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.
Elizabeth –
Hello, Mr. Ivo.
I eat yogurt only occasionally, and in small quantities. I ordered your starter so that I can make a pint of yogurt when I want to, without having to buy a quart of yogurt at the store in order to do it.
I make my yogurt in a 1-pint jar inside of an Instant Pot Ultra, steamed for 2 minutes, cooled to 110F, stir in 1/4 teaspoon starter, then on the yogurt setting for 5 hours, and it works just fine. I like my yogurt thicker and creamier than my first attempts turned out. In my last batch I put 1/4 cup instant non-fat milk plus 2 Tablespoons heavy cream into the jar and then topped it off with whole milk. I was happy with the result.
More than 5 hours on the yogurt setting resulted in yogurt that was too sour for my taste. Having made several batches while learning how to do it, I am taking a break from yogurt for a while, but I will use your starter again when the time comes.
Good luck with your company. I have recommended your starter to friends who make yogurt.
Angel G. –
Hello dear people of Bacillus Bulgaricus.
I have been making yogurt since 20 year ago, however I started making the Greek one in 2020 when I searched online and I found you… so I started purchasing your product (greek yogurt starter).
Sincerely
Angel G.
Michael H. –
I have been making the Greek yogurt and like it very much. I have not yet made the Bulgarian yogurt.
The Greek yogurt is thick and tastes very good. However, I like it even thicker so I drain the whey and then add back enough to make it the thickness I like.
Best regards,
Michael H.
Isabella –
Hi Ivo,
Thank you for your email. I absolutely loved the Bulgarian and greek starter, as well as the Skyr. Just last night I used the Filmjolk starter and it is cooling in the fridge. Very
interesting consistency. My fave has to be the bulgarian as it is tarter.
I’m really enjoying your products and I look forward to many more yogurt batches.
Cheers!
Isabella
Andrea –
Hi Ivo
I make my own yoghurt because I love being able to do so; essentially it means I’ve got yoghurt on tap and I adore yoghurt, particularly the Greek style.
Kind regards
HK –
Hello Ivo,
We are enjoying our Greek yogurt very much, and the taste is perfect for us. Your instructions were clear and accurate, and making it in our Instant Pot is easy. I make it weekly, soon after we pick up our raw milk from the farmer. After the yogurt finishes and is cool, my routine at present is to put it in cheesecloth to drain a bit. Then I remove starter for next time plus some more to eat, but continue draining whey from the remainder to make a delicious cream cheese.
One way I like to use the cream cheese is to spread it on pita bread or crackers and sprinkle Za’atar seasoning on top. We also use the yogurt to accompany middle eastern recipes we enjoy.
I’m keeping the rest of your starter (we got a double batch) in the freezer in case I mess up and need new. I’m assuming that’s okay for a while; I’ve sealed the opened package in a zipper bag, pressing most of the air out before sealing. But I know we will start over at some point, and will order more from you.
Thank you!
Debbie –
Your products were great and I really had great success with all of the various types of yoghurt, naturally some which we preferred above others. My ultimate favourite was the greek, very delicious.
I will definitely be ordering again, in fact I shell do it straight away ……thank you for the discount voucher ☺
Kind regards
Debbie
Michael –
Hi! we have sheep and we do all the processing of the milk ourselves!…the Bulgaricus and the Greek culture for yoghurt tastes sooooooo good to us…thank you!
Robyn –
Hi
I love Greek yogurt, plus I also add it to my dogs meal a couple of times a week.
Regards
Robyn
Penny –
I purchased the yoghurt starters from you as I am interested in making other yoghurts than Greek Yoghurt. I bought a yoghurt maker recently and loved the results.
As yoghurt is so healthy I want to experiment in making other yoghurts.
Thanks