Water kefir with honey or fruit juice?

[mellowjello]

I have only done a little research, but so far it looks like honey or fruit juice are not the best for water kefir. I am trying to stay no sugar. Does anyone have experience to share with making water kefir with honey/diluted fruit juice? DD and I actually can't really tolerate fruit/honey either, but thinking this is would be better than sugar. I am desperately trying to get fermented foods in and reacting to kraut juice. Dairy is out. Sensitive to coconut. May try pecan milk yogurt.

[Faliciagayle]

Q. Can I use honey to make water kefir?

A. Technically yes, honey will make a wonderful tasting water kefir. The problem with honey is that honey antibacterial in nature and the water kefir grains are a mixture of bacteria in yeast. Therefore honey is very hard on water kefir grains and will cause them to weaken (and eventually die). If you really want to use honey, just plan on replacing your grains occasionally.



from culturesforhealth.com


I just bought water kefir grains and plan on using fruit juice... HTH!

[MoonStarFalling]

Is there issue with the sugar even after it is used up in the fermentation? Honey kefir isn't bad. I think after using fruit sugars exclusively for a while the crystals would starve.