Consistently delicious5/15/12

By Sharon (Aurora, IL)

I have been making young coconut water kefir since the beginning of the year. The kefir starter is easy to use and produces consistently delicious kefir.

Great for cow's milk, can't get it to work with coconut milk5/15/12

By Christine (Chicago, IL)

I was very excited to try the Kefir starter. I was making sauerkraut for years and was excited to see how simple kefir making was!

I purchased raw milk from the Amish grocery store. I had a few problems getting started, mostly because I kept missing things in the instructions. My first few batches were too sweet/liquidy, but then I figured it out successfully and the kefir tasted great!

After a little while, however, I realized that dairy was just not working out for me. So I decided to use sweetened coconut milk instead. As of yet, I haven't been able to make a successful batch. I have done everything the same as with the cow milk and even let the coconut milk sit longer, but still can't get it to ferment.

I really want it to work and am determined to keep trying, but have wasted several packets with my experimentation and it's getting expensive!

Great!5/15/12

By Ange (Perth, Western Australia)

I love this product! I am using it with Goat milk and it works great! Thank you!

Great5/12/12

By Lisa (Minneapolis, MN)

Love it!

good5/12/12

By Tiffany (Long Beach CA)

Makes good kefir. I used it to make young coconut kefir. Instructions make sense.

Easy To Use5/11/12

By Nana (Punta Gorda, FL)

It was easy and it was good.

Homemade Coconut Kefir5/11/12

By Valerie (Indianapolis)

Making homemade coconut kefir is sooo much easier than I would have ever thought it would be! And I LOVE the taste! :)

good stuff5/7/12

By christy (kansas, city)

making kefir is quick and easy with this starter. the kefir tastes great. now if only i could find an easy way to open the coconut!

Kefir Starter5/7/12

By Richard (Woodbridge, VA)

Fantastic stuff, easy and simple to make.
Our coconut Kefir turned out great.
Very tasty and healthy beverage.

Kefir Starter5/3/12

By JTM (CA)

Love this product. Have been using it for years. I love making coconut water kefir- so easy!

awesome4/30/12

By Andy (Tucson, AZ)

I am very pleased with the Kiefer starter and will continue to use the product

Love this product!4/26/12

By Mindy (Atlanta, GA)

Love this product! Essential for good health.

Raton4/25/12

By Thomas (New Mexico)

This is great, wish I had gotten it a year ago when I first learned about it.

Great!!!! I am really starting to feel much better after 2 months on BED.4/25/12

By Soli (FL)

I had spent many year trying other thing, but nothing had given me results.

Kefir starter4/24/12

By Nydawi (Richmond, Ca)

I purchased the kefir starter & am making it with 1/2 soy milk, 1/2 almond.
So far , so good. I'm making 1/2 gallons using a canning jar (to size) & a cooler with a heating pad on low for 2 days.
My latest is with xylitol , vanilla, & cinnamon. When I'm done I strain the whey out & add a little more flavoring to have for my 'cheese' or mix in with yogurt.
The kefir I drink straight & in smoothies.

Favorite4/19/12

By dbk (Mebane, NC)

So easy and delicious!

great4/19/12

By grewtchen (barrington il. 60021)

great

Best Kefir Starter4/18/12

By j234356 (Sacramento, CA)

I've tried some more common brands of kefir starter, but this one seems to be the most potent and the taste is really delicious. Plus, you can use it for BOTH dairy and coconut water. I'm definitely going to buy more of it.

good kefir started4/18/12

By tat (rockville, md)

I've been using this started for 3 years and I love it.

Very pleased with the kefir starter4/17/12

By Kathy (Castle Rock, CO)

I am very satisfied with the kefir produced with this starter. It is so very simple to make and I like the flavor and the texture when it is ready. I appreciate the careful selection of probiotics used and their benefits. Since my daughter and I have drinking this the past 5 months, we are now both able to tolerate some cheeses and dairy products. It was also a much healthier winter season for both of us - and this, along with the cultured vegetables, is the only change we have made in our routines. We are very thankful!

Haven't quite figured it out yet4/15/12

By Sue (London)

I tried it with skim milk and it didn't thicken at all.

I tried another packet with coconut water. It seemed to work fine, but I was confused as to whether or not I could take a portion and re-use it to ferment another batch? It didn't feel like I could.

This week I plan to try again - this time with 2% milk. I hope it works because it was not my intention to use a new packet each time.

Easy to use4/14/12

By HOB (Chicago, IL)

This product totally helps my stomach when I eat too much, and it's so easy to make!

Love4/12/12

By Jamie (Parkland)

I LOVE this product

Delicious young coconut kefir4/11/12

By Sharon (Aurora, Illinois)

I put off making my own young coconut kefir and now I wonder why. The kefir starter is so easy to use and my young coconut kefir is deliciously consistent each batch.

The Very Best Kefir Starter4/9/12

By Lady K (Uniontown, OH)

I just love your Kefir starter. Yours is the only one that I use on a regular basis. I make my own raw milk kefir and with your product it turns out perfectly every time.
Thanks for providing such a health promoting and sustaining product!!!

unexpected results4/8/12

By Eva Laskas (Wilton, CT 06897)

Please see previous review
Please contact me at: elaskas@gmail.com
Thank you

unexpected results4/8/12

By Eva L. (Wilton, CT)

I made young coconut kefir with the starter kit and within 48 hours I developed a severe vaginal yeast infection. I would appreciate someone contacting me to give me advice so I can feel comfortable with the other products that I purchased. ie, the Veggie Culture and EcoBloom. Thank you.

