Re: [!! SPAM] Re: Green Mold in Kefir

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Hi Pam,

The red dots are probably bacterial colonies. The green may be mold or it may

also be bacteria. In this situation, I would probably try rinsing the grains in

fresh, cool running water with each milk change to combat the contamination.

This will not harm the grains but will keep the unwanted strains at bay. Make

sure all vessels and utensils are clean and dry before working with the grains.

Use a cover that keeps dust out of the culture because this is where the

contamination comes from. I like to use the plastic Ball canning lids, set

lightly on the culture container (not closed airtight), and a nylon fine mesh

strainer for straining the grains.

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From: pjknust

Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:58 PM

Subject: [!! SPAM] Re: Green Mold in Kefir

I think I live in a moldy cabin. I live on the lake. If I keep my kefir in my

kitchen, it gets red dots in it, which I assume is red mold. So I keep it way

across the room from my kitchen area.

It was light green colored on top on the side. Ive already thrown it all out,

and my spare in the fridge is making just fine. I cant imagine living here with

NO air. We would all (me and my dogs) die of heat stroke.

I keep my kefir in the fridge at least half the time or it separates and dies.

I make my kefir in quart jars, so my ratio of grains to milk may be off

somewhat, but I just keep a goin the way Im goin and it works out.

Next time I see mold, I may just scrape it out and keep it. I have been making

kefir for about 3 yrs now and never seen green mold, just the red.

thanks,

pam in TX

>

> Greetings,

> I have never seen mold in my kefir, and I live without AC in Texas. My

> kitchen gets very hot, by late afternoon. I love summer, my kefir likes

> the heat. In winter, it takes so long to make kefir since it is so cool

> in the house.

>

> Are you sure it was not just a yeast growth, like fermented veggies get

> sometimes? If yes, then no need to throw it out, just scrape the yeast

> off and use the rest.

>

> Bright Blessings,

> Garth & Kim

> www.TheRoseColoredForest.com

> Bedias, Texas