Sirene Starter
$2.89 – $12.99
Our Bulgarian Sirene starter makes a traditional Bulgarian hard white cheese with unique taste and the most delicious aroma you can imagine.
Bulgarian Sirene is a type of hard white cheese. It is very similar to the feta cheese variety but has a sharper, tarter taste and the most delicious aroma you can imagine thanks to the presence of lactobacillus bulgaricus lactic acid bacteria.
Our Sirene 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.
Making Sirene is very easy (see the steps here) and thanks to this starter your Sirene will turn out great every time. Guaranteed.
Ingredients
Live active lactic acid cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactococcus lactis).
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 Sirene
Making Sirene is very easy and requires no special handling or aging, so you can easily and quickly do it at home.
| Ingredients | Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus |
|---|---|
| Starter Strength | > 25 billion CFU/g, 100% potency guaranteed |
| Starter Type | Freeze-dried Hard Brined Cheese (Sirene) Starter |
| Details | 100% natural, No additives, No preservatives, Gluten free, Soy free, GMO free, Halal, Kosher |
| Pack Size | SAMPLE – 1 L / 1 qt, SINGLE – 2 L / 2 qt, MINI – 4 L / 1 gal, BLOCK – 8 L / 2 gal, EXTRA – 16 L / 4 gal, WHEEL – 30 L / 8 gal |
| 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 |
Ingredients:
Live active lactic acid cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactococcus lactis)
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 (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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David –
I received the starter yesterday and tried last night. great sirene. Just put in fridge to chill.
Adam –
That is fine culture -thank you. Always looking forward to getting it
Marc Arkind –
My wife and I have been making sirene for many years. We are now vegan, and make plant-based sirenes. We eat sirene for 2 different reasons: We both believe it is a good way to incorporate probiotics into our diet without just popping supplements AND I love the tangy flavor, and use it in cooking. We make an overnight oatmeal that we use sirene as the liquid for.
David Leslie –
my doctor advised that I should be eating natural, rather than flavored (and I can sweeten with fresh fruit etc). So I am now thinking to make my own. I have been eating a brand called “Noosa” here in the United States. Its is supposed to be “Australian style” (and since I am originally from Australia, probably why I love it). It is thick (yes similar to what you describe) and very creamy.
John Cress –
Health benefits and taste. I love the first batch I made with your product. I know if I make it there is nothing artificial in it.
Yuki Hayano –
Thank you very much for your advise and the wonderful starter. I placed an new order for the starter. I look forward to get them!
james –
hello ,Mr Ivo
i find your good company on facebook and google.
your sirene is taste is the most important for me
Ulrich San Andres –
I would like to import your wonderful sirenes in the Philippines and distribute it to local stores here
Filip Lyapov –
All is good, we eat BG yogourt every day. Did I not send you photos for your Instagram?
Yuki Hayano –
I liked the taste and texture very much.