{"id":12,"date":"2026-08-29T11:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T03:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-08-29T11:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T03:48:05","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12\" class=\"elementor elementor-12\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a31ae5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a31ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06647ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"06647ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t<div id=\"ktw-main\" class=\"ktw-main ktw-hl-home ktw-journey-home\">\n\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-lead ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t<article class=\"ktw-hl-lead-story\">\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-hl-lead-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/surface-home.webp\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Milk kefir grains in a glass jar beside strained kefir\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ktw-hl-category\">Kefir, explained clearly<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<h1><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\">Kefir or probiotic pills: which is better for daily gut support?<\/a><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ktw-hl-home-intro\">For most healthy adults, plain live-culture kefir is the better starting point. It gives you a fermented food with microbes, nutrition from its base, and fermentation products. A supplement is more useful when a specific strain and dose has evidence for one defined purpose.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t<aside class=\"ktw-hl-trending\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-trend-up\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Start here<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/what-is-kefir-kefir-vs-yogurt\/\"><span class=\"ktw-hl-trending__icon ktw-hl-trending__icon--basics\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>I am new<\/small><strong>I want to know what kefir is<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\"><span class=\"ktw-hl-trending__icon ktw-hl-trending__icon--choose\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-capsules\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>I am comparing probiotics<\/small><strong>I want to know why kefir is the better everyday choice<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\"><span class=\"ktw-hl-trending__icon ktw-hl-trending__icon--drink\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>I care about the health benefits<\/small><strong>I want clear answers about digestion, blood sugar, and gut health<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\"><span class=\"ktw-hl-trending__icon ktw-hl-trending__icon--make\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gauge-simple-high\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>I am ready to try kefir<\/small><strong>I want to know how much to drink first<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-hl-topics\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\"><div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><h2>Explore kefir by topic<\/h2><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/blog\/\">View all topics<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-topic-track ktw-topic-gallery\" data-ktw-track>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/what-is-kefir-kefir-vs-yogurt\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/body-science.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A microscope used to study fermentation\"><span>Kefir basics<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-topic-gallery__health\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\"><span class=\"ktw-topic-health-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart-pulse\"><\/i><\/span><span>Health benefits<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-topic-gallery__choose\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-choose-kefir\/\"><span class=\"ktw-topic-choose-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-list-check\"><\/i><\/span><span>Choose your kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-topic-gallery__make\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/make-troubleshoot\/\"><span class=\"ktw-topic-make-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-flask-vial\"><\/i><\/span><span>Make and troubleshoot<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/home-recipes-ideas.webp\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kefir served in several everyday ways, from breakfast to a savoury dip\"><span>Recipes and serving ideas<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ktw-guide-tools\" data-ktw-guide-tools aria-labelledby=\"ktw-guide-tools-title\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ktw-eyebrow\">Answer one simple question<\/p><h2 id=\"ktw-guide-tools-title\">Get your next step<\/h2><p>Choose the tool that matches what you are trying to do. You can change your answer at any time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Kefir question tools\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"guide-tab-choose\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"guide-panel-choose\" data-ktw-guide-tab=\"choose\">Kefir or probiotic pills?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"guide-tab-health\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"guide-panel-health\" data-ktw-guide-tab=\"health\" tabindex=\"-1\">Find my health question<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"guide-tab-serving\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"guide-panel-serving\" data-ktw-guide-tab=\"serving\" tabindex=\"-1\">Choose a starting amount<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"guide-tab-batch\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"guide-panel-batch\" data-ktw-guide-tab=\"batch\" tabindex=\"-1\">Check my homemade batch<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ktw-guide-nojs\">The choices and possible answers are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<section id=\"guide-panel-choose\" class=\"ktw-guide-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"guide-tab-choose\" data-ktw-guide-panel=\"choose\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-question\"><fieldset><legend>What do you want from kefir?<\/legend>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-choose\" value=\"food\"><span>I want an everyday fermented food<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-choose\" value=\"target\"><span>I want a precise probiotic for one purpose<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-choose\" value=\"milk\"><span>Milk often makes my stomach uncomfortable<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-choose\" value=\"make\"><span>I want everyday gut support and do not know where to start<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<\/fieldset><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"food\"><p>Start with kefir<\/p><h3>Choose the kefir format that fits your diet<\/h3><span>Milk, water, and plant-based kefirs are different foods. Choose the base first, then decide whether you want traditional grain fermentation or a selected starter culture.