What is Kefir or Tibetan milk mushroom? Uses and How to grow Kefir . mushrooms

Since ancient times, Tibet has always been considered a land of hidden mysteries of China. There is a food that is loved by many people here because of its great health benefits. This food is called Kefir. So what is kefir?

What is Kefir?

Kefir

Kefir milk mushrooms, also known as Tibetan milk mushrooms, Tibetan snow mushrooms, Tuyet Lien mushrooms, Kefir yeast, Kefir yogurt, Kefir seeds, etc. They are shaped like rice crackers, soft, white and fragrant. In particular, has the ability to multiply and live in small clusters.

Kefir is considered a living organism, eats fresh milk and produces a very good yeast for the body. Specifically, they used lactic acid bacteria to ferment Lactic as well as yeast to ferment alcohol. Therefore, the content of enzymes and beneficial bacteria in the composition is very abundant, helping to balance the digestive system effectively.

Benefits of Kefir

Improve bone health

Kefir is good for bones

Kefir contains a lot of calcium and vitamin K2. Studies show that, when the body has adequate calcium and vitamin K2, it will improve bone health as well as prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis.

Can improve skin

Kefir is good for the skin

Gut problems can cause rashes, acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc. Meanwhile, kefir has the ability to produce beneficial bacteria, good for the gut , so it will help increase enhance skin health. In addition, they also contain carbohydrates, which help improve the speed and ability to heal skin wounds.

Can prevent cancer

The ability to make cancer cells self-destruct

Components in kefir are capable of causing cancer cells to self-destruct, especially stomach and breast cancer cells. In addition, they also contain other biological activities such as: Peptides, Polisaccharides and Spakenolipids, which also help prevent and induce cancer cell death.

Improve immune system

Immune booster

Biotin and folate in kefir are very good for boosting immunity . In addition, Lactobacillus Kefiri – a special probiotic strain in Kefir has the ability to fight harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E.Coli. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, Kefir also helps prevent allergies and asthma.

Reduce Cholesterol

Reduce Cholesterol

One study found that, for 8 weeks, women who drank low-fat kefir had a significant reduction in cholesterol levels. Although it still needs to be proven in more studies, experts have concluded that kefir also more or less affects the amount of cholesterol that we absorb from food.

Good for people who are lactose intolerant

Good for people who are lactose intolerant

Lactose intolerance occurs when lactose is not digested by the body. At this time, kefir will play an essential role in the digestion of lactose. Over time, they can increase the body’s ability to tolerate lactose.

How to make Kefir Mushroom Yogurt

Kefir Mushroom Ingredients

• 5g Kefir female mushrooms
• 500ml fresh milk without sugar
• Glass jars
• Colander
• Mesh fabric
• Wooden/plastic spoon

How to make Kefir

Step 1 You put some boiled water to cool in a plastic cup. Then, you filter the milk mushrooms through a sieve, remove the water, at this time the mushrooms will appear. Just leave the mushrooms in the sieve, then dip them in a cup of water. And please move the rails gently a few times to clean the mushrooms.

Preliminary mushroom processing

Step 2 Use a wooden spoon to scoop the mushrooms into the glass jar gently. Absolutely do not do too hard because it will kill the fungus.

Use a wooden spoon to scoop out the mushrooms

Note: With Unsweetened fresh milk you need to let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before putting it in the mushroom jar.

Step 3 You pour milk into the mushroom jar , then cover the mouth of the jar with a cloth and place it in a cool place. Depending on the weather and temperature, mushrooms will ferment quickly or slowly. After about 30 – 48 hours , if you see the milk thicken and smell the aroma of yogurt, it is successful.

Pour milk into the mushroom jar, then cover the mouth of the jar with a cloth and place it in a cool place

Step 4 You use a plastic sieve to filter the yogurt and be very gentle. If you want to continue farming, then take a wooden spoon to gently scoop some mushrooms and continue to put them in a glass jar and feed with new milk as before.

Use a plastic sieve to filter the yogurt

After farming, Kefir milk mushrooms will have a beautiful white color, the appearance is like burnt rice, soft and fragrant.

Notes when making Kefir

• Clean mushroom farming utensils , do not get dirty before use.
• You need to choose a utensil that is made of glass, cloth or plastic . Absolutely do not use metal objects because the fungus can corrode and produce substances harmful to health or the fungus will die.
• You should also limit washing mushrooms often (no more than 2 times) because the outer layer is a layer of healthy enamel.
• You should only use 1 type of milk while raising mushrooms so that they do not have to spend time adapting to their new environment and slow down their growth.
• You need to filter milk once a day or keep an eye on them, because when they can eat all the milk in just 1 day. If no more food (milk) is given, the fungus will die.

Signs when kefir is dead

• In the process of growing mushrooms, if the mushrooms turn yellow, this means that the mushrooms are lacking milk.
• If you don’t feed the mushrooms with milk for a while, the mushrooms will die.

