Yogurt Starter
$1.99 – $31.99
Our Bulgarian yogurt starter makes genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako) of exceptional quality with classic Bulgarian yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. The yogurt is thick and creamy in nature and has an impeccable taste with just the perfect balance between being mild and tart. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried.
Simply select a pack size and enjoy the best yogurt in the world!
This is an authentic Bulgarian heirloom yogurt starter. Each pack contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the two strains required to make Bulgarian yogurt — lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus. It makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious yogurt.
The starter is organic and fully natural with no preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients and it is gluten free.
This is a heirloom yogurt starter with live active bacteria, which means that you can reuse yogurt from your previous batch to culture your new batch, for as long as you wish.
More Details
Ingredients: Live active lactic acid cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus)
Type: Heirloom thermophilic Bulgarian yogurt starter.
Strength: 1 gram of starter contains more than 25 billion cfu of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus. 100% potency guaranteed.
Origin: Produced in Bulgaria.
Product Information
Get full product and nutritional information here
Make Your Own Yogurt
It is super easy to make yogurt using this yogurt starter. You can make your own yogurt with or without the help of an yogurt maker.
Check here for the 6 easy steps to make your own yogurt.
Storage
Store in freezer. Take out as much as you need in order to make yogurt, then reseal and refreeze the remaining starter for later. The starter has 2 years of shelf live.
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This is the same authentic Bulgarian heirloom yogurt starter only with added oil extract from the famous Bulgarian rose damascena. It makes genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako) of exceptional quality with classic Bulgarian yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma with just a touch of rose flavor. Select a pack size and enjoy!
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Our Greek yogurt starter makes genuine Greek yogurt (ελληνικό γιαούρτι, Greek-style yoghurt) of exceptional quality with classic Greek yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. The yogurt is mild, thick and creamy in nature and has an unforgettable taste that can only be compared with that Greek yogurt you tasted in your childhood. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried. Simply select a pack size and enjoy the finest Greek yogurt in the world!
Patricia G. –
Used pasteurized organic whole milk. Tried two different brands of milk so far with your cultures.
We only make a little bit of yogurt at a time, we like it really fresh.
We use 1/4 ts for a liter with the second milk.
Absolutely amazing!
Laura –
Thank you!
I’m happy with the larger packet as I’m planning to keep it in a glass jar in the freezer and take out a spoonful each week.
That’s the routine I have for my bread yeast and I like it.
Easy for me, and less waste for the environment than tossing an envelope each week.
And yes, it is easy. I’ve only had one failure in years and it was because I forgot to stir the milk before testing to see if it was cool
enough. It must have been two hot and killed the culture.
Last question–do you have a recommendation for how much of last week’s yogurt to use if I want to try to use that as a starter? I make
it every Thursday so it would be one week old and if I’m not too greedy there will be a small amount left to reculture.
Thank you!
Laura
Димитър Х. –
Hi, that was one of best yoghurt I ever eat, even better than those in Bulgaria, reminds me a yoghurt from mine childhood. I have only one advice , you’d better use bio milk with less
pasteurizations is possible. Thanks I will order again very soon.
Patricia M. –
Hello Ivo,
We’ve been making our own yogurt for some time. I love the tangy taste. I have it with granola and fruit nearly every day as my first meal (which doesn’t happen until noon, after I take a walk).
I look forward to using your culture once it arrives (I’m the one who ordered via Amazon before seeing you had your own site and I had written asking where it was). I sure hope the whole mess with the virus doesn’t mess the delivery up … I know that isn’t your fault so I am waiting patiently. 🙂
Mat –
Hi Ivo,
We make yoghurt because of it’s health benefits and we are trying your starter because the local health-food shop where we used to purchase starter from, has now closed down☹
I’m sure we’ll be pleased with yours!
Cheers Mat.
MarthaJane –
just love the taste, mainly – and I rely on it as a healthy routine protein. All the new gut health data is, as they say – gravy! I lived in Athens, Greece, for a few months back in the 80s, and had the privilege of traveling in Bulgaria for a few weeks back in the 90s – WHY is the yogurt over there so much better? WHYI?! – and also I was a classics major in college. So when I got interested in making yogurt and wondered if I could find a starter with that rich Balkan styleI love, ordering from a Bulgarian source with a Latin company name was a no-brainer! My garlic is knee-high, I’m planting cucumbers tomorrow, and I have some Bulgarian yogurt – hosanna: I see real tarator in my future later this summer! 😉
Thanks.
MarthaJane
Elizabeth F. –
Hello Ivo,
Thank you for your note. I have just tried the Bulgarian packet. I left it ini the oven with just the light on for about 10 hours and the texture was perfect. Delicious. I used “whole” milk,
which means 4% fat.
I will order more after I try out the Greek yoghurt, too.
Laura –
Yep! The first batch recovered nicely from my greedy early tasting.
Today I re-cultured a cup and made another batch. Creamy and smooth and delicious! This time I mixed in a little heavy cream from a farm so it is particularly rich.
