[foodhackingbase] kvasirs diary update, water kefir medium project preparation

[Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck]

Hi to all,
I've created the page for granos tibicos/water kefir on our wiki

https://foodhackingbase.org/wiki/Tibicos

page for the development of the growing media

https://foodhackingbase.org/wiki/Granos_tibicos_growing_media

and subpage for my data - so the things do not get too messy when 
(hopefully) more people contribute

https://foodhackingbase.org/wiki/Granos_tibicos_growing_media_Algoldor

data in spreadsheet are here

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BDqVKNykQ9YTisQpq77PVWZlpXSkFliA4kSNgTh9fnc/edit?usp=sharing

All of the above needs to be checked and improved, take it as an 
opening. We need to add literature, that is I think really important and 
I would also suggest a list of non profit/commercial places which offer 
the grains for sale and which have a good reputation.

Talk to you later on today or tomorrow,

Sincerely,

FAA

On 2014-06-25 09:40, Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck wrote:
> The answer to the question when creating a new account on our wiki:
> "What can you make from mate" = matelade
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> FAA
> 
> On 2014-06-24 13:41, Daniel Kolbus wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I have been working with a water kefir culture I bought from
>> (http://www.culturesforhealth.com [3]) but due to an accident (the
>> bottom of the glass jar fell off!) it was drastically reduced and as
>> it doesn't multiply I decided to buy another culture from
>> (http://stockholmnt.tictail.com [4]). With the first culture I
>> followed the instructions from the seller, but the grains didn't like
>> it (!) but after adding a piece of dried fruit it got better. 
>> 
>> When comparing recipes to find a medium that facilitates growth we
>> have to bear in mind the water composition. I use tap water without
>> pre-boiling it as the chlorine content is pretty low, but I don't know
>> if some nutrient may lack. This could be an issue for others as well.
>> 
>> Let's hope we find that multiplyer culture medium/technique!
>> 
>> Kr
>> Daniel
>> 
>> On Monday, June 23, 2014, Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck
>> <algoldor at foodhackingbase.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi to all,
>>> My kvasir's diary which is my fermentation log is up to date - or
>>> up to day, do check it out if you like and of course share yours if
>>> you can, that would be lovely!
>>> 
>>> 
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-VSrWkLMswFZhyK5VlJhuK21xmp5amAdof1re2dds_g/edit?usp=sharing
>>> [1]
>>> 
>>> It is still quite crude and needs a lots of improvement like
>>> summaries and monthly overview etc. but well notes are taken and
>>> shared, that is the first step. This update is especially due to the
>>> preparation to start the "project" of the development of proper
>>> water kefir medium - so the culture/grains grows well and resulting
>>> brew tastes good. I hope to make a page on our wiki as a proposal
>>> for this project sharing my "cleaned up data" on the topic there
>>> tomorrow or day after tomorrow. So who ever is into water kefir
>>> please get ready and in touch now is the time! I know that at least
>>> Ingo, Daniel and me have the cultures right? Anyone else?
>>> 
>>> I hope to hear from you soon, this is a big one. Part of this will
>>> be talking to companies/groups which are selling the grains because
>>> they have the formula most likely and it is very probable that there
>>> will be several of the "proper" formulas ... Contacting them and
>>> getting info from them would speed up the things a lot I think.
>>> 
>>> Talk to you all soon and please get in touch soon!
>>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> FAA
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck
>>> 
>>> biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker
>>> 
>>> http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org [2]
>>> 
>>> "There is no way to peace, peace is the way." Mohandas Karamchand
>>> Gandhi
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> Links:
>> ------
>> [1]
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-VSrWkLMswFZhyK5VlJhuK21xmp5amAdof1re2dds_g/edit?usp=sharing
>> [2] http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org
>> [3] http://www.culturesforhealth.com
>> [4] http://stockholmnt.tictail.com
> 
> --
> Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck
> 
> biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker
> 
> http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org
> 
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Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck

biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker

http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org

"There is no way to peace, peace is the way." Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi


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