Notes when using Kefir

Kefir preservation

• Preserved yogurt should be stored in the refrigerator and used gradually.
• You should not take advantage of Kefir, it is best to use only 200-400ml of milk/day . If you eat more than ½ liter of milk/day and continuously, your body will not be able to stand it, especially people with stomach ulcers or sensitive to acidic substances.
• You should drink Kefir mushroom milk about 30 minutes after eating rice and do not use it on an empty stomach because the stomach will secrete acid to destroy the beneficial bacteria of milk fungus.
• Milk mushrooms themselves do not make people fat . They only increase resistance, help you eat well and sleep well.
• When eating Kefir mushroom yogurt, you should not use a metal spoon , because Kefir milk mushrooms when in contact with metal can produce substances that are harmful to health.

Unknown facts about kefir

Unknown facts about kefir

Kefir can be made from many different types of milk , such as: cow’s milk, goat’s milk, sheep’s milk, even soy milk or buffalo milk !

Mushroom milk contains many nutrients, in 175 ml of kefir including: 200mg of calcium, about 140mg of phosphorus, 6g of protein, 0.33mg of vitamin B12, 16mg of magnesium, 104 kcal of calories….

This type of milk does not make people gain weight but only helps support good digestion, increase resistance , help you eat well, sleep well.

Is kefir yogurt yogurt?

The same fresh taste and characteristic sour taste, however, Kefir milk and yogurt still have certain differences.

Kefir mushrooms contain: Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Streptococcus species and Acetobacter species – These are beneficial bacteria that are not found in yogurt .

In addition, Kefir contains 2 beneficial enzymes such as Torula and Saccharomyces, these 2 beneficial bacteria penetrate the mucosal membrane where harmful bacteria gather, forming a group that eliminates harmful bacteria and promotes sugar health. intestine.

The yeast and beneficial bacteria in Kefir are considered to be more beneficial for the digestive system thanks to the smaller size of milk particles compared to yogurt.

Is it good to use kefir milk a lot?

Although kefir milk is good for health, you should not abuse it

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Kim Vu , Vice President of the Vietnam Biological Association , it is difficult to know whether the milk fungi that are transmitted in folk today are really kefir strains or not , the reason is that up to the present time. Currently, there are no specific studies on this fungus.

However, if it is true that you choose to buy and use kefir, there will be many health benefits. Although kefir milk is good for health, you should not overdo it, but only use about 200-400 ml of kefir milk , if you eat too much or eat it continuously, it can lead to stomach ulcers, even It makes you overweight and obese.

In case if you eat kefir if you see some strange symptoms such as: Abdominal pain, diarrhea … you should stop eating and see a doctor !

User ratings for Kefir

Despite being busy with many things, Tang Thanh Ha still does a good job of being a “good wife” when she spends time taking care of her family by making a lot of nutritious food and drink. With healthy eating criteria, Tang Thanh Ha often makes dishes such as: Salad, nut milk, overnight oatmeal,…

Sharing by Tang Thanh Ha

Recently, on the Instagram page of businessman wife Louis Nguyen , she shared that she made Kefir yogurt herself and thought that this was her new favorite dish. She grew her own Kefir yeast at home and served it with honey instead of adding less unhealthy sugar.

Kefir (origin of the Turkish word Keyif) is understood as the “good feeling” after eating. This is a milk mushroom originating from Eastern Europe, Southwest Asia and contains a high nutritional content, extremely good for the digestive system and intestinal health. This was probably the reason why she fell in love with Kefir so much.

Where to buy Kefir, Tibetan mushrooms?

Buy Kefir

Currently, you can buy Kefir milk mushrooms at stores specializing in Kefir or reputable e-commerce sites . Or you can buy it at milk production facilities (usually harder to find) because the quality of mushrooms will be better tested and usually costs between 100,000 – 200,000 VND / liter.

In addition, you can find and buy Kefir yeast at some Kefir groups on Facebook. Because their growth rate is quite fast, if you are lucky, you will be given a gift or just how to raise Kefir mushroom yogurt without cost.

• 1. Group: Kefir . Enthusiasts Association
• 2. Group: Saigon Bakery Association
• 3. Group: Association Kefir – Kombucha/Scoby – Viili
• 4. Facebook: Dzi Diem Huong – Organic Food & Drink

Note: If you are afraid of milk mushrooms dying during transportation, at this time, you can put the mushrooms in a glass (plastic) jar with a lid. Then, you pour in fresh milk, for every 1 teaspoon of mushrooms, add 200ml of milk. This will help Kefir yeast can live outside for up to 24 hours.

Hopefully, through the above sharing, you will know all the information and Kefir that Tang Thanh Ha likes so much. If you are looking for a product that is good for health, especially for the digestive system, then Kefir will be a good suggestion.

Source: Tien Phong Newspaper

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