{"title":"Culture Starters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaking your own cultured foods is an easy way to add beneficial bacteria to your diet and support a healthy inner ecosystem. Body Ecology’s Culture Starter and Kefir Starter provide beneficial bacteria for fermenting foods like cultured vegetables and coconut kefir, while EcoBloom provides prebiotic nourishment to help fuel their growth during fermentation. Ancient Earth Minerals can also be added to cultured vegetable brine, following Donna Gates’ traditional Body Ecology method.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"veggie-culture-starter","title":"Veggie Culture Starter","description":"\u003cp class=\"top-buffer-20\"\u003eCultured foods have been an integral part of the healthiest diets for thousands of years and may be essential to a long, healthy life. They give birth to a lavish inner ecosystem, supporting digestion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cultured#veggie\" title=\"Full veggie starter instructions and video\"\u003eFull Instructions \u0026amp; Video Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/be_pdfs\/CVStarter_Instructions_23C.pdf\" title=\"downloadable veggie starter instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownloadable PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6 center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOaLO_GuIQ8?rel=0;modestbranding=1;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultured Salsa Recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6 center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/evno_Eiq1MQ?rel=0;modestbranding=1;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDonna Shows JJ Virgin How to Make Cultured Vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Make Cultured Vegetables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4 center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YTy__5elYp4?rel=0;modestbranding=1;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4 center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lW9esbhEo24?rel=0;modestbranding=1;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4 center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ScdLmZZOVjw?rel=0;modestbranding=1;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeggie Culture Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e helps make tasty cultured vegetables. Cultured vegetables may help take away cravings for sweets, soft drinks, bread, pasta, dairy, fruit and other expansive foods not allowed on the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch suggests that Lactobacillus plantarum may help gut dysbiosis, like IBS, Crohn's Disease and Colitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultured Vegetable Starter contains the following beneficial bacteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLb. plantarum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePediococcus acidolactici\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeu. cremoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einulin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains 6 packets which can be used to make cultured vegetables, cultured whipped butter, and creme fraiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Easy Beginner's Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 heads green cabbage, shredded in a food processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral cabbage leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 carrots, large shredded in a food processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet of Body Ecology® Veggie Culture Starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup warm (90°) water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve Veggie Culture Starter with warm water. Add some form of sugar to feed the starter (try Rapadura, Sucanat, honey, Agave, or \u003ca href=\"\/fat-fighting-supplement-ecobloom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEcoBloom\u003c\/a\u003e). Let the starter\/sugar mixture sit for about 20 minutes or longer while the L. Plantarum and other bacteria wake up and begin enjoying the sugar. Put aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine shredded cabbage, carrots, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove several cups of this mixture and put into a blender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd enough filtered water to make a “brine” the consistency of thick juice. Add culture starter mixture from step 1. Blend well and then add brine back into first mixture. Stir well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack mixture down into a glass or stainless steel container. Use your fist, a wooden dowel, or a potato masher to pack veggies tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill container almost full, but leave about 2 inches of room at the top for veggies to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll up several cabbage leaves into a tight “log” and place them on top to fill the remaining 2-inch space. Clamp jar closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet veggies sit at about a 70° room temperature for at least 3 days. A week is even better. Refrigerate to slow down fermentation. Enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Refrigerate Once Received!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/be_pdfs\/CVStarter_Instructions_23C.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-danger\" download=\"\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Download Instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivolac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18892443254848,"sku":"BE011","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/files\/be_cvstarter_090118_500.png?v=1763412319"},{"product_id":"kefir-starter","title":"Kefir Starter","description":"\u003cp class=\"red\"\u003eLooking to make your own creamy, probiotic-rich kefir at home? Kefir Starter makes it simple to create this gut-friendly, fermented drink that’s loaded with beneficial bacteria and nutrients. Perfect for improving digestion, boosting immunity, and supporting a healthy microbiome, kefir is a versatile and delicious addition to your daily routine. Use it to make smoothies, dressings, or enjoy it on its own for a tangy, health-boosting treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy bacteria in the Kefir can cause variations. Once made, please note, color and consistency may vary. Some batches may also have more sediment than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease BE sure to refrigerate once your order has been received!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cultured#kefir\" title=\"Full kefir instructions and video\"\u003eFull Instructions \u0026amp; Video Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/be_pdfs\/KefirStarter_Instructions_23C.pdf\" title=\"downloadable kefir starter instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownloadable PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInto a container (preferably glass with lid), mix together the entire contents of one foil packet of Kefir Starter and one quart of slightly warmed milk (about skin temperature, 92°F). Shake, stir, or whisk to mix well, then cover and let ferment at 72–75°F for 18–24 hours, undisturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's ready when thickened with a pleasantly sour smell — pourable, not spoon-thick. Shake and refrigerate. Save 6 tablespoons of this batch to start your next quart. See more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXQR5ISmHOY\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Young Coconut Kefir\u003c\/strong\u003e (boxed\/aseptic coconut water) — this is a two-stage process, not a direct substitution for milk:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm 1 cup of coconut water (from a 33.8oz carton) to 92°F, add one full packet of Kefir Starter, and ferment 24 hours at about 76°F. This is your starter batch, not the drink itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make a full quart, warm fresh coconut water and add 2–4 oz of that starter batch. Ferment about 24 hours, then refrigerate. Drink within 3–4 days — it should taste mildly tart and tangy, not sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\na.btn.btn-danger {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n","brand":"Vivolac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18892443942976,"sku":"BE010","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/files\/be_kefirstarter_090118_500.png?v=1763089463"},{"product_id":"ancient-earth-liquid-minerals","title":"Ancient Earth Liquid Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc are vital for energy production, detoxification, and overall well-being, yet even a healthy diet may fall short. Ancient Earth Minerals combines humic, fulvic, micro, and macro minerals with amino acids to enhance nutrient absorption, support adrenal and thyroid health, and assist in cleansing. Replenish your body with these powerful trace minerals and experience improved energy, immunity, and vitality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morningstar Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18892449546304,"sku":"BE006","price":27.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/files\/BE_AncientEarthMinerals_Liquid_090118_c098acd6-b483-4745-a969-5f10df0ac315.png?v=1763083483"},{"product_id":"ecobloom","title":"EcoBloom Immune Support + Prebiotic Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003eTroubled by gut health or irregular digestion? Complete with pre and postbiotic fibers, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoBloom Immune Support and Prebiotic Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes a balanced microbiome, which is essential for digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. Add it to your morning green drink, smoothies, coffee, or recipes for a gentle yet powerful way to support your digestive and immune health and keep your system running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enzymology Research Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40975405645883,"sku":"BE012","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/files\/BE_EcoBloom_090118.png?v=1773091108"},{"product_id":"kefir-veggie-culture-starter-bundle","title":"Kefir + Veggie Culture Starter bundle","description":"","brand":"Body Ecology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43225728778299,"sku":"BNDL-kefir-veggie","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/files\/kefir-veggie-culture-starter-bundle-cabbage-on-blue-side.png?v=1771538136"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/5772\/7296\/collections\/Rectangle_1_8feb7be1-c5cb-451c-b5f3-95292c3a6c79.png?v=1790197175","url":"https:\/\/bodyecology.com\/collections\/culture-starters.oembed","provider":"Body Ecology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}