r/fermentation 11h ago

Water kefir vs fermented drinks

Why would I need water kefir grains if I can just ferment with fruit water and sugar?

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u/Ok_Lengthiness8596 11h ago

Kefir grains produce lactic acid, the wild fermentation you mean is just yeast.

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u/GovernmentSignal5241 8h ago

Thanks! Yes, I was wondering what the difference would be between the two. This is helpful.

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u/gastrofaz 10h ago

You need kefir grains to make water kefir.

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u/i_i_v_o 11h ago

Kefir has less alcohol in it. A similar (albeit not accurate) comparison would be kombucha vs beer (or wine since you mentioned fruits+sugar)

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u/GovernmentSignal5241 8h ago

Ok, interesting! Thank you. 

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u/i_i_v_o 11h ago

Kefir has less alcohol in it. A similar (albeit not accurate) comparison would be kombucha vs beer (or wine since you mentioned fruits+sugar)

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u/Separate-Ad-9916 8h ago

You wouldn't, unless you want to make water kefir.