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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Deals & Combos
A 2 pack combo deal including a DOUBLE – 4 L / 1 gal and a PRO – 30 L / 8 gal yogurt starter packs. This is the perfect combo if you are just starting and want to try a small batch first before you make more yogurt.
Subscriptions
This is a Greek Yogurt Starter subscription. You will get one DOUBLE 4 L / 1 gal pack once a month.
Bulgarian Yogurt
Our Bulgarian Yogurt is thick and creamy with an impeccable taste with the perfect balance between mild and tart. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried. Undoubtedly the best yogurt in the world!
The Loeffel is a long-handle spoon that helps you easily measure the right amount of starter and scoop it effortlessly out of the pack. Scoop end shaped like a regular spoon.
Elaine –
I love yogurt
Audrey –
This is how my lactose free with almond milk yogurt came out… consistency is nice
Thank you very much for the support and for answering all my emails I really appreciate it
Melody A. –
The flavor of the yogurt is excellent. I prefer it over others I’ve had.
DIana –
I like yogurt, usually Greek but am familiar with Bulgarian yogurt through the Edgar Cayce readings.
Truthfully , I thought he was always referring to butter milk all these years.
He’s known as the Sleeping prophet and did many health and life readings in the the 1920’s to the 1940’s . He mentioned more than once that the Bulgarian yogurt was generally best. His aim was to help in a general way dietary way for some people :other times his readings were for very ill people.
I want to try real Bulgarian yoghurt !
Demez M. –
Good morning Ivo,
im writing you from north Italy, very nice place in the nature call “Val Gardena”.
Outside we can see nice mountains and a lot of nature and to many cows.
So i buy every day fresh milk and i was thinking to start to make cheese and bulgarian yogurt only for family and friends, so i like to try how works,me never made it bevor.
Have a nice day Ivo
Regards
Kirsten –
Hello Ivo,
I LOVE the yogurt! I have been keeping it going since the first batch and I just love it. I am definitely excited to try more of your products.
Kirsten
S. K –
Hi,
I’ve been very sick lately and after much testing, my doctor asked me to try eating no dairy! It worked after a couple months of searching.
So now I am able to make Bulgarian Yogurt with almond milk
I love it so much
Amelia –
Hi, I loved the yogurt I put the whole sachet in for just under two litres. It was thick and smooth. I used gold top milk and consequently I had a layer of cream on top of each of my 7
individual yogurt pots. I wasn’t expecting that. Perhaps I should use regular homogenised blue top milk. I also like soya milk so would like some advice about what culture to use. Can I put honey into the yogurt mix before fermentation. I will certainly buy again
Amelia
elana –
hi ivo,
glad to tell you that the yogurt i made came out very good! i was surprised to see how such a tiny amount of starter was sufficient for 2 liters of milk. thanks a lot.
elana
Lyubka H. –
Hi Ivo,
As someone who grew up in Bulgaria, yogurt is staple food for me. My family used every occasion they had to get hold of fresh milk and make yogurt at home, so I knew the basics and enjoyed it. I love to make my food and know what exactly it contains.
I found you some time ago thanks to an Australian dairy company (Mungaly Creek) with whom I spoke on the phone about the taste and texture of yogurt here. They told me they are purchasing kefir starter from you and gave me the details.
Cheers,