Yogurt Starter
$1.99 – $31.99
Our 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 original 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.
Our Bulgarian Yogurt Starter makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako) of exceptional quality with classic Bulgarian yogurt taste, thickness, acidity and aroma. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried.
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.
The starter contains lactic acid cultures isolated from natural sources in ecologically preserved areas 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 of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus.
1 gram of starter contains more than 25 billion cfu of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus. 100% potency guaranteed.
Storage
Store the starter packs 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 packs have 2 years of shelf live.
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.
| Ingredients | Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus |
|---|---|
| Starter Strength | > 25 billion CFU/g, 100% potency guaranteed |
| Starter Type | Heirloom Bulgarian yogurt starter |
| Details | 100% natural, No additives, 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 |
Ingredients:
Freeze-dried live active lactic acid cultures — Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus
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Sourdough
Our Sourdough Starter is a no-fuss sourdough starter that is easy to activate, ferments quickly and is no trouble to maintain. It gives your dough a fast rise, it is very reliable and consistent, full of gut-friendly lactic acid cultures, and most importantly, it makes sourdough bread of exceptional quality with great sourdough flavor, texture and taste. The starter is universal – it works with all types of flour. One sachet contains 6 grams of starter.
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Our Bulgarian Kashkaval (soft yellow cheese) starter makes an exquisite kashkaval. Creamy and soft with that je ne sais quoi taste that this typical Bulgarian soft yellow cheese has. Select a pack size and order some today!
K.M. –
When I was first designated with Lyme Disease I had to change my diet. I was recommended to try different types of Yogurts for the Probiotics as part of the diet. I became hooked immediately and enjoy trying different flavors and brands. Key Lime Pie is my personal favorite.
Dawn –
Hello!
It works out well actually after The 4 hours So total 9 hours to set for me.
From now onwards I will perpetuate the yogurt from the set yogurt instead of the starter.
I normally will not Heat the milk since I’m using pasteurisé milk. So I will just stir some yogurt into milk and ferment.
Vickie –
Everything is ok here. I love your product! I make yogurt about once a week for my personal use so I don’t go through your product very often. It allows me to make an amazing yoghurt that I can’t buy any where.
I have been using your product for a couple of years now & hope to continue to use it for many more years to come.
Will be ordering soon. Stay safe & happy,
Vickie
Siao –
Hi, Ivo,
Got it and save it this time. Thank you very much for the good service!
Siao
Dora –
My mother always made yogurt since I was a child, I will be 80 in Nov- I have been blessed with good health all my life and I like to make my own yogurt
Justin –
Thank you, Ivo. My Bulgarian wife is so happy ever since I started making yogurt with your bacteria. So superior to the commercial Stoneyfield cultures I had been using prior. We will certainly be frequent customers in future.
Carmen –
I have continued success now.
McDonald –
My husband and I both like to eat yogurt, but I also make cheeses and dips and all kinds of delicious things from it. I am going to make some deliciousness with your Sirene cheese next time I make some: Dip cubes into egg wash, then flour, then egg wash again, then sesame seeds. Deep fry quickly. Warm 4 tbsp of honey in a pan and drizzle over the sesame coated cheese to serve.
We really liked the rose yogurt too, but the Greek is our fave!
Gay and Rob –
you guys are so sweet! Thanks a heap! Stay safe and well and eat lotsa good probiotics
Athol –
i buy it for the health benefits. I have read that our gut microbe health affects our emotional and mental health so am giving it a try.
I also like your website and it’s apparently good environmental attitude and your personal response. You do not sound like big business trying to con me which I greatly appreciate in these modern times. I could be wrong of course! I am very cynical, I’m afraid. But your prices are very reasonable so I am taking you at face value so well done and good luck to you and your enterprise and please dont sell out to big industry.
Thank you.
Athol –
I like the sound of you, Ivo!
Susan –
I make our yogurt because it’s good for us and I like home made because its got none of the extra ingredients that store bought has. Thought I would try you starter when I saw it on Amazon.
Penny –
Five stars from me! I’ve used several other starters in the past and couldn’t get the flavor or texture that I got with this one. My yogurt tasted just as good as what I usually buy at the
store!
John C. –
everything is fine. In fact I recommend your products to my friends all the time. In fact I am getting some of the sourdough starter to try.
Tina –
Thank you for your quick response and professionalism.
It is a joy to find a company with integrity and commitment to the customer. Sadly, these are qualities which are often lost in the business world. You can be sure I will be recommending
you to my friends and family.
Magnolia –
gut health!
Bernie –
This is my second order from you and I am still enjoying the yogurt. I make 1.5 quarts every Friday.
Yvonne –
I now have a Lovele yoghourt maker, I am aiming to get my yoghourt fairly thick, your starter sounded just right
Connie –
very cool Learned a bunch today. But now I need to get a manual for the Instant Pot so I can use the yeast. I bought the Instant Pot TOTALLY so I could make yogurt.
Marie –
I’m a big fan of your yogurt and kefir starter, and I see you now have a sourdough starter !
Suzanne –
Hi , I received starter yogurt today: very quick thank you.
Galina –
I am more then happy to share that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your product!!!
The yogurt turned out exactly what I was looking for and remember from my childhood – perfect tick and creamy texture at the same time very light, with just the right amount of tartness and absolutely delicious!
I have made 2 batches (1 gallon each) so far and just put in my 3-rd one. I can’t wait to enjoy it tomorrow.
My kids love the yogurt and get upset if I don’t have it handy daily 🙂
I am very pleased with the starter and officially done looking for the “right one”. You gained one more happy customer for life!
Best regards,
Galina
Jack –
the highest rating!
Debs –
Your yoghurt starter is amazing and I am looking forward to trying the Greek Yoghurt for the first time.
