Bulgarian Yogurt Starter
$2.89 – $29.99
Our Bulgarian Yogurt is thick and creamy with an impeccable taste with the perfect balance between mild and tart. It is unlike any other yogurt you’ve ever tried. Undoubtedly 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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Diane –
Hello Ivo,
I got the Greek Yogurt starter, the Bulgarian starter, and the Bulgarian Rose starter. I have had a chance to try each of them, and I am pleased with how they turned out. they taste great and we love the texture.
Best,
Diane
Atanas –
Hi Ivo,
the yogurt is great!
The first batch got me a bit worried because it took about 13 hours to set. Perhaps I didn’t put enough of the bacteria?
Second time around it worked out perfectly, though.
Last night I finished a 3rd batch, this time using some of the previous yogurt. It feels a bit more sour this way, but I like it. I was actually expecting it to be more sour the first time around.
I guess the sourness has something to do with how old it is?
The previous yogurt was in the fridge for about a week before I used it to make the new one.
I am also thinking of experimenting with non-dairy milks. Curious how that turns out.
Kind regards,
Atanas
Donna –
Hi Ivo,
I purchased both the Bulgarian yogurt and Greek yogurt.
My favorite is definitely the Bulgarian, which I made into a vanilla flavored yogurt in my Instant Pot using the cold start method with Fairlife Ultra Pasteurized Milk, half a can of sweetened condensed milk, and a little vanilla. It was so easy to do and is absolutely fabulous and I’ll continue to make it myself instead of buying any other yogurt at the store.
I wasn’t as enamored with the Greek yogurt, however. I used the same cold start method with the Fairlife milk, but did not sweeten or otherwise flavor it. The texture ended up more like
honey, dripping off the spoon instead of being a thick texture. Even after straining it, it’s the same gooey, honey-like consistency. I think perhaps some people would really like this, but I just found it a little odd.
I think I’ll try making plain yogurt with the regular Bulgarian starter, as the texture of that was much more what I expected. I also have a packet of the rose starter, which I’m eager to try.
But I’m definitely sold on the Bulgarian and will definitely order some more!
Donna
Karin –
Hi Ivo,
Everything was fine! And I have been making delicious yogurt since. I have found that I can I need to start a new batch about every month (starts to get more watery and sour), so, I have made it last. But, I am getting ready to order. This is just the best – not going back to store bought….
I will take you up on the offer of 10% off – and, please know, you have a committed follower/consumer in me!
Thank you,
Karin
Jacynthe –
Hi Ivo! I am really excited to try your product. I started making my own yogourt because it’s a really good childhood memory. My godmother use to make her own yogourt and I just loved it. So far I have tried starting my own yogourt with a store bought plain yogourt (I have a yogourt maker). I have been having a hard time with the texture, it always ends up “grainy” and “liquidy”. I found your product on Amazon. I was surprise to see that my package was mailed in Edmonton ( I live in northern Alberta). That’s why I looked up your website and signed up. I want to learn everything I need to know in order to make really good yogourt.
I have a question, on your website, you mention a free book with purchase. I bought my starter on Amazon.
Can I still have the book?
Thank you!
Jacynthe
oluchi –
Really love the culture. Thanks for your time to answer all my questions
Lauren –
Excellent Bulgarian yogurt
Best and thanks
Lauren
Kathleen –
The yogurt is DELICIOUS! So much better than the Yogourmet starter I have been using for years. THICK, creamy, delicious.
Tammy –
Hi. I love the starter! I love the taste and it makes up well. In particular, I love that it doesn’t have acidophilus (the reason for my order), as that tends to be challenging for those, like me, with small intestine issues. This works great and I’m very happy with it
Thank you,
Tammy
Miguel C. –
Hi Ivo,
Everything is fine. I always buy your starters for my daughter. She loves the yogurts, I do also.
In the last purchase, I ordered a Greek yogurt starter as well. FANTASTIC!
I will definitely repeat.
Have a good day,
Miguel C.