Very good product4/4/12

By Es (Los Angeles,CA)

I use this product all the time, it's very easy to use,will buy again

I LOVE homemade coconut kefir!4/3/12

By Valerie (Indianapolis)

I've used the Body Ecology kefir grains for years to make milk kefir, but I had never tried using fresh, raw coconut milk. Cracking the coconuts just seemed intimidating to me! But it is so much easier than I expected! Just drill a few holes, pour it out, easy! And in about 36 hours, some of the freshest, yummiest kefir I've ever tasted!

love it3/29/12

By Mandy (Edmundston NB Canada)

It makes the most delicious kefir, we had been buying it from the store for quite a while. Bed kefir is so much more delicious.
Thank you for such a good dependable product.
I still wish you would deliver in Canada.

Kefir Starter3/29/12

By Michael (Minneapolis, MN)

The Body Ecology Kefir starter has provided excellent potency and consistency of probiotic cultures in my fermented veggies

Awesome Kefir~so much better than 'store bought'!3/24/12

By Tammy (Lake Worth, FL)

I am on my 4th generation of Kefir (from the first packet) and my family is loving it. I have added many different fruits to it, but our favorite is nectarine with a dash of cinnamon. My 11 year old son's stomach aches have stopped completely. Thank you Body Ecology-you ROCK!

Homemade Coconut Kefir Is So EASY To Make!3/22/12

By Brandon (Los Angeles, CA)

I have been drinking coconut kefir in response to extreme exhaustion and have experienced great improvement, but store-bought coconut kefir was costing me a fortune. I started making my own with the starter kit and a.) it's so easy and b.) mine tastes way better. The only big chore is the cracking of the coconuts which takes a few rounds to get used to. I followed the procedure in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPvhxeg_PUA

Power Energy Source3/22/12

By Magdalena (San Diego CA)

The homemade Kefir is one of the most powerful energy drinks I 've ever had. I make it with young coconut water or raw milk (Organic Pastures) and Donna's Kefir Starter. When I need extended energy I add raw chocolate powder (Wolfe) or Maca (HealthForceNutritionals) and it keeps me going for hours.
It gives me such a boost, I have to avoid drinking it after 6pm- otherwise I will have to go to bed really late.
In short: LOVE IT!

great3/22/12

By Mary Catherine (VA)

great product! simple and easy

very bad texture-lumpy and runny3/21/12

By Amy (Dayton, Ohio)

Very bad texture-lumpy and runny. I spent more for this than any other Kefir starter I have ever used. How dissappointing.

Worth every penny3/19/12

By Burg (washington, NJ)

Awesome product!!!!

Amazing product3/19/12

By Irina (Cypress, TEXAS)

We use it for both dairy and coconut kefir. It makes an amazing beverage.

The highest quality3/19/12

By delight (Glasgow, Ky)

This kefir starter is the highest quality I have found. I make coconut kefir and use it for smoothies, and it tastes really great. It is economical too, as I can make many batches of kefir from one envelope of starter.

positive kefir experience3/13/12

By magic jen (miranda, california)

I received the kefir starter promptly after ordering, it was not overpackaged and product representation was accurate to the actual product. Haven't tried it yet, but I am happy with bodyecology's service.

Kefir with raw milk3/10/12

By Yoly (Ewing, NJ)

Preparing kefir was really really easy. Making fermented foods can require a little elbow grease but using this kefir starter was a cinch!

Amazing product3/6/12

By Nvoigt (Palmer,Ak)

Best probiotic out there!

THE BEST3/6/12

By CC (Big Bear City, Ca 92314)

I just love your Kefir Starter. It really makes the coconut kefir pudding taste the best!!!

Terrific -- Great tasting- - easy to make3/4/12

By Sparky (Gratiot, WI)

I think that it is terrific! Such a great product.

love it3/3/12

By madeline (bayside ny)

good grteat

kefir3/2/12

By Tara (Wausau, WI)

I use these for my coconut kefir, and though I've had a couple batches not turn out, I'm not sure I can blame it on the starter...

New York3/2/12

By Kat (Ny)

Product is great and so easy to make! I can't get enough!

GREAT Product2/29/12

By JOHN (WASHINGTON DC)

easy to utilize. makes effective cultures....love this. Have been using it to recolonize my gut with good bacteria...so far so good.

love, love, love it2/28/12

By mandy (Canada)

Thank You for the Kefir starter, I love to make my fresh batch every day...sooooo delicious! My inconvenience is that I am from Canada and you don't deliver here. Is there a possibility that this my change in the near future?

Great product2/27/12

By Claire (Mountain View, CA)

I've made both coconut kefir and coconut pudding and both are delicious (the coconut kefir tasted funky at first, but I've grown to really like it!)
Instructions are clear & easy to follow - overall great product

Didn't work for me2/26/12

By Margie (Philadelphia, PA)

This didn't work for me. I tried to make Kefir from whole raw milk but all I got was curdled milk. The instructions seemed simple enough but it just didn't work. I'll try it again,

Kefir2/26/12

By Kathy (Hemet, CA)

The Kefir comes out grainy-I've followed the directions of course. This has happened several times. A few years ago when I first used the product it worked beautifully. Maybe it's because I'm using raw milk now?

easy to use!2/24/12

By Dawn (Charlotte, NC)

I look and feel healthier when I drink Kefir. I've told everyone who will listen about the advantages of making young coconut water kefir, it's changed my health completely!

Like2/24/12

By Kinzer (Watkins, MN)

I like using the Kefir starter. It is easy to make, by that I mean does not take a lot of time to prepare. I like the taste and have good results with each batch.

Like Magic.2/21/12

By Anita (Brooklyn, NY)

It took me a few tries to get the hang of using this. For my vegan baking business, I needed a super thick cream to make cakes and puddings. I experimented with different coconut milks and the one that worked was a frozen milk with no additives. For some reason, coconut milk from a carton (with stabilizers and preservatives) did not cooperate with the culture.

