Fermentation is a simple process that you can do at home. You just need some common kitchen utensils and a willingness to experiment.
Thanks to the fermentation of food probiotics are obtainedlive microorganisms that enrich and balance the intestinal flora, enhancing our health.
To enter this world, you can start with water kefir: a classic. When you master it, you will surely be encouraged to continue trying.
What is water kefir
Kefir is a fermented polysaccharide product in which many beneficial health microorganisms are found, including valuable probiotics. This drink is an excellent revitalizing.
Although the best known is milk kefir, Kefir can also be made from non-chlorinated water.its benefits being superior because, as it is not a dairy product, it can be taken in larger quantities.
Water kefir recipe
This recipe is ideal to take on an empty stomach if what you want is to take full advantage of its benefits, but you can also make it for enjoy a nice fermented drink at any other time of the day.
you need get some granulesknown as tibicos. They are sold in healthy food stores but they are also often given as gifts, because as you make kefir they grow and there comes a time when there are leftovers and they pass through hands.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of filtered water
- 40 grams of sugar
- 4 tablespoons kefir granules
- Half a lemon
- 20 grams of raisins
Preparation
- Mix the sugar with the water.
- Add the kefir granules, lemon and raisins (or another dried fruit such as dates or figs).
- Cover with a cloth and let it ferment for 48 hours (less or more depending on how strong you like it).
- Strain it, add the lemon, without squeezing it (I love the flavor it gives, but you can not use it), and put it in the refrigerator. The refrigerator is essential for it to ferment more and generate that effervescence typical of carbonated drinks.
Some tips to make water kefir well
- The mixture is arranged in a covered jar and let it ferment for two days in the refrigerator.
- One has to open the bottle from time to time so that too much carbon dioxide does not accumulate; If too much time passes it could come out at full pressure.
- It should not be filled completely because the carbonic acid formed by fermentation could burst the jar.
- Once strained, you can add fruit or an infusion to kefir and leave it for 24 more hours.
- If it is not going to be used soon, it must freeze inside a jar.
- Reserve the kefir granules for new productionwashing them with non-chlorinated water.
WHAT WATER KEFIR IS FOR
Water kefir revitalizes the body thanks to its great capacity to regenerate flora, strengthen defenses and detoxify the organism.
It is also a good intestinal ally. It prevents gastritis, ulcers, diarrhea and constipation if you drink 1 liter of kefir a day, divided into several doses and, above all, on an empty stomach.
Taking 1 and a half liters water kefir per day Kidney ailments can also be improved.
It is a good help to treat liver and bile inflammation. It is recommended to drink 1 to 2 liters daily, depending on the severity.
But above all it is a good general detoxifier and a defense enhancersince it inhibits the activity of pathogenic bacteria in the body.
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