Bulgarian Yogurt Starter
$3.29 – $36.99
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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Nancy –
I keep my starter (purchased from Amazon 2020) in the freezer. tastes good! I get the best tasting yogurt when I ferment for a long time.
Nancy –
I make it for health, and I really like the way this culture tastes. I tried a few different cultures in the past, but was always a little disappointed. This is by far my favorite.
Miriam –
Everything is fine – tip top – excellent!
Marie-Christine –
Everything is good, I am making yogurt weekly form your starter and love it. I am using yogurt from the previous batch to make the next one.
Thank you,
Marie-Christine
Jane –
Hi Ivo
All good (I usually order enough to last a while).
I’m having a break from dairy (trying to get on top of consistent cough), but I don’t want to give up the good (Bulgarian) bacteria of my home-made yogurt.
Cheers
Jane
Wenche –
Yes! Lovely youghurt and skyr!
Todor M. –
In the past few months I have tested 2 of your starter styles: Bulgarian and Greek.
I have used the same technique, proven over the years.
I’ve obtained very good results with both starters, and confirmed their distinguishable profiles as described by you.
The results were consistent both with the first batch (using the dry starter) and with secondary batches.
Beatriz –
Hello Ivo,
I just wanted to share a photo of my delicious Mango Bulgarian Yogurt Ice-Cream. I just blended frozen mango with a spoon of honey and Bacillus Bulgaricus Bulgarian Yogurt I had made yesterday. My children could not get enough! I am making more yogurt tonight to try and make strawberry ice cream next.
Thank you so much for making Bulgarian Yogurt available around the world.
Sheri –
Hello Ivo,
I have been making my own yogurt since early this year after receiving a Ninja Foodi Deluxe with a yogurt function for Christmas.
At first I thought, who would go through all the trouble to make their own yogurt? After making my first batch I was hooked. There is nothing store bought that compares.
I now make yogurt twice a week, with a gallon of whole milk at a time. I ferment for almost 24 hours to get the extra probiotics and strain to make it thick and creamy. Half I keep plain to feed to my grandbabies, use as replacement for sour cream etc. The other half I flavor with
honey and pure vanilla.
The yogurt has definitely healed my gut, and the addition of local raw honey has helped with seasonal allergies. But the most shocking health benefit for me is that the hearing came back in my left ear, that was completely deaf. I have suffered with Meniere’s Disease for several
years. Going deaf in one ear is usually one of the first symptoms.
I just came back from a very long vacation. The whole trip I was joking that I want to add roller wheels and a handle to my Ninja Foodi so that I can bring it as a carry on. I missed my yogurt! Our host at an Airbnb was Bulgarian and told me that Bulgarian yogurt had the
healthiest cultures. That’s when I searched online and found your company.
Best regards,
Sheri
Linda S. –
I don’t buy yogurt.. I MAKE it with your starters… thank-you, Linda S. ( repeat customer)