Greek Yogurt Starter
$3.39 – $36.99
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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Vickie –
I love yogurt! I live in HK and it’s very expensive and difficult to find Greek Yogurt. I love making tzatziki and use it in my curry.
I’m excited to try yours and wish I had bought a bit more of the Bulgaria strand!
Thanks, Vickie
Ahmed –
Hi Ivo,
I liked the starter a lot. It makes a nice yogurt. The result is much better than the starter i baught from the supermarket.
I told my friends about it.
Thanks for the code.
Best regards
Ahmed
fran –
I just tried the culture.
It was excellent. I will definitely be making more yogurt!
thanks
fran
Francine –
Hello,
From the last yogurt I made, I ferment it for 6 hours and it is perfect, thick, not runny like the other one.
I always make Greek yogurt because this is the one I prefer. I ferment 2 liters of milk and put it in a strainer in the fridge and the following day it gives me about 1 liter of thick creamy greek yogurt.
Francine
George E. –
Hi Ivo, we really were impressed with the Greek Yogurt Culture. First, the delivery time quick, and we were able to jump right into the process of making Greek Yogurt.
It is exactly how your website describes the texture.
The culture develops the milk into a wonderful yogurt, with a smooth taste. We strained ours, but that would be optional, due to how beautiful the texture is when the yogurt is fermented.
Your culture is top notch, and our yogurt consumption has increased tremendously because of your excellent product. Thank you!!
George E.
preston –
Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yogurt and the filmjölk, and we all find the Bulgarian yogurt a bit too tart for our tastes.
I also find the Bulgarian yogurt sour tasting as well as tart. My two year old grandson drank the filmjölk immediately, plain without any added sugar. I am making a gallon batch of the Greek yogurt as I write to you.
Thank you,
preston
Michael –
Hi Ivo,
Thank you so much for sending the culture. I tested it yesterday in my fan circulated insulated temperature controlled box set at 43.0C.
All I can say is – wow!
Awesome result in about 8 hrs (yes – I like it quite sour) – gorgeous set yoghurt with great texture!
Very impressed – I bet you get told that all the time, but anyhow, thank you.
Can’t wait to try subculturing with some un-homogenized Jersey full cream milk (yes, I’m a bit of an experimenter at heart [understatement])!!
Thank you again and keep doing what you’re doing, really appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Michael
Ian –
Only just started using the Greek yogurt but am very pleased with the first batch. Set nice & firm with a creamy texture & a great Greek yogurt flavour. I will keep using this product.
Ian
Alex –
Hi Ivo,
I have made several batches of yogurt using the Greek yogurt culture in my Instant Pot. I have tried (and failed) with many other brands over the years — your cultures gave me the best results by far of any that I have tried, and it’s so easy to do. Even skim milk gives an extremely creamy yogurt after straining. Each week, I make myself a big batch of yogurt from a gallon of milk. I like my yogurt very tangy, so I usually culture it for several hours longer after it has set. I am very satisfied with your product. I can’t wait to try out the other cultures that I ordered.
Thank you,
Alex
Mayooy –
I really appreciate your quick reply.
Mayooy