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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Kefir is produced by fermenting milk with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.
Origin: North Caucasus people (Traditional) — North Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactobacilli convert lactose into lactic acid, lowering pH, while yeasts produce ethanol and CO₂, creating mild carbonation. The process also yields kefiran, a polysaccharide that thickens the beverage and stabilizes the emulsion. The resulting acidity and microbial activity confer probiotic properties.
Primary Reaction
Fermentation of lactose to lactic acid, ethanol, and CO₂ by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts
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