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Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Yogurt Starter

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Jeff – May 12, 2022

It's working great!! Still making a new batch about once a week or so from the last batch. I'm likely visiting Bulgaria this summer and I'm quite excited!

It's working great!! Still making a new batch about once a week or so from the last batch. I'm likely visiting Bulgaria this summer and I'm quite excited!

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Lydia – May 10, 2022

Hi! It works just fine, thank you! I get several very thick (no separation) uses from each packet. I’m only on number 2. Lately I bought ultra pasteurized milk by mistake and it’s still great. I’ll ke ...Read More

Hi! It works just fine, thank you! I get several very thick (no separation) uses from each packet. I’m only on number 2. Lately I bought ultra pasteurized milk by mistake and it’s still great. I’ll keep you in mind, though, when I need more. Good day, Sir!

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preston – May 8, 2022

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yo ...Read More

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yogurt and the filmjölk, and we all find the Bulgarian yogurt a bit too tart for our tastes.
I also find the Bulgarian yogurt sour tasting as well as tart. My two year old grandson drank the filmjölk immediately, plain without any added sugar. I am making a gallon batch of the Greek yogurt as I write to you.
Thank you,
preston

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Peter – May 8, 2022

Hey Ivo,
quick feedback: I already received the second shipment.
Great service! And great product. Everybody around me is now already addicted to "my" joghurt. 😉
Best regards
Peter

Hey Ivo,
quick feedback: I already received the second shipment.
Great service! And great product. Everybody around me is now already addicted to "my" joghurt. 😉
Best regards
Peter

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John – May 7, 2022

Thanks, I'm doing OK. I chain inoculate batches of yogurt from a previous one.
Been doing it for years and it works great. My purchase was needed to start over because the batch that was supposed to ...Read More

Thanks, I'm doing OK. I chain inoculate batches of yogurt from a previous one.
Been doing it for years and it works great. My purchase was needed to start over because the batch that was supposed to source the next batch got seriously contaminated.
The crash will eventually happen again and I'll order more starter.
John

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Susan Q. – May 6, 2022

your starter makes the best yogurt

your starter makes the best yogurt

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Frank – May 6, 2022

Hi Ivo,
sometimes ago I read an article about a study over the long life age of some Bulgarian people. The study came to the conclusion that these people had one thing together – they all have eaten ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
sometimes ago I read an article about a study over the long life age of some Bulgarian people. The study came to the conclusion that these people had one thing together – they all have eaten Bulgarian yoghurt every day. Newest researches about the human microbiome confirmed the importance of “good” bacteria in the human gut. Therefore I decided to make my own yoghurt in order to know exactly what is in it and in order to prevent plastic waste. So I bought a yoghurt maker with 8 glasses a 200ml and started my first try with a bought natural yoghurt from the super market as yoghurt starter. The result was a mild, creamy yoghurt, but it was a little bit slimy. Then your yoghurt starter for Bulgarian yoghurt arrived and I tried this.
The result was a perfect tasty yoghurt with a firm consistency. My family was enthusiastic and I had to buy another 8 glasses because the produced amount of 8 glasses were quickly gone. From this time point I used a little bit of the produced yoghurt as starter for the next charge. From time to time it is good to start again with fresh starter culture. Because, if you are not strictly clean at the preparation, then you can catch other bacteria. After the 10th continued production the taste of the yoghurt was a little bit like acetone and there was a thin layer on the surface. So I started a new charge with fresh starter today and I rinsed the glasses beforehand with boiling water instead of only warm water. Now I have to wait 8 hours and then another night when the yoghurt matures in the refrigerator. I think it will be as good as the first charge with you starter and in the future I will strictly keep clean all glasses before using them. Nevertheless I will buy new starter cultures from time to time.
Best regards,
Frank

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Susan – May 6, 2022

Thank you Ivo, it was easy and I ordered some more
Susan

Thank you Ivo, it was easy and I ordered some more
Susan

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Billy and Susie E. – May 5, 2022

Dear Ivo,
we have ordered from your company several times and love your product. You also have an excellent website. Having a heritage culture is something new to us, and we realize what a gift you a ...Read More

Dear Ivo,
we have ordered from your company several times and love your product. You also have an excellent website. Having a heritage culture is something new to us, and we realize what a gift you are
providing to continue a long, long tradition.
The bulgarian culture is also new to us, and is absolutely our favorite. It's amazing!!! Wishing you continued success and health too!!!
Two very happy customers, Billy and Susie E.

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Carleigh – May 4, 2022

Hi Ivo,
Thanks for your e-mail. I have made only one batch of yogurt, using the Bulgarian starter, and it was amazing! Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting more raw milk, so I haven’t tried
th ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
Thanks for your e-mail. I have made only one batch of yogurt, using the Bulgarian starter, and it was amazing! Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting more raw milk, so I haven’t tried
the other starters yet.
Thanks,
Carleigh

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lisa – May 3, 2022

Love your starter. Just still using what I have on hand.

Love your starter. Just still using what I have on hand.

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Charles – May 3, 2022

Hi Ivo
We still have plenty at the moment but will be ordering soon. It’s superb.
Many thanks for the offer.
Best wishes

Hi Ivo
We still have plenty at the moment but will be ordering soon. It’s superb.
Many thanks for the offer.
Best wishes

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Darina – May 3, 2022

Използвам Walmart plus за поръчване на хранителни продукти, спестява ми време и средства :). Случайно ви открих, търсейки кисело мляко ...Read More

Използвам Walmart plus за поръчване на хранителни продукти, спестява ми време и средства :). Случайно ви открих, търсейки кисело мляко

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Kang – May 1, 2022

Hi Ivo!
I eat yogurt every day for my health. It is healthy and seems to have a particularly good effect on the digestive system.
I happened to know your company on Amazon. If I am satisfied with th ...Read More

Hi Ivo!
I eat yogurt every day for my health. It is healthy and seems to have a particularly good effect on the digestive system.
I happened to know your company on Amazon. If I am satisfied with the quality, I will continue to order regulary!
thanks

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A S – April 29, 2022

Hi Ivo. Thank you for your professional attitude and genuine business care.
I am suffering from chronic disease and I am cooking according to the Ayurvedic diet. In Ayurveda buttermilk is made out of ...Read More

Hi Ivo. Thank you for your professional attitude and genuine business care.
I am suffering from chronic disease and I am cooking according to the Ayurvedic diet. In Ayurveda buttermilk is made out of raw unhomogenised and organic milk and used for making Ayurvedic probiotic which is a much healthier version than all marketed ones.
Hope you have a good day.
Sincerely,
Ana

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Therese S. – April 29, 2022

Hi, we have a small goat farm and I make hard cheese (swiss style) and yougurt. I culture my milk for the cheese making with yougurt made with your culture and I have excellent results.
The yougurt i ...Read More

Hi, we have a small goat farm and I make hard cheese (swiss style) and yougurt. I culture my milk for the cheese making with yougurt made with your culture and I have excellent results.
The yougurt itself is very tasty and firm. I am happy with your products!
Therese S.

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M – April 28, 2022

It was quite thick considering I used raw goats milk which is so hard to get to thicken.
So which bacteria strain does this contain just out of interest. My next test will be to try 500ml in one day ...Read More

It was quite thick considering I used raw goats milk which is so hard to get to thicken.
So which bacteria strain does this contain just out of interest. My next test will be to try 500ml in one day as so far it’s been 750ml of bought farm yoghurt and 250ml homemade but it’s definitely the best I’ve felt out of all your products.
M

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Debra – April 27, 2022

Hi Ivo
Everything is good.
Warm regards…. Debra

Hi Ivo
Everything is good.
Warm regards…. Debra

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Tammy – April 27, 2022

Hi. I love the starter, actually. I'm single and eat yogurt about every other day, so I still have some. I also have the sample you sent. I will definitely be ordering again. Perhaps in the next coupl ...Read More

Hi. I love the starter, actually. I'm single and eat yogurt about every other day, so I still have some. I also have the sample you sent. I will definitely be ordering again. Perhaps in the next couple of weeks to take advantage of the special offer. Thanks for that.
Cheers,
Tammy

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Karl – April 26, 2022

Hallo,
all ist Best. Joghurt is the best....

Hallo,
all ist Best. Joghurt is the best....

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Ron Z. – April 26, 2022

Hi, I think your yogurt starter, is pretty good. I have used the starter on both “Whole Organic Milk”, and “Goats Milk”. While the starter realty thickens the “Whole Organic Milk” . I have been using ...Read More

Hi, I think your yogurt starter, is pretty good. I have used the starter on both “Whole Organic Milk”, and “Goats Milk”. While the starter realty thickens the “Whole Organic Milk” . I have been using an Insta Pot as a vessel to cook or cultivate the culture and medium. I have used a 24 hour incubation period, with both mediums, whole organic milk, or goats milk.
Thank you, hope you have a great day.

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Jim – April 24, 2022

Thank you so much! I got the package. I look forward to being a lifetime customer.
Jim

Thank you so much! I got the package. I look forward to being a lifetime customer.
Jim

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Ange – April 24, 2022

Hi Ivo -

I’m thrilled with the Bulgarian yogurt. I have been making it in an instant pot and it comes out fine. I like the fact that it’s heirloom which I understand means I can keep it going from ...Read More

Hi Ivo -

I’m thrilled with the Bulgarian yogurt. I have been making it in an instant pot and it comes out fine. I like the fact that it’s heirloom which I understand means I can keep it going from the same batch indefinitely. My concern when I started making yogurt is that I would eventually find myself where I don’t have starter and I have to go to the store and buy yogurt, Which kind of defeats the purpose.

Initially I wasn’t sure if I would like the slightly more sour taste of the Bulgarian yogurt. But it quickly grew on me and I really, really like it I’m not sure if I would like the milder taste Greek yogurt anymore. My husband likes it very much also and he probably eats more yogurt than I do.

So overall, I’m 100% satisfied with my purchase. It came quickly and was completely successful. I would order again from your site and recommend it to anyone.

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Hollie M. – April 23, 2022

Totally for health benefits is why I buy!

Totally for health benefits is why I buy!

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Kassandra – April 22, 2022

Hello,
I love youghurt, but have turned dairy free 4 years ago do to dairy sensitivity/intolerance.
I am also into fermenting.
I miss regular youghurt dearly, and have been experimenting with diffe ...Read More

Hello,
I love youghurt, but have turned dairy free 4 years ago do to dairy sensitivity/intolerance.
I am also into fermenting.
I miss regular youghurt dearly, and have been experimenting with different Kinds of non dairy alternatives to find out what i like and dont. To get that great similar "dairy tangy taste" i have begun trying out different youghurt cultures to see what i like and my body can handle without bad reaction and StILL get good probiotics in me.
Looking forward
Regards,
Kassandra

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus ROSE Yogurt Starter

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D – May 8, 2022

Hi,
The yogurt (coconut yogurt) turned out very good 1st try with original brand. I did stir the milk while I was making few times as I know coconut yogurt can harden. I used 24+ hour method.
2nd ba ...Read More

Hi,
The yogurt (coconut yogurt) turned out very good 1st try with original brand. I did stir the milk while I was making few times as I know coconut yogurt can harden. I used 24+ hour method.
2nd batch, I added rose starter.
Anyways, 1st batch came out great.
If you need more feedback, happy to do so, as in doing so, you may get more customer base in certain community where coconut yogurt is very helpful for Digestive needs of autoimmune chronic folks.
D

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Margaret – May 5, 2022

The Bulgarian yogurt with rose had a lovely scent
it came out great.
Thx for the coupon!

The Bulgarian yogurt with rose had a lovely scent
it came out great.
Thx for the coupon!

