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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wenshing –
My wife likes it but I do not see any different from the Bulgaria’s one. Your product is good. I may visit Bulgaria some test the authentic one some day. ThAnks for the gift.
Marilyn T. –
I appreciate the opportunity to try the different yogurts. So far I like both the Bacillus Bulgaricus and the Greek starters.
I just placed another order and I am trying another yogurt this month.
Thank you for the opportunity to try these. I never realized there were so many starters.
Thanks again,
Marilyn T.
Christina –
Hi Ivo,
So I’m pleased to tell you that I’m very happy with both the sourdough and the bacillus bulgaricus starter. I love the yoghurt and the sourdough had to replace my old, self “raised” one in an emergency and is happily living in the fridge.
I was not so happy with the Greek style starter, the yoghurt turned out very sour instead of mild, rich and creamy.
I still have cultures left because they can be reused so many times, but I will always reorder starters from you.
Best wishes from Switzerland
Christina
Angela B. –
Hello Ivo
I haven’t tried the Bulgarian starter yet (that is in the freezer) but I have managed to use the some of the Greek starter and have frozen and used part of a previous batch to start a new one several times quite successfully. I have also used the sour dough starter (which I have been using and feeding regularly) and although my first few beginner loaves were less than perfect in the opinion of an experienced sour dough baker (which I narrowed down to too high hydration for the type of extra strong Canadian flour I buy) I would say that I am now making a decent loaf in my Ninja Foodi 15 in 1 which has a steam bake function.
Regards
Angela B.
Rachel –
My starter is great !Thanks!
Diana –
Hi Ivo,
We are very happy with the texture, flavour and creaminess of the greek yoghurt. Thank you for providing such a sustainable and healthy product.
Sincerely
Diana
Paula D. –
My hubby has Crohn’s and yogurt made with this starter is a BIG part of his SCD diet.
Donna –
Hi Ivo,
At first, I thought the Greek yogurt’s texture was a little strange and the flavor was sort of blah, but I strained it and both the flavor and texture improved a lot for me and I think it’s really delicious. I’m new to making my own yogurt and was surprised by the honey-like gooey texture of it. Maybe that’s how it usually is, but I’m more used to a custard-like texture.
I’m totally sold on making my own, however, and the store-bought ones just don’t compare.
I’m definitely a repeat customer.
Donna
Christina –
Hi
It’s probably just my personal preference but i did not like the greek yogurt as much as the Bulgarian, both the consistency and flavor.
I definitely enjoyed both the regular and the rose flavored. The caspian sea yogurt was good too:)
Christina
Michaela –
Hi Ivo,
I am very satisfied and enthusiastic about the yoghurt. I have already tried the Greek yoghurt and the Bulgarian yoghurt and we both really liked it! Friends gave me the “Denk” yoghurt maker, which works completely without electricity, and also the tip and the link with the yoghurt cultures. I also think the extensive information and tips on yoghurt production that I received from you are great , great service !
Many thanks and best regards!
Michaela