This is a long-handle open spoon with a spatula end. It is made of high quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel.

The spoon makes scooping the starter out of the bag an absolute breeze and helps you easily measure the perfect quantity of starter every time.

The spoon is sized and shaped in a way that allows you to effortlessly measure 1 gram of starter, and the spatula side lets you get even more precise weights if needed.

The spoon is so convenient that you’ll soon find yourself using it daily around the kitchen, and not just for scooping out starter from the pack.

The long handle is the perfect size to reach into the sachet, and then stir the milk in a mason jar or any deep container.

The flat part of the spatula end makes handling the spoon extremely easy as it allows for an easy firm grip.

The full length of The Schaufel is 8 in / 20 cm. The spoon end, with its 1.2 in / 3 cm length and 0.8 in / 2 cm width, has a liquid volume capacity of 1.5 ml or 1/4 tsp and is shaped like a shovel to make scooping easier (hence the name – Schaufel means shovel in German). The spatula end is 0.4 in / 1 cm wide and 3.5 in / 9 cm long and allows for measuring any small amount of starter, powder, etc. which makes The Schaufel versatile and useful for many applications.

The spoon is made of 100% food grade stainless steel, which makes it rust-proof and rust-free, and gives it a glossy shiny finish that won’t fade or tarnish over time.

Clean under running water or throw it in the dishwasher – it is super easy to clean and virtually maintenance free.

The spoon is strong and durable and will last you a lifetime. And yes, it does come with a lifetime warranty.

Produced by Solingen in Germany for Bacillus Bulgaricus.

Usage

The spoon spatula can be used for handling all foodstuffs. 18/8 stainless steel is widely used as a product contact material throughout the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Dishwasher safe.

Clean thoroughly before first use.

Note: As with any stainless steel product, exercise caution when using with acidiferous products for prolonged time. Always wash and dry after use.

Storage

Store in a dry place.

Product Information

Material: Food grade AISI 304 (1.4301) 18/8 stainless steel.

Shelf life: The spoon comes with a 5 year factory warranty but we extend that warranty to lifetime for you. If at any point you are unhappy with the spoon, or it goes bad in any way, we’ll replace it or refund it.

Material	Food grade AISI 304 (1.4301) Stainless Steel. AISI 304 (1.4301) is a widely-used austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel. It has excellent drawing properties and very good formability, while it is also highly corrosion-resistant. Typical uses of 304 stainless steel include kitchen equipment such as utensils, pans, tubing and much more. In addition to the material properties mentioned above, AISI 304 has good technological properties, such as corrosion resistance and machinability. AISI 304 is highly corrosion resistant to most oxidizing acids. The following are all equivalents of AISI 304: 18/8, X5CrNi18-10, EN 1.4301, DIN 1.4301, UNS S30400, BS 304S15, BS 304S16, BS 304S31, BS EN58E, AISI 304, SS 304, SAE 304, and SUS 304. Fully recyclable.
Dimensions	Total length: 200 mm. Length of spoon: 30 mm. Width of spoon: 20 mm. Length of spatula: 90 mm. Width of spatula: 10 mm
Volume	Approximate volume: 1/4 tsp / 1 gram / 1.5 ml
Color	Silver-white stainless steel
Details	100% recyclable, 18/8 stainless steel, Dishwasher safe, Eco friendly, High temperature resistant (~ 800°C / 1470°F), Tough, Durable
Package	Individually packaged in a 100% recyclable paper package. Package contains info and instructions.
Origin	Made in Solingen, Germany
Shelf Life	5 year manufacturer warranty, Lifetime warranty from us
Storage	Store in a dry place

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

More nutritional information and labels are available here