What It Is

An effortless starter culture for making classic, tangy milk kefir at home. Designed by nutritionists and microbiologists and third-party tested for quality. You get the traditional kefir experience without daily grain maintenance – no feeding, no sieving.

Why Choose Happy Live Cultures Starter

• Effortless start: tear, mix, ferment which is simple and repeatable.
• Full probiotic spectrum: derived from organic kefir grains; typically 55–60 friendly bacteria and yeast strains.
• Pocket-friendly: 5 sachets can yield 100+ litres across re-cultures.
• Choose your milk: cow, buffalo, A2, goat, skim or whole; also works with soy, peanut, and coconut milk.
• Tested & trustworthy: formulated by experts, third-party tested.

What’s in the Box

• 5 sachets of Organic Fermented Kefir Starter Culture
• Printed instruction sheet and responsive customer support

Yield & Economy

• Per sachet: cultures 2 – 10 litres per batch
• Re-culture: use finished kefir as the starter 5 – 10 times
• Total potential: 100+ litres per pack

How to Use (4 Steps)

1. Add one sachet to 1-2 L milk in a clean jar; stir to dissolve.
2. Ferment at room temperature (cool, shaded spot) until tangy and slightly thick; time varies by temperature and milk type.
3. Refrigerate the finished kefir.
4. Re-culture by reserving a portion of finished kefir as the starter for the next batch (repeat 5–10 times).
   Plant milks: If fermentation is slow, add 1 tsp sugar to support the culture.

Ingredients & Allergen

Milk-derived kefir culture (bacteria and yeast).
Allergen: contains milk. Culture is milk-based even when used with plant milks.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Store unopened sachets in a cool, dry place; refrigerate for longer life.
• Use opened sachets promptly.
• Keep finished kefir refrigerated; consume within a few days for best taste.

Suitable For

Beginners who want an easy start, families seeking an economical routine, and anyone who wants traditional kefir flavour without grain upkeep.

Benefits & Features

• Digestive support: live cultures help break down milk sugars; many people with sensitive guts find fermented dairy gentler (responses vary).
• Lactose reduced: fermentation substantially reduces lactose; not suitable for milk allergy.
• Immune support via gut: a balanced gut microbiome contributes to overall immune function.
• Heart-friendly habit: fermented dairy as part of a balanced diet may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
• Living ferments: broad diversity of friendly bacteria and yeasts (often 50+ strains typical of milk kefir). Example strains commonly found include Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. plantarum, L. kefiranofaciens, L. kefiri, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces unisporus, Candida kefyr (varies by batch).
• Gluten free and Non-GMO.

Shipping & Returns

Ships pan-India in protective, moisture-safe packaging. Perishables policy: no returns; free replacement if damaged or leaked in transit (share unboxing photos within 24 hours).

Compliance Note

This is a traditional fermented food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results vary by person.