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-choose-kefir\/\">How to compare kefir at a store<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"target\"><p>Compare before choosing<\/p><h3>A named probiotic strain may be more precise<\/h3><span>Kefir is a variable fermented food. A well-labelled supplement can provide one studied strain at a defined amount.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\">Compare kefir and probiotic supplements<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"milk\"><p>Choose by the cause<\/p><h3>Milk kefir for lactose intolerance; dairy-free kefir for milk allergy<\/h3><span>Fermentation makes milk kefir easier to digest for many people with lactose intolerance. With milk allergy, choose water kefir or an explicitly dairy-free soy, coconut, oat, or other plant-based kefir and check its allergen statement.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-lactose-intolerance\/\">Read the lactose answer<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"make\"><p>The everyday default<\/p><h3>Start with kefir, not a generic probiotic pill<\/h3><span>Kefir gives you a whole fermented food. Move to a supplement when a specific purpose calls for one named strain and dose.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\">See the full comparison<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t<section id=\"guide-panel-health\" class=\"ktw-guide-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"guide-tab-health\" data-ktw-guide-panel=\"health\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-question\"><fieldset><legend>Which question is closest to yours?<\/legend>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-health\" value=\"lactose\"><span>Milk causes gas or bloating<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-health\" value=\"constipation\"><span>Bowel movements are difficult or infrequent<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-health\" value=\"bloating\"><span>I have general bloating or gut discomfort<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-health\" value=\"sugar\"><span>I am asking about blood sugar<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-health\" value=\"urgent\"><span>I have blood, severe pain, vomiting, fever, or unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<\/fieldset><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"lactose\"><p>Start here<\/p><h3>Can kefir be easier to digest than milk?<\/h3><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-lactose-intolerance\/\">Read the lactose-digestion answer<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"constipation\"><p>Start here<\/p><h3>What do the constipation studies show?<\/h3><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-constipation\/\">Read the constipation answer<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"bloating\"><p>Follow the change you can feel<\/p><h3>Use bloating, comfort, and bowel habits to judge your routine<\/h3><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-and-gut-health\/\">Read the gut-health answer<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"sugar\"><p>Build it into a balanced meal<\/p><h3>Plain kefir can support fasting glucose and insulin resistance<\/h3><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-blood-sugar\/\">Read the blood-sugar answer<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result ktw-guide-result--urgent\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"urgent\"><p>Do not test kefir first<\/p><h3>These symptoms need medical assessment<\/h3><span>Seek prompt medical care. Food experiments should not delay an assessment of serious or persistent symptoms.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t<section id=\"guide-panel-serving\" class=\"ktw-guide-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"guide-tab-serving\" data-ktw-guide-panel=\"serving\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-question\"><fieldset><legend>Which statement fits you?<\/legend>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-serving\" value=\"first\"><span>This is my first time, or my stomach is sensitive<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-serving\" value=\"regular\"><span>I already tolerate a small serving comfortably<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-serving\" value=\"symptoms\"><span>Kefir repeatedly causes pain, diarrhea, or a strong reaction<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<\/fieldset><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"first\"><p>First 2 to 3 tries<\/p><h3>Try 60 to 120 mL with food<\/h3><span>Keep the amount steady and watch one digestive symptom before increasing.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\">See the complete starting plan<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"regular\"><p>A practical regular serving<\/p><h3>About 150 to 250 mL can be a reasonable glass<\/h3><span>Choose the amount that feels comfortable and fits naturally into your meals.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\">Choose your starting amount<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result ktw-guide-result--urgent\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"symptoms\"><p>Pause the experiment<\/p><h3>Do not increase a serving that makes you feel worse<\/h3><span>Stop and seek medical advice for significant pain, repeated diarrhea or vomiting, hives, wheezing, or swelling.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t<section id=\"guide-panel-batch\" class=\"ktw-guide-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"guide-tab-batch\" data-ktw-guide-panel=\"batch\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-question\"><fieldset><legend>What do you see?<\/legend>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-batch\" value=\"mold\"><span>Fuzzy or colored growth on the surface<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-batch\" value=\"separated\"><span>White curds above pale yellow liquid<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-batch\" value=\"texture\"><span>It is too thin, grainy, or sour<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guide-batch\" value=\"storage\"><span>The grains were stored and I want to restart<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<\/fieldset><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result ktw-guide-result--urgent\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"mold\"><p>Discard the batch<\/p><h3>Do not stir or taste visible mold<\/h3><span>Discard the kefir and follow the cleaning guidance before starting again.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/is-this-kefir-safe\/\">Check the discard signs<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"separated\"><p>Often a normal change<\/p><h3>Curds and whey can separate when fermentation goes further<\/h3><span>If there is no mold or clearly rotten smell, stir or strain it and shorten the next fermentation.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/troubleshooting-thin-grainy-overly-sour-kefir\/\">Adjust the next batch<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"texture\"><p>Change one variable<\/p><h3>Start with time and temperature<\/h3><span>Then check the grain-to-milk ratio and the milk you used. Changing everything at once hides the cause.