Once I got the hang of it, I can now make the thickest, creamiest coconut yogurt ever. It sure beats the store bought kinds, which have an artificial taste, a lot of low quality sweetener, and have more of a jello-like texture.

With Body Ecology kefir starter, I get the rich, Greek yogurt-style consistency that is missing from the store-bought brands. And because the culture can be carried over from batch to batch, it is a better value at the end of the day.

Anita
www.electricbluebaking.com

Excellent2/21/12

By Lisa (Minneapolis, MN)

Love using this to make a probiotic drink out of young coconut water. My kiddos love it too. Can't seem to find enough coconuts to keep up with my household demand for this stuff :)

Easy, delicious, excellent probiotic2/21/12

By Joan (Houston, TX)

I love kefir and this starter with easy instructions makes a superior product.

Kefir starter2/20/12

By Kris's (Hudson, Ohio)

Very easy to use, worked great!

Love this product2/20/12

By Denise (Morro Bay, CA)

I make Coconut Kefir with this and love it!

Unable to make kefir 2/20/12

By Loretta (Dana Point, CA)

Hello -

I am having a very difficult time using your Kefir Starter product. I purchased a package last year and used it through the year with no issues but this year, I purchased a new box from Mother's Market and was unable to get it to culture. I returned the package for another one and had the same result. I thought maybe it was just the lot the store received so I ordered it directly from your company but had the same result. I haven't changed anything I did in the previous year - I use skim, raw milk and the kefir starter along with the recommended amount of non-fat dry milk powder per the instructions in the box. After 18-24 hours on the counter, the milk is still completely fluid with no culturing (yogurt texture) whatsoever. Is there a chance that maybe something has changed with your product? I really miss the kefir I was able to make using it previously. Thank you so much for your time!

Loretta Stone
949-306-8808
Dana Point, CA

great stuff!2/19/12

By jhess56 (jacksonville,fl)

Got my order in record time, I haven't used the kefir starter yet, but the directions look very easy and I look forward to my first batch thanks!

a wonderful product2/17/12

By jj (Springville, AL)

veggie starter is a fantastic product. I have used it for about 10 years, and have never had a failed batch of cultured vegetables. We eat them almost everyday, and our family never has colds, flu, etc.

Thank you.

not sure if it can be improved2/16/12

By annemarie (Hallandale Beach, FL.)

I used a packaged coconut water to ferment into kefir with the starter instead of fresh coconut. It did not become the "fizzy delicious" drink that Donna describes. It did turn cloudy and taste fermented but there was not much fizz. I hope it's ok to drink. I've been using it for over a month.

Love Kefir2/12/12

By CBullgoddess (Murfreesboro, TN )

I didn't know you could make your own kefir, let alone out of coconut water. What an incredible blessing this has been to me. No more heartburn (or heartburn medicine). I'm a convert, seriously.

5 stars2/8/12

By monsaaines (Marietta)

Love it!!! Highly recommended!!!

Easy to use!2/8/12

By Divageorgina (Singapore)

I have now replaced yogurt with kefir in my morning shakes...so far the taste is great and its easy to make. I hope to see a change in my health. I have Ulcerative Colitis and am looking to remain in remission with little to no medication. I had a terrible flare two years ago that resulted in being off of work for 3 months.

great product2/6/12

By Susan (Roslyn, wa)

It took me a while to use the kefir starter. I kept it in the fridge, but when I did start it, it turned out perfect in the organic whole milk and it tastes very, very good. I'm anxious to experience the results, (I have allergies and I'm being weaned from medicines). Thanks for a great product. I would recommend it.

Tremendous Results2/2/12

By Tiki Blu (Freeland, WA)

The Body Ecology Kefir Starter is by far the best I have ever used. I have been making Kefir from raw milk with this starter for 9 years. It makes a creamy rich delicious product that is so superior it even cultures raw cream into a divine creme fraiche. I highly recommend this product!!

Quality product2/2/12

By MD (Colonial Beach, VA)

I'm using an infuser from a previous kefir starter kit, and this increases the life of the kefir grains. I use a two-cup glass jar, and I've prepared more than the seven batches advertised from the first packet. I share the kefir with my two Labs. They have theirs plain, and I add honey and frozen mixed berries to mine. This product has a very good taste.

Excellent1/30/12

By Sam (Vernon, CT)

Excellent

Worked great!!!1/27/12

By Emily (Gainesville, GA)

It worked great and tastes delicious!

Perfection1/26/12

By Victoria (Lincoln, CA)

I just finished drinking from my first batch of coconut kefir made from this Starter. It is delicious! The instructions are clear and I like that I can get 7 generations from each packet...very economical.

Excellent1/25/12

By Sam (Connecticut)

Excellent

Worked great1/23/12

By receng (Montgomery Village, MD)

I used it to make coconut water Kefir and it is great. I can use the remaining Kefir from a batch and make a new one. I expect it to last a long time.

Great way to make pro-biotics1/21/12

By RobO (Seattle WA)

This is a great starter pack to make the best coconut kefir you have ever had. It grew fast, and the directions make it so easy. Great info on there about what you could have done wrong if your kefir didn't work correctly, too.

Remember to warm up coconut water to activate kefir culture1/21/12

By rawtoyou (Paonia, Co)

Love the idea of making a cheaper and homemade probiotic for my family, just remember to warm up coconut water to activate the kefir culture

Great Product!1/19/12

By justmine05 (Albuquerque, NM)

I love this kefir starter, I use it to make morning shakes everyday. It is simple and it tastes great!