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Therese – May 2, 2022

Hello,
The yogurt turned out ok
I made 4l at one time since I had milk that needed to be used up.
Looking forward to the order I put in last week,
Have a blessed day,
Therese

Hello,
The yogurt turned out ok
I made 4l at one time since I had milk that needed to be used up.
Looking forward to the order I put in last week,
Have a blessed day,
Therese

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Christina – March 31, 2022

Hi
It’s probably just my personal preference but i did not like the greek yogurt as much as the Bulgarian, both the consistency and flavor.
I definitely enjoyed both the regular and the rose flavo ...Read More

Hi
It’s probably just my personal preference but i did not like the greek yogurt as much as the Bulgarian, both the consistency and flavor.
I definitely enjoyed both the regular and the rose flavored. The caspian sea yogurt was good too:)

Christina

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Karin – March 9, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I love the cultures and love the yogurt they make. I will certainly order from you again in the uture. Karin

Hi Ivo,
I love the cultures and love the yogurt they make. I will certainly order from you again in the uture. Karin

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Christina – February 27, 2022

I just made my rose yogurt couple days ago. It’s very smooth and delicious unlike store bought yogurt. I had it with fresh berries. I enjoyed it very much!
Thanks for checking and promo code
Christi ...Read More

I just made my rose yogurt couple days ago. It’s very smooth and delicious unlike store bought yogurt. I had it with fresh berries. I enjoyed it very much!
Thanks for checking and promo code
Christina

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Katsumi – January 26, 2022

Hi, Ivo
At last, I could get the great yogurt from your starter. Managing the proper temperature was my problem I purchased the yogurt maker and it gave us really great yogurt.
Now I can make the y ...Read More

Hi, Ivo
At last, I could get the great yogurt from your starter. Managing the proper temperature was my problem I purchased the yogurt maker and it gave us really great yogurt.
Now I can make the yogurt regularly and can expect the great result. By the way, I tried the starter which came with the yogurt maker. It tasted fine but we definitely prefer the taste of the one made from your Bacillus Bulgaricus
starter.
Thank you!
Katsumi

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Mike – January 16, 2022

Hi Ivo,
A few days ago, I made 1L of the Bulgarian yogurt with Rose. I used the whole sample pack as instructed, and followed my usual method of simmering the whole milk for 6 minutes after first bri ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
A few days ago, I made 1L of the Bulgarian yogurt with Rose. I used the whole sample pack as instructed, and followed my usual method of simmering the whole milk for 6 minutes after first bringing to the boil. I added about 2 tablespoons of fresh double cream which I had left over, to the milk at the end, I often do this.
When the temperature had reduced, I added the starter and stirred gently and then into my yogurt maker overnight.
The end result was the creamiest, smoothest tasting, yogurt I've made
It was an interesting experiment and it won't stop me buying more of this lovely starter. One other thing when I got to the end of my yogurt container there were some minute brown deposits in the yogurt, I'm pretty sure they weren't burnt milk so I guessed they were the leftover rose extract granules.
Best Regards,
Mike

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Andreas – January 11, 2022

Hello Ivo,
yoghurt taste very good and the others i will test it in the next weeks.
Best regards
Andreas

Hello Ivo,
yoghurt taste very good and the others i will test it in the next weeks.
Best regards
Andreas

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Christina – January 10, 2022

I like making yogurt because it tastes better and I cut down on plastic consumption.

I like making yogurt because it tastes better and I cut down on plastic consumption.

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Esther – January 10, 2022

Hi Ivo,
Nice. I have had 6 lots of antibiotics in the past 2 years. I don’t normally eat dairy or yogurt as it give me stomach pain. I also have a lot of acid reflux.
products are 100% KOSHER. I mak ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
Nice. I have had 6 lots of antibiotics in the past 2 years. I don’t normally eat dairy or yogurt as it give me stomach pain. I also have a lot of acid reflux.
products are 100% KOSHER. I make it with kosher milk and some with coconut milk.
Thanks.
Esther

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Bruno – January 10, 2022

Hello Ivo
I still have to reorder the starter because I do not make yoghurt all that often. On the other hand, whenever I make it, my family and I are always happy about the results.
There was no pr ...Read More

Hello Ivo
I still have to reorder the starter because I do not make yoghurt all that often. On the other hand, whenever I make it, my family and I are always happy about the results.
There was no problem with your product and I will certainly continue to ask you to please ship your good product as soon as my stock of it starts dwindling down.
Until then, please accept my compliments for your good work and my best regards
Bruno

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Tess – January 10, 2022

Hi yoghurt was delicious.

Hi yoghurt was delicious.

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Awakim Z. – January 10, 2022

Dear Sir IVO,
I know well that Bulgarian yogurt is the best yogurt all over the world.
And I have a project to make good quality yogurt here in Lebanon specially in my City.
Awakim Z.

Dear Sir IVO,
I know well that Bulgarian yogurt is the best yogurt all over the world.
And I have a project to make good quality yogurt here in Lebanon specially in my City.
Awakim Z.

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Sue – December 23, 2021

Hi.
I do appreciate the rose starter and just made my first batch with it yesterday. The flavor is quite delicate. I do so enjoy making my own yogurt and appreciate your product!
Thank you,
Sue

Hi.
I do appreciate the rose starter and just made my first batch with it yesterday. The flavor is quite delicate. I do so enjoy making my own yogurt and appreciate your product!
Thank you,
Sue

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Stephen – December 12, 2021

Hi Ivo,
I received the bacillus promptly
it's delicious.
Stephen

Hi Ivo,
I received the bacillus promptly
it's delicious.
Stephen

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Barry – December 2, 2021

Hi, Ivo:
We’ve made 4 batches of yogurt using your starter and it came out fantastic each time. My wife says, and I quote, “This is the best yogurt I’ve ever had”. She’s more of a yogurt person than ...Read More

Hi, Ivo:
We’ve made 4 batches of yogurt using your starter and it came out fantastic each time. My wife says, and I quote, “This is the best yogurt I’ve ever had”. She’s more of a yogurt person than I am, but I really love it too. We generally do a full gallon at a time in an instant pot and we’re never disappointed.
Thanks!

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Liz – December 1, 2021

Hello
Thank you so much for this.
Liz

Hello
Thank you so much for this.
Liz

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Rob W. – November 19, 2021

Hi,
To be perfectly honest I find that in my old age (77) I really taste the difference from the normal yogurt
I have purchased the Rose before
Regards,

Hi,
To be perfectly honest I find that in my old age (77) I really taste the difference from the normal yogurt
I have purchased the Rose before
Regards,

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Naomi – October 3, 2021

Hiii Ivo,
Thank you too that the order came right on time. I thanked the heavens because I had run out of culture,🙈
Culture with Rose is not bad, it makes quite thicker yoghurt. However, at producti ...Read More

Hiii Ivo,
Thank you too that the order came right on time. I thanked the heavens because I had run out of culture,🙈
Culture with Rose is not bad, it makes quite thicker yoghurt. However, at production I got scared because it became slightly slimy but refrigerating, it came out thicker so it's cool.
May I also add that with my very first order, on opening the pouch, it smelled so amazing and the content was smoother compared to this last one.
Thank you!

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Ivelisse – August 3, 2021

Hi Ivo,
I liked it very much. It came out very smooth, even though I used skim milk, and the flavor of rose is very subtle and velvety. Thank you.
Ivelisse

Hi Ivo,
I liked it very much. It came out very smooth, even though I used skim milk, and the flavor of rose is very subtle and velvety. Thank you.
Ivelisse

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Claire G. – August 2, 2021

Hello Ivo,
Thank you for the email. My skills as a yogurt maker are improving. My first attempt produced a rather fluid yogurt but my second try was much improved. Even the watery batch had a mild an ...Read More

Hello Ivo,
Thank you for the email. My skills as a yogurt maker are improving. My first attempt produced a rather fluid yogurt but my second try was much improved. Even the watery batch had a mild and pleasant taste and was very soothing. I mix it with some berries, mostly blue berries. I am very pleased with the yogurt starter and will order more today.
Thank you.
Claire G.

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Isabelle – April 28, 2021

I made your Bulgarian yogurt with rose yesterday & it's the best yogurt I've EVER tasted in my life (and I'm 54 years old!)!

I made your Bulgarian yogurt with rose yesterday & it's the best yogurt I've EVER tasted in my life (and I'm 54 years old!)!

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Kelvin s. – March 27, 2021

I like the flavour since I discovered sheep's milk yogurt in the middle east
also for health reasons.

I like the flavour since I discovered sheep's milk yogurt in the middle east
also for health reasons.

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Paige C. – March 27, 2021

Hi Ivo!
Love your yogurt but especially LOVE the Rose yogurt. it's just extra special. I have a "two-decker" yogurt maker with 14 glass jars (two weeks worth for me). No trash, no preservatives and a ...Read More

Hi Ivo!
Love your yogurt but especially LOVE the Rose yogurt. it's just extra special. I have a "two-decker" yogurt maker with 14 glass jars (two weeks worth for me). No trash, no preservatives and about $0.25 a serving. And simply delicious! I've been wanting to try your sour dough starter so today's the day to buy. Will let you know how it works out for me. Thanks for the products
Paige C

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Greek Yogurt Starter

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George E. – May 9, 2022

Hi Ivo, we really were impressed with the Greek Yogurt Culture. First, the delivery time quick, and we were able to jump right into the process of making Greek Yogurt.
It is exactly how your website ...Read More

Hi Ivo, we really were impressed with the Greek Yogurt Culture. First, the delivery time quick, and we were able to jump right into the process of making Greek Yogurt.
It is exactly how your website describes the texture.
The culture develops the milk into a wonderful yogurt, with a smooth taste. We strained ours, but that would be optional, due to how beautiful the texture is when the yogurt is fermented.
Your culture is top notch, and our yogurt consumption has increased tremendously because of your excellent product. Thank you!!
George E.

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preston – May 8, 2022

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yo ...Read More

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yogurt and the filmjölk, and we all find the Bulgarian yogurt a bit too tart for our tastes.
I also find the Bulgarian yogurt sour tasting as well as tart. My two year old grandson drank the filmjölk immediately, plain without any added sugar. I am making a gallon batch of the Greek yogurt as I write to you.
Thank you,
preston

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Michael – May 8, 2022

Hi Ivo,
Thank you so much for sending the culture. I tested it yesterday in my fan circulated insulated temperature controlled box set at 43.0C.
All I can say is - wow!
Awesome result in about 8 ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
Thank you so much for sending the culture. I tested it yesterday in my fan circulated insulated temperature controlled box set at 43.0C.
All I can say is - wow!
Awesome result in about 8 hrs (yes - I like it quite sour) - gorgeous set yoghurt with great texture!
Very impressed - I bet you get told that all the time, but anyhow, thank you.
Can't wait to try subculturing with some un-homogenized Jersey full cream milk (yes, I'm a bit of an experimenter at heart [understatement])!!
Thank you again and keep doing what you're doing, really appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Michael

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Ian – April 26, 2022

Only just started using the Greek yogurt but am very pleased with the first batch. Set nice & firm with a creamy texture & a great Greek yogurt flavour. I will keep using this product.
Ian

Only just started using the Greek yogurt but am very pleased with the first batch. Set nice & firm with a creamy texture & a great Greek yogurt flavour. I will keep using this product.
Ian

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Paulina – April 14, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I haven't tried the Skyr yet. I've only used the Greek yogurt one, and it's been going well so far.
Thank you,
Paulina

Hi Ivo,
I haven't tried the Skyr yet. I've only used the Greek yogurt one, and it's been going well so far.
Thank you,
Paulina

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Jennie – April 11, 2022

Thank-you
I would like to say how absolutely delicious I find the Greek yoghurt starter!!!
Jennie

Thank-you
I would like to say how absolutely delicious I find the Greek yoghurt starter!!!
Jennie

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Kerry – April 1, 2022

I actually lost the packet with Greek Yogurt and ordered some more and finally tried it yesterday. It was very, very thick and a pleasing, mild taste which my family prefers. I like it too; however, I ...Read More

I actually lost the packet with Greek Yogurt and ordered some more and finally tried it yesterday. It was very, very thick and a pleasing, mild taste which my family prefers. I like it too; however, I prefer more tang so next time will ferment it longer.
I did that with the Bulgarian yogurt and loved how it woke up my palate! I also crave the filmjolk. All I have made have come out super thick as I heat and hold the milk first and then use your Failproof method.
Thank you and the coupon!
Kerry

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Jim – March 22, 2022

Hi Ivo:
Everything is just fine. I am making a half gallon of the Greek every three days, that reduces to about a quart after straining.
Best regards,
Jim

Hi Ivo:
Everything is just fine. I am making a half gallon of the Greek every three days, that reduces to about a quart after straining.
Best regards,
Jim

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Micha K. – March 21, 2022

I didn't expect the Greek yogurt to go so well but was really surprised that it turned out amazing. Loved the taste and the thick creamy consistency. Where I live, you can only get sweetened Greek yog ...Read More

I didn't expect the Greek yogurt to go so well but was really surprised that it turned out amazing. Loved the taste and the thick creamy consistency. Where I live, you can only get sweetened Greek yogurt so making it myself is the way to go

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Yulia – March 11, 2022

Hello Ivo,
The Greek yogurt is great! Very easy to make and delicious. I am happy that I found your website, and ordering more:)
Thank you,
Yulia

Hello Ivo,
The Greek yogurt is great! Very easy to make and delicious. I am happy that I found your website, and ordering more:)
Thank you,
Yulia

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Alan – March 6, 2022

I made batch after batch with a Greek yoghurt culture with consistent results
Everything was by the book
You are very helpful
Alan

I made batch after batch with a Greek yoghurt culture with consistent results
Everything was by the book
You are very helpful
Alan

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Maggie – March 5, 2022

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I've used both your Greek and Skyr yogurt starters with lactose-free milk many times and it has always come out really well – thick and yummy.
Best wishes,
Ma ...Read More

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I've used both your Greek and Skyr yogurt starters with lactose-free milk many times and it has always come out really well – thick and yummy.
Best wishes,
Maggie

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Simone – February 28, 2022

Hi,
thank you! Oh, yes, I love the greek style yogurt I made with your starter.
Just wonderful!
Simone

Hi,
thank you! Oh, yes, I love the greek style yogurt I made with your starter.
Just wonderful!
Simone

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Deborah – February 28, 2022

Hey Ivo
Have been using the Greek, and Bulgarian yogurt starter lately.
Thank you

Hey Ivo
Have been using the Greek, and Bulgarian yogurt starter lately.
Thank you

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Harlan – February 26, 2022

I make 2 liters at a time, I am loving the Greek and Bulgarian strains, the Vilia is a different one altogether Which I like also , but cant compare it to other. Completely different mix of bacteria a ...Read More

I make 2 liters at a time, I am loving the Greek and Bulgarian strains, the Vilia is a different one altogether Which I like also , but cant compare it to other. Completely different mix of bacteria and is room temperature culturable
I will try Filmjolk next then
Harlan

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Evelyn – February 22, 2022

Hi Ivo
The Greek starter is amazing! I will comment on the site. So is the buttermilk I made yesterday.
Thanks for the discount code which I will use to order buttermilk starter.
Evelyn

Hi Ivo
The Greek starter is amazing! I will comment on the site. So is the buttermilk I made yesterday.
Thanks for the discount code which I will use to order buttermilk starter.
Evelyn

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Evelyn Narayanan – February 22, 2022

I have the bacillus yoghurt starter which is delicious and wanted to try this Greek starter. It makes really delicious and creamy yoghurt, This store is tops for me.
I live in Ontario Canada.