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/troubleshooting-thin-grainy-overly-sour-kefir\/\">Troubleshoot texture and sourness<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-guide-result\" data-ktw-guide-result=\"storage\"><p>Restart gradually<\/p><h3>The first batches may be weak or uneven<\/h3><span>Use fresh milk, watch for normal activity, and discard batches with clear contamination signs.<\/span><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/taking-a-break-from-making-kefir-a-beginners-guide-to-storing-and-reviving-grains\/\">See the storage and revival steps<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-publishing-tools\" aria-labelledby=\"ktw-publishing-tools-title\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><div><h2 id=\"ktw-publishing-tools-title\">Tools for whatever you want to do with kefir<\/h2><p>Calculate a batch, choose a first serving, compare kefir types, or fix something that changed.<\/p><\/div><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/tools\/\">Open every tool<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic\">\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/milk-kefir-calculator\/\"><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-dashboard\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calculator\"><\/i><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-lines\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-inputs\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-droplet\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-temperature-half\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clock\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-seedling\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-bars\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__calculator-copy\"><small>Milk-kefir calculator<\/small><strong>Set the milk, time, temperature, and grain activity<\/strong><b>Calculate this batch<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__health\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span><small>Health answer finder<\/small><strong>Start with the change you want to feel<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__serving\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\"><span><small>Starting amount<\/small><strong>Choose an amount that makes changes easy to notice<\/strong><\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gauge-simple-low\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-choose-kefir\/\"><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-label\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-tags\"><\/i><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-lines\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-checks\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-lens\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__chooser-copy\"><small>Kefir chooser<\/small><strong>Read the base, culture, live-culture wording, sugar, and allergens<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__batch\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/make-troubleshoot\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-flask-vial\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span><small>Batch troubleshooter<\/small><strong>Use what you can see, smell, and taste<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-tool-mosaic__recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/home-recipe-finder.webp\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A jar of plain kefir with flexible ingredients ready for a recipe idea\"><span><small>Recipe finder<\/small><strong>Find a use for the kefir you have<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<section id=\"health-benefits\" class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-hl-reads\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\"><div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ktw-eyebrow\">Health benefits<\/p><h2>How can kefir help your body?<\/h2><\/div><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\">See all kefir health benefits<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-read-grid ktw-benefit-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-lactose-intolerance\/\"><span class=\"ktw-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-glass-water-droplet\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Milk kefir can be easier to digest than milk<\/h3><p>For adults who do not digest lactose well, milk kefir improved lactose digestion and caused less gas than ordinary milk.<\/p><span class=\"ktw-benefit-evidence\">Controlled human study, 15 adults<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-constipation\/\"><span class=\"ktw-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar-check\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Kefir helped some adults have softer, more frequent stools<\/h3><p>In a four-week pilot study, 18 of 20 adults with constipation went more often and hard stools became less common.<\/p><span class=\"ktw-benefit-evidence\">Four-week human pilot study, 20 adults<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-blood-sugar\/\"><span class=\"ktw-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-droplet\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Plain kefir can support steadier fasting blood sugar<\/h3><p>Across pooled human trials, fasting glucose fell by about 8 to 10 mg\/dL on average and insulin-resistance measures improved.<\/p><span class=\"ktw-benefit-evidence\">Pooled human trials<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-trust\"><div class=\"ktw-shell\"><div><h2>What kefir has changed in human studies<\/h2><p>Milk kefir can make lactose easier to digest because fermentation uses part of the lactose before you drink it. Human studies using particular kefir preparations have also found more regular bowel movements, softer stools, lower fasting glucose, better insulin resistance, and changes in gut-microbial activity.<\/p><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\">See what kefir can help with<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><ul><li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span><strong>Lactose digestion<\/strong>Milk kefir was easier to digest than milk in a controlled study.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span><strong>Bowel habits<\/strong>A small four-week milk-kefir study found more frequent bowel movements and fewer hard stools.