A – A is for Ayran. Do you know about this summer drink? Ayran is made by mixing yogurt and water. You can also add salt if you wish to. Salty ayran is one of the best cures against dehydration because it is packed with electrolytes. So if you been staying in the sun or […]
it is not a secret that Bulgarian yogurt has medicinal effect on the human body. It has existed and has been used by the Bulgarian people for thousands of years. It has originated in the Rhodope Mountains region in Bulgaria. There, many centuries ago, the indigenous population started making yogurt by souring milk using nothing […]
Our Greek style yogurt starter makes genuine Greek yogurt (ελληνικό γιαούρτι, Greek-style yoghurt) of exceptional quality with classic Greek yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. The yogurt is mild, thick and creamy in nature and has an unforgettable taste that can only be compared with that Greek yogurt you tasted in your childhood. It is […]
Water kefir, very much like kefir, is super easy to make with our Bacillus Bulgaricus kefir starter. All you need is water, sugar, our kefir starter and some flavoring if you prefer your water kefir flavored. In your culturing container (we prefer using 1L mason jars) add 1/4 cup of sugar (that’s about 50 grams) […]
Every now and then I get asked the same question so I decided to write a quick explanation about it. Sometime clients will email me saying “Hey, there is something off here — if the 1L pack contains 1 gram of starter, how come I didn’t get a pack of 50 grams with my 50L […]
Tarator is a cold soup made of yogurt and cucumbers. It is excellent in the summertime and helps cool your parched self and quench your thirst better than anything else. You can of course eat it any other time too but you will appreciate its icy chill more when the temperatures around you increase. So when […]
Fermenting is a great and tasty way to get some healthy and yummy probiotics in you! When fermenting your vegetables, fruits or condiments, you probably use just salt, and maybe some spices for flavor. That is great and I’m sure it makes some tasty fermented veggies! Salt helps promote fermentation by inhibiting the growth of […]
This is the same authentic Bulgarian heirloom yogurt starter only with added oil extract from the famous Bulgarian Rose Damascena, known as the Queen of roses. It makes genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako) of exceptional quality with classic Bulgarian yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma with just a touch of rose flavor. This is an […]
Kefir Starter Culture is made of freeze-dried bacteria, similar to our yogurt starter culture. It is a powdery substance that you activate when you use it, in order to make kefir. Kefir grains are clumps of live kefir bacteria, colonies of yeast and bacteria, held together by kefirin, a polysaccharide substance. They are soft and rubbery […]
Ingredients 1 jar of sheep’s milk 50 gr feta cheese Salt Preparation Boil the milk at low heat (it should take you around an hour). Pour it into a jar and add the chopped feta and the salt. Close the lid of the jar and let it sit in a cold place until it […]
Ingredients 1 cup Bulgarian yogurt 3 tsp Dijon mustard 3 finely diced dill pickles 3 tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with fishsticks
It is super easy to make yogurt using our Bacillus Bulgaricus yogurt starter culture. All you need is a pack of Bacillus Bulgaricus starter and milk. You can use a yogurt maker of course but it is absolutely not required. Here is how to make yogurt using just items you find at home. First, find […]
Our Bulgarian yogurt starter makes genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako) of exceptional quality with classic Bulgarian yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. The yogurt is thick and creamy in nature and has an impeccable taste with just the perfect balance between being mild and tart. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried. This is an authentic classic original Bulgarian […]
Our unique kefir starter makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious kefir of exceptional quality with unique milder taste, creamy texture and aroma. If you like kefir then you will love Bacillus Bulgaricus kefir. Kefir is a healthy super food, made form milk, fermented with lactic acid bacteria cultures, much like yogurt. Some experts claim that consuming kefir has […]
Our Bulgarian Sirene (hard white brined cheese) starter makes a delicious sirene that turns out perfectly every time. Crumbly or creamy with excellent taste and great aroma, it’s never been easier to make your own sirene. Bulgarian Sirene is a type of hard white cheese. It is very similar to the feta cheese variety but has a […]
Our Bulgarian Kashkaval (soft yellow cheese) starter makes an exquisite kashkaval. Creamy and soft with that je ne sais quoi taste that this typical Bulgarian soft yellow cheese has. Kashkaval is a type of soft yellow cheese indigenous to Bulgaria. It is very similar to the cheddar types of cheeses but has a very specific taste and […]
When it comes to buying the right pack size of Bacillus Bulgaricus yogurt starter, the most important thing to know is how much yogurt you will be making and how often. Our packs have a great shelf life, they can be stored in your freezer for 2 years without any effect on the bacteria power […]
Bacillus Bulgaricus starters are very powerful so your yogurt will easily catch. However, if you need some help in figuring out how much starter to use for how much milk, here’s a quick guide to make it easier for you: Use 1 gram for a liter/quart of milk. Use about 1.5 grams to make half […]
It is super easy to make yogurt. Yogurt is a natural product made from fermenting milk by a lactic acid bacteria, so it will always naturally set when given the right conditions. However, sometimes you might need some practice before you make the perfect yogurt. Especially if you had not made yogurt before, or, say, […]
Ingredients 2 cups yogurt 1/2 cup boiled (or steamed) and pureed pumpkin 2 tsp honey a pinch of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg Preparation Combine all ingredients in a jar, mix together until smooth and enjoy. You can top up with more honey and mixed nuts or granola if you’d like.