I enjoy the taste of the coconut kefir and it is a treat to have in the refrigerator.1/14/12

By Michelle (Boston, MA)

I'm still mastering the art of opening the young green coconuts but I really enjoy the taste of the kefir. It really helps to control food cravings.

Michelle

Love it!1/11/12

By dbk (Mebane, NC)

My favorite!

Excellent1/9/12

By Nancy (Glenview, IL)

Product is great and easy to use with young coconut water from Exotic Superfoods.

Worked great-delicious1/2/12

By Kathy (West Terre Haute, IN)

The Kefir starter worked great with lactose free milk. Delicious.
Kathy

It works1/1/12

By satisfied customer (Redford, MI)

It's easy to use. I've made coconut kefir twice now. I always worry whether it's going to turn out and it always has.

Love This Starter!!! Love making my coconut Kefir!12/30/11

By Sam (Vernon, CT)

I Love this Starter for making my own coconut Kefir!!

Great12/29/11

By ROB (Portland, or)

Great product. I use it to make coconut kefir. It's very easy and works great every time.

Kefir starter12/29/11

By patty (Oakland, Oregon)

This starter is rapid acting and delicious.

Best probiotic I've ever had12/25/11

By Vicki (Tucson, AZ)

I really love this product. I've been putting it in a mixture of rice milk, coconut milk, almond milk and fresh young coconut water. I've made several batches and it has come out great every time. It is by far the most economical and potent probiotic I have found. I love that it is so easy to make and I can make multiple batches from one starter packet. Great value all the way around! I also love the taste and after only a week feel it is already improving my intestinal health. I'm a big believer that fresh is best. Thank you for this wonderful product Donna!

Easy To Prepare12/23/11

By JIM (washington NJ)

Product is eay to prepare ..Taste is good. I use it with fruit smoothies..Thanks Donna!!!

Most stable culture I've tried12/22/11

By Ward (Snowflake, AZ)

Forget their directions. One packet has lasted us a year and a half, we just keep making new batches from the last. Spring will bring new flora to the pasture, and to you if you use safe raw milk.
A few months drinking homemade kefir got rid of my systemic candida albicans fungal infection that neither prescription anti-fungal Sporanox nor 15 years of expensive probiotics could.
Was a different starter, this should work, too, only you know what works for your body. Experiment.

Not a big fan12/20/11

By Susan (Cedar City, Utah)

I had high expectations for the coconut kefir that I had heard so much about. I have never had alcohol before, so the ferminted taste was different for me. I did not like it. Perhaps it is an aquired taste. I am scared to try the cultured vegetables now.

Wouldn't be without it!12/19/11

By Robert (San Diego)

I started using Kefir Starter a few weeks ago and now I never want to be without it. Gave some to my daughter and she uses it too.

Does not always work12/13/11

By Mel (Los Angeles)

I have bought 3 boxes of Kefir starter and my results have been inconsistent at best. I have meticulously followed the instructions for making coconut kefir, using body ecology young Thai coconut water and keeping it at approximately 71degrees (easy to do in LA) but my kefir often comes out too sweet or thick like syrup. I have called customer service and they are virtually no help. There are a lot of kefir starters out there (whole foods carries one) that I think I will try next. Body ecology vegetable starter works much better. This product is kind of expensive to not have good results

excellent12/9/11

By Carolyn (Binghamton, NY)

Kefir Starter is an excellent product. The results are far more potent than any grocery store product!

Can't live without it.12/6/11

By Jenny (Birmingham, AL)

This Kefir starter is used for so many different things. I make coconut kefir with it. I put some in a smoothie for my breakfast and i also mix it in some store bought yogurt when i don't have time to make my own.

I could not live without it!12/5/11

By Niko (Montgomery, IL)

I use the kefir starter for coconut kefir as well as dairy kefir. After about 2 weeks of using the products, I could tell a difference in my energy levels. I feel good knowing that I am restoring the beneficial bacteria in my colon and tonifying my liver!

Easy to use!12/1/11

By Kristina (Manassas, VA)

I've tried to make kefir with grains and struggled, never really getting a good result. With the starter, it is so easy to get a nice solid, smooth result, batch after batch.

Product is excellent11/30/11

By Robert (San Diego, CA)

This product has become an integral part of my food preparation.

Love the BE Kefir Starter11/27/11

By Maire (New York, NY)

Have been using the BE kefir starter for a few weeks. On my second batch of coconut water kefir from first packet....very tasty and economical!

Great Product11/25/11

By Satisfied (Emmaus, PA)

I was happy to find this product. Once you get the process down of making kefir, it's pretty easy and doesn't take a lot of time. Making kefir is 1/2 or less the cost of buying it. It has been very helpful with reducing my acid reflux. I'd much rather drink kefir than take the pills! And it takes great - I put a little vanilla and stevia in it, shake it up, and presto!

works as advertised11/25/11

By AB (portland, or)

I followed the website directions to make coconut water kefir and coconut meat kefir by using some coconut water kefir from a prior batch and have successfully made kefir up to 7 times from one kefir packet. I haven't tried beyond 7, but batch #7 was just as good as batch #1.

you shorted me kefir...11/24/11

By frustrated (Reno, NV)

Hello, I emailed your company 2 days after receiving my order when i realized that you had only sent 5 of the 6 packages of kefir that I was supposed to get. I am disappointed and frustrated that you guys haven't responded to me yet. Please get back to me.

Kefir Starter11/23/11

By Annette (Big Bear Lake, CA)

This product is fantastic!!! Very easy to use will continue to use and recommend to others

Delicious and Refreshing!11/23/11

By Lisa (Sayulita, Mexico)

We are fortunate here to have young sweet coconuts fresh from our trees....and making kefir has never been so easy. This wonderful healing drink has become my afternoon refresher as well as my wake up rehydrator.
The difference I feel in my body cannot be underestimated...this is so incredibly good for everyone! Do it! You will never regret using this kefir starter, it is powerful stuff, and you can re-use your kefir many many times over, so it goes a long way!

