Greek Yogurt Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
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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The Schaufel is a long-handle open spoon / spatula combo helps you easily measure the perfect quantity of starter every time and makes scooping the starter out of the pack an absolute breeze. Two ends - an open spoon and a spatula.
David –
Hello Ivo; we are very pleased with the yogurt we have been making with our new culture.both the tast and texture are excellent ,and the biggest bonus is tha instead of buying a new container of starter yogurt every second batch,we are now on our fourth batch from the same original starter from you. We make four litres each week,and it is much more convenient not having to get to a store every five or six days to renew our starter. Thank you
David
Elyane –
I have not used as much yogurt as I usually do! But I will order more today. Again, thank you, Ivo!
Elyane
Debs –
I have been a loyal and appreciative customer for about 5 years now!
Debs
A. A. –
I am following the SCD diet. Yogurt is an important part but without additives and it has to ferment for 24 hours. That is why I make it myself.
Goodluck and keep up te good work!
Gail C. –
I make perfect yogurt every week.
Without fail.
Andy –
Hi Ivo,
I have always liked to eat yoghurt and about six months ago I decided to make my own “healthy” yoghurt.
When I looked around to buy my first starter culture I originally wanted to try your products but I thought they were only available in the USA so I bought some culture from a supplier here in the UK.
My mistake!
I have just finished making my first batch of your Bulgarian yoghurt and I love it!!!
I look forward to receiving your Greek yoghurt starter culture and hope it’s as good as the first one I tried.
Kind regards
Andy
Ali –
Hi Ivo , my pleasure to hear from you , we my be do important business in the future, I am really exited, I have very good market for traditional Bulgarian yoghurt, I am doing buffalo milk right now.
Miriam B. –
Hi Ivo, today I used your Greek yogurt starter for the first time, and the results are amazing! It tastes fantastic, it can’t be compared with the yogurts I made before using other companies starters. I am planning to make several generations, so I put aside some of the yogurt. Many thanks for the great product!
Jack –
Hello again Ivo. I found you on Amazon, and I like yogurt because of its taste and health qualities. In fact, I have been eating yogurt for over 50 years now. (I am 71). I was eating
yogurt here in the USA when only the hippies and flower children were eating it! You look like a healthy individual and I think of myself being pretty healthy too, so it must be doing
both of us good! Take care. Jack
Miriam –
I love good Greek style yogurt! Also, I am a long distance runner (I run about 70 km every week), so I need some healthy protein, without too much fat (and better without added chemistry). In addition, I am allergic to nuts, so actually I do not have much choice… I eat small amount of yogurt 90 minutes before a long run (20+ km) or / and any amount right after run,
or just as a desert.
I can buy yogurt in shops, but it has preservatives and other things I prefer not to eat. And it is not cheap as well. Making my own yogurt at home, while using high quality ingredients, is much better.
I have got a simple yogurt maker, which makes 1 liter of yogurt. So, I make yogurt 3 times a week (1 liter each time)!
Now, during lockdowns (due to corona), we spend much more time at home, so it is not a problem to find several minutes to do the simple steps needed for making yogurt, and as the result, I have a fresh high-quality yogurt at home, whenever I want it!
Best regards,
Miriam