Monty –
Everything is fine. Very happy with the product.
Ingrid –
Makes great soya yoghurt!
Ingrid
Hanne M. –
Everything is ok. Your product works well.
Patty –
The yogurt is great! I reserve some yogurt from each batch to make the next batch. I dont use freeze dried starter every time I make yogurt.
David –
Hello Ivo; we are very pleased with the yogurt we have been making with our new culture.both the tast and texture are excellent ,and the biggest bonus is tha instead of buying a new container of starter yogurt every second batch,we are now on our fourth batch from the same original starter from you. We make four litres each week,and it is much more convenient not having to get to a store every five or six days to renew our starter. Thank you
David
Elyane –
I have not used as much yogurt as I usually do! But I will order more today. Again, thank you, Ivo!
Elyane
Debs –
I have been a loyal and appreciative customer for about 5 years now!
Debs
A. A. –
I am following the SCD diet. Yogurt is an important part but without additives and it has to ferment for 24 hours. That is why I make it myself.
Goodluck and keep up te good work!
Gail C. –
I make perfect yogurt every week.
Without fail.
Andy –
Hi Ivo,
I have always liked to eat yoghurt and about six months ago I decided to make my own “healthy” yoghurt.
When I looked around to buy my first starter culture I originally wanted to try your products but I thought they were only available in the USA so I bought some culture from a supplier here in the UK.
My mistake!
I have just finished making my first batch of your Bulgarian yoghurt and I love it!!!
I look forward to receiving your Greek yoghurt starter culture and hope it’s as good as the first one I tried.
Kind regards
Andy
Ali –
Hi Ivo , my pleasure to hear from you , we my be do important business in the future, I am really exited, I have very good market for traditional Bulgarian yoghurt, I am doing buffalo milk right now.
Jack –
Hello again Ivo. I found you on Amazon, and I like yogurt because of its taste and health qualities. In fact, I have been eating yogurt for over 50 years now. (I am 71). I was eating
yogurt here in the USA when only the hippies and flower children were eating it! You look like a healthy individual and I think of myself being pretty healthy too, so it must be doing
both of us good! Take care. Jack
Saina –
Hi Ivo,
Just wanted to thank you for taking care of my order. This time it got here on time no problem.
Dean Z. –
it worked well. Once we started making yogurt we just kept making it.
Holly –
? Everything is fine. The yogurt is coming out great. I thought I had an issue with my raw milk supplier, so the yogurt was coming out grainy. What the issue was, I needed to put in small jars, then warm water to cover of jars in instapot, 3 1/2 hours, then 3 hours ‘cooling’ on the counter, frig until eating. Comes out jelled, super creamy, with fermented ‘butter’ on top that can be removed or mixed into yogurt.
We are very happy, and probably getting snobby about our yummy yogurt.
Thank you for your E.
Holly
Deb –
I’ve used your yoghurt starter before And it’s my favourite! I love a smooth and tangy yoghurt and yours is the best! It is also very good for gut health!
Grace –
Dear Ivo,
Good morning.
I just received my starters. Am so excited to begin making yogurt.
Thanks so much.
Best Regards,
Grace
Warren H. –
Hi Ivo,
This was my second time purchasing your product. I may have first bought it through Amazon, sometime last spring. I’ve been making yogurt with your culture since May this year, and I am very happy with the results. I process a batch of two quart sized mason jars every six or seven days for two consumers. It is easy and not terribly time consuming once one has done it a few times. The product is superior to anything that I can buy in a store, which makes it worth the effort. I intend to continue making my own, and expect that I will be buying again some time in the future. Best wishes, and thanks for providing such an excellent starter.
Warren H.
George Balkansky –
Здравейте Иво,
С подквасата нямаме проблем,но не сме я използвали докрай,затова не сме поръчали нова.Ще се възползвали от оферта,за което Ви благодарим.
Pamela –
Wanted to make my own yogurt because have just had a really bad flare up of irritable bowel.
So knew I needed to replace bacteria in my gut. Have always loved yogurt, but also knew that the commercial brands we have in grocery store were full of sugars and thickeners. Now is the time to make my own. I’m looking forward to making all kinds. Thank you.
Jack S. –
I really enjoyed the yogurt I made from your starter and I think it is one of the best. As is my general practice, I do not provide reviews of products. I would never provide a negative review ever. I could have a totally different experience.
That being said, let me give some thought to making an exception in your case.
Take care Ivo and thank you so much!!!!
Jack S.
Norbert –
Hi Ivo,
The main reason for me to buy or make yogurt was to support my immune system, but now it is more the taste, since it tastes good without any additives and is easily digestible.
Best regads, Norbert
Ed –
For the probiotics
Gullan –
Hello.
Thanks for the product.
The live bacteria are so healthy for your gut and I believe that store bought ready yogurt dont have all the live bacterias compares to when you make it youself with the bacteria sachets. I choose to order from you as you can make your yogurt without a yogurt maker.
Thanks
Martha E. –
I’ve been using Bacillus Bulgaricus for over a year and am very please with the taste and texture of yogurt it produces. I use 1/4 teaspoon with one quart milk. I heat the milk to 110 degrees and stir in the starter. No need to heat it higher if you are using pasteurized milk (do heat according to directions if you use raw milk). Then I put the yogurt in a cooler with warm water, cover and in about 6 hours have thick smooth tasty yogurt. My first starter was given to me by a friend and I’ve recommended it to others, who are also pleased. Thank you!
I give it 5 stars!
Bistra P. –
The reason is simple, I am Bulgarian and we eat plain yogurt. However, in Canada it is very rare to find plain yogurt that comes close to real yougort. In short, that’s why I decided to start preparing it at home using a yogurt maker. We eat a lot.