it is actually the best source of milk to use.


Take care for you and your baby,
MP

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