I have the bacillus yoghurt starter which is delicious and wanted to try this Greek starter. It makes really delicious and creamy yoghurt, This store is tops for me.
I live in Ontario Canada.

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harlan – February 21, 2022

Thank you Yes. I love your products I only use Goats milk but the Greek style yogurt is wonderful , I will make than next I love the variety Of yogurts . I have traveled to Bulgaria and I remember the ...Read More

Thank you Yes. I love your products I only use Goats milk but the Greek style yogurt is wonderful , I will make than next I love the variety Of yogurts . I have traveled to Bulgaria and I remember the yougart fresh in coffee shops was most wonderful
I think I be regular customer as local health shops do not carry starters any more. Suppler shortages I make Vilia also it simpler than yogurt to make
Thanks

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Jim W. – February 21, 2022

Hello
I did try the Greek yogurt culture and in fact liked the results very much..so much so, that I recently ordered and received enough culture to make about 5 gallons along with your sample mix fo ...Read More

Hello
I did try the Greek yogurt culture and in fact liked the results very much..so much so, that I recently ordered and received enough culture to make about 5 gallons along with your sample mix for the four or five different yogurts that can be made. I've not tried the samples yet as I was out of Greek yogurt...a nearly insufferable situation that demanded immediate action.
With regard to the initial supply of culture you are referring to, i sent an email previously detailing the steps and final pH of the three batches I had made along with inquiring about purchasing monoculture instead of the blend. (I learned that you do not provide single cultures in the response along with some helpful hints to improve yield.)
Now wirh the most recent batch of Greek yogurt I tried something different...The objective was to create a very dense yogurt at 100% yield based on weight.
To one gallon of whole milk (pasteurized...but not "ultrapasturized" ) I added:
*one cup of powdered milk,
*one pack gelatin (0.25oz),
*held it at 205F for one hour (this is about 5 degrees below boiling at this altitude),
*then after cooling to 110f added 2 grams of the Greek culture (previously had added 1.5:grams).
*It was held at 104f for 10 hours.
The final pH was higher than previous batches at 4.7 (instead of 4.2), the consistency was noticably firmer, the taste quite tart but incredibly smooth. Placed in the fridge at aprox 42F
overnight resulted in a very smooth batch of yogurt with very little separation. It was dense but not as thick as the previous attempts, all of which had been drained through cheese cloth to a yield of around 45 to 50%.
My next batch I plan on keeping everything the same, except doubling the powdered milk to two cups. I am afraid to add more gelatin, lest I end up with "yogurt jello" and adding more
powdered milk should increase protein content more so than gelatin alone.
Best Regards
Jim W.

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Dionne – February 16, 2022

Hi Ivo:
I am excited to make my first batch of homemade yogurt.
Sincerely,
Dionne

Hi Ivo:
I am excited to make my first batch of homemade yogurt.
Sincerely,
Dionne

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Kent – February 16, 2022

Hello Ivo,
Everything is wonderful. I have purchased Greek yogurt, Bulgarian yogurt and Kefir. There is hardly a day that goes by without me enjoying one of them. I make a litre at a time and this is ...Read More

Hello Ivo,
Everything is wonderful. I have purchased Greek yogurt, Bulgarian yogurt and Kefir. There is hardly a day that goes by without me enjoying one of them. I make a litre at a time and this is done about twice a week. Greek yogurt is probably my favourite, but I do enjoy your other products as well. It has been almost a year since I purchased my yogurt maker and began using Bacillus Bulgaricus products. Not only have I offset the cost of my yogurt maker, I must say that I much prefer my homemade yogurt to store bought.
At the present time I still have enough starter, but I will be certain to order more if I see that I am running out.
Kent

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Henrik – February 16, 2022

Absolutely perfect when run at correct temp. I ran a few batches with too high temperature in a poor yogurt maker that turned into 50 C. which got a watery and more and more tart result from batch to ...Read More

Absolutely perfect when run at correct temp. I ran a few batches with too high temperature in a poor yogurt maker that turned into 50 C. which got a watery and more and more tart result from batch to batch suggesting i was killing off part of the culture. I then purchased the Luvelle Pure plus yogurt maker and ran a batch with whole milk and new starter for 24 hours for SCD yoghurt on settings 40C
This came out perfect, thick and very mild and tasty. Best yogurt ever. I haven´t had it better in Greece either.
You were not exaggerating .

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wenshing – February 11, 2022

My wife likes it but I do not see any different from the Bulgaria’s one. Your product is good. I may visit Bulgaria some test the authentic one some day. ThAnks for the gift.

My wife likes it but I do not see any different from the Bulgaria’s one. Your product is good. I may visit Bulgaria some test the authentic one some day. ThAnks for the gift.

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Marilyn T. – February 10, 2022

I appreciate the opportunity to try the different yogurts. So far I like both the Bacillus Bulgaricus and the Greek starters.
I just placed another order and I am trying another yogurt this month.
...Read More

I appreciate the opportunity to try the different yogurts. So far I like both the Bacillus Bulgaricus and the Greek starters.
I just placed another order and I am trying another yogurt this month.
Thank you for the opportunity to try these. I never realized there were so many starters.
Thanks again,
Marilyn T.

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Christina – February 10, 2022

Hi Ivo,
So I'm pleased to tell you that I'm very happy with both the sourdough and the bacillus bulgaricus starter. I love the yoghurt and the sourdough had to replace my old, self "raised" one in a ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
So I'm pleased to tell you that I'm very happy with both the sourdough and the bacillus bulgaricus starter. I love the yoghurt and the sourdough had to replace my old, self "raised" one in an emergency and is happily living in the fridge.
I was not so happy with the Greek style starter, the yoghurt turned out very sour instead of mild, rich and creamy.
I still have cultures left because they can be reused so many times, but I will always reorder starters from you.
Best wishes from Switzerland
Christina

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Sourdough Starter

Bacillus Bulgaricus Sourdough Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus Sourdough Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus

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$ $8.99

868866000363 Bacillus Bulgaricus Sourdough Starter makes an amazing sourdough bread of exceptional quality with great sourdough flavor, texture and taste. You should get this sourdough starter if you are looking for starter, which is super easy to activate, ferments quickly and is no trouble to maintain. Our starter helps your sourdough rise fast and is always consistent and very reliable. You should get this sourdough starter if you would like your sourdough starter to have colonies and colonies of beneficial probiotic lactic acid cultures and wild yeasts. Our starter contains strains isolated from natural sources in ecologically preserved areas in Bulgaria (including the famous Lactobacillus Bulgaricus), which your own locally grown sourdough starter won't naturally have, simply because those strains don't freely grow where you are (unless of course you are in Bulgaria). So by using our starter alone, or adding it to yours, it will enrich the healthy gut microbe fauna and contribute to the health benefits and the nutrition of your own starter. It will help your sourdough activate and ferment quickly and must importantly provide you with a boost of gut-friendly bacteria. You should get this sourdough starter if you need a starter that gives you a reliable fast, strong and steady rise during proofing and produces an excellent oven spring, yielding a superb sourdough bread with lots of air pockets, great open crumb, nice crust, just the perfect texture, and heavenly taste. The starter activates very quickly – because of the live active cultures and yeasts in it, it is ready to bake in as little as 1-2 hours after you feed it for the first time. You can of course feed it and let it ferment for as long as you need (to develop more strength and flavor) before using it, as you would do with your regular sourdough starter. Once activated you can keep your sourdough starter going for as long as you'd like. You can also pause maintaining it at any time by storing the active sourdough starter in the fridge. See below for activating, feeding, and keep going instructions. The starter is very sturdy and forgiving which makes it a great no-fuss, reliable and stable go-to sourdough starter for everyday use that is easy to keep going for as long as you need it. Make sure you always keep some packs in the fridge and use them when you feel the spontaneous need to bake. The starter is organic and fully natural with no preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients and it is gluten free. It is universal, which means if can be used with any flour – AP, bread, whole, rye, spelt, even specialty flours. So there is no limit of the type of sourdough bread you can make with it. Produced and packed in Bulgaria.

Ingredients

Live active lactic acid cultures incl. Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and yeasts incl. Saccharomyces Boulardii.

Storage

Store the starter packs in REFRIGERATOR. Do not freeze! 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 Sourdough Starter product information page.

Product Information

Additional product information is available below and on the Sourdough Starter product information page.

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Barbara – May 11, 2022

Sourdough is wonderful, it took me a few times before I learned to use it, delicious.

Sourdough is wonderful, it took me a few times before I learned to use it, delicious.

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Amelia – April 12, 2022

Hello Ivo,
Thanks for asking, I got on really well with the sourdough starter and I still haven't decided if I like sourdough bread yet.....prefer it toasted and like it better when it's really old ...Read More

Hello Ivo,
Thanks for asking, I got on really well with the sourdough starter and I still haven't decided if I like sourdough bread yet.....prefer it toasted and like it better when it's really old and chewy.....
However, the kefir is superb and it's growing like topsy, I'm making a pint over two days so think I'm going to have to donate some of the bacteria to friends.....I do feel it is beneficial to me as well as it's definitely changed my gut bacteria for the better, I'm not craving for rubbish foods and see. To be able to digest much more than before....
I wasn't so successful with the villii yoghurt but as I'm drinking half pint of kefir, perhaps I don't need it....I can always try again. I did accidentally boil the milk so that is probably why it was no good, but the dogs enjoyed it so not all was lost!
I've not had time to make the buttermilk yet as work gets in the way of play.
In the meantime, all best wishes and happy Easter

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Evvalynn – April 9, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I don't remember if I told you at the time of my first order that I live in an old house and I was a bit concerned with developing a healthy culture when it seemed to me it was raining every ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I don't remember if I told you at the time of my first order that I live in an old house and I was a bit concerned with developing a healthy culture when it seemed to me it was raining every day so BB was definitely a secure choice for me and I have renewed it twice so far.
Sincerely, Evvalynn

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Mark – April 2, 2022

I made some sourdough bread following instructions on your website and it came out great. It was my first time making sourdough bread.

I made some sourdough bread following instructions on your website and it came out great. It was my first time making sourdough bread.

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Amelia – March 13, 2022

Many thanks for your help, much appreciated, Amelia xx

Many thanks for your help, much appreciated, Amelia xx

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Christina – February 10, 2022

Hi Ivo,
So I'm pleased to tell you that I'm very happy with both the sourdough and the bacillus bulgaricus starter. I love the yoghurt and the sourdough had to replace my old, self "raised" one in an ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
So I'm pleased to tell you that I'm very happy with both the sourdough and the bacillus bulgaricus starter. I love the yoghurt and the sourdough had to replace my old, self "raised" one in an emergency and is happily living in the fridge.
I still have cultures left because they can be reused so many times, but I will always reorder starters from you.
Best wishes from Switzerland
Christina

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Maria – February 9, 2022

I actually bought this entire order for a friend.

Best, Maria

I actually bought this entire order for a friend.

Best, Maria

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Angela B – February 8, 2022

Hello Ivo
I haven't tried the Bulgarian starter yet (that is in the freezer) but I have managed to use the some of the Greek starter and have frozen and used part of a previous batch to start a new o ...Read More

Hello Ivo
I haven't tried the Bulgarian starter yet (that is in the freezer) but I have managed to use the some of the Greek starter and have frozen and used part of a previous batch to start a new one several times quite successfully. I have also used the sour dough starter (which I have been using and feeding regularly) and although my first few beginner loaves were less than perfect in the opinion of an experienced sour dough baker (which I narrowed down to too high hydration for the type of extra strong Canadian flour I buy) I would say that I am now making a decent loaf in my Ninja Foodi 15 in 1 which has a steam bake function.
Regards
Angela

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Em – January 17, 2022

I will definitely be ordering from you again.

I will definitely be ordering from you again.

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Jaap – January 14, 2022

Hi Ivo,
Everything is going great. I have been making Bulgarian yogurt for the past 4 months, every five days two liters. My wife Emmy is really enjoying it. And last weeks we also started making sou ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
Everything is going great. I have been making Bulgarian yogurt for the past 4 months, every five days two liters. My wife Emmy is really enjoying it. And last weeks we also started making sourdough bread, still experimenting with the bread making machine to get the best bread possible out of it.
We were just planning to order some other starters/makers next weekend, like skyr and kefir. And to replenish some Bulgarian yogurt maker.
Thanks for making all this possible with your great starters 🙂
Kind regards,
Jaap

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Alice F. – January 8, 2022

Hi, I’m sending you a picture of my first sourdough loaf.
All in all I’m pleased with my first attempt.

