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Greek Yogurt Starter SUBSCRIPTION - DOUBLE 4 L / 1 gal
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Kefir Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
Our unique kefir starter makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious kefir of exceptional quality with unique milder taste, creamy texture and aroma. If you like kefir then you will love Bacillus Bulgaricus kefir.
Select a pack size and enjoy our healthy and delightfully tasty kefir!
Description
Kefir is a healthy super food, made form milk, fermented with lactic acid bacteria cultures, much like yogurt. Some experts claim that consuming kefir has even greater health benefits than those of yogurt because the kefir bacteria remains in your gut longer. One thing is certain tho — drinking kefir is good for you, and now, thanks to our kefir culture, it is super tasty and delicious!
Our kefir starter is one of a kind. It makes very thick and creamy kefir of exceptional quality with unique milder taste, creamy texture and aroma.
This is a reusable kefir starter with live active bacteria, which means that you can reuse kefir from your previous batch to culture your new kefir batch, multiple times.
Our Kefir starter is made and packaged 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 (lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris, lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis biovar diacetylactis, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus kefir, lactobacillus parakefir, lactobacillus delbueckii ssp. bulgaricus, saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Storage
Store the kefir 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 Kefir Starter product information page.
Product Information
Additional product information is available below and on the Kefir Starter product information page.
Additional information
| Ingredients | Lactobacillus kefir, Lactobacillus parakefir, Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis biovar diacetylactis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus |
|---|---|
| Starter Strength | > 95 billion CFU/g, 100% potency guaranteed |
| Starter Type | Freeze-dried Kefir 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 kefir, Works for water kefir too, Excellent for yogurt drinks, Excellent for frozen yogurts too |
Ingredients, Contents, Instructions
Ingredients
Freeze-dried live active lactic acid cultures — lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris, lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis biovar diacetylactis, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus kefir, lactobacillus parakefir, lactobacillus delbueckii ssp. bulgaricus, saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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 95 billion colony-forming unit (9.5 x 1010 CFU/g) of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains.
100% potency guaranteed. 100% viability guaranteed.
Contents
This is a starter with freeze-dried live active bacteria. It is strong enough to allow you to make kefir from your previous batch time after time.
Each sachet contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the strains required to make excellent kefir.
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.
Kefir Making Instructions
It is super easy to make kefir using our Bacillus Bulgaricus starter. We have included two sets of instructions how to make kefir:
- The traditional method for making kefir – if you prefer to make your kefir the conventional way, manually or with the help of a yogurt-making machine.
- A fail proof method for making kefir – 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 kefir instructions.
Why get the Bacillus Bulgaricus Kefir Starter
You should buy this kefir starter if you are looking for a no-fuss kefir starter which is easy to use, performs consistently and reliably and makes absolutely delicious kefir.
When you make your own kefir you are in control of all the ingredients so you know what you are putting in your body. Kefir made with Bacillus Bulgaricus starters is full of gut-healthy probiotics that are great for your health. Our kefir starter is heirloom which means that you can make endless batches of kefir 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, Help, Nutritional Info
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.
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.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4g (approx. 1 tsp)
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Dirk –
Hi Ivo,
The kefir was superb. I liked it very much and I succeeded to make 3 or 4 generations from one sample-size starter-pack. My impression was that the kefir cultures are more forgiving, i.e. I found it easier to produce kefir than yoghurt. I usually start the production process in the morning, then I put the glass in the fridge in the evening, before I go to bed. Next morning I’ll have a perfect breakfast kefir.
Thanks for all your advice, keep up the good work, and have a healthy new year 2022!
Best greetings,
Dirk
Graham S. –
I have digestive problems. I became intolerant to milk, then eggs and then other foods. I make milk kefir which means I can now have milk. I make a couple of yoghurts as well. One I brought back from India, which I am ok with, but hoping to experiment with others for my health.
Robert B. –
Everything is great. I make Kefir every week. Recycle some of the old batch with a pinch of new!
Regards,
Robert B.
Alvaro A. –
Hi Ivo:
Nice to meet you. I’ve loved your Handbook has been really helpful. My name is Alvaro A. , I’m 42 years old, and I live in Mexico City.
In my country, most of the dairy products that you can find are produced by the industry. All the Yogurts or Cheeses bought in the grocery store have plastic containers, that’s one of the reasons I started making my own dairy products at home. Also, most of the products have a lot of weird ingredients like gums and preservatives, you can even find lots of products made without cultures.
Let me tell you about my experience with the Bulgarian Yogurt Starter. I requested a Yogurts and Kefir Taster Combo and received it 2 days ago and immediately made my first batch.
Wow, it blew my mind the consistency, aroma, and flavor of the Yogurt. It’s really superior to most of the products you can find here. I will start testing the rest of the products this weekend, I’m looking forward to trying Skyr and the rest of the products that are waiting in my freezer.
I’m a teacher, I’ve been teaching for about 20 years. I would love to teach fermentation, yogurt, kefir, and cheese making to my friends and community, so I’m planning on teaching some inperson workshops and online classes.
Thanks and hope you have a great day.
Alvaro A.
Dirk –
me again. 😉
With my latest order I received starters for Kefir and tried it out yesterday. The result was very rich and creamy, mild, and not at all sour, with the consistency of yoghurt. I was wondering if that is the intended result? The store-bought kefir I have known so far was more watery, like a beverage – not something you would eat with a spoon. Mind you – I am not complaining at all! It tastes just wonderful and I’d be happy if all my future attempts will turn out like this! I was just wondering.
best wishes from Bonn
Dirk
Jennie –
Thankyou
I’m very pleased with the kefir result and expect to continue- the flavour is delicious!
Jennie
J. H. –
I have Liver disease and have drastically changed my dietary habits due to Enzyme and Bile acid levels in my stomach. I’m looking at Kefir as maybe a new additive to my diet. I’m still learning about what Kefir is and what it can do for my digestive system.
Thank you
J. H.
Maureen G. –
Thank you, consume a jar of Kefir daily and make 10 jars at a time.
Kind regards
Firas –
I really liked the product. I’m Lebanese and the yogurt I got was the same as what they make in Lebanon. I left the milk for an extra hour of incubation before taking it to the fridge (9 hours total) and the result was much better. I think it probably has to do with the fact that it’s a bit colder here and it might have taken some extra time for better fermentation.
Have a great day!
Firas
Jennie Pass –
Thank you- excellent instructions