Bulgarian Yogurt Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
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.
Storage
Store the Bulgarian yogurt 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 Bulgarian Yogurt Starter product information page.
Product Information
Additional product information is available below and on the Bulgarian Yogurt Starter product information page.
| 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 |
| Milk Type To Use With | Dairy milk OK, Non-dairy milk OK, Vegan milk OK, Any milk you want to turn into yogurt, Excellent for yogurt drinks, Excellent for frozen yogurts too |
Ingredients
Freeze-dried live active lactic acid cultures — Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus.
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 25 billion colony-forming unit (2.5 x 1010 CFU/g) of lactic acid probiotic bacteria strains.
100% potency guaranteed. 100% viability guaranteed.
Contents
This is an heirloom starter with freeze-dried live active bacteria.
Each sachet contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the strains required to make excellent Bulgarian yogurt.
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.
Bulgarian Yogurt Making Instructions
It is super easy to make Bulgarian yogurt using our Bacillus Bulgaricus starter. We have included two sets of instructions how to make Bulgarian yogurt:
- The traditional method for making Bulgarian yogurt – if you prefer to make your Bulgarian yogurt the conventional way, manually or with the help of a yogurt-making machine.
- A fail proof method for Bulgarian yogurt – 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 Bulgarian yogurt instructions.
Why get the Bacillus Bulgaricus Yogurt Starter
You should buy this Bulgarian yogurt starter if you are looking for a no-fuss Bulgarian yogurt starter which is easy to use, performs consistently and reliably and makes absolutely delicious Bulgarian yogurt.
When you make your own Bulgarian yogurt you are in control of all the ingredients so you know what you are putting in your body. Bulgarian yogurt made with Bacillus Bulgaricus starters is full of gut-healthy probiotics that are great for your health. Our Bulgarian yogurt starter is heirloom which means that you can make endless batches of Bulgarian yogurt 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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Diana –
Hi Ivo,
your bacillus bulgaricuis is excellent and I will be ordering more
Best wishes
Diana
B –
Hello Ivo,
I like to eat yogurt every morning because it tastes delicious and I know it is good for my gut.
I have a son with Autism, and I am convinced that yogurt has helped him develop better.
Some people say there is a link between Autism and gut health, I don’t know if this is true or if it has been proven, but I know that my son’s health and development has improved since he is eating yogurt. He hates milk, but loves your yogurt and prefers it over commercial/industrial yogurt bought at the supermarket. I see him growing up at a good rate because he is getting the calcium that his body needs and his gut is being fed with beneficial probiotics.
Thank you for sharing the precious Bulgarian yogurt with the world.
Beatriz.
Stephen –
Everything ok. ill be ordering soon again
heidi –
ok all good
still using it
bought 8 sachets at the time
thank you
Neal J. –
My sincere apologies for raising the alarm before fulling investigating the situation. I guess I was expecting a slightly larger, more outstanding looking, envelope. At any rate, my wife did bring it in and it was mixed in with our daily multitude of ‘junk’ mail that we get on a daily basis. Thanks for responding so quickly to my concerns. No excuse for not having FULLY checked out the neverending pile of ‘junk’ mail on the dining room table. Like I said, I guess I was expecting a slightly larger, more obvious ‘package’ than how it was actually packaged. Thinking more about it though, I know that to make yogurt only requires a teaspoon or two to make quite a sizeable amount.
Once again, thanks for your quick response. Looking forward to making some yogurt. And looking forward to future purchases.
Neal J.
Becky –
So healthy, so yummy!
M. A. –
I used to make beer and wine at home and was seriously into the fermentation process, making my own yeast strains, reverse engineering beers I liked, trying new things by experimenting with the unknown etc. Problem was, I was too good at it, my beers were irresistible and I ended up drinking too much and had to quit entirely for health reasons. Doh.
Though I’m new to this (just made my first batch of yogurt last night) I can see that making yogurt and cheese will really help to fill the void. Of course if I put on 100 pounds I’ll have to again find a different hobby, but until then it’s going to be a yogurt and cheese party!
Tammy –
Loved it! The manual extremely helpful!
Thank you!
Zuzana –
Dear BB team,
Let me start with saying that your yogurts and kefir taste absolutely amazing. We consume these by litres/kilos on a weekly basis and the homemade stuff tastes so much better.
I’ve been making these on a regular basis for the past few months and had zero issues.
Miriam –
I love yoghurt I have it in breakfast also on curry