Kefir Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
Our Kefir starter makes a mild, thick, creamy and absolutely delicious kefir. So good, that you would want to make it again and again.
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.
| 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
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
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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don –
You call this good kefir… Let me tell you “this stuff is… well… FANTASTIC…
So smooth and creamy and the taste is the best! Thanks for such a wonderful product…
Rebecca –
Why do we like yogurt?
– We take every chance we can to eat something with beneficial microbes! Kefir, yogurt, veggie ferments, sodas/drinks, etc!
Why from you?
– I’ve tried a bunch of different starters and I’m tired of always having to buy more/all the additives in them. Excited to finally have a culture that I can reuse over and over and over again! Also, super excited to try some new things with the free gift culture!!
Looking forward to it,
Rebecca
Yusra –
Just tried this today with store-bought asian soy milk (minimal additives). It has set within 8hrs in my oven with the light left on. Happiness!
Eileen –
I am loving the kefir starter. I have made several batches, first with the dehydrated starter, thereafter with a cup of reserved kefir from the previous batch. It is tart and lovely, just thick enough. I whir a little bit of completed kefir with a cup of frozen fruit in a blender to puree the fruit, then add it (and a small splash of maple syrup) to the rest of the fresh kefir. I have been making it every week, which is less often than the instructions advise, but so far the culture is vigorous enough to do a great job after a 12-or-so-hour fermentation. It is absurdly easy and totally worth the minimal effort required.
Amelia –
The kefir is superb and it’s growing like topsy, I’m making a pint over two days so think I’m going to have to donate some of the bacteria to friends…..I do feel it is beneficial to me as well as it’s definitely changed my gut bacteria for the better, I’m not craving for rubbish foods and see. To be able to digest much more than before….
I’ve not had time to make the buttermilk yet as work gets in the way of play.
In the meantime, all best wishes and happy Easter 😀
Paul –
Hi Ivo
Thanks for your follow-up. It worked out fine.
I may try one of your firmer cheeses, perhaps in Summer when I have more time to spare.
Regards
Paul
Terry –
The kefir is delicious! I made a quart of goat milk kefir, and a quart from fresh Vermont whole grass-fed milk. Both worked well using a 1/8 teaspoon of starter for each.
My basic is the Bulgarian yogurt. I make a 1/2 gallon a week using a 1/8 teaspoon of starter each time. We eat it daily! Next I will try the skyr.
My daughter’s neighbor in CA is from Bulgaria, and is quite a gourmet cook. He recommended your products, and we know why-delicious!
Brandi –
It’s the only way I can get my kids to consume probiotics. I use kefir but my kids do not care for it. I really loved how the yogurt turned out from your starter by the way.
David –
Hello Ivo, the Kefir starter is most excellent , great taste and consistency, I have yet to try the sourdough and greek starters . I recently place an order for more yogurt starter
Best wishes David
Pam –
Thank you. The kefir was good, easy to use and made a very nice yoghurt.