{"product_id":"ph-test-strips","title":"pH Test Strips","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Heading and accent colour *\/\n.product-copy h2,\n.product-copy h3 {\n  color: #5a7057;\n}\n\n\/* FAQ accordion styling *\/\n.faq-accordion details {\n  border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 10px 0;\n}\n.faq-accordion details:last-child {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n}\n.faq-accordion summary {\n  list-style: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #5a7057;\n  position: relative;\n  padding-right: 24px;\n}\n.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.faq-accordion summary::after {\n  content: '+';\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 0;\n  top: 0;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n  content: '–';\n}\n.faq-accordion p {\n  margin: 8px 0 0 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #333;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003epH Test Strips – For Kombucha, Jun, Kefir \u0026amp; Home Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick and simple way to monitor the acidity of your ferment.\u003c\/strong\u003e These universal pH test strips make it easy to check the approximate pH of kombucha, Jun, water kefir, milk kefir and other fermented drinks at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs fermentation progresses, beneficial bacteria and yeasts produce acids that gradually lower the pH. Testing your brew can help you understand how fermentation is progressing, troubleshoot slow ferments and become more familiar with what is happening inside your jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80x pH Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e with a universal pH 1–14 testing range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Comparison Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick and easy pH readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Personal help whenever you need it — email, chat or phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for home fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for checking kombucha, Jun, water kefir, milk kefir and other fermented drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply wet the test strip with your ferment and compare the colour with the supplied chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get an approximate pH reading within seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e See how the acidity of your brew changes as fermentation progresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helpful when checking whether a slow ferment is beginning to acidify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 strips per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty for regular testing over many batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove one test strip with clean, dry hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a small amount of your ferment onto the test strip or briefly dip the testing end into a sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the colour to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the strip with the supplied colour chart to determine the approximate pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard the used strip after testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the clearest result, place a small sample of your ferment into a clean spoon or container rather than repeatedly dipping test strips directly into your main ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding pH in Fermentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. A lower number means a more acidic ferment, while pH 7 is neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring fermentation, the pH will generally decrease as bacteria and yeasts convert sugars into organic acids. Tracking this change can be a useful way to see whether your culture is active and how your ferment is progressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These strips are intended as a simple home fermentation tool and provide an approximate pH reading. pH should be used alongside normal fermentation practices, appearance, aroma and correct preparation rather than as the sole indication that a ferment is safe to consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipped via \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia Post\u003c\/strong\u003e. We pack carefully to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose The Fermentation Station?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 20 years of experience and thousands of happy customers, we provide reliable gear, fresh cultures, and real support to help you succeed at home fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat can I use these pH strips for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ideal for home fermentation including kombucha, Jun, water kefir, milk kefir and other fermented drinks. They can also be used for general liquid pH testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat pH range do the strips measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strips cover a broad pH range from 1 to 14, allowing you to test acidic, neutral and alkaline liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy should I test the pH of my kombucha or Jun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting pH gives you another way to monitor fermentation. As kombucha or Jun ferments, acids are produced and the pH generally falls. Watching this change can help confirm that your brew is acidifying and progressing as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use them for water kefir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Water kefir becomes progressively more acidic during fermentation, so pH strips can be useful for monitoring how the fermentation is progressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use them for milk kefir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Milk kefir also becomes more acidic as it ferments. The strips can give you an approximate indication of its pH, although the colour and thickness of milk kefir can sometimes make paper-strip readings slightly harder to interpret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these as accurate as a digital pH meter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Test strips are designed to provide a quick approximate reading. A calibrated digital pH meter is better if you require highly precise measurements, but strips are inexpensive, convenient and more than adequate for general home fermentation monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan pH tell me when my kombucha is ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can help, but pH is only one indicator. Fermentation time, temperature, acidity and your preferred taste all play a role. Once your kombucha has fermented sufficiently, taste is usually the best way to decide when it is ready for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I reuse a test strip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each strip is designed for a single test and should be discarded after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Fermentation Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54018085585203,"sku":"ph","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/6826\/8339\/files\/IMG_7636_93e4c7a7-bb3f-4340-b0fe-6bc4e98158b1.jpg?v=1788568586","url":"https:\/\/thefermentationstation.com.au\/products\/ph-test-strips","provider":"The Fermentation Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}