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Tag: kefir

kefir in a jar with fruit

The Microbiology of Milk Kefir [Plus, How to Make Kefir at Home]

Posted on May 28, 2022May 24, 2026 by Jennifer Tsang

Originally published Jan 20, 2017. Updated May 22, 2022. We can thank microbes for the tangy flavor and the effervescent creamy texture of kefir. If you’re new to kefir, it’s similar to yogurt. Both are made by fermenting milk. To my taste buds, kefir is like an intensified form of yogurt, effervescent and wonderfully tart…

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