Guest guest Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I see conflicting information on this, so I am asking you, the experts: Can I use a stainless mesh strainer for my kefir or does it need to be nylon or plastic? Thanks, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have used a stainless steel strainer off and on for 35 years. Probably nylon or plastic is better. Silicone is definitely a no-no. Marilyn On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 2:34 AM, Joanne Nye <Jnye247@...> wrote: > I see conflicting information on this, so I am asking you, the experts: > > Can I use a stainless mesh strainer for my kefir or does it need to be > nylon > or plastic? > > Thanks, > Joanne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I use stainless steel. I also use the mason jars with rings & lids that might be aluminum. What I've noticed is basically you don't want to let kefir sit on the metal. Once I didn't clean off the jar ring well enough and it the kefir residue that was touching the ring turned rusty. So I think as long as you wash the strainer right after you're good. I searched everywhere local and didn't find a nylon strainer, spent money on other unsuitable strainers, and eventually went back to the stainless mesh. It's the perfect size. On May 27, 2011, at 2:34 AM, Joanne Nye <Jnye247@...> wrote: > I see conflicting information on this, so I am asking you, the experts: > > Can I use a stainless mesh strainer for my kefir or does it need to be nylon > or plastic? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am not the smartest about kefir but I do know a little about stainless steel. I have read that the deal is that the milk kefir generates lactic acid. If one uses a strainer made from inferior metals susceptible to erosion by acidic substances, one can expect to find particles of the metal in one's kefir. Hence if you do not want toxic metal poisoning, use a metal strainer resistant to acids. Stainless steel was specifically created to be used in vinegar production. It will resist the lactic acid as well. Plastics have their own drawbacks in my humble opinion but to each, his or her own I say. However I do not buy the " kefir don't like metal " theory. Mine don't seem to give a hoot that I'm using stainless steel! They are just going freakin nuts! Now I could be wrong on this but I have read that water kefir does not have the acidic character so it does not matter so much. Anyone know different on that? andy careaga ________________________________ From: Joanne Nye <Jnye247@...> Can I use a stainless mesh strainer for my kefir or does it need to be nylon or plastic?_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I use a stainless steel strainer. I haven't had any problems using it, haven't seen any reactions between the kefir and it. Beth > > I see conflicting information on this, so I am asking you, the experts: > > Can I use a stainless mesh strainer for my kefir or does it need to be nylon > or plastic? > > Thanks, > Joanne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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