Greek Yogurt Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
Our Greek yogurt starter makes genuine Greek yogurt (ελληνικό γιαούρτι, Greek-style yoghurt) of exceptional quality with classic Greek yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. The yogurt is mild, thick and creamy in nature and has an unforgettable taste that can only be compared with that Greek yogurt you tasted in your childhood. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried.
Simply select a pack size and enjoy the finest Greek yogurt in the world!
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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Janet B. –
My favourite yoghurt is Greek yoghurt. I use in my cake and muffin baking, curries, on top of breakfast cereal or plain with honey on top. Janet B.
Maria –
I am very happy with the Greek yoghurt culture. I am planning on ordering again and am wondering what the biggest size of Greek yoghurt culture package you could do for me? This is just to save on packaging. However I do also find it very convenient to just open an envelope and add the whole amount into 12 litres of pastuerised milk. Another question I have is there any way I could thicken the yoghurt without draining the whey of it?
Again I am really happy with the Greek yoghurt culture
Regards Maria.
Daniel N. –
Everything is A-OK, thank you for asking.
I do think your company makes a wonderful yogurt starter
I’m a sugarholic, the ONLY yogurt I’ve ever had in my entire life that I can eat plain – – with absolutely NO sweetener or flavor whatsoever! It has the exact right amount of tartness for my personal taste. In fact, I love it so much that I can easily eat one full quart non-stop in one sitting- – it’s addicting! And at the young tender age of 69, I figure if I’m going to develop an addiction, it might as well be to something that’s good for me, LOL!
I make 1 gallon of yogurt at a time in an incubator that I custom made that allows me to select any temperature required and keep it exactly at that temperature for however long necessary.
annie –
hallo ivo,
i only tried the greek yoghurt, and i like it best if i make 0,75 liter and not 1 liter and the waitingtime 14 hours. its a littlebit saur after this time but i sweeten it with jam or maplesyrup.
i live alone, so that is enough yoghurt for a few days.
i can recommend you to other people, its a good starter.
greetings,
annie
Saina –
Thanks Ivo,
Just made the Greek yogurt and it looks amazing!
Regards,
Saina
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!
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
Marissa –
ready to order again!
great product!
Donna –
Hi Ivo,
I bought the Greek Yogurt starter. My first batch failed, I believe because I didn’t use the correct amount of starter for my half gallon of milk. (I used a 1/4 tsp.). For my second batch I
used 1/2 tsp. and it turned out great! I’d been hoping for something thicker than I’d been making using store bought yogurt as a starter, but also not too tart. Using your Greek Yogurt
starter, I got a wonderfully thick, mildly tart yogurt. No need to search further!
Donna
Shari Graber –
The Greek style yogurt is amazingly delicious