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OK. It seems part of kefir's definition is that grains are used and it is lacto and alcohol process. the reason why I thought this was because you can get freeze-dried kefir bacteria, which doesn't produce the polysaccharide complex.

That sounds like kefir. When fermentation is done, I run it it through a sieve to remove the kefir grains. That process also mixes the solids with the lower liquid. Yours is the same, it just doesn't have the polysaccharide grains that house the bacteria. Basically, it's non-organic kefir imo.

Trump on Fox News:

Yeah, the Epstein files are following him like a bad smell. There's lots of people, including politicians, intent on not letting the files lose attention.

I meant it has been flagged. I imagine reviewers will be following the paper trail leading from this (or lack of) and seeking depositions.

On a positive note, it shows that peer review works.

Doesn't that mean your gut pals are having a party? It's a gas, Man.

To further reduce lactose, you could look into adding lactase enzyme, which converts it into galactose and glucose, "Lactose-free yoghurts The digestive systems of some people partly or completely lack the lactase enzyme. As a result, lactose is not broken down by the digestive process into simpler types of sugars. These people can consume only very small volumes of ordinary milk without discomfort (this is described in Chapter 11). They can, however, often consume fermented milk, in which the lactose is already partly broken down by bacterial enzymes during fermentation. It is also possible to create completely lactose-free fermented milk by adding a lactase enzyme that hydrolyses the lactose into glucose and galactose. Hydrolysis of yoghurt milk can be performed during the fermentation by the addition of lactase to the fermentation tank. Some lactase enzymes are sensitive to low pH. Their activity decreases as fermentation progresses and the pH drops. What type and dosage of lactase enzyme to use therefore depends on how quickly the starter cultures ferment the milk." https://dairyprocessinghandbook.tetrapak.com/chapter/fermented-milk-products

Here's a vintage scuba equipment forum link: https://vintagescuba.proboards.com/ Might be worth a look.

My patience also has its limits @Mordred Another Galileo.

Scotch whisky. American whiskey. Whisky and Whiskey are not made the same way. Whiskey encompasses several styles and ingredients. They are different drinks.

I know what you mean, but one should be mindful not to conflate Zionism with Judaism and Zionists with Jews. Zionism is the politics of deceit. I've listened and communicated with a few antizionist religious Jews and they are very nice people. I sense no dissonance in the way they talk, unlike Zionists, whether they purport to be Jews or not.

That likely point was a while ago, but definitely now. It is sobering that what felt hypothetical in January is rapidly turning into reality. Trump, mass data capture and Zionism are the three worst things happening right now

Yes, quite likely, I think, that insubordination is quite a thing. It appears he's ranted 200 times over Christmas, someone was saying. Coming out with vile and racist comments. If I was a doctor, I'd prescribe 13g of sodium pentothal to calm him down. He's quite desperate for the news cycle to forget about his Epstein connections. Sadly, like Netanyahu with his corruption cases, people are getting killed to try and help them evade their legal/criminal problems.