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span><strong>Metabolism<\/strong>Pooled trials of specific preparations found modest improvements in fasting glucose and insulin resistance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-recommended\" data-ktw-tabs>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><h2>Recommended reads<\/h2><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/blog\/\">Browse all articles<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Recommended article topics\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"recommended-tab-start\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"recommended-start\" data-ktw-target=\"recommended-start\">Start here<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"recommended-tab-health\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"recommended-health\" data-ktw-target=\"recommended-health\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"recommended-tab-make\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"recommended-make\" data-ktw-target=\"recommended-make\" tabindex=\"-1\">Making kefir<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"recommended-tab-recipes\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"recommended-recipes\" data-ktw-target=\"recommended-recipes\" tabindex=\"-1\">Recipes<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recommended-start\" class=\"ktw-recommended-grid\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"recommended-tab-start\" data-ktw-panel>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/what-is-kefir-kefir-vs-yogurt\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-kefir-yogurt.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>What is kefir, and how is it different from yogurt?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-probiotics.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\"><span>Kefir or probiotic pills: choose by your goal<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-choose-kefir\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-choose.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"920\" alt=\"\"><span>Five label details to check before buying kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-serving-size.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>How much kefir should you drink first?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/choose-between-milk-and-water-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/cucumber-lime-mint-water-kefir-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Milk, water, or plant-based kefir?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/health-evidence\/\"><span class=\"ktw-recommended-health-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart-pulse\"><\/i><\/span><span>See every health question in one place<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recommended-health\" class=\"ktw-recommended-grid\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"recommended-tab-health\" data-ktw-panel hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-lactose-intolerance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-lactose.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"935\" alt=\"\"><span>Can kefir help with lactose intolerance?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-constipation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-constipation.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\"><span>Can kefir help with constipation?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/can-kefir-help-with-blood-sugar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-blood-sugar.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>How plain kefir can support steadier blood sugar<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-and-gut-health\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-gut-health.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>How kefir supports everyday gut health<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-much-kefir-should-you-drink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-serving-size.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>Find your comfortable first serving<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-vs-probiotics\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-probiotics.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\"><span>Why kefir is the food-first choice for daily gut support<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recommended-make\" class=\"ktw-recommended-grid\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"recommended-tab-make\" data-ktw-panel hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-make-milk-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/authentic\/kefir-making-steps-real.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1866\" alt=\"Milk kefir being strained after fermentation\"><span>Make your first milk kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-make-water-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/lemon-ginger-water-kefir-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Make your first water kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/milk-kefir-calculator\/\"><span class=\"ktw-recommended-calculator-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calculator\"><\/i><span class=\"ktw-recommended-calculator-visual__scale\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><span>Calculate milk and grain amounts<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/troubleshooting-thin-grainy-overly-sour-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-troubleshooting.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"\"><span>Fix thin, grainy, or overly sour kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/is-this-kefir-safe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/authentic\/kefir-mold-reference.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1081\" height=\"791\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span>Is this batch safe?<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/taking-a-break-from-making-kefir-a-beginners-guide-to-storing-and-reviving-grains\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/article-storage-break.webp\" width=\"1400\" height=\"829\" alt=\"\"><span>Store and revive milk-kefir grains<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recommended-recipes\" class=\"ktw-recommended-grid\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"recommended-tab-recipes\" data-ktw-panel hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/mango-chili-water-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/mango-chili-water-kefir-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Mango chili water kefir<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/banana-oat-kefir-pancakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/banana-oat-kefir-pancakes-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Banana oat kefir pancakes<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-herb-ranch-dressing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/kefir-herb-ranch-dressing-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Kefir herb ranch dressing<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/passion-fruit-chia-kefir-breakfast-jar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/passion-fruit-chia-kefir-breakfast-jar-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"Passion-fruit chia kefir breakfast jar\"><span>Passion fruit chia breakfast jar<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/blueberry-lemon-kefir-muffins\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/blueberry-lemon-kefir-muffins-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\"><span>Blueberry lemon kefir muffins<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/editorial\/home-recipe-collection.webp\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A variety of kefir foods and drinks arranged on a table\"><span>Browse all 144 recipes<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-featured-programs\" aria-labelledby=\"ktw-featured-programs-title\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-program-feature\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/first-week-with-kefir\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ktw-seven-day-visual ktw-seven-day-visual--feature\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t<span class=\"ktw-seven-day-visual__heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar-check\"><\/i><strong>7<\/strong><small>days, one decision at a time<\/small><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ktw-seven-day-visual__track\"><b>1<\/b><i><\/i><b>2<\/b><i><\/i><b>3<\/b><i><\/i><b>4<\/b><i><\/i><b>5<\/b><i><\/i><b>6<\/b><i><\/i><b>7<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ktw-seven-day-visual__note\">Choose. Try. Notice.