Laura
Heather –
Ivo,
I will order more starter when I need it. I like the product.
Heather
Adriana –
ciao Ivo
I both time ago your starter yogurt and was wondeful
now I am at the 2nd buy yougusrt starter because it is so good and I want to give as present to my mom
thank you so much
ciao
Adriana
Nicki –
Hi Ivo,
I have made soy milk yogurt today with added agar-agar, the result is amazing, nice and thick.
Thank you so much for pointing out the guide, I wouldn’t have seen it if not.
I’ve been using Bacillus Bulgaricus for a few years now!
Best wishes,
Nicki.
Eugene R. –
Everything was just fine. When I need more I will order from you.
Louise –
Hi, Ivo ~
I far prefer yours
D Carter –
I’m extremely happy with your product. Thank you.
Christine –
Hello, I purchased your yogurt starter on amazon.com. I successfully used it to make a very good, thick yogurt using cow’s milk
Christine –
It helps so much with my digestion and health! My gynecologist recommends it to prevent
infections and it works well for me.
Also, if you have a specific recipe for using store-bought almond milk to make yogurt, I would
love to see it.
Thank you!
ken f. –
IT CAME OUT FANTASTIC……….THANK YOU
Joe –
When I made this yogurt, I recognized the taste immediately: it tasted “classic,” just like yogurt I had enjoyed at a hotel while traveling in Canada, and was pleasantly creamy. I have not had yogurt like this in the U.S. before. There are just a few flavor notes, pleasantly tart and also savory. It cultured successfully a second time without a hitch.
The only thing I would fault is the packaging–it’s hard to scoop out of the bulk envelope it ships in.
Joe (U.S.)
Rita R. –
Hi Ivo,
We eat yogurt for breakfast nearly every day, usually with granola or in a fruit smoothie.
Sometimes we make frozen yogurt for a special dessert treat in the summer.
I don’t typically buy yogurt as I’ve been making my own for years. However, it is difficult to find yogurt starter right now for some reason. Perhaps it’s related to the global pandemic? I
usually save a cup of yogurt to use as a starter for the next batch, but my strain was getting old and weak, and my last batch failed to set up. So I went to the supermarket to try to locate a cup of plain, organic yogurt with live cultures, and had difficulty finding one among the dozens and dozens of yogurts with artificial flavors and colors and other additives. I finally located one plain yogurt that said it had live cultures, and it worked to save my failed batch, but the result wasn’t as good as I typically get.
Many of our small local health food stores are closed right now due to the pandemic. I tried searching online for yogurt starter, and many online retailers are sold out as well. I happened upon your site by accident, but I am very interested in trying your starter. I love the fact that you sell it in bulk. It will be great to have a supply on hand in the freezer for the next time my strain fails.
Thank you for promoting homemade yogurt free from additives and preservatives! We need to reduce processed foods in our diet.
Have a great day. I hope you are staying safe and well.
Krassimir T. –
Hi Ivo,
I am Bulgarian. I like all milk products including yogurt. Unfortunately yogurt in the USA but recently even in Bulgaria is far away from yogurt I remember from my childhood 40, 60 years ago.
I decided to make my own yogurt at home to see whether the taste will attract me and make me a fen of a starter. For now I am a little skeptic about my success because the milk here I buy from stores is not as fresh and natural as from the dairy farms. This is only the beginning
Wish you the best!
Lea –
I purchased your yoghurt starter through eBay. THumbs up!
Rita L. –
Healthy food!
Silviya –
Hi Ivo,
I am Bulgarian and love yogurt and yes, I use it when have a sunburn too:)
I was impressed to see that you offer not starter with rose. Will order shortly.
Thx!
Silviya
Adrienne –
Hi Ivo,
I’ve ordered your yogurt in the past and I love it. In fact, I just ruined the last starter I had aside in the refrigerator, as I kept it too long and it got mold on it. Good thing I have more on the way!
Adrienne
Bill –
Hello Ivo, the culture got here just fine, made yogurt today, took 5 and a half hours, perfect.
just as you said it would be, thank you very much.
Yusuf –
Hi,
We like the taste of the yogurt, it doesn’t sour very soon, compared to the other yogurt starter packs.
Cheers,
Jen –
When I placed my first order, I thought it might be fun to make my own yogurt. I’m on a selfreliant DIY kick. I’m making all sorts of things.
I didn’t know if I could trust you. Was I getting a real product? Would my financial information be secure? Would I actually make the yogurt? Would I eat enough to justify making it?
I placed a small order and I’ve been making yogurt since then. It’s absolutely delicious. Even with no sweeteners or additives, it’s delicious. I’ve shared it at work and referred people to you.
I’ve seen no suspicious activity on my account. Got no extra spam. Got real product that worked like it should.
I can trust you. I simply didn’t eat enough yogurt to keep a gallon batch alive. You thought of people like me and offer a variety of quantities.