Hi, I’m sending you a picture of my first sourdough loaf.
All in all I’m pleased with my first attempt.

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Martin – January 3, 2022

Sourdough is Fantastic
Martin

Sourdough is Fantastic
Martin

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Mark A. – December 1, 2021

Hi Ivo, it’s only been a couple of hours but the sourdough yeast I inadvertently froze is bubbling away nicely and has already doubled or more in volume. So all's good

Hi Ivo, it’s only been a couple of hours but the sourdough yeast I inadvertently froze is bubbling away nicely and has already doubled or more in volume. So all's good

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Corrine – November 14, 2021

Hi Ivo,
The sourdough starter worked !
Corrine

Hi Ivo,
The sourdough starter worked !
Corrine

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sophia h. – October 21, 2021

Hi,
All is well thanks, continuing to make great bread. Thanks so much!

Hi,
All is well thanks, continuing to make great bread. Thanks so much!

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Lili-Madeleine – October 19, 2021

Hi!
Thank you for all the high quality products that You are providing!
A yoghurt that I do like very much and which does a lot for my health is lactose free Turkish yoghurt.
I wish You a further ...Read More

Hi!
Thank you for all the high quality products that You are providing!
A yoghurt that I do like very much and which does a lot for my health is lactose free Turkish yoghurt.
I wish You a further nice day from Sweden!
Friendly Yours,
Lili-Madeleine.

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Sophia – October 14, 2021

Hi,
All is well, continuing to make great bread. Thanks so much!

Hi,
All is well, continuing to make great bread. Thanks so much!

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Hope – October 11, 2021

Hi there!
I am a bum. I haven't started my starter yet, but I have no doubt it will work well. It's been very warm here until recently, and I just haven't been doing a lot with the oven!
This is a g ...Read More

Hi there!
I am a bum. I haven't started my starter yet, but I have no doubt it will work well. It's been very warm here until recently, and I just haven't been doing a lot with the oven!
This is a good reminder to get that going. One of my evening chores tonight, I'm thinking. I love sour dough bread, and I am only depriving myself here.
Your products are just wonderful. Have a 'greek' yogurt batch going right now.
Thanks,
Hope

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Rob W. – September 16, 2021

Hi Ivo,
Just a brief note to let you know how much we are enjoying your Sourdough culture, we are achieving great results every time.
-Rob W.

Hi Ivo,
Just a brief note to let you know how much we are enjoying your Sourdough culture, we are achieving great results every time.
-Rob W.

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Rachel K. – September 12, 2021

Good afternoon.
Thank you for your email. We have yet to use the sourdough starter but have enjoyed the yogurt very much so far.
I would like to thank you for the amazing customer service. We will ...Read More

Good afternoon.
Thank you for your email. We have yet to use the sourdough starter but have enjoyed the yogurt very much so far.
I would like to thank you for the amazing customer service. We will definitely order from you again!!

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Kathy Z. – September 3, 2021

I can’t have gluten so I’d need to use almond or other nut based flour.

I can’t have gluten so I’d need to use almond or other nut based flour.

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Catherine – July 21, 2021

My yoghurt is going well and I’ve made several loaves of bread and my starter is strong.

My yoghurt is going well and I’ve made several loaves of bread and my starter is strong.

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Mark – July 18, 2021

I made some sourdough bread following instructions on your website and it came out great. It was my first time making sourdough bread.
Not as good as yours, but not bad for my first try.

I made some sourdough bread following instructions on your website and it came out great. It was my first time making sourdough bread.
Not as good as yours, but not bad for my first try.

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Miriam – July 1, 2021

Thank you so much Ivo
I like the sourdough starter

Thank you so much Ivo
I like the sourdough starter

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Lise – June 11, 2021

I keep feeding the sourdough starter looking forward to it being active and lively again. I made one more bread (which is very good). I know I will love these products. I already do. Thank you

I keep feeding the sourdough starter looking forward to it being active and lively again. I made one more bread (which is very good). I know I will love these products. I already do. Thank you

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Kefir Starter

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Yusra – May 12, 2022

Just tried this today with store-bought asian soy milk (minimal additives). It has set within 8hrs in my oven with the light left on. Happiness!

Just tried this today with store-bought asian soy milk (minimal additives). It has set within 8hrs in my oven with the light left on. Happiness!

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Eileen – April 21, 2022

I am loving the kefir starter. I have made several batches, first with the dehydrated starter, thereafter with a cup of reserved kefir from the previous batch. It is tart and lovely, just thick enough ...Read More

I am loving the kefir starter. I have made several batches, first with the dehydrated starter, thereafter with a cup of reserved kefir from the previous batch. It is tart and lovely, just thick enough. I whir a little bit of completed kefir with a cup of frozen fruit in a blender to puree the fruit, then add it (and a small splash of maple syrup) to the rest of the fresh kefir. I have been making it every week, which is less often than the instructions advise, but so far the culture is vigorous enough to do a great job after a 12-or-so-hour fermentation. It is absurdly easy and totally worth the minimal effort required.

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Paul – March 25, 2022

Hi Ivo
Thanks for your follow-up. It worked out fine.
I may try one of your firmer cheeses, perhaps in Summer when I have more time to spare.
Regards
Paul

Hi Ivo
Thanks for your follow-up. It worked out fine.
I may try one of your firmer cheeses, perhaps in Summer when I have more time to spare.
Regards
Paul

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Terry – March 20, 2022

The kefir is delicious! I made a quart of goat milk kefir, and a quart from fresh Vermont whole grass-fed milk. Both worked well using a 1/8 teaspoon of starter for each.
My basic is the Bulgarian yo ...Read More

The kefir is delicious! I made a quart of goat milk kefir, and a quart from fresh Vermont whole grass-fed milk. Both worked well using a 1/8 teaspoon of starter for each.
My basic is the Bulgarian yogurt. I make a 1/2 gallon a week using a 1/8 teaspoon of starter each time. We eat it daily! Next I will try the skyr.
My daughter’s neighbor in CA is from Bulgaria, and is quite a gourmet cook. He recommended your products, and we know why-delicious!

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Brandi – March 11, 2022

It's the only way I can get my kids to consume probiotics. I use kefir but my kids do not care for it. I really loved how the yogurt turned out from your starter by the way.

It's the only way I can get my kids to consume probiotics. I use kefir but my kids do not care for it. I really loved how the yogurt turned out from your starter by the way.

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David – March 8, 2022

Hello Ivo, the Kefir starter is most excellent , great taste and consistency, I have yet to try the sourdough and greek starters . I recently place an order for more yogurt starter
Best wishes David

Hello Ivo, the Kefir starter is most excellent , great taste and consistency, I have yet to try the sourdough and greek starters . I recently place an order for more yogurt starter
Best wishes David

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Pam – March 7, 2022

Thank you. The kefir was good, easy to use and made a very nice yoghurt.

Thank you. The kefir was good, easy to use and made a very nice yoghurt.

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Lydia – February 26, 2022

Hi! The Kefir was wonderful. I used pasteurized milk (grass fed cows). Next I will try the Kefir grains - this spring. Thanks much. Great product!
Lydia

Hi! The Kefir was wonderful. I used pasteurized milk (grass fed cows). Next I will try the Kefir grains - this spring. Thanks much. Great product!
Lydia

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Alan – February 17, 2022

Hello Ivo
The kefir was wonderful, thank you.
Kind regards
Alan

Hello Ivo
The kefir was wonderful, thank you.
Kind regards
Alan

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Val – February 16, 2022

Hello Ivo
Thank you for the recipe. It looks yummy.
I have stocked up with a recent "infinity" order.
Enjoying your kefir. ))
Will keep you posted.
Val

Hello Ivo
Thank you for the recipe. It looks yummy.
I have stocked up with a recent "infinity" order.
Enjoying your kefir. ))
Will keep you posted.
Val

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Jaap – February 16, 2022

Hey Ivo,
I did try the kefir this week, it tastes great, it's my new breakfast in next weeks.
Groeten,
Jaap

Hey Ivo,
I did try the kefir this week, it tastes great, it's my new breakfast in next weeks.
Groeten,
Jaap

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Jaap – February 16, 2022

The kefir is great, Ivo
Groeten,
Jaap

The kefir is great, Ivo
Groeten,
Jaap

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Valery G. – February 13, 2022

Dear Ivo
The kefir comes good. Thick and pleasurable!
Obligated for the extra coupons!
I am always thinking about you, and thinking good.
I talk on every corner about your product.
Very good stuf ...Read More

Dear Ivo
The kefir comes good. Thick and pleasurable!
Obligated for the extra coupons!
I am always thinking about you, and thinking good.
I talk on every corner about your product.
Very good stuff.
I am drinking 64 oz of your great kefir every single day.
Thank you again, Ivo.
Valery G.

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Alexandria – February 11, 2022

my husband is Russian and is very happy with the kefir and bulgarian yogurt taste/quality, as am I.

my husband is Russian and is very happy with the kefir and bulgarian yogurt taste/quality, as am I.

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Valery G. – February 9, 2022

Dear Ivo
Thank you so much, order received within 2 days, no problems.
Follow your instructions.
Valery G.

Dear Ivo
Thank you so much, order received within 2 days, no problems.
Follow your instructions.
Valery G.

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Elena – January 26, 2022

Hello,
It is not the first time I use your starter and I will buy it again because it is the best one I have ever tried and I appreciate your customer care
Thanks
Elena

Hello,
It is not the first time I use your starter and I will buy it again because it is the best one I have ever tried and I appreciate your customer care
Thanks
Elena

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Anna – January 24, 2022

Hello, I really love your products especially the yoghurt and kefir. They are easy to make and delicious.
Yours sincerely.
Anna

Hello, I really love your products especially the yoghurt and kefir. They are easy to make and delicious.
Yours sincerely.
Anna

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Briana – January 6, 2022

Thanks so much Ivo!! I appreciate all of your help!!
Briana

Thanks so much Ivo!! I appreciate all of your help!!
Briana

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Dirk – December 28, 2021

Hi Ivo,
as I have written before: the kefir was superb. I liked it very much and I succeeded to make 3 or 4 generations from one sample-size starter-pack. My impression was that the kefir cultures
a ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
as I have written before: the kefir was superb. I liked it very much and I succeeded to make 3 or 4 generations from one sample-size starter-pack. My impression was that the kefir cultures
are more forgiving, i.e. I found it easier to produce kefir than yoghurt. I usually start the production process in the morning, then I put the glass in the fridge in the evening, before I go to bed. Next morning I'll have a perfect breakfast kefir.
Thanks for all your advice, keep up the good work, and have a healthy new year 2022!
Best greetings,
Dirk

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Dirk – December 28, 2021

Hi Ivo,
The kefir was superb. I liked it very much and I succeeded to make 3 or 4 generations from one sample-size starter-pack. My impression was that the kefir cultures are more forgiving, i.e. I ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
The kefir was superb. I liked it very much and I succeeded to make 3 or 4 generations from one sample-size starter-pack. My impression was that the kefir cultures are more forgiving, i.e. I found it easier to produce kefir than yoghurt. I usually start the production process in the morning, then I put the glass in the fridge in the evening, before I go to bed. Next morning I'll have a perfect breakfast kefir.
Thanks for all your advice, keep up the good work, and have a healthy new year 2022!
Best greetings,
Dirk

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Graham S. – December 26, 2021

I have digestive problems. I became intolerant to milk, then eggs and then other foods. I make milk kefir which means I can now have milk. I make a couple of yoghurts as well. One I brought back from ...Read More

I have digestive problems. I became intolerant to milk, then eggs and then other foods. I make milk kefir which means I can now have milk. I make a couple of yoghurts as well. One I brought back from India, which I am ok with, but hoping to experiment with others for my health.

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Robert B. – December 17, 2021

Everything is great. I make Kefir every week. Recycle some of the old batch with a pinch of new!
Regards,
Robert B.

Everything is great. I make Kefir every week. Recycle some of the old batch with a pinch of new!
Regards,
Robert B.

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Alvaro A. – November 26, 2021

Hi Ivo:
Nice to meet you. I’ve loved your Handbook has been really helpful. My name is Alvaro A. , I’m 42 years old, and I live in Mexico City.
In my country, most of the dairy products that you can ...Read More

Hi Ivo:
Nice to meet you. I’ve loved your Handbook has been really helpful. My name is Alvaro A. , I’m 42 years old, and I live in Mexico City.
In my country, most of the dairy products that you can find are produced by the industry. All the Yogurts or Cheeses bought in the grocery store have plastic containers, that’s one of the reasons I started making my own dairy products at home. Also, most of the products have a lot of weird ingredients like gums and preservatives, you can even find lots of products made without cultures.
Let me tell you about my experience with the Bulgarian Yogurt Starter. I requested a Yogurts and Kefir Taster Combo and received it 2 days ago and immediately made my first batch.
Wow, it blew my mind the consistency, aroma, and flavor of the Yogurt. It’s really superior to most of the products you can find here. I will start testing the rest of the products this weekend, I’m looking forward to trying Skyr and the rest of the products that are waiting in my freezer.
I’m a teacher, I’ve been teaching for about 20 years. I would love to teach fermentation, yogurt, kefir, and cheese making to my friends and community, so I’m planning on teaching some inperson workshops and online classes.
Thanks and hope you have a great day.
Alvaro A.

