Kashkaval is a type of soft yellow cheese indigenous to Bulgaria. It is very similar to the cheddar types of cheeses but has a very specific taste and a great aroma thanks to the presence of lactobacillus bulgaricus lactic acid bacteria.
Our Kashkaval starter is made and package 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.
Making Kashkaval is relatively easy (see the steps here), although it requires a bit of aging for it to develop its very particular and defining flavor.
Ingredients
Live active lactic acid cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactococcus lactis, lactococcus cremoris, lactococcus dyacetylactis, lactococcus helveticus)
1 gram of starter contains more than 25 billion cfu of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains. 100% potency guaranteed.
Storage
Store the starter packs in FREEZER.
Use entire package at once.
The starter packs have 2 years of shelf live.
Make Your Own Kashkaval
Making Kashkaval is relatively easy, although it requires a bit of aging for it to develop its very particular and defining flavor.
| Ingredients | Lactococcus dyacetylactis, Lactococcus helveticus, Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus |
|---|---|
| Starter Strength | > 25 billion CFU/g, 100% potency guaranteed |
| Starter Type | Freeze-dried Soft Yello Cheese (Kashkaval) 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 |
| Pack Size | MINI – 4 L / 1 gal, BLOCK – 10 L / 2.5 gal, WHEEL – 30 L / 8 gal |
Ingredients:
Live active lactic acid cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactococcus lactis, lactococcus cremoris, lactococcus dyacetylactis, lactococcus helveticus).
Product Information
Full product information available here
Nutritional Facts
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.
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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SHUHAITLY –
Dear Ivo,
I am interested in Kashkaval making
I was doing my research online for the recipe when I encountered your website.
Thank you,
Best regards
Adrian –
Dear Ivo,
Thank you very much for your email, it really helps! I will definitely try as you said and hopefully I will get the desired result.
Kind regards
Adrian
Mary C. McQuillan –
I love your yogurt.
Alex Graff –
This is just great! Was looking for a while for a real Bulgarian kashkaval starter and this is exactly it!
Veneta –
Nice texture, amazing taste. Not that difficult to make!