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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Алекс –
Здравей, Иво!
Живея в Канада и тук няма нищо подобно на истинското българско кисело мляко.
Опитвал съм и преди заквасата – киселото мляко е страхотно на вкус, много добре се получава, полезно и диетияно.
Благодаря, че разпространяваш българския вкус и качество по света!
Поздрави,
Алекс
Peter –
We eat lots of yogurt. So let’s make it ourselves! It should be better quality, lower carbon footprint, cheaper. Maybe!
Sudhanshu –
Hello Ivo,
In Indian homes, we make our own yogurt using a table spoon of fresh yogurt as I starter.
Unfortunately, market yogurt in the US gives a slightly sour taste to fresh made yogurt. Your starter doesn’t do that. It has little to no sour taste even after a few days of making it. It’s just plain sweet and creamy. That’s why I prefer your starter.
Regards,
Sudhanshu
Robert –
Hello Ivo,
I grew up w/ dairy farms near by as well as own cows for a few years. We made made our own Butter, Buttermilk and Kefir. I’ve always loved Buttermilk and missed the homemade Dairy roducts that also included chesses. Till I found Bacillus Bulgaricus. I drink the store buttermilk, eat the yogurt only because I have to. Now with your delicious products and goodness of Costco Milk… I can enjoy them again!
But… like most today… I mainly eat Yogurt for Probiotics benefits!
Thanks,
Robert
Cidny –
Years ago I tried a local made yogurt for the first time and I loved it. Over the years I have wanted to try and make it myself. I have been making milk kefir and now I want to make homemade yogurt. So I am hoping to find one that is helpful for my digestion. I searched on google and found your website while looking thow to make the most beneficial and best tasting yogurt by what others found to be their favorite. thank you for your time.
Sheron –
Hi Ivo,
Thanks for reaching out to me. The reasons I bought your products are: it is a heirloom strain, every reviewer I’ve read so far, has 100% positive feedback on them, the price, it works and customer service like this…you reaching out to me. Thank you
I’ve only used your product once before and I was very happy with it and was very sad when I had no more left. Now, I am excited to have yogurt once again.
Thanks so much.
Sheron
Jonny P. –
For a well-balanced gut and healthy lifestyle!
Sylvie –
Hi Ivo,
I decided to make my own yoghurts for 3 reasons:
1- In Italy, the price of yoghurts is prohibitive
2- Commercial yoghurts have often dismal nutritional properties and I take great care with my diet
3- I consume lactose free products because I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome
Best regards
Sylvie
Peter L. –
Kefir and Yogurt starter are always the best and no complaints about it
Peter L.
Carlos –
Dear Ivo, how are you?
I´ve watched a video at youtube and it was mentioned that one possible effect of consuming yogurt is a healthy and long life.
Also, it was mentioned that a guy called Elie Metchnikoff in the early 1900 was very interested in the long and healthy life of bulgarian people.He was a very smart guy and won a Nobel Prize.
Carlos