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Dirk – November 19, 2021

me again. 😉
With my latest order I received starters for Kefir and tried it out yesterday. The result was very rich and creamy, mild, and not at all sour, with the consistency of yoghurt. I was wo ...Read More

me again. 😉
With my latest order I received starters for Kefir and tried it out yesterday. The result was very rich and creamy, mild, and not at all sour, with the consistency of yoghurt. I was wondering if that is the intended result? The store-bought kefir I have known so far was more watery, like a beverage - not something you would eat with a spoon. Mind you - I am not complaining at all! It tastes just wonderful and I'd be happy if all my future attempts will turn out like this! I was just wondering.
best wishes from Bonn
Dirk

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Jennie – November 18, 2021

Thankyou
I'm very pleased with the kefir result and expect to continue- the flavour is delicious!
Jennie

Thankyou
I'm very pleased with the kefir result and expect to continue- the flavour is delicious!
Jennie

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Sirene Starter

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Sam G. – March 19, 2022

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH
God Bless You and yours
Have a wonderful Day
Sam G.

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH
God Bless You and yours
Have a wonderful Day
Sam G.

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Richard – February 2, 2022

Hi, Ivo
My main reason for visiting your site is my interest in Bulgarian cheeses.
Kind regards,
Richard

Hi, Ivo
My main reason for visiting your site is my interest in Bulgarian cheeses.
Kind regards,
Richard

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Kali – December 22, 2021

I am so happy with the products. I am making traditional bulgarian yogurt every week and it turns out excellent every time. I got a gift of sirene enzymes and decided to try it. It is more lengthy pro ...Read More

I am so happy with the products. I am making traditional bulgarian yogurt every week and it turns out excellent every time. I got a gift of sirene enzymes and decided to try it. It is more lengthy process, but I will keep doing it. It is great and reminds me of my childhood when my grandpa was doing sirene and I love it. The product is fantastic. Recommend this Company to buy your products if you want to make real great yogurt and sirene.
Kali

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Mark – November 12, 2021

Hi yes everything was great thank you
there were no problems following your guide and everything went as well as expected.
I haven't reordered yet as we don't have cheese on a regular basis and it ...Read More

Hi yes everything was great thank you
there were no problems following your guide and everything went as well as expected.
I haven't reordered yet as we don't have cheese on a regular basis and it was more out of curiosity regarding making it
Regards Mark

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Michael – August 5, 2021

Ivo Hi
You asked how did my Sirene starter go?
My first attempt at making Sirene Cheese and actually my first attempt at making cheese, was a bit of a disaster. The initial stage of mixing the cultu ...Read More

Ivo Hi
You asked how did my Sirene starter go?
My first attempt at making Sirene Cheese and actually my first attempt at making cheese, was a bit of a disaster. The initial stage of mixing the culture with the milk was pretty straight forward, just like making one of Ivo's delicious Bulgarian Yogurts. However having no experience with Rennet and requiring such small amounts of liquid I over did the amount of
Rennet applied to the milk/culture mixture and hay presto the milk curdled in less than a minute and I was faced with a pan full of small soft lumps of curds floating in a sea of whey. It looked nothing like Ivo's picture of the situation that should have occurred 59 minutes later.
However I persevered following Ivo's receipt as best I could. I strained down the curds into a muslin cloth, collected the whey for later and landed up with a rather loose mass of curd, I pressed this into the draining mold for an over night pressing. The final results was OK but a
little crumbly. I found your suggestion of the amount of salt required in the final two stages of resting dry in a basket with salt then into the whey with even more salt was far to much for our pallets. I drained down the chopped up curds several times to removed most of the salt and the final result was edible. By the way I used veggie rennet for this attempt.
My second attempt was far more successful, I used animal rennet and followed the instruction on the rennet bottle reducing the amount to four drops, following Ivo's receipt I was successful
at achieving a pan full of Curds and Whey just like in Ivo's picture. I only lightly salted the cut up Curds and didn't add any salt to the Whey when filling the jar for Sirene storage in the fridge. However using the Whey means that the liquid in the storage jar is a little cloudy but in
no way does that distract from the overall result as my picture shows a nice smooth cheese and a delicious taste, what more could you ask fore. Bye the way, I only used 4 pints (2.2 litres) of milk. So all my ingredients were halved.
One Happy Cheese Maker.

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A – January 15, 2021

hi…i just ordered some cheese culture from you, which is great.

hi…i just ordered some cheese culture from you, which is great.

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Andrej – January 13, 2021

i have every intention of buying off you regularly as i will be making a lot of bulgar cheese etc!

i have every intention of buying off you regularly as i will be making a lot of bulgar cheese etc!

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Alejandro – August 22, 2020

I bought starter for sirene, can't wait! But honestly, Bulgarian yogurt is a bit too sour for my taste. I've had kiselo mlako in Bulgaria, and it's just not for me. I could eat sirene by the kilo, but ...Read More

I bought starter for sirene, can't wait! But honestly, Bulgarian yogurt is a bit too sour for my taste. I've had kiselo mlako in Bulgaria, and it's just not for me. I could eat sirene by the kilo, but it's hard to find. So I'm excited to make some.
All the Best,
Alejandro

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Dietrich – August 12, 2020

I love your cheese starter.
Thanks

I love your cheese starter.
Thanks

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Amelia Parkin – September 17, 2019

Hi Ivo,
I would like to make your cheese. Keep up the good work and thanks for providing a good survice. All best wishes, Milly

Hi Ivo,
I would like to make your cheese. Keep up the good work and thanks for providing a good survice. All best wishes, Milly

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Davilyn – September 14, 2019

Awesome!

Awesome!

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Milena Golubareva – August 20, 2019

I made it last night and it is turning from an experiment to a success story. Thank you.

I made it last night and it is turning from an experiment to a success story. Thank you.

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mehdi mousavi – February 11, 2019

We love cheese and getting ready to produce our cheeses in order to sale in Turkey.
We are small company(NOW) but have biiiiiiiiiig dreams

We love cheese and getting ready to produce our cheeses in order to sale in Turkey.
We are small company(NOW) but have biiiiiiiiiig dreams

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Dave – November 7, 2018

Hello Ivo
With the Sirene starter I had now quite a success!
Very good! I recommend to *keep* the temperature of the milk after the sirene starter culture and the rennet have been added at 37 deg. C ...Read More

Hello Ivo
With the Sirene starter I had now quite a success!
Very good! I recommend to *keep* the temperature of the milk after the sirene starter culture and the rennet have been added at 37 deg. C for 1.5h. Second store it for some days, it
will get more intense in taste, harder in consistency and also a little bit more sour, as I remeber it from my holidays in Bulgaria. There is nothing better to start a meal than with a "Shopska Salad" with fresh grated sirene cheese on the top of it.

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Miguel – January 7, 2018

The sirene was an experiment and it was amazing, instead of brining I have marinated the feta in olive oil with herbs...took a jar to a party, and guests lined up for a taste! Just wish I could order ...Read More

The sirene was an experiment and it was amazing, instead of brining I have marinated the feta in olive oil with herbs...took a jar to a party, and guests lined up for a taste! Just wish I could order the sirene starter in a larger quantity to make consecutive batches.

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Kashkaval Starter

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Micheline – March 13, 2022

Perfecto thank you

Perfecto thank you

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Richard – February 2, 2022

Hi, Ivo
My main reason for visiting your site is my interest in Bulgarian cheeses.
Kind regards,
Richard

Hi, Ivo
My main reason for visiting your site is my interest in Bulgarian cheeses.
Kind regards,
Richard

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Bassam – December 18, 2021

Hi Ivo,
I made the kashkaval and it turned out nice. It was easy to make as I have some experience in making many different kinds of cheese. The structure was fine and the taste was as well.
Back in ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I made the kashkaval and it turned out nice. It was easy to make as I have some experience in making many different kinds of cheese. The structure was fine and the taste was as well.
Back in the 1970’s we used to eat kashkaval cheese that was imported from Bulgaria. It was crumbly, very fatty and had a very distinct taste. If you heated it up (say in a sandwich) it completely melted into liquid that looks like melted butter. I haven’t seen that cheese in many many years even in cheeses called kashkaval and imported from Bulgaria.
Thank you and keep up the good work

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Garo – November 12, 2021

Thank you so much, this is great
will definitely contact you when I am running low.
Garo

Thank you so much, this is great
will definitely contact you when I am running low.
Garo

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SHUHAITLY – March 1, 2021

Dear Ivo,
I am interested in Kashkaval making
I was doing my research online for the recipe when I encountered your website.
Thank you,
Best regards

Dear Ivo,
I am interested in Kashkaval making
I was doing my research online for the recipe when I encountered your website.
Thank you,
Best regards

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Adrian – February 12, 2021

Dear Ivo,
Thank you very much for your email, it really helps! I will definitely try as you said and hopefully I will get the desired result.
Kind regards
Adrian

Dear Ivo,
Thank you very much for your email, it really helps! I will definitely try as you said and hopefully I will get the desired result.
Kind regards
Adrian

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Mary C. McQuillan – August 14, 2020

I love your yogurt.

I love your yogurt.

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Alex Graff – June 10, 2019

This is just great! Was looking for a while for a real Bulgarian kashkaval starter and this is exactly it!

This is just great! Was looking for a while for a real Bulgarian kashkaval starter and this is exactly it!

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Veneta – May 6, 2019

Nice texture, amazing taste. Not that difficult to make!

Nice texture, amazing taste. Not that difficult to make!

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Skyr Starter

Bacillus Bulgaricus Skyr Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus Skyr Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus

4.98 5 59

$ $2.99

868866000370 This is an authentic Skyr heirloom starter. Each pack contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the two strains required to make the perfect Skyr — lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus. Skyr is an Icelandic dairy product, and it’s been a staple food of Icelanders for thousands of years and has, in recent years, gained a world popularity much similar to Bulgarian yogurt. Skyr has a slightly sour dairy flavor, though much milder than the tangy Bulgarian yogurt. It is thick and creamy, similar to the Greek yogurt, but has a milder flavor. It is thick, creamy and delicious and is best served cold. Our Skyr starter makes genuine Icelandic Skyr of exceptional quality with classic Skyr taste, thickness, mild acidity and aroma. Our Skyr has a thick and creamy consistency and its characteristic mild flavor. Our Skyr is the only original Icelandic Skyr recipe using heirloom cultures that is available anywhere in the world. 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 Iceland and 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 Skyr 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 Icelandic Skyr Starter product information page.

Product Information

Additional product information is available below and on the Icelandic Skyr Starter product information page.

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Andres – April 30, 2022

Hello Ivo,
I just wanted to let you know that we finally tried the Icelandic Skyr starter first (we still haven't tried the other yogurt starters we bought, haven't had the opportunity yet) and it tu ...Read More

Hello Ivo,
I just wanted to let you know that we finally tried the Icelandic Skyr starter first (we still haven't tried the other yogurt starters we bought, haven't had the opportunity yet) and it turned
out great. Delicious flavor, the thickness and consistency was perfect. I'm very happy with the purchase and with the service received by you and your company.
Thank you so much for everything,
Andres

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Marvin – April 23, 2022

Greetings Ivo.
We love the culture and its resulting skyr. We have made two batches; so easy to do and so very good to eat. We eat it plain, with blueberries or other fruit and also use it as a subst ...Read More

Greetings Ivo.
We love the culture and its resulting skyr. We have made two batches; so easy to do and so very good to eat. We eat it plain, with blueberries or other fruit and also use it as a substitute for sour cream. The first batch we made with just skim milk and the second we made with skim plus a little half & half to give a bit more body and creaminess.
Yes, we couldn't be happier
Regards,
Marvin

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Micha – March 20, 2022

The Skyr was easy to make and the consistency and taste were amazing. Much better than the Store bought Skyr.

The Skyr was easy to make and the consistency and taste were amazing. Much better than the Store bought Skyr.

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Chris – March 6, 2022

Love your products and website, keep up to the good work.

Love your products and website, keep up to the good work.

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Maggie – March 5, 2022

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I've used both your Greek and Skyr yogurt starters with lactose-free milk many times and it has always come out really well – thick and yummy.

Best wishes,
...Read More

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I've used both your Greek and Skyr yogurt starters with lactose-free milk many times and it has always come out really well – thick and yummy.