<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ktw-program-feature__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<small>A complete seven-day program<\/small>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"ktw-featured-programs-title\">Make kefir part of your week<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose the right kefir, begin with a comfortable amount, notice how your body responds, and save each day as you go.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul aria-label=\"Program features\"><li>7 short daily steps<\/li><li>Progress saved on this device<\/li><li>A clear next action every day<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Start day one<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-video-library\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ktw-eyebrow\">Watch, then read<\/p><h2>See how kefir is made<\/h2><\/div><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/videos\/\">Browse all videos<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-video-library__grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"ktw-video-feature\"><div class=\"ktw-video-frame\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/g8inJzX-6yE?rel=0\" title=\"How to make milk kefir at home by Cultures for Health\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><p>Cultures for Health<\/p><h3>How to make milk kefir at home<\/h3><div class=\"ktw-video-feature__links\"><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/how-to-make-milk-kefir\/\">Read the step-by-step guide<\/a><a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g8inJzX-6yE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-video-library__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o65S1zTgTdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"ktw-video-thumb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/o65S1zTgTdo\/hqdefault.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>Farmhouse on Boone<\/small><strong>How to make water kefir<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cQpUb9LupVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"ktw-video-thumb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/cQpUb9LupVw\/hqdefault.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>K\u014dbo Fermentary<\/small><strong>What water-kefir grains do<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/is-this-kefir-safe\/\"><span class=\"ktw-video-thumb ktw-video-thumb--guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/authentic\/kefir-mold-reference.webp\" width=\"1081\" height=\"791\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span><small>Safety guide<\/small><strong>Know when a batch should be discarded<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ktw-video-library__note\">The videos remain on their creators\u2019 YouTube channels. Use the matching Kefir.tw guide for exact measurements, storage, and safety details.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<section class=\"ktw-home-newsletter\"><div class=\"ktw-shell\"><section id=\"newsletter\" class=\"ktw-newsletter ktw-newsletter--article\"><div><h2>Get the next useful kefir answer<\/h2><p>Receive practical guides about choosing, drinking, and making kefir. Enter your email and unsubscribe whenever you like.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ktw-newsletter__form\"><form method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tnp&amp;na=s\" class=\"tnp-subscription tnp-ajax\" style=\"\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nr\" value=\"kefir-tw-article\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"optin\" value=\"single\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"en\">\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-email\"><input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" name=\"ne\" id=\"tnp-1\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Your email address\" required><\/div>\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-button\" style=\"text-align: left\"><input class=\"tnp-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/form><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section>\n\n\t\t<section id=\"recipes\" class=\"ktw-hl-section ktw-hl-latest ktw-home-recipes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-shell\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ktw-eyebrow\">144 kefir recipes<\/p><h2>Have kefir? Make something worth sitting down for<\/h2><\/div><a data-no-translation-href class=\"ktw-home-recipes__all\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/recipes\/\">Browse all 144 kefir recipes<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ktw-home-recipes__intro\">Kefir belongs in more than smoothies. Use it for tender bread, crisp salads, creamy sauces, full dinners, and desserts\u2014then keep the sparkling drinks for when you want one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ktw-hl-latest-grid ktw-home-recipes__grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href data-ktw-home-recipe href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/mango-chili-water-kefir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/mango-chili-water-kefir-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A finished serving of mango chili water kefir\"><small>Water kefir drink<\/small><h3>Mango Chili Water Kefir<\/h3><p>Ripe mango leads with sweetness; a thin slice of chili appears in the finish.<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href data-ktw-home-recipe href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/banana-oat-kefir-pancakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/banana-oat-kefir-pancakes-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A finished serving of banana oat kefir pancakes\"><small>Breakfast<\/small><h3>Banana Oat Kefir Pancakes<\/h3><p>Banana sweetens and thickens the batter. Oats keep the pancakes soft and substantial.<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-no-translation-href data-ktw-home-recipe href=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/en\/kefir-herb-ranch-dressing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.tw\/wp-content\/plugins\/kefir-design-system\/assets\/images\/recipes\/kefir-herb-ranch-dressing-finished.webp\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A finished serving of kefir herb ranch dressing\"><small>Dressing<\/small><h3>Kefir Herb Ranch Dressing<\/h3><p>Kefir brings the cultured tang. 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