FAQ

Yogurt keeps for 7 to 10 days in the fridge, kept between 1 and 4 degrees, with a clean spoon each time you scoop. Kefir's cultures are most active in the first 3 to 4 days, which is when you get the most benefit. It will keep up to 2 weeks, turning more sour and fizzy as it goes.

Keep it in the fridge, between 1 and 4 degrees. No freezing, that breaks down the culture.

It is in the insulated bag, so you have about 2 hours before it needs the fridge. Keep it out of direct sun and in the coolest spot you can find until then.

If you are new to kefir, start with 50 to 80ml a day. Let your gut adjust before gradually increasing the amount, listen to your body and see how it feels.

You can take it daily. Start on a low amount and slowly work your way up to a larger amount as your body gets used to it.

Yes, kefir is safe for kids. Start with a smaller amount than you would for yourself, and increase slowly as they get used to it.

Yes, kefir is safe for pets. We make a smaller batch and ferment it longer, so it works through more of the lactose, since pets are lactose intolerant. Start slowly. Small dogs, one teaspoon. Medium dogs, one to two teaspoons. Large dogs, two to three teaspoons. Cats, just a few drops.

Yes, plain and unsweetened, in small amounts. Because the yogurt is strained, it holds much less lactose than regular milk or yogurt, so it sits easier on their stomach. We do not make a separate pet version, the regular batch is fine to share.

Yes. The straining is what does it, whey drains away through the process and what is left is thicker and more concentrated.

Not better exactly, just different. The extra straining draws out the liquid whey, so what is left carries more protein, less sugar and fewer carbohydrates than regular yogurt. Regular yogurt keeps more calcium and a softer, milder taste. Which one suits you comes down to what you are looking for.