The clear substance that comes from the step above is very good for starting other fermentation processes (fermented vegies, for instance). It also has been used by a lot of people for its healing properties.

I personally don't use whey for jump-starting vegies, because sometimes it has resulted in mushy vegies. But it does work nicely for beer or cider, as do the plain kefir grains.

 

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