Greeen Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I've researching the benefits of probiotic supplements for health and I would like to know if it is possible to buy Keffir grains or a starter kit in Chiang Mai? I can buy the ready made Keffir yoghurt, but I would like to try making it at home as the shop bought yoghurt is really expensive thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 join this facebook group. Chiang Mai probiotics https://www.facebook.com/groups/362045903876086/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeen Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for the info but I'm not on Facebook and I can't view the page without signing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for the info but I'm not on Facebook and I can't view the page without signing up well its a group of people interested in Probiotics who share stuff like starter cultures. Often for free. Not sure what to tell you.. Maybe ask at Ban Suan Pak or Aden health food stores and they should be able help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeen Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks again for the info, I will give the two stores a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowels Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Green - Where did you find the Keffir yoghurt and how much does it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Aden sells coconut kefir. horrible tasting stuff but I guess good for health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeen Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Aden in Niman sells it, 250ml for 200baht, they sell both milk and coconut keffir I'm going to try to make a new batch using Adens keffir yoghurt as a starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodMaiDai Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Been wanting to give these people a try but have not ordered anything yet. http://npfood.com/probiotics.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Look in the Health forum on Thai Visa. There is a poster who lives in Pattaya who has been sending out free kefir grains to Thai Visa members for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 join this facebook group. Chiang Mai probiotics https://www.facebook.com/groups/362045903876086/ I've tried to join, but it doesn't look like anyone is "manning the fort". I sent a request to join about a week ago but no response from the group. Like others, I'm trying to find Kefir grains. I'm just coming off a round of antibiotics and want to get the good flora back in my digestive tract. I've been buying Kefir at Adans, but would like to start my own batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I've got a good batch of kefir grains running right now, which I brought back from Australia last weekend. I can't keep up with production, and they certainly are thriving. you're welcome to share. PM if you're interested. I'm in Suthep. Someone else came to see me about kefir months ago, but cannot locate him. Contact me if you read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paangjang Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Someone recently recommended the self serve frozen yogurt shop on Chaiyaphum road, near Spicey pub. I know frozen yogurt might not be what you were refering to but it's not expensive and tastes great. We go there often. Give it a try if your out that way... https://www.facebook.com/mrfroyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windhorse Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 the Smokehouse near Meahia market got plain yoghurt for 60THb a 600ml. jar it is the best i found in chiangmai that far The frozen yoghurt looks a bit to much artilicial colors and so not sure if you want that if u after a healthy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannon Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hi, I'm also looking for Kefir grains and am in Chiang Mai till Monday. If anyone can help I can meet you any time anywhere. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I have water kefer grains here in Singapore, happy to share them if anyone is passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properjob Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I have no idea why keffir grains are better than anything else (I'm not skeptical, just ignorant of their characteristics), but I very successfully make yoghurt at home just using commercial 'Dutchie' plain yoghurt as a starter. I use 3 little 140g tubs to start a little over 3 litres of milk base. I might be using too much starter, but am reluctant to try 2 tubs or 1 tub in case it doesn't work. The only tool you need is a cooking thermometer of the type you push into a roast turkey. In case anyone is interested, here is the process: take tubs of starter yoghurt out of the fridge and put them in the sun to warm up to something like room temperature sterilise cooking pot, stirring devices, and a large whisk by boiling water in the pot for a few minutes pour water away, fill pot with 3 litres of full fat milk (any brand - the dark blue tops are full fat) heat at a medium heat until it JUST begins to boil - the moment it starts to bubble and rise up, switch off the gas, pronto (it will be at between 95-98 degrees C). Keep a VERY close eye to stop it boiling over. Messy.....though it doesn't spoil the process put lid on pot and allow milk to cool until it is between 50 and 55 degrees C (accuracy is important - which is why the thermometer is vital). I use a fan to quicken the cooling, otherwise it takes an hour or more. With a fan close to the edge of the pot, maybe 25 minutes. when it is between 50 and 55 degrees C, gently stir in the three, 140g tubs of plain, unflavoured Dutchie yoghurt wrap the pot in a towel and sit it outdoors in the sunshine for at least six hours (don't leave it where rain will cool it down, and spray around the pot to stop ants colonising your culinary experiment) bring it indoors and let it sit for a few hours more put it in the fridge overnight wake up to 3 litres of gorgeous, thick, unsweetened plain yoghurt. Wash whisk in clean water, then whisk the yoghurt to a creamy consistency. Then the difficult bit: not eating it all at once. Note that this isn't a very cheap process. About 150 baht for milk, 40 baht for starter yoghurt, a few baht on cooking gas. But it's worth it. The quality is sooo much better than commercial yoghurt. pj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) @properjob Kefir is not the same as yoghurt. The grains are a symbiotic yeast/bacteria culture. The resulting drink is both fermented and cultured with the consistency of thin fizzy milk. The taste is like rancid watery beer, kefir is mildly alcoholic. Edited November 9, 2013 by FiftyTwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properjob Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 @properjob Kefir is not the same as yoghurt. The grains are a symbiotic yeast/bacteria culture. The resulting drink is both fermented and cultured with the consistency of thin fizzy milk. The taste is like rancid watery beer, kefir is mildly alcoholic. Thanks for the information. Makes me look a bit of a chump but I deserve that! Disregard my lengthy post then - though maybe, just maybe, someone prefers real yoghurt to rancid watery beery stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) @properjob Kefir is not the same as yoghurt. The grains are a symbiotic yeast/bacteria culture. The resulting drink is both fermented and cultured with the consistency of thin fizzy milk. The taste is like rancid watery beer, kefir is mildly alcoholic. Thanks for the information. Makes me look a bit of a chump but I deserve that! Disregard my lengthy post then - though maybe, just maybe, someone prefers real yoghurt to rancid watery beery stuff. I make both, each have their place. Yoghurt is food (I eat it because I enjoy it). Kefir is more like medicine (can't imagine anyone actually liking the taste). Edited November 9, 2013 by FiftyTwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 http://www.freshmilkkefirgrains.com/instructions.htm This is where I purchased my kefir grains from in Australia. They've been going nicely since I got back to CNX 2 weeks ago. Simple to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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