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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Rob Wyatt –
Hi Ivo,
Its just coming out of winter over here in Australia so no holidays as yet, will probably head off to Tasmania (island off the bottom of Australia) for another visit just love the scenery
down there, its the best I have experienced so far. Having great success using your Yoghurt, Kefir, Sirene & Bulgarian Kashkaval starters. Have found that by adding a few drops of
calcium Chloride & a heaped desert spoon of milk powder to supermarket milk it lifts the end result to a new level, equal to what I experience when using milk straight from a dairy, this is something other users might find interesting. I am also using Bulgarian Kashkaval starter to make different types of cheddar style cheeses with very pleasing results.
Regards,
Rob
Maureen –
I have a lot of patients who suffer from Warts and Verrucas, so I’m hoping by recommending your Kefir it will help to boost their immune system.
I have one elderly gentleman friend who attends my church, he’s not up to making his own Kefir, but after trying mine is now buying from the supermarket. I appreciate it’s not as good, but needs must. The good news is he is feeling so much better and now may escape surgery for the Hiatus Hernia, at 86, he’s delighted.
Marva –
I am intrigued by your product and REALLY want to try it.
Elaine –
Hi Ivo
Yes we have made it – so far 5 times from the packet you sent – the rest is in the freezer. We love it, it tastes gorgeous.
Incidently I do have a query – I like to put some salt in it (so it is almost like a salty laissi (in Indian cuisine))
But as salt can be an anti-septic I was concerned that adding salt might destroy the beneficial bacteria/pro biotics. Could you please clarify this for me?
Also how long will it keep in the freezer?
Best regards and thanks
Maureen Gillanders –
Hello Ivo, As I said in my previous review, I preferred the yogurt Kefir than the drink. It is a more acquired taste and I find the yogurt more versatile. I will continue to buy the Kefir yogurt granules and recommend both to clients and friends.
Arthur –
Thanks for reply .. oh that is really good .. it is almost looks the same as yogurt .. awesome .. no problem than .. that is funny .. I was thinking that I maybe did something wrong .. awesome .. we will be working on getting it promoted here in the Philippines.
gabriele –
Found out about you from Jordan & Steve (SCD Diet). Number one reason I MAKE yogurt & kefir is for gut health. I avoid buying supermarket versions
Maureen Gillanders –
Brilliant results, thank you. I now use your frozen grains of Kefir. So far I have only made it with Dairy milk, delicious with the full fat gold top. I’ve avoided dairy for many years, I suffer from leaky gut and numerous food intolerances caused by a compromised
immune system due to severe Glandular Fever and meningitis 50 years ago. Dairy has always caused an increase in mucous production, however this doesn’t seem to be the case with the kefir.
I have also been a sufferer of severe daily headaches, what I call ‘food headaches’ , these have greatly reduced since taking enjoying Kefir, reducing painkillers from 10 daily to 2.
I have always been a great fan of supplements, from Cytoplan in particular, however they are expensive, so I’m hoping I can cut some out thanks to the Kefir.
I have also suffered from acid reflux and inflammation of the alimentary canal, largely due to taking Ibuprofen on an empty stomach. Thanks to the Kefir and Turmeric, I don’t take any Ibuprofen, so the inflammation has settled down and the acid reflux has virtually gone. I think with time, my intestines will completely heal.
Although I am a very active person I have even more energy and generally feel better than I have for years.
I have already recommended Kefir and your products to several friends, 2 in their eighties, suffering from acid reflux.
My daughter uses the standard form of culture, not frozen, but I think I prefer to make the yogurt. She has recently fought off an ear infection in 24 hours and is convinced the Kefir has boosted her immune system.
I’m going to New Zealand for a month in January, I’m hoping I’ll be able to buy some Kefir when there, I would miss my daily dose.
If only doctors would realise the importance of a healthy gut, the NHS wouldn’t be so stretched as half the medication prescribed wouldn’t be necessary.
Please feel free to use any part of this rather lengthy response as a review. If you had a star rating system, I’d give it a 10.
Kind regards
Maureen Gillanders (71 years young)
PS I’ve also lost weight which is always a good thing.
Maureen Gillanders –
Hello Ivo,
Thank you for that info, very informative. I keep spreading the success I’m having with your products.
Thanks
Maureen
deborah daley –
hi I currently make kefir at home 🙂 and I love it 🙂 I saw Bulgarian yogurt on a youtube video. could you please tell me what the difference is between the too 🙂 also would eating both counter act the other or compliment each other? I would really love to try this yoghurt but want some more info on it before I try it.
thank you so very much 🙂
debs xx