Makes a very tasting YCK11/23/11

By Tracy (Rolling Meadows)

I use it for coconut kefir and coconut kefir pudding..... these are my kids two favorite foods!! The kids don't like the YCK made with kefir grains, but love it with the BED starter. My kids have made some of their best behavioral/social gains drinking YCK!

good product11/22/11

By Karen (Hickory, N.C.)

we love coconut kefir. With this product you know what beneficial bacteria you are getting. Coconut kefir is refreshing. Love it!!!

Love this stuff11/20/11

By Monte (Locust Grove, GA)

I have used this product for several years now. It's wonderful. Makes several batches per packet which makes it very economical.

Love It 11/19/11

By Rea (Brooksville, Florida)

Too good to be true, but it is the best kefir all I can say is YUM!

Love the BE Kefir!!11/17/11

By Turquoise (Freeland, WA)

I LOVE the kefir made with BE Kefir Starter. For years, I used to make my kefir from grains, however, my body said that was not the right stuff. I found Donna Gate's and this wonderful culture starter & my body says "Woo-Hoo!!" I switched to BE Kefir Starter 9 years ago.

Kefir culture11/16/11

By Mabe (kernersville, NC)

The Kefir culture was great! I made kefir with fresh almond milk and it turn great. I use it to make my morning smoothie.

Kefir starter11/14/11

By Maria (Alsip, IL)

I use Kefir Starter with coconut water. Using this product has changed my life. Thank you!

Love it!11/14/11

By Nicole (Asheville, NC)

I've been using BED products for a few years now and love making the coconut water kefir with this starter. This time around I also made a little coconut milk yogurt and kefir. It was a fun little experiment that came out so yummy!

Good product11/12/11

By SBibb (San Diegom CA)

We bought this to make coconut kefir for our family including our 7 month old. Easy to use and a quality product we will purchase again.

Kefir lover11/11/11

By Sue (Portland, Or)

I have used a lot of kefir starters and this makes the best kefir I have ever had. Easy and good.

Kefir starter is great!11/10/11

By Marty (Viroqua, WI)

I use it to make coconut water kefir and it works great.

Such a great product11/9/11

By Sedona1225 (Sedona, AZ)

Of course I am a great fan of Kefir, but my two little pug dogs bark when it's time to drink their Kefir.

worked great11/4/11

By Michele (morganton, NC)

Very easy to make. Just followed directions, then set on the counter - didn't mess with it at all. I let mine set about 21 hours. Turned out perfect. Only downside is you have to do it every 3 days if you want to reuse the starter. But I will definitely buy again.

Great product!11/3/11

By Gary (Dallas, TX)

A bit pricey, but excellent results.

I like it!11/3/11

By Nanette (Kerrville, Texas)

I have made 6 batches of the Kefir and I really like it. I use organic milk as I am unable to buy raw milk here. It's very tasty when I add cranberries to it for breakfast! Good product for the money!

The Best10/31/11

By Christa (MN)

This culture makes the best kefir beverage ever!

great product10/28/11

By c john (washington, DC)

i love these products! great for improvement of digestion. great for health improvement.

Inferior to the real thing10/27/11

By Jay (Tucson)

There's no good reason to buy this product when you can buy live kefir grains, which are cheaper, work better, and have more of probiotics we want.

Good!10/26/11

By Tracy (Woodinville, WA)

I enjoy using this product!

kefir starter10/25/11

By cheryl (fresno, ca)

I followed the instruction and do as told. My coconut water kefir turns out excellent. I have tried others, but this is the best product.

Great product10/23/11

By Patricia (Maryland)

I use my Kefir starter to make coconut kefir from young coconuts. It is delicious and nutty
flavored. Great with soda water and a splash of unsweetened cranberry juice. Very probiotic and balancing.

GREAT!!10/19/11

By Paul (Duluth, MN)

Been using the Body Ecology starter for some time now and would not to be without it.

Good product10/19/11

By Nel (Singapore)

This starter makes great and tasty coconut kefir. The starter remains good till the 7th batch. Mix some in the vegetable smoothie every morning.

The BEST Kefir Starter EVER!!10/10/11

By T Hoops (Whidbey Island, WA)

This is the very best Kefir Starter bar none & I should know as I have been using it for 7 years. It cultures my raw, pasture raised milk to a sweet tart perfection. I can get seven generations from one packet and it will even culture my fresh raw cream to a delicious creme fraiche. My body's digestion works so well when I have my daily portions of kefir made with Body Ecology Kefir Starter.

Very good10/9/11

By Jen (Bristol, CT)

Just started using it. First batch thickened but didn't sour much with raw cow's milk. Tastes delicious, like a custard.

Very Good, Very Good10/7/11

By Punchy McCloud (Orlando, FL)

Very kefiry, very kefiry indeed!

I Love this product. Love the smoothies i make with it. I have lost 6 lbs this week10/7/11

By Jeannie (Mansfield ,Texas)

This is a great product. I feel blessed to have found it. My sweet craving have disappeared. I have lost 6 Lbs . And feel more energetic.

Love the kefir...makes great smoothieswith added fruit and vegetables10/6/11

By ladyc (Milton,Fl)

Easy to prepare ..make a new batch once a week. Use starter 6 more times.

AWESOME!!!9/30/11

By Ali (Grand Bay, AL)

We love this product!! I make the coconut water kefir and drink it with a little stevia. My kids love it too. They think it's a treat. :)

Great Product9/27/11

By Mike (Dayton, OH )

Best product on the market.....hands down!

