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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Pat C. –
I like to make my own yogurt because it tastes better than store bought yogurt. I had a vision of my grandsons staring at a pit with all of the yogurt containers I had discarded during my life and shuddered. If I can have a little less trash impact on my time on earth it will be well worth the effort.
Thank you for providing this excellent culture
Nissan –
Thank you so much.
I had success in making yogurt in general. But it took longer than 6 hours to get the consistency I want. But after a day in the fridge the yogurt got thick and nice.
In the past I failed to have thick yogurt using older yogurt.
I have not yet made yogurt from old yogurt from your products….that would be the next thing I try.
Thanks
rodney m. –
It’s quick to eat for breakfast. I like the the good bacteria for my stomach
Natalie –
I really enjoy the yogurt as do family members. Ive made the Bulgarian style so far. Super delicious.
I placed another order so I can make for family.
Karen –
Hi Ivo,
I like yogurt. Tastes good, is healthy, quick when you are in a hurry.
But the plastic and sugar in commercial yogurts!
So I bought a yogurt maker and my first batch is fermenting right now. Organic milk, no sugar. But, I still had to buy commercial yogurt to make this batch and it is only good for 1 more batch. And you can’t buy 1 small container….. so this made no sense.
Back to Google and cultures. Shopped on Amazon and saw your product. I visited your website and ordered. I am thrilled you are a Canadian company.
Now I have seen your website visions of homemade sour cream and sourdough……….
I have made some rhubarb and strawberry compotes frozen in small ice cubes so that I don’t need to pre flavour my yogurt. As fruits come into season I will make more.
Best,
Karen
Phoebe –
Hi Ivo
The starters have been brilliant. I have been using the yoghurt one quite often but not needing to buy any more as I have been reserving some each time for making the next batch.
I will have another look at your website though and see if there is anything else I want to try.
Kind regards
Phoebe
Bev A. –
I buy yogurt because I know that cultured or fermented dairy products are much better for me than milk in its liquid form, even the best organic milk.
I am very concerned for my and my family’s gut health!
I was very impressed at the selection and the prices.
Thank you!
Bev A
Vicki i. –
I have Crohn’s disease and follow the SCD diet. I make my own yogurt so your link was on our Facebook page so I thought I would try it.
Susan –
Hi Ivo,
It is one of the few starters that does not have bifidobacterium, a strain I cannot have. I follow a strict SCD diet and make my own 24 hour fermented yogurt.
I’ve tried other starters but yours taste the best
Thank you.
Susan
Rex –
Hello IVO,
I heard from my older brother the benefits of yoghurt to the stomach to gain/maintain good health.
I will be 84 on the 2nd July and want to continue to live a long and healthy happy life.
I truly believe that if the gut is happy, then I will be.
Plus , I like to use it ! no sugar , only good stuff{bugs}.
Regards from Australia.
Rex