Greek Yogurt Starter
€2.49 – €26.99
Our Greek 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 unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried.
Simply select a pack size and enjoy the finest Greek yogurt in the world!
This is an authentic Greek heirloom yogurt starter. Each pack contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the two strains required to make the perfect Greek yogurt — lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus.
The Greek yogurt starter makes Greek yogurt which tastes as amazing as Bulgarian yogurt, just a bit milder, not as tart, somewhat creamier, and somewhat thicker than it. Greek yogurt is very similar to Bulgarian, just less tart and thicker and this is exactly the yogurt this starter will make for you.
This is a heirloom yogurt starter with live active bacteria, which means that you can reuse yogurt from your previous batch to culture your new batch, for as long as you wish.
The starter contains lactic acid cultures isolated from natural sources in ecologically preserved areas in Bulgaria. It is fully natural and organic with no preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients and it is soy and gluten free. Halal. Kosher.
Ingredients
Live active lactic acid cultures of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus.
Storage
Store the Bulgarian yogurt starter packs in the FREEZER.
Use by the date indicated on the label.
The starter packs have 2 years of shelf live. Use by the date indicated on the label.
See more storage instructions on the Greek Yogurt Starter product information page.
Product Information
Additional product information is available below and on the Greek Yogurt Starter product information page.
| Ingredients | Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus |
|---|---|
| Starter Strength | > 25 billion CFU/g, 100% potency guaranteed |
| Starter Type | Heirloom Yogurt Starter |
| Details | 100% natural, No additives, No preservatives, Gluten free, Soy free, GMO free, Halal, Kosher |
| Origin | Made in Bulgaria |
| Shelf Life | 2+ years at -15 C (in the freezer), 1-2 years at 4 C (in the fridge), Up to 1 year at ambient temperature |
| Storage | Store in FREEZER |
| Milk Type To Use With | Dairy milk OK, Non-dairy milk OK, Vegan milk OK, Any milk you want to turn into yogurt, Excellent for frozen yogurts too |
Ingredients
Freeze-dried live active lactic acid cultures — Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus.
The starter contains nothing more than the strains it is made of and a very small quantity of dried organic skim milk powder. It is the medium on which the strains grow and some of it gets packaged together with them. The milk powder is completely consumed by the bacteria during incubation so there is none of it in the finished product. See some more information about our lactose free and vegan starters.
The starter is fully natural and organic with no preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients. It is soy, nuts, and gluten free.
Activity and Strength
1 gram of starter contains at least 25 billion colony-forming unit (2.5 x 1010 CFU/g) of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains.
100% potency guaranteed. 100% viability guaranteed.
Contents
This is an heirloom starter with freeze-dried live active bacteria.
Each sachet contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the strains required to make excellent Greek yogurt.
The exact amount of starter varies per pack and is indicated, in grams, under your selected pack size on the product purchase page.
More information about various pack sizes and their contents can be found here.
Greek Yogurt Making Instructions
It is super easy to make Greek yogurt using our Bacillus Bulgaricus starter. We have included two sets of instructions how to make Greek yogurt:
- The traditional method for making Greek yogurt – if you prefer to make your Greek yogurt the conventional way, manually or with the help of a yogurt-making machine.
- A fail proof method for Greek yogurt – if you have difficulties getting good results with the traditional method or would like to get your results faster, try this fail-proof manual method instead.
How to make Greek yogurt instructions.
Why get the Bacillus Bulgaricus Yogurt Starter
You should buy this Greek yogurt starter if you are looking for a no-fuss Greek yogurt starter which is easy to use, performs consistently and reliably and makes absolutely delicious Bulgarian yogurt.
When you make your own Greek yogurt you are in control of all the ingredients so you know what you are putting in your body. Bulgarian yogurt made with Bacillus Bulgaricus starters is full of gut-healthy probiotics that are great for your health. Our Greek yogurt starter is heirloom which means that you can make endless batches of Bulgarian yogurt saving a ton of money while eating healthy – an absolute win-win!