Best wishes,
Maggie

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Megan x – March 5, 2022

Hi there
Like you predicated, The skyr is working the best for me. I have made it twice now using your starter
Kindest regards
Megan x

Hi there
Like you predicated, The skyr is working the best for me. I have made it twice now using your starter
Kindest regards
Megan x

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Sheri – March 3, 2022

It is my new favourite!! Very mild, thick and slightly stringy. I can't stop eating it. I will be serving it at my b&b this year. @theturnipbb
Sheri

It is my new favourite!! Very mild, thick and slightly stringy. I can't stop eating it. I will be serving it at my b&b this year. @theturnipbb
Sheri

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Donna – February 28, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I've made the Skyr twice - once with whole milk and once with 2% and both are fabulous! I strained it both times to make it really thick. I've been making all my yogurt products with Fairlife ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I've made the Skyr twice - once with whole milk and once with 2% and both are fabulous! I strained it both times to make it really thick. I've been making all my yogurt products with Fairlife ultra filtered milk in an Instant Pot, skipping the boiling step. It's so simple - just add milk and the starter and wait. If I want sweetened yogurt, I add a half can of sweetened condensed milk and once it's finished, add a little vanilla. Best yogurt I've ever had.
Thanks,
Donna

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winston – February 22, 2022

Hi, I am very happy with your quick service. first batch was fantastic

Hi, I am very happy with your quick service. first batch was fantastic

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Sheri E. – February 17, 2022

Hey ya Ivo,
My new starters have arrived!
I purchased Bulgarian yogurt from you over two years ago. That strain is alive and well! It still makes fantastic yogurt.
I am trying some new ones. I will ...Read More

Hey ya Ivo,
My new starters have arrived!
I purchased Bulgarian yogurt from you over two years ago. That strain is alive and well! It still makes fantastic yogurt.
I am trying some new ones. I will start with Skyr. I can't find starter to milk ratio for this specific yogurt.
Thanks much,
Sheri E.

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Deb – February 16, 2022

Yes, I liked it very well. And, thank you for the coupon!
Sincerely…Deb

Yes, I liked it very well. And, thank you for the coupon!
Sincerely…Deb

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Heidi H. – February 15, 2022

Hello there,
Me again.
1st batch: made with scottish whole milk (which was still within date but nearing end) using your Skyr starter which I took out of the freezer about 40 mins before use. I misc ...Read More

Hello there,
Me again.
1st batch: made with scottish whole milk (which was still within date but nearing end) using your Skyr starter which I took out of the freezer about 40 mins before use. I miscalculated the amount of milk, so there was less milk than ideal (1g starter to about 700ml milk). I'd have thought this will have assisted setting even further. It did set. To me it turned out a little on the slidey side and with small lumps, though this seems very much like store-bought yogurt I've had recently, so still not sure if it was a total success. It was left to incubate for a full 24 hours and was still warm to the touch when I took it out. Video attached. I treated it as if it was successful and started on the second batch straight away.
2nd batch: used the yogurt from previous batch which was just made. Used 'standard' blue top whole milk from the supermarket. Allowed milk to cool to 113F and then combined into the
starter ... took temp after stirring and it was 104F. The incubated for 24+ hours.
I made the first batch Saturday evening, so now I plan to use that same as starter for the next attempt later today.
I have been using the hot water in the bottom of the yogurt maker as instructions state, so this should have brought temp gently up again on that second batch. Have also made sure to leave lid of container and maker open a little to allow air flow, but put the coolbox lid on tight.
Best,

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Jaap – February 14, 2022

Hey Ivo,
The skyr turned out great, tasting good.
Groeten,
Jaap

Hey Ivo,
The skyr turned out great, tasting good.
Groeten,
Jaap

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Kathryn – February 13, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I finally got a chance to make a batch of the Skyr last week.
It set up beautifully and is hands down the best we have ever tried, it was thick and creamy and very mild. My kids have already ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I finally got a chance to make a batch of the Skyr last week.
It set up beautifully and is hands down the best we have ever tried, it was thick and creamy and very mild. My kids have already devoured the entire half gallon and I need to make some more tomorrow.
I have purchased cultures from a few different shops and yours far surpasses every other one we have tried. I am a customer for life now, thank you for being amazing!
Kathryn

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Sachie – February 7, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I liked it pretty much. I usually like the taste of your Bulgaria yogurt, so I mixed it together. I enjoyed it so m uch although it was not 100% Skyr!!!
Have a wonderful evening!
Sachie

Hi Ivo,
I liked it pretty much. I usually like the taste of your Bulgaria yogurt, so I mixed it together. I enjoyed it so m uch although it was not 100% Skyr!!!
Have a wonderful evening!
Sachie

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Amy – January 31, 2022

I really don't like traditional, store-bought yogurt, but I love skyr and filmjolk. I like their flavor and texture, and appreciate brands with simple ingredients and no added flavors.

I really don't like traditional, store-bought yogurt, but I love skyr and filmjolk. I like their flavor and texture, and appreciate brands with simple ingredients and no added flavors.

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julia – January 28, 2022

I found it a bit frustrating at first as there aren’t decent directions for quantities other than using all of the starter. My first batch was not great but was usable in smoothies. The second batch I ...Read More

I found it a bit frustrating at first as there aren’t decent directions for quantities other than using all of the starter. My first batch was not great but was usable in smoothies. The second batch I used the entire package in 5 cups of milk and it was better. A better breakdown of potential quantities would be helpful.

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JD – January 25, 2022

significantly more intense flavor. Awesome!

significantly more intense flavor. Awesome!

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TRACY – December 18, 2021

I just tried a new yogurt because you had given me an opportunity to get a sample of something different.
I tried the SKYR and I absolutely love it. I'm so glad I tried it. I'm going to be orderin ...Read More

I just tried a new yogurt because you had given me an opportunity to get a sample of something different.
I tried the SKYR and I absolutely love it. I'm so glad I tried it. I'm going to be ordering that moving forward!

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Yolanda – December 16, 2021

Phenomenal. Even my teenage son mentioned he really likes it. Thanks from Canada.

Phenomenal. Even my teenage son mentioned he really likes it. Thanks from Canada.

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Jessie – December 3, 2021

Hello Ivo,
It's amazing! I've made several batches of Skyr and it tastes great. The instructions you provided were excellent and I can produce a super thick Skyr. Thank you so much!
Jessie

Hello Ivo,
It's amazing! I've made several batches of Skyr and it tastes great. The instructions you provided were excellent and I can produce a super thick Skyr. Thank you so much!
Jessie

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Jon – November 30, 2021

Ivo,
Thank you very much for the discount, I just ordered more starter.
I take a few shortcuts. In a large pot, I pour in a gallon of milk, heat it directly to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, add the starte ...Read More

Ivo,
Thank you very much for the discount, I just ordered more starter.
I take a few shortcuts. In a large pot, I pour in a gallon of milk, heat it directly to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, add the starter and then leave it on a heating pad (Like you use for muscle aches) for 12 hours. It keeps at an even 110 the whole time.
The reason I don’t heat it to 200 is that I just assumed I didn’t need to since all milk in the US is already pasteurized but maybe heating it to that temp does more than just kill excess
bacteria? So far it has worked fine with the other cultures in that I get a fairly reliable custard like consistency. That being said we happily consumed it as we use it mostly in smoothies so if it’s a little loose it doesn’t matter.
Overall, I’ve been extremely pleased with your product. It’s reliable and produces consistent results and the flavor is fantastic.
Thank you for following up and I hope you have a great day,
Warmest regards,
Jon

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Robert – November 21, 2021

It can’t be 4 months ago, but I am out now!! Yes I will be ordering shortly..

It can’t be 4 months ago, but I am out now!! Yes I will be ordering shortly..

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Rebecca R. – November 15, 2021

Hi, I just used all of my Skyr starter to make amazing skyr yogurt!
Thank you so much for your help and your amazing cultures!

Hi, I just used all of my Skyr starter to make amazing skyr yogurt!
Thank you so much for your help and your amazing cultures!

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Kathleen – November 14, 2021

Hello Ivo
I have not tried the Bulgarian culture yet because I've been enjoying the Skyr yogurt made from your Skyr culture. It's SO GOOD! Nice and mild, thick and creamy. When the skyr yogurt weaken ...Read More

Hello Ivo
I have not tried the Bulgarian culture yet because I've been enjoying the Skyr yogurt made from your Skyr culture. It's SO GOOD! Nice and mild, thick and creamy. When the skyr yogurt weakens, I will then experience the Bulgarian.
Thanks for great products and super service.
Kind regards,
Kathleen

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Viili Starter

Bacillus Bulgaricus Viili Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus Viili Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus

5.00 5 39

$ $2.99

868866000394 This is an authentic Viili heirloom starter. Each pack contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the strains required to make the perfect Viili. Viili is a mesophilic fermented milk product coming from Finland, which resembles yogurt. Viili is the result of the action of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts, which work together to form a velvet-like surface and a rich smooth consistency of the Viili. The name comes from a byproduct from the actions of the strains, a phosphate-containing heteropolysaccharide, called viilian. Viilian is similar to kefiran produced by kefir strains. Viili has been a cornerstone of the Finnish diet for and is a super-food with multiple health benefits. It has, in recent years, gained a world popularity much similar to Bulgarian yogurt. Viili comes in three forms — short, long and the original. The short version has a consistency similar to commercial yogurt with a mild taste. The long version has a ropy, or stringy, consistency that stretches much like honey. Traditional viili has a slimy ropy consistency and is mildly nutty in taste. Our Viili is the traditional type. Our Viili starter makes genuine Scandinavian Viili of exceptional quality with classic Viili taste, thickness and aroma. Classic Viili has a mild, nutty, cheese-like taste and a viscous ropy and stretchy consistency -- the perfect balance between slimy and creamy -- a distinguishing characteristic of the traditional Viili. This is a heirloom Viili starter with live active bacteria, which means that you can reuse Viili 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 Finland and 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, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Kefir, and Lactococcus Helveticus.

Storage

Store the Viili 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 Finnish Viili Starter product information page.

Product Information

Additional product information is available below and on the Finnish Viili Starter product information page.

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Diane – May 2, 2022

I have been back to you since to confirm that the viili I am after is considered the long version and you do not stock this. The [traditional] version that I did receive worked well for the taste, but ...Read More

I have been back to you since to confirm that the viili I am after is considered the long version and you do not stock this. The [traditional] version that I did receive worked well for the taste, but the texture is quite variable. I plan to start over with the second culture back that was sent to get it started fresh again.
I don’t use the other products you offer, though I have passed on your details to a few friends.
All the best,
Diane

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GEOFFREY – April 30, 2022

Hi Ivo,
The Viili was Okay. Next time I'll try adding some thickened cream and ferment it longer and see what happens.

Hi Ivo,
The Viili was Okay. Next time I'll try adding some thickened cream and ferment it longer and see what happens.

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Jane – March 16, 2022

Hi Ivo
The viili was lovely, with a delicious fresh flavour, and not as slimy as I feared. Someone warned me that it can affect other ferments with its texture, so I'm going to try my other cultures ...Read More

Hi Ivo
The viili was lovely, with a delicious fresh flavour, and not as slimy as I feared. Someone warned me that it can affect other ferments with its texture, so I'm going to try my other cultures next.
All the best
Jane

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harlan – February 24, 2022

Since i was using goats milk but i like Viili a lot it was slow to culture but after a week i had fresh Viili every morning with out boiling milk fussing with emperatures just set it over night on co ...Read More

Since i was using goats milk but i like Viili a lot it was slow to culture but after a week i had fresh Viili every morning with out boiling milk fussing with emperatures just set it over night on covered jar

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Liz – February 24, 2022

Hi
I decided to try to make cottage cheese and used the Viili starter and the slow method.
Thanks
Regards L.

Hi
I decided to try to make cottage cheese and used the Viili starter and the slow method.
Thanks
Regards L.

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Charley N. – February 23, 2022

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

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Sue – February 16, 2022

Hello Ivo,
I made the Viili and it took a few tries to get it just right. I believe that it just needed some time to get going and now, after several weeks, it is just perfect! I experimented using f ...Read More

Hello Ivo,
I made the Viili and it took a few tries to get it just right. I believe that it just needed some time to get going and now, after several weeks, it is just perfect! I experimented using fat free and 2% milk and using more of the base starter each time to get a better batch over time. It was a learning process for me and I think that as long as I stick to this method I can keep my Viili going indefinitely! I am so happy to have my homemade Viili back thanks to your company.
Thank you, again, for helping us all with giving us such healthy options.
Sue

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Marc – February 15, 2022

yes my one of my prior orders was for both caspian and villi. both worked well with soy milk. it took about 24 hours for the first batch then always about 8 hours or less.
-- Marc

yes my one of my prior orders was for both caspian and villi. both worked well with soy milk. it took about 24 hours for the first batch then always about 8 hours or less.
-- Marc

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Diane – February 1, 2022

I made the viili from your starter. The taste is delicious. I look forward to breakfast every morning.
It is delicious and I will keep making it.
Best regards,
Diane

I made the viili from your starter. The taste is delicious. I look forward to breakfast every morning.
It is delicious and I will keep making it.
Best regards,
Diane

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Anneli J. – December 18, 2021

Hi, it worked ok. The taste and everything else is good
It was the closest thing to real Finnish viili I’ve ever had!

Hi, it worked ok. The taste and everything else is good
It was the closest thing to real Finnish viili I’ve ever had!

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Dr. Pablo. A. – September 20, 2021

Thank you for your email. I absolutely loved my yogurt. It was so creamy and tasty. I have made two gallons of it already and shared with friends. I have ordered some Greek Yogurt starter and I look ...Read More

Thank you for your email. I absolutely loved my yogurt. It was so creamy and tasty. I have made two gallons of it already and shared with friends. I have ordered some Greek Yogurt starter and I look forward to having some more yummy treats. Thank you for your excellent customer service and all of the wonderful tips.
Respectfully,
Dr. Pablo. A.