I also make yogurt for the whey. I use the whey instead of water for our weekly sandwich bread loaf and any buns we want for the week. Helps make the softest bread and buns!
Thank you for your product. Thank you for the delicious, super creamy yogurt and the whey for my soft bread!
Jen
Merav –
Hi Ivo,
We make yogurt using a bit of the leftover yogurt we have.
We also buy yogurt because of the flavors..really not smart because we can easily add fruit or jam to our home made yogurt.
I am very interested in making Bulgarian cheese – softer kind (not crumbly like feta) with a strong salty/sower taste, in good brine (whey and salt?)that can preserve the cheese for months.
Also, would like to try and make Kashkaval cheese – the kind that is a bit stronger in flavor, spicy and with a bit of salt, not like the plain and tasteless ones they sell in the stores.
I would love to nuy products from you if they come with recipes. I am new to cheese making.
Thank you so much for your help,
John –
Thanks Ivo.
I love the quality of home made yogurt that hasn’t been processed through high speed packaging machines. I think that robust treatment ruins the mouth feel of the yohurt and changes its flavour.
I read that your yogurt is A1 so wanted to try it.
Cheers
John
John M. –
A very big thank you from me!
Alan –
Hi Ivo
Thank you for the discount coupon.
I just love the yoghurt made from your starter.
I am not new to making home made yoghurt but your starter for making Bulgarian yoghurt is just heavenly. The flavour and the texture is superb and getting it right just before it turns a bit more acidic into the refrigerator, gives it a taste that is just superb. I keep two tablespoons of the finished yoghurt in a cup for every new preparation which is
stored in the refrigerator and then I bring to room temperature before I make my next batch.
I have found that making the yoghurt in an unglazed clay pot gives it an extra edge in its taste and texture over just using a plastic or glass container to make the yoghurt. It is now a matter of preference more than anything else to use the clay pot. So there, I have let you into my secret for turning an already great yoghurt into something that is just out of this world for me.
I have ordered your Rose flavoured starter to try something more “exotic”! I have in the past tried to make a Rose flavoured yoghurt using “Rose water” which did not turn out so well. So I wait with great anticipation to try your Rose flavoured starter. I also use full cream Jersey cows’ milk for my yoghurt.
I am hoping your starter flavoured with Rose oil will give me a result that will just amaze me with even more delight as a good Rose oil on its own is far to o expensive to contemplate using it for culinary purposes.
I am looking forward to any more new flavours you might come up with – like Peach or even Strawberry.
Best regards
Alan
PS I did not get the free book on Yoghurt which your on-line ordering system promised!
hk –
Hi,
Thank you for the prompt reply.
I bought the PLUS – 8 Litres (2 Gallons) pack about 2 months ago and am nearly ready to buy more.
I make 1 litre batches and every one turned out great, although the first 1 or 2 were a bit ‘runny’.
Cheers for now,
hk
Laura –
My first batch came out absolutely delicious!
I was hungry so I dug into it before it had time to set, so it is runny. But I’m guessing I’ll be able to improve that the next batch.
Laura
Peter –
Hello Ivo,
I do not buy yogurt because I do not trust what might be in it.
I make yogurt and eat it because I believe that it is good for my gut.
I have had problems using bought yogurt as a starter and searched the internet for a product that I could use for my home production.
I’m glad I found yours!
Cheers,
Peter
Kim –
Thank you so much. Got it!
Ellen L –
WOW!
Mona –
I ordered from Amazon.
Thank you for such a great product and a quick response!!!
Mona
mona d. –
Thank you!
I’m so happy to have found your company, and in future I will order directly from your website.
Margaret C. –
Ivo,
Having your yogurt is a #1 priority for me so, even though I am squeamish about using my account on the internet I placed my order.
Thanks for your reply to my email and for providing the good health benefits of bacillus bulgaricus to the general public.On
We love your cultures!
Sincerely,
Margaret C
Cindy –
I love yogurt and need to be on low carb diet, so I make it with heavy cream instead of milk and this bacteria is the best, no sugar, no carbs 🙂 The cream is NOT ultra pasteurized and I do 10 hours. It is very nice yogurt and I really need more. please!
Cindy
Nicki –
Hi Ivo,
I’ve bought your Bacillus Bulgaricus many times now and use it to make soy milk yogurt as I follow a WFPB diet as much as possible. It doesn’t go very thick but that’s because of the kind of milk I use for it, (I normally make my own oat milk, but from what I’ve read online that wouldn’t make a decent yogurt, although I have never tried) the flavour is fantastic and I use it on fruit usually, or add some full fruit jam to it.
I’m perfectly content with the result, but if you happen to know of an improvement I would greatly appreciate you sharing it with me.
I would also like to mention how impressed I was with my recent delivery during Covid-19, I didn’t expect it to arrive so fast.
Thank you.
Nicki.
Laura –
Hello!
The packet arrived today miraculously just as I ran out of yogurt, and got a delivery of farm milk.
Thank you!
Laura
michael n –
Just got the new one today! Excited as always!