Excellent9/27/11

By Pat (Rancho Mirage, CA)

I love this product. It is so easy to make and goes a long way. It's a great way to start the day.

went bad in shipping?9/26/11

By meena (Texas)

In the heat of texas it gets pretty hot in the summer. The BED people told me that there stuff was fine with shipping here in the summer. I had been healing my gut over a period of 2 months. And bam out of nowhere I felt like I was back at square one and I didn't know why. Turns out I was slowly poisoning myself with a batch of cultured vegetables gone wrong. I tried to figure out why and just thought it was from too high of a fermentation temperature. But then I turned my temp in my house down to 73 degrees for two days and tried to ferment some water kefir, this made me incredibly sick too. Both of these starter cultures were sent to me in the same shipment of products....there was something wrong with the product! I wonder if others are getting sick from this too?

possibly Gluten intolerant9/20/11

By Kaisa (Hancock, MIchigan)

I used this product in the past to improve my digestion. I am now using it to get my gut in health possibly Gluten intolerant. Thank you for this avalability.

Excellent9/20/11

By Jackie (Vero Beach, FL)

I have used this product for 3 years. I have tried it with whole milk, low fat milk, coconut water (store bought) and almond milk. It was not until I made it with coconut milk (the Silk brand in the carton) that I was able to make a creamy, fizzy kefir. The other ones seemed to be flat with no fizz and I always wondered if they were working. I don't think I can digest milk, so I don't use milk at all anymore. I've used other kefir starters and they don't seem to work at all and aren't good quality. This one is the best and most cost-effective. Is it OK to make the kefir with coconut milk? I don't see it recommended anywhere in the book or online.

Thank you,
Jackie

great9/17/11

By Tiffany (Long Beach CA)

The kefir works great and makes Cultured foods so much more affordable. The Young Coconut Kefir took away my lifelong sugar cravings I always used to get at night.

Great Product9/15/11

By Jean (Milwaukee, WI)

I love the product, easy to use and makes me feel great

Excellent product9/15/11

By capefoxd (Georgetown, IL)

Coconut kefir was easy to make with this starter. Anyone who is serious about their health should be making and drinking this.

Kefir Starter9/14/11

By Deb (NJ)

Love this product. I use the convenient kefir foil pack just once to make the starter kefir which then makes additional kefir up to 6 times from that starter. I make fresh kefir almost every week by adding already made kefir to fresh milk. Easy and fool proof. Its good to know the milk will be fermented properly.

works great!9/12/11

By anyalynn (Vallejo, Ca)

I use if to make kefir and it seems to work fine.

Great product9/5/11

By ange (Atlanta, GA)

I can always trust Donna's products. It's so easy to use and you can transfer your batches to make your box of Kefir starter go along way. I've been using this and the veggie starter for years.

Great9/4/11

By dbk (Mebane, NC)

First batch worked great. Delicious non-fat kefir. Working on second batch now!

Excellent Product!9/2/11

By Mommy4 (PA)

I have only made coconut water kefir so far, but it is excellent and easy to make. I hope to experiment further using raw milk as soon as my health allows.

Great Stuff9/2/11

By L. (OK)

Made wonderful kefir with this product. You must watch your temps carefully though. Wish raw milk was more easily available.

loved it8/31/11

By Peg (Bozeman, MT)

A great product

Great Product8/31/11

By Jenifer (Holly Springs, NC)

Love it! Easy to use. Makes as described. Feel great when I'm using it! Thanks.

Great Product8/31/11

By Keifer Starter (Holly Springs, NC)

Easy to use. Works as it describes. Would recommend to anyone who wants to be healthier, have more energy and become more regular!

Love the Kefir Starter8/30/11

By JTM (CA)

Have been using the kefir and culture starters for years and love them. Very easy to use!

very good8/29/11

By Francine (Macon, Ga)

I really enjoy coconut water kefir an important part of my diet.

Liked it8/29/11

By DeJa (Granbury Texas)

I liked it. It make awesome Coconut Kefir

Great tasting kefir8/28/11

By Jewel (New York, NY)

This Kefir tastes so much better than the one from the store -- and is cheaper as well.

No S. thermophilus!8/26/11

By Gastro-girl (St. Louis, MO)

I have used the Body Ecology kefir starter to make both coconut water kefir and goat milk kefir. Not only is it very convenient to use, I also appreciate that it does not contain the bacterial strain Streptococcus thermophilus (unlike the kefir found in stores).

Kefir Magic8/23/11

By Dreamingwoman (San Francisco)

Now on my 5th gallon of kefir. I never thought it would be so easy, taste so good, and help my health so much!

Nothing yet8/21/11

By Lynn (New Harmony Utah)

Have not noticed any results yet with my autistic son. Still proceeding.

Timely delivery of product8/21/11

By Marshall (Chester, VT)

Kefir starter was ordered in conjunction with young Thai coconut water, and had to be shipped separately. However, it arrived later the same day that the coconut water arrived. Shipping was fast and efficient.

Kefir Starter is the best8/20/11

By Linda (San Jose)

I have tried several starters for my coconut water and they haven't worked very well. I'm back to Kefir Starter and it's the best product I've found.

good product8/20/11

By michelle (NC)

first time using a packet for starting kefir, easy to use and make homemade kefir

The best probiotic 8/20/11

By Malissa (Peoria, AZ)

I love your Kefir starter! I have been putting it in coconut milk and using it daily. So glad I found you at David Wolfe's Longevity Conference : )

VERY GOOD PRODUCT8/19/11

By gnwlacey (WYLIE,TX )

I have been using Body Ecology Kefir for almost 10 years. It is a very good product. I love to be able to make my own Kefir. It is a lot more economical than purchasing the ready to drink Kefir in the stores. I feel better when I drink a glass of Kefir every day. I like the taste plain without any flavoring, but sometimes I will add fruit and ice to make a smoothie.
All in all, I think Kefir is a very good product and I am thankful I can purchase it at Body Ecology.

a good thing8/18/11

By Lisa (Verona, WI)

I use raw goat milk for this and mix it into my smoothies, delicious!