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Anneli J. – September 12, 2021

Im from Finland originally and have missed viili. I was searching how i could get a starter and found your company. So excited!
Viili is by far my favourite yogurt.
There is a similar version in the ...Read More

Im from Finland originally and have missed viili. I was searching how i could get a starter and found your company. So excited!
Viili is by far my favourite yogurt.
There is a similar version in the United States made by a company called Brown Cow that is the closest to viili I've found. But they don't sell it in Canada! So i need to make my own!

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Heidi – August 7, 2021

I love the Bulgarian yogurt best out of many I have tried so far. I also like Viili.
Thank you also for the great information emails. I read them all!! I recently made a great batch of sourcream wit ...Read More

I love the Bulgarian yogurt best out of many I have tried so far. I also like Viili.
Thank you also for the great information emails. I read them all!! I recently made a great batch of sourcream with 10% cream on my counter in 36 hours. WOW!
I will continue to order from BB!
Thank you for the great product, customer service and delivery.
Heidi M

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Marc A. – July 30, 2021

I have been making your Villi since March or April. The Villi is doing great

I have been making your Villi since March or April. The Villi is doing great

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M C – July 28, 2021

wow...thank you so much for this!

wow...thank you so much for this!

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kris – July 25, 2021

Hi,
I added viili to my cheesecake where it said sour cream. It was delicious.
kris

Hi,
I added viili to my cheesecake where it said sour cream. It was delicious.
kris

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Marc – July 11, 2021

We love the starters! We purchased the Villi and Caspian Sea and make both as room-temperature yogurts. Both work great, in soy milk, at room temperature. Both are nice and creamy - a bit mild, but mu ...Read More

We love the starters! We purchased the Villi and Caspian Sea and make both as room-temperature yogurts. Both work great, in soy milk, at room temperature. Both are nice and creamy - a bit mild, but much easier than the thermophilic strains and still very nice! The Caspian Sea is a bit creamier.

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Rica – June 23, 2021

Amazing! Thank you so much, I am excited to experiment 🙂

Amazing! Thank you so much, I am excited to experiment 🙂

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Kris L. – June 16, 2021

Hi Ivo,
The viili is working very well. Using it first thing every morning. It keeps on giving.
I now have a routine that works.
I've actually lost some weight. It works best with a mixture of 3.25 ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
The viili is working very well. Using it first thing every morning. It keeps on giving.
I now have a routine that works.
I've actually lost some weight. It works best with a mixture of 3.25 to 5% milk fat.
Kris L.

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Jane – June 9, 2021

Hi Ivo
I’m enjoying both the Filmjolk and the Vili yoghurts! I make both with sterilised UHT milk, using a heated yoghurt maker (temperature unknown, but it works fine) and strain them to the consist ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I’m enjoying both the Filmjolk and the Vili yoghurts! I make both with sterilised UHT milk, using a heated yoghurt maker (temperature unknown, but it works fine) and strain them to the consistency of clotted cream before using. Both are delicious. They are also a good treat for my elderly cat, who seems to enjoy them when he rejects ‘proper’ cat food and treats. I assume that the fermentation reduces/removes the lactose and this may be why they are cat-friendly. I intend to experiment with coconut milk some time soon.
I also make your sirene occasionally. I find it a little salty for frequent consumption. More experimentation needed there!
Thank you for providing me with a very enjoyable hobby.
Jane

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Grace – June 7, 2021

First let me say that we find your site helpful and do appreciate your a number of your products.
I have a question regarding your vilili. We live in a situation where the only milk available to us i ...Read More

First let me say that we find your site helpful and do appreciate your a number of your products.
I have a question regarding your vilili. We live in a situation where the only milk available to us is Long Life.
Previously I had the actual legacy vilili starter from someone who continually made it. I used it with the long life milk and it was working ok.
By the way, I do use your yogurt starters in whole milk powder combined with Long Life milk and it makes a nice Bulgarian yogurt. So we have hopes for vilili.
thank you
-Grace

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Carla S – June 6, 2021

My children like viili but it's difficult to find a good and easy to use culture. I've tried more or less anything I could find online and on Amazon until a friend of mine told me about yours. I bough ...Read More

My children like viili but it's difficult to find a good and easy to use culture. I've tried more or less anything I could find online and on Amazon until a friend of mine told me about yours. I bought a couple of small packs last week and they arrived yesterday. I immediately put them to use and this morning we woke up to the best tasting viili in the whole world (or at least compared to the rest I've tried). I just ordered 20 packs to keep us going for a while. Thank you for the wonderful viili and for making my kids happy too!

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Joy Sinclair – June 5, 2021

I am in the UK and experienced in making mesophilic yoghurts and have had starters from various different sources in the past. I have tried this, the filmjolk and I have the skyr, too, which I haven't ...Read More

I am in the UK and experienced in making mesophilic yoghurts and have had starters from various different sources in the past. I have tried this, the filmjolk and I have the skyr, too, which I haven't yet made. This viili excellent and thicker than any I've had in the past. It's very mild, slightly sweet, fairly thick for a mesophilic yoghurt and very quick. The only thing I can address as a slight negative, is that it's apparently not the 'ropey' or stretchy viili, it seems to be the 'short' strain. This isn't a problem, as it's a lovely texture and I'm very happy with it, but it is something a buyer may wish to take into consideration.

I have also left a 5* review for the filmjolk, which is my favourite of the two. These starters are excellent value and definitely worth trying, especially if you haven't the patience to make normal, thermophilic yoghurt!

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Hi Joy,
Thanks for the review. The viili is indeed not the ropey strain but it's not the short strain either. It's the traditional original viili version as noted in the description of the product 🙂
Here it is copy-paste from the description
"Viili comes in three forms — short, long and the original. The short version has a consistency similar to commercial yogurt with a mild taste. The long version has a ropy, or stringy, consistency that stretches much like honey. Traditional viili is the one that contains surface-growing yeasts. Our Viili is the traditional type."

Thanks
Ivo

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Karen – June 1, 2021

Hi,
I made some of the Viili yogurt last evening and left it at room temperature. Awesome!

Hi,
I made some of the Viili yogurt last evening and left it at room temperature. Awesome!

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Rob – May 29, 2021

Give your ‘dairy maid’ my very best regards…. I am going to click on the Viili
Regards
Rob

Give your ‘dairy maid’ my very best regards…. I am going to click on the Viili
Regards
Rob

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Filmjolk Starter Starter

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preston – May 8, 2022

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yo ...Read More

Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your inquiry and concern. I have made the Bulgarian yogurt, Greek yogurt, and Swedish filmjölk with your heirloom starters. Our family ( three generations ) enjoy the Greek yogurt and the filmjölk, and we all find the Bulgarian yogurt a bit too tart for our tastes.
I also find the Bulgarian yogurt sour tasting as well as tart. My two year old grandson drank the filmjölk immediately, plain without any added sugar. I am making a gallon batch of the Greek yogurt as I write to you.
Thank you,
preston

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Kerry – April 25, 2022

I had always had trouble getting other Mesophilic yogurts to taste good. Your filmjolk turned out great. The others tasted like rotten milk no matter what I did or how many activation batches I made.. ...Read More

I had always had trouble getting other Mesophilic yogurts to taste good. Your filmjolk turned out great. The others tasted like rotten milk no matter what I did or how many activation batches I made.. I gave up. I really love yours!
Also I really love the Bulgarian of all the yogurts I have tried.

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Deb – February 19, 2022

Yes, I liked it!
I make 2types at a time making 4 litres.
It lasts me for some time.

Deb

Yes, I liked it!
I make 2types at a time making 4 litres.
It lasts me for some time.

Deb

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Pia – February 18, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I grew up in Sweden, and always had Filmjölk, it was a staple food. My mother was a Ph D who worked with developing more fermented milk products and marketing them to the Swedish people, such ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I grew up in Sweden, and always had Filmjölk, it was a staple food. My mother was a Ph D who worked with developing more fermented milk products and marketing them to the Swedish people, such as kefir, and various yogurt types, especially Acidophilus. So I just grew up with it. I miss it a lot here in the US, and the only way to get it is to make it yourself at home, which is why I need the starter. I had previously bought starters from another company, but the last few shipments from them did not work. So I googled, and just now found your company instead, and decided to try your starter. I am really looking forward to receiving it and making more Filmjölk!

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Amy – February 7, 2022

Thanks! This is my first attempt at any kind of homemade yogurt
Amy

Thanks! This is my first attempt at any kind of homemade yogurt
Amy

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Amy – January 31, 2022

I really don't like traditional, store-bought yogurt, but I love skyr and filmjolk. I like their flavor and texture, and appreciate brands with simple ingredients and no added flavors.

I really don't like traditional, store-bought yogurt, but I love skyr and filmjolk. I like their flavor and texture, and appreciate brands with simple ingredients and no added flavors.

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Nathan – January 10, 2022

My first batch didn't really work, but I think it's because my house is too cold!
So I bought a small yogurt maker and the second batch turned out perfectly. Fermented and thicker overnight, and the ...Read More

My first batch didn't really work, but I think it's because my house is too cold!
So I bought a small yogurt maker and the second batch turned out perfectly. Fermented and thicker overnight, and then set up in the fridge the next morning. Was the right consistency by noon. There's a little layer on top, but a quick stir and it looks and tastes like the fil I remember from when I lived in Sweden!
I'll try making the next batch directly from this one and see how that works for me next!
Thanks a bunch. I'm glad i can finally have this over here!
Nathan

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C. – August 13, 2021

Filmjolk: outstanding

Filmjolk: outstanding

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Dave C. – August 5, 2021

Thanks. Filmjolk is great.
Dave C.

Thanks. Filmjolk is great.
Dave C.

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Kristyn – August 3, 2021

Hi
Only made the Fimjolk in the last couple of days.
It didnt ferment when I left it on the bench for 18hours , so I ended up putting it in my Luvele yoghurt maker for about 7 hours. It firmed up be ...Read More

Hi
Only made the Fimjolk in the last couple of days.
It didnt ferment when I left it on the bench for 18hours , so I ended up putting it in my Luvele yoghurt maker for about 7 hours. It firmed up beautifully. The taste is mild.
I have eaten some of it.
Cheers
Kristyn

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Sara – July 26, 2021

bought some filmjölk culture too that I am about to start making today. I was introduced to this in Sweden while visiting my friend and my son has recently made it for me to try. Now I can make my o ...Read More

bought some filmjölk culture too that I am about to start making today. I was introduced to this in Sweden while visiting my friend and my son has recently made it for me to try. Now I can make my own.

Regards - Sara

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Angela – July 3, 2021

Hi Ivo,
I also wanted to try your filmjolk as I had a culture years ago and it made the best “sour cream” like thick yogurt, and creamy and easy to make but I forgot to save some and I can’t remember ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I also wanted to try your filmjolk as I had a culture years ago and it made the best “sour cream” like thick yogurt, and creamy and easy to make but I forgot to save some and I can’t remember what company it was since it was so long ago. I tried the Cultures for Health one but it wasn’t the same. Yours is good.
Thanks,
Angela

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Geoff – June 25, 2021

Hi Ivo
The Filmjolk was very enjoyable. Easy to make. Creamy with mild acidity. I can understand why it is such a hit in Sweden.
Thanks, Geoff

Hi Ivo
The Filmjolk was very enjoyable. Easy to make. Creamy with mild acidity. I can understand why it is such a hit in Sweden.
Thanks, Geoff

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Jane – June 9, 2021

Hi Ivo
I’m enjoying both the Filmjolk and the Vili yoghurts! I make both with sterilised UHT milk, using a heated yoghurt maker (temperature unknown, but it works fine) and strain them to the consist ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I’m enjoying both the Filmjolk and the Vili yoghurts! I make both with sterilised UHT milk, using a heated yoghurt maker (temperature unknown, but it works fine) and strain them to the consistency of clotted cream before using. Both are delicious. They are also a good treat for my elderly cat, who seems to enjoy them when he rejects ‘proper’ cat food and treats. I assume that the fermentation reduces/removes the lactose and this may be why they are cat-friendly. I intend to experiment with coconut milk some time soon.
I also make your sirene occasionally. I find it a little salty for frequent consumption. More experimentation needed there!
Thank you for providing me with a very enjoyable hobby.
Jane

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Joy Sinclair – June 5, 2021

I am in the UK and experienced in making mesophilic yoghurts and have had starters from various different sources in the past. This filmjolk is the best I have ever had. It sets up thicker than any pr ...Read More

I am in the UK and experienced in making mesophilic yoghurts and have had starters from various different sources in the past. This filmjolk is the best I have ever had. It sets up thicker than any previous filmjolk yoghurt I've had previously and tastes so good; mild, not too tart or sweet and no cheesy flavour either. Very versatile and my favourite out of this and the viili, which I will also leave a review of. It's unbelievably good value, too, especially when on offer, which is frequently. Honestly, give it a go, it's worth trying at these prices!

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Stephen – May 22, 2021

I have bought from you in the past. I've seen a video were the lady was making mesophilic filmjolk and it was very thick and stringy all done at room temp. I've tried buying several cultures from the ...Read More

I have bought from you in the past. I've seen a video were the lady was making mesophilic filmjolk and it was very thick and stringy all done at room temp. I've tried buying several cultures from the web (not yours yet) and they all were a disaster not even close to what was made in Finland.
I use raw organic milk and preheat it and then cool it to 24C

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Andy – May 13, 2021

Very easy to make. I just followed the guidelines on the packet.

