Greek Yogurt Starter
CHF2.69 – CHF30.19
Our Greek Yogurt starter makes a mild, thick and creamy Greek Yogurt that has an unforgettable taste that can only be compared with that Greek yogurt you remember from your childhood.
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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Meredith –
Hi,
I’ve just been using my yogurt as a starter for the new batch, which is why I haven’t ordered more yet. I will likely order more starter soon.
Best,
Meredith
Allison S. –
Hi Ivo
Thank you the yoghurt it was delicious! I like to know what goes in my yoghurt which is why I thought of making my own.
Thanks
Bob S. –
Hi Ivo,
I just signed up for your insider’s list and Iam from Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia.
The number one reason why I like yogurt is for health reason as I am aware that the microbiomes within the guts have to be balanced and that will boost your immunity, and immunity is your best defense against viruses, but regretfully over here there are not so many people aware about this.
I also need some info if your probiotics works with non dairy creamer, there is also a creamer product with soluble fiber (most likely mix with inulin) which is a prebiotic as well.
Thank you, and have a nice weekend.
Regards,
Thomas –
Ivo, I just woke up from a nap of exhaustion, 11:20PM checking email. How may years has it been Ivo? And I eat fruit and yogurt almost every morning. Price of fruit here climbs and
climbs.. But the price of homemade yogurt is pretty stable, milk prices haven;t changed that much. 400 gms of fair quality store yogurt is 149 yen. That price has gone up 20 yen over the past few years. You might remember I used to have a protein additive, but I haven’t doe that in a couple of years. Now jst 3 kinds of fruit, and yogurt, almost EVERY morning. It takes about 40 min. to prepare so I cut back on the amount I eat. ONe preparation works for 2 days. I make 2 litres of yogurt at a time. All this is to say I DONT USE so much yogurt…lol. Before I buy more I have to use up the packs in my freezer.
Bill –
My wife and I enjoy Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast and also as a desert sometimes.
Bill
Dick G. –
Better nutrition & better digestion
Antoaneta –
Hi,
I am extremely happy with my starter and am making yogurt on the regular.
We just use our previous batch of yogurt to start the next one, so I haven’t needed more starter. But if my yogurt ever stops being good, I will definitely reorder to start a new one.
Thanks,
Antoaneta
Duncan A. –
Hi Ivo. We made our first batch of Bacillus Bulgaricus and are very pleased – best yogurt we’ve had. I used ½ tsp of the freeze dried starter with one gallon of milk following your instructions to bring the milk to 212 degrees, reducing the milk temp to 110 F, adding the starter and processing lightly covered in our sous vide @ 110 F for 8 hours.
I reserved 1 pint to try as a mother for our next batch.
Many thanks,
Lynzie –
I’m using some of my yogurt for starter 2-3 times before starting a new batch.
Love the yogurt.
Lynzie
Frances –
Ivo,
I have been making yogurt since my Hippie days in the 70”s, back then we made it in a glass jar then put it in a black garbage bag and let the sun incubate it. Over the years I have tried many cultures in different combinations to get the quality and flavor of those old days and I have finally found it. These days I make my yogurt in an incubator, the Bacillus Bulgaricus starter has the same creamy great taste as as my old “back yard” yogurt. I am so glad I have finally found Bulgarian Yogurt Starter, my only regret is I didn’t order a larger size package.
Kindest Regards,
Frances