Usualy as advertized, ocasionaly milky.8/16/11

By Pete (Roseville, Ca)

We enjoy the product and use it religeously. Ocasionaly we se get some batches that are like milk but normally thicker.

Very predictable results8/16/11

By Mom (Alexandria, VA)

The kefir has a good flavor and I appreciate the predictable results.

You have to make a lot of kefir to get your money's worth!8/16/11

By voicers (Sausalito, CA)

I love the Body Ecology diet. This is the first product I've purchased from the website. I wanted to make coconut kefir after reading about it in Donna Gates' book. I found the product easy to use, but was confused by the instructions. In Donna's book. she says coconut kefir lasts for three weeks and you only need to use 3 coconuts per packet. On the instructions in the kefir starter, it said coconut kefir lasts for three days and you need a case (9) coconuts per package. That's a lot of kefir! (And a lot of labor.) In order to get 7 batches of kefir from one packet, I figure you have to use at least three coconuts and start a new batch every 3 days, which is out of the question for me. I sent an email to the company asking for clarification on how long the product lasts and whether or not it can be frozen until I'm ready to make another batch and received no reply. I called the company and was told that the kefir must be used within 3 days to make a new batch, although the already-prepared batch would last for 3 weeks, and coconut kefir cannot be frozen until I'm ready for the next batch. I did enjoy the coconut kefir and will make more batches but will try to figure out a cheaper way once all the packets are used up.

Easy to use!8/15/11

By Angela (Grapevine, TX)

Just made my first batch of kefir and this was so easy! Can't wait to try the finished product!

Works Great!8/14/11

By Happy (Beaverton, OR)

I used this with organic whole milk and it is soooo delicious, better then the organic brand kefir I used to buy at the store. I don't even have to add any flavoring to it since it is so creamy and delicious, plus the kids LOVE it:)!

Cut your Sweets cravings8/12/11

By Regina (Windsor, CA)

I have used Kefir starter to make my own coconut kefir and dair kefir. I have some every morning/night & after 24 hours I no longer craved sweet treats, breaded goods, or starches. Due to curbing my addiction to these foods, I have lost 5 pounds. I now crave its sour, tangy taste. I just made a new batch this morning of raw cow kefir.

Very easy8/12/11

By zomzanders (Los Angeles, CA)

Very easy to make your own kefir using this starter. I didn't have as much success using the kefir to make more kefir but that was because I mixed new milk with the kefir and then applied heat. I suspect the heat killed the kefir because it sank to the bottom of the pot so I suggest you add the kefir after you have reached 90F.

Excellent8/11/11

By Kelly (Washington, MO)

I use the kefir with young coconut juice. I can definitely tell the difference in how I feel when I drink the kefir and when I don't. It really helps my leaky gut!

kefir taste8/11/11

By Val (Austinburg Ohio)

I used Natural goats milk for my kefir starter...it is rather clumpy and a little difficult to drink ..but feel it is natural and healthy any suggestions?

Kefir Starter8/6/11

By Marta (Houston, TX)

I have made 4 batches of Kefir with raw milk. It is so easy and I know so good for me. I just add the recommended amount of kefir I previously made to new milk, leave for 24 hours and I have a whole new batch. It is easier than going to the health food store and better because I am using raw milk.

kefir starter kit8/4/11

By su (Istanbul, Turkey)

I just tasted my first kefir and I don't know if it came out okay. The taste is supposed to be sour but it tastes more like a milk eventhough, one can see that it is fermented and looks almost like yogurt...The manual has very limited information so I don't know what to do...

Excellent Product8/4/11

By Laura (Santa Fe, NM)

I ordered the Kefir Starter to make Coconut Water Kefir. The directions were very easy to follow and I finished my first batch two days ago! Definitely looking forward to the reaping the amazing benefits found in this little box of Kefir Starter.

It is new to me and I don't know what to expect but I have been using it daily and I know that the pain in my stomach has gone from screaming to a dull roar.8/3/11

By muffy5 (Cadillac, MI)

I am excited about the idea of making my own Kefir. I have been buying the grocery store version and liked it. Mine is much thinner but it tastes good and it doesn't bother my stomach like the store bought does. I am extremely excited that the pain in my stomach that I have had for years is quieting down.

Okay8/1/11

By Margie (Van Nuys)

Takes at least 48 hours to get a good fermentation with coconut water. I also wonder why it's only good for 7 generations.

love it7/30/11

By cjohn (upper marlboro, md)

i love the kefir starter. It is easy to use and makes great coconut water kefir and the kefir cheese. Great great culture starter.

Kefir Starter7/29/11

By Claumar (Cos Cob, CT)

Excellent product, easy to make. Kefir tastes great.

Coconut Kefir7/27/11

By Mary (Lewisburg, PA)

After reading Donna Gates' book "Body Ecology" I decided to add several new things into my diet -- one thing I've found easy to make ... especially with a busy schedule, is coconut water kefir. I love it, & enjoy a small glass at bedtime. Thank you.

Love it!7/26/11

By Sarah (Los Angeles, CA)

It was so simple and exciting to make my own coconut kefir. At first I wasn't sure if the batch turned out well, but after a few extra days in the fridge, it tastes great! I'm hooked!