Read this long list of reasons why our starters are good for you.
Usage
The packs are packaged and labeled with the grams they contain and the volume those grams make when used entirely in one go.
The packs are intended for single use, or their contents could be split for multiple use (with the exception of the Sourdough starter which should always be used in one go).
When you split the pack, take out as much as you need to make your yogurt, then reseal and refreeze the remaining starter for later. Make sure you store the sachets in a way that prevents moisture from getting in, i.e. well closed in a Ziploc bag or wrapped around and fastened with a rubber band.
When you split the contents of the pack and use less starter amount to make smaller volumes, keep in mind that you are also reducing the total amount of yogurt that you can make from the pack (read more on that here). Refer to this page to see the gram to Liters (gallons) chart and to find out how much starter to use for different volumes of milk.
Help
Bacillus Bulgaricus starters are easy to use and are strong enough to make sure that the fermentation process completes naturally and smoothly, under the right conditions.
If you ever need help with using our products or troubleshooting your fermentation method, simply contact us with any questions and we’ll be happy to help.
You can also fill out this help form and we’ll get back to you in no time.
FAQs
If you’d rather read than write us an email, then check out this list of frequently asked questions and answers and Help and How-To articles for some more helpful information.
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Evelyn –
Hi Ivo
All is well. Starter makes delicious yoghurt. I just haven’t been making a lot so it lasts me a long while. I will check my Greek yoghurt starter to see what I may need.
Thanks.
Evelyn
Michael –
Hello Ivo,
yes it worked and the greek yoghurt is really tasty.
When ordering, you wanted to send me a gift sample of another yoghurt, which was probably forgotten.
I’m still looking for a better way to keep the yogurt warm for 8 hours after stirring in the starter. I haven’t found the best solution yet. It would have to be a warming pot with a large opening or something similar.
Otherwise, thank you very much
Michael
Mary T. –
I love a good yogurt, usually Greek. Not all yogurts are good. The ones I make, or homemade, I like the best.
I’m looking forward to trying your Bulgarian one to see what is different. To be honest I came to your site looking for the buttermilk that is generational. I didn’t even check out your other
products. If you hadn’t offered the free sample I wouldn’t have known. I’m now intrigued & if I like your products I will certainly get more samples to try.
Have Blessed day
Mary T.
Catriona H. –
Hi Ivo,
Thanks for your email.
We buy Greek yogurt because we love the flavour and the health benefits.
I have only just ventured into the world of yogurt making.
Kind regards
Catriona H.
Luana –
Hi Ivo,
I love Greek yogurt and I have been making my own for years! I started by learning about the process online and using store bought plain yogurt as a starter, then draining it make it ‘greek’.
My partner found your website when searching for ways to make it foolproof, because some of our batches were runny and never setting. We bought some of your starter and loved it!
I like making a 4qt at a time, so I only make yogurt every 3 or 4 weeks. I am trying to use my previous yogurt batch to make yogurt today because I ran out of starter and didn’t know, but since the milk is already boiling I gotta do something with it.
I ordered more and I I am looking forward to the quality yogurt it makes every time!
Thanks!
Luana
Vannette –
Hello Ivo
Thanks for your personal customer service response I am getting serious now making my own yogurt I have had trial & error through the years trying different methods and still get runny yogurt except when I strain it to get Greek yogurt/cream cheese thickness
I have to manage my stomach digestion & bloatedness by only eating homemade yogurt that has natural Probiotics.
This is highly recommended by my Naturopathic Dr.
It’s essential now since this covid-19 virus has affected so many people especially my dad in his 90’s and we all need to keep our immune system in best of health.
Thank you so much for your free book!
I read all reviews online and Amazon.ca
I am expecting great results as long as I follow the instructions.
It’s a comfort to know you really care about your products and keep in touch with customers, it really says alot about your business integrity
Regards,
Vannette