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Coconut Kefir for Cats

Coconut kefir is delicious! And this recipe is super easy to make.
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Equipment

  • 1 glass jar and lid must be sterilized by boiling
  • 1 wooden or plastic spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 coconut water
  • 1/2 tbsp water kefir grains

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the kefir grains with drinking water
  • Add the kefir grains into the glass jar
  • Cover kefir grains with coconut water
  • Place the lid and close the jar
  • Set inside the counter or in a dark place. The ideal temperature must be between 75-85°F (24-30°C) Light and temeprature outside of this range should be avoided.
  • Wait 12 hours and use a sterile plastic spoon to taste the product it should had a yogurt-like taste. If it does not taste like yogurt place back in the conter and give it 12 hours more.
  • Carefully strain the kefir granules out using a wooden spoon. If you intend to keep them for future fermentations place them in another sterile container and cover them with purified water and sugar.
  • Cover your coconut kefir and keep it inside the fridge.

Notes

  • You can start by giving the cat 1/4 tsp of this batch twice a day for 5 days.
  • You must prepare a new batch after the 5th day. You can drink the remaining of this water!
  • You can gradually increase the amount to 1/2 tsp then to 1 tsp twice a day
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