Very easy to make. I just followed the guidelines on the packet.

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Sid – May 6, 2021

I'm from Sweden and all I can say is congratulations for the best Filmjolk I've ever tried!

I'm from Sweden and all I can say is congratulations for the best Filmjolk I've ever tried!

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J J – April 10, 2021

Ivo,
At this point I have tried 3 of the 4 new yogurt verities, and made a batch of the fourth (Skyr) which will be ready tomorrow morning. I have enjoyed all 3. They are somewhat
similar in that th ...Read More

Ivo,
At this point I have tried 3 of the 4 new yogurt verities, and made a batch of the fourth (Skyr) which will be ready tomorrow morning. I have enjoyed all 3. They are somewhat
similar in that they are all kind of mellow and yet they are all different. It's a taste one would never find in any store-bought yoghurt.
Bottom line: I love them all, and will continue to make all of them, along with the Rose, and the regular Bulgarian yogurt too.
You have a customer for life!
As a side note I converted the sourdough starter I got from you into a 100% rye starter. It is very active and has a wonderful aroma. It makes a great bread!
Nice work, my friend

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Em – March 23, 2021

I used to make dairy yogurt with villi, matsoni, and filmjolk starters from Cultures for Health. I use yours now.

I used to make dairy yogurt with villi, matsoni, and filmjolk starters from Cultures for Health. I use yours now.

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Keti – March 1, 2021

I've tried every single place online where I could get Filmjolk starter. Nothing compares to yours. I just bought 10 packs

I've tried every single place online where I could get Filmjolk starter. Nothing compares to yours. I just bought 10 packs

Customer reviews for the Bacillus Bulgaricus Caspian Sea Yogurt Starter

Bacillus Bulgaricus Caspian Sea Yogurt Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus Caspian Sea Yogurt Starter Bacillus Bulgaricus

5.00 5 38

$ $2.99

860006411404 This is an authentic Caspian Sea Yogurt (Matsoni, Matzoon) starter. Each pack contains loose powder mix, in perfect proportions, of the strains required to make the perfect Caspian Sea Yogurt. Caspian Sea Yogurt is a dairy product of Armenian (and Georgian) origin. It has been a staple food in those Caspian Sea nations for centuries and later found it's way to the Western world through the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea and slowly gained popularity as Caspian Sea Yogurt. It, much like the Bulgarian yogurt, is renowned for its health benefits and is believed to have consistently contributed to the longevity of the people of that region. It is traditionally made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep or buffalo, domestic animals abundantly farmed in its native area. Caspian Sea Yogurt is a mesophilic product, which means you can culture it at room temperature. Our Caspian Sea Yogurt starter makes genuine Caspian Sea Yogurt of exceptional quality with classic Matsoni taste, thickness and aroma. Classic Caspian Sea Yogurt has a mild taste with just a touch of tartness and is creamy in nature. This is a heirloom Caspian Sea 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 as well as local, indigenous cultures. 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, Lactococcus Lactis, Lactococcus Cremoris.

Storage

Store the Caspian Sea 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 Caspian Sea Yogurt Starter product information page.

Product Information

Additional product information is available below and on the Caspian Sea Yogurt Starter product information page.

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Barbara – May 12, 2022

Caspian yogurt was very good, but my favorite is still the Bulgarian yogurt.

Caspian yogurt was very good, but my favorite is still the Bulgarian yogurt.

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Yusra – May 2, 2022

Hi Ivo,
Thanks for checking in. I really liked my starter and have used it to make plant-based yogurts (some more successful than others).
And thank you for the coupon code!
Best,
Yusra

Hi Ivo,
Thanks for checking in. I really liked my starter and have used it to make plant-based yogurts (some more successful than others).
And thank you for the coupon code!
Best,
Yusra

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Yusra – May 2, 2022

I really liked the starter and have used it to make plant-based yogurts (more successfully with soy milk). Will be trying with homemade chickpea milk tomorrow!

I really liked the starter and have used it to make plant-based yogurts (more successfully with soy milk). Will be trying with homemade chickpea milk tomorrow!

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Linda S. – April 6, 2022

All yogurts purchased are great thank you, will defiantly order again.
Thanks

All yogurts purchased are great thank you, will defiantly order again.
Thanks

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Lyn – March 18, 2022

Hi Ivo,

I love nice thick creamy yoghurt on my oats for breakfast. If I couldn't have yoghurt, I probably wouldn't eat breakfast at all.

About 9 years ago I used to regularly make caspian sea y ...Read More

Hi Ivo,

I love nice thick creamy yoghurt on my oats for breakfast. If I couldn't have yoghurt, I probably wouldn't eat breakfast at all.

About 9 years ago I used to regularly make caspian sea yoghurt, however I went on holiday for a few weeks and lost my starter. So since then I have been buying commercial yoghurt.

I'm really looking forward to starting making yoghurt again, and happy that I found your website!

Kind regards
Lyn

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Donna – March 4, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I was just now sitting at my computer with all the envelopes of yogurt starter in front of me, wondering which kind to make next. I had just Googled "Caspian Sea Yogurt" and was reading about ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I was just now sitting at my computer with all the envelopes of yogurt starter in front of me, wondering which kind to make next. I had just Googled "Caspian Sea Yogurt" and was reading about it. Obviously I haven't tried it yet, but will do so right now.
Thanks,
Donna

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Donna – February 23, 2022

The Caspian Sea Yogurt was quick and easy to make. The directions were very easy to follow.
The taste was great and kids approved .they have been begging me to make more. Both kids said it was the be ...Read More

The Caspian Sea Yogurt was quick and easy to make. The directions were very easy to follow.
The taste was great and kids approved .they have been begging me to make more. Both kids said it was the best yogurt they ever tasted and I agree it was delicious. I did add about a 1/3 cup of powdered milk for a thicker yogurt. I even took some of the starter and made some sour cream with it and oh my it is so good! I would recommend this yogurt to anyone

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Bronwen – February 18, 2022

Hi Ivo
I LOVE your products! It’s just that I bought bigger packs, and am making it just for myself, so am taking a while to get through it.
I really like the Caspian Sea variety.
Best wishes
Bron ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I LOVE your products! It’s just that I bought bigger packs, and am making it just for myself, so am taking a while to get through it.
I really like the Caspian Sea variety.
Best wishes
Bronwen

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Marc – February 15, 2022

yes my one of my prior orders was for both caspian and villi. both worked well with soy milk. it took about 24 hours for the first batch then always about 8 hours or less.
-- Marc

yes my one of my prior orders was for both caspian and villi. both worked well with soy milk. it took about 24 hours for the first batch then always about 8 hours or less.
-- Marc

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Sachie – February 10, 2022

Hi Ivo,
I liked it!
Thank you,
Sachie

Hi Ivo,
I liked it!
Thank you,
Sachie

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Kayoko – February 7, 2022

The starter was excellent and that was what I was looking for all those years. It worked wonderfully and I loved it. I will continue to order to keep my supply. I am so glad I found you. Thank you so ...Read More

The starter was excellent and that was what I was looking for all those years. It worked wonderfully and I loved it. I will continue to order to keep my supply. I am so glad I found you. Thank you so much.

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Nomusa – December 9, 2021

I love your cultures, the best so far, all of them

I love your cultures, the best so far, all of them

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Linda O. – December 3, 2021

I really like the flavor of this yogurt. I will be putting this product on my list to buy!
Thank you
Linda O.

I really like the flavor of this yogurt. I will be putting this product on my list to buy!
Thank you
Linda O.

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Aionna – November 23, 2021

Hello Ivo:
I find your Caspian Sea Yogurt absolutely delightful! It is tart but not as "biting". In my opinion, it is much milder than the Greek Variety. Since I boiled the milk in an instant pot, I ...Read More

Hello Ivo:
I find your Caspian Sea Yogurt absolutely delightful! It is tart but not as "biting". In my opinion, it is much milder than the Greek Variety. Since I boiled the milk in an instant pot, I just boiled the milk to well over 185 F but I did let the milk temp drop to 90 F before I mixed the starter (cup of milk actually dropped to 80 F before I added the dry starter). I let it sit in my iceboxes with hot water and changed out the water after 6hrs. Overall, the yogurt set at around 15hrs (It might have been earlier but I didn't check it until I woke up in the morning).
I have heard that you can use yogurt to make more yogurt. Please recommend how many grams to use per liter. I am assuming it would be different than using the dry starter.
Also, I have heard that you can use the strained whey to make more yogurt too.
Thank you!
Aionna

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Cassie – November 2, 2021

Hey Ivo!
I incubate it at 23 degrees using my instant pot yogurt function, because I think room temperature was a little cool. I left it in the microwave, door ajar, light on, and it took something ...Read More

Hey Ivo!
I incubate it at 23 degrees using my instant pot yogurt function, because I think room temperature was a little cool. I left it in the microwave, door ajar, light on, and it took something like 36 hours to set. Nice, mild, quite thin though.
I'm excited to try the Viili next!
Thanks for what you do
Cassie

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Darcie D – November 1, 2021

I LOVE the yogurts, all of them. That's why if I ask my husband which one I should make when we're close to running out, he'll start naming the types, how delicious, how he loves the texture, etc, unt ...Read More

I LOVE the yogurts, all of them. That's why if I ask my husband which one I should make when we're close to running out, he'll start naming the types, how delicious, how he loves the texture, etc, until I say, "ok, close your eyes, reach in, and grab a bag. They're ALL the one we want.
thanks so much for the wonderful yogurt.
Have a great week,
--Darcie D

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Gary – November 1, 2021

The verdict is in: the Caspian Sea is the mildest-tasting of the ones I’ve tried, followed by the Greek, then the Bulgarian. They all make a consistently creamy product, they strain well, and I can pi ...Read More

The verdict is in: the Caspian Sea is the mildest-tasting of the ones I’ve tried, followed by the Greek, then the Bulgarian. They all make a consistently creamy product, they strain well, and I can pick and choose the type of flavor I want.
Thanks!
Gary

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AJ – October 2, 2021

Ivo,
The Caspian Sea Yogurt strained is absolutely DELIGHTFUL! I will probably work with this one a lot in the coming months.
Aionna

Ivo,
The Caspian Sea Yogurt strained is absolutely DELIGHTFUL! I will probably work with this one a lot in the coming months.
Aionna

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Bonnie – September 23, 2021

The Caspian sea Yogurt is great – very easy to make and didn’t take much to get the starter well activated!

The Caspian sea Yogurt is great – very easy to make and didn’t take much to get the starter well activated!

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Marybea – September 6, 2021

Tried again, used both prior batch and starter AND read the directions. Left it incubating for 20 hours instead of 10 and it came out beautifully. I didn't realize the Caspian Sea yogurt needed a mu ...Read More

Tried again, used both prior batch and starter AND read the directions. Left it incubating for 20 hours instead of 10 and it came out beautifully. I didn't realize the Caspian Sea yogurt needed a much longer incubation time.

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Mark – August 11, 2021

Hello. I’m loving all of your cultures and having great success. I do have one comment/question about your sour cream recipe. I made it with Caspian Sea culture, and it turned out perfectly thick and ...Read More

Hello. I’m loving all of your cultures and having great success. I do have one comment/question about your sour cream recipe. I made it with Caspian Sea culture, and it turned out perfectly thick and creamy (after straining it through cheese cloth for a couple of hours)
Mark

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Marilyn T. – August 5, 2021

I just placed an order for more Caspian Sea and Greek yogurt starter. These are my two favorite, and even my husband who has always turned his nose up at yogurt without ever trying it is now eating it ...Read More

I just placed an order for more Caspian Sea and Greek yogurt starter. These are my two favorite, and even my husband who has always turned his nose up at yogurt without ever trying it is now eating it.
I put the first sourdough starter in the freezer so when it was time to make the bread and I read the instructions I knew it wouldn’t end well. I ordered more sourdough starter and my husband
made the first loaf of sourdough bread. I believe that this process will be less cumbersome for us as we become more familiar with the process. We enjoyed the bread and look forward to making more. The other starter packages are in the refrigerator.
I’m so glad we found your site. I hope to make cheese sometime in the near future. I use raw milk from the farm and I am a bit apprehensive about leaving it our for 24 hours. I’ll try a small amount first.
Thank you,
Marilyn T.

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Rica W. – July 30, 2021

Hello Ivo,
This is amazing!
Sincerely,
Rica W.

Hello Ivo,
This is amazing!
Sincerely,
Rica W.

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Marc – July 11, 2021

We love the starters! We purchased the Villi and Caspian Sea and make both as room-temperature yogurts. Both work great, in soy milk, at room temperature. Both are nice and creamy - a bit mild, but mu ...Read More

We love the starters! We purchased the Villi and Caspian Sea and make both as room-temperature yogurts. Both work great, in soy milk, at room temperature. Both are nice and creamy - a bit mild, but much easier than the thermophilic strains and still very nice! The Caspian Sea is a bit creamier.

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oren – July 3, 2021

hello
caspian yogurt is tremendously very good and delicious
thank you very much
oren

hello
caspian yogurt is tremendously very good and delicious
thank you very much
oren