It gets the Coconut water in shape7/25/11

By Coll1114 (Edgewood, MD)

This starter gets my coconut water fermented fo I can have a nice dring in the morning and at bed time.

Great product & health benefits. . 7/24/11

By Judy (Alhambra, CA)

Started using this for coconut kefir four years ago. I lost weight and I stopped getting bad colds/flus regularly. Shared this with friends who benefitted with improved complexion, healing from acid reflux and better sleep. I stopped for a while but now starting up again. Benefits vary from person to person - it's been helpful.

5 stars7/23/11

By Pauline (Yelm, WA)

Easy to use. Delicious to drink.

like it a lot7/23/11

By Agnes (Marrakech, Morocco)

I have a hard time with doing your BED diet,
since I have to do it very strictly, it is hard for
me to get used to it, even tought I already eat
healthy.
Giving up 1 cup coffe w/milk no bread, I am not crazy about the grains, I have terrible carb-
cravings. I do like kefir and fermented vegetables, which I make myself.
I wish you would mail your product Internationally. The one shop in England is very expensive.
Do you have your "Body Ecology Book in German? Thank You, Agnes

Keifer Starter7/22/11

By Cindy (Austin, TX)

Product does not set up using coconut milk. Attempting to aviod dairy, but have only had results with whole milk.

Great Product7/19/11

By nessav (Palmer, AK)

The Kefir starter works great! Will be buying it again and again!

excellent7/14/11

By kefbegin (Portland, ME)

My kefir packet arrived on a scorching day in July. I put it in the fridge to cool it and defrosted my frozen coconut juice at the same time. I made coconut kefir and raw dairy kefir that night - I'm on my fifth batch since. Easy, delicious, strengthening and uplifting.

Easy to use7/14/11

By Zhenya (Scottsdale, AZ)

Once I got the hang of it, it was easy to make my own cultured products.

Great Product7/13/11

By Sara (Jacksonville, Florida)

Kefir is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, and it is hard to find kefir starter! Body Ecology makes it easy to make your own kefir at home and nourish your family.

GREAT PRODUCT7/13/11

By ELOISE (SPOKANE, WA)

SIMPLE TO USE AND KEFIR TASTES GREAT!

keifer starter7/13/11

By Taz Virk (MD)

I've just made my first Keifer with keifer starter
easy to make, better than store bought. Now I need some good recipes:)

Great7/13/11

By Ashley (Greensboro, NC)

Great product, love coconut water kefir. Just started, already feel better, can't wait for even more.

Live saver.7/12/11

By Kathy (Ellicott City, MD)

I have lost weight with your kefir and believe my health is so much better. People see me and ask what I am doing after only 3 months.
Love it. Thanks Donna.

Like the Kefir Starter7/12/11

By Rachel (Watkins, MN)

I like the Kefir Starter. It is easy to make by that I mean it does not take long make compared to other brands.

Great product, easy to use7/12/11

By Sarabella (Durham, NC)

Though it did take me a few tries to get it right, now my family and I are the lucky recipients of lime-mint, lemonade, cherry and coconut water kefirs, and creativity is the only limit. It really is very easy to use and the customer service was great. Highly recommended!

Love it!7/12/11

By Jaime (Sandy, Utah)

Great product, I always know my Kefir will turn out using this.

Great Product7/12/11

By Kefir lover (Atlanta, GA)

Great and easy to use probiotic to make Kefir yogurt or water!!

Very potent blend of probiotics I feel comfortable using and is easy to use.7/12/11

By Denise (Fort Pierce, FL)

This blend of probiotics was too potent for my severe dysbiosis. The die off from toxins was too fast. I've had to switch to GI ProHealth Yogurt Starter for now, and plan to return to this when I can tolerate it.

great7/12/11

By Liberian Butterfly (West Africa)

I started the Body Ecology Diet due to my candida problem. To my surprise it also cleared up my acne. Since coconuts are plentiful in tropical Africa I I've used Kefir starter and Veggie culture starter to make fermented coconut water and coconut kefir. OMG it's so delicious, I couldn't believe how tasty it was. Seriously, I was expecting it to be disgusting. I'm now hooked.

Great keifer starter, works much better than storebought brand7/12/11

By Linda (Santa Maria, CA)

Great keifer starter, works much better than my healthfood store bought brand,

very good7/12/11

By Rose (New York, Manhattan)

I love it with coconut water

Great product7/12/11

By Kelly (Washington, MO)

I use this product to make coconut kefir. I drink a glass 2 times a day to help with my leaky gut syndrome. I can tell a difference on my body when I drink the coconut water kefir versus not. I definitely recommend the kefir.

kefir starter review7/12/11

By Betsy (san jose, ca)

starter good, easy to use.

Excellent7/12/11

By Sue (Sunbury Ohio)

This is a repeat purchase for me. Good quality and a fair price

Works great!7/12/11

By Gypsy (Phillipsburg, NJ)

Even with 6 grandkids running around, I successfully made kefir twice! It is well worth the investment, BUT you need to have a family to drink all this will make at one time. My husband and I both drink it, but not this much!

Makes Great Coconut Kefir!7/12/11

By Sun Child (Los Angeles, CA)

I just made my first batch of young Thai coconut kefir and it was very easy to use and made delicious coconut kefir! I can't wait to make the kefir with milk. I love the kefir because I can sip on it throughout the day and it is quite thereputic to have on an empty stomach. Has definitely helped my digestion (along with the cultured vegetables)!

Delicious kefir7/12/11

By HeatherS (White Bear Lake)

The coconut kefir that I have been making with the Kefir Starter is wonderful! I drink a glass every day. Since I have been drinking the kefir and eating fermented cabbage, I don't have the sugar cravings anymore or alcohol craving. That said, I have lost weight which is a plus.