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Galina – September 23, 2020

I am more then happy to share that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your product!!!
The yogurt turned out exactly what I was looking for and remember from my childhood - perfect tick and creamy texture at the same ...Read More

I am more then happy to share that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your product!!!
The yogurt turned out exactly what I was looking for and remember from my childhood - perfect tick and creamy texture at the same time very light, with just the right amount of tartness and absolutely delicious!
I have made 2 batches (1 gallon each) so far and just put in my 3-rd one. I can't wait to enjoy it tomorrow.
My kids love the yogurt and get upset if I don't have it handy daily 🙂
I am very pleased with the starter and officially done looking for the "right one". You gained one more happy customer for life!

Best regards,
Galina

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Jack – September 23, 2020

the highest rating!

the highest rating!

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Ingrid – September 22, 2020

Makes great soya yoghurt!
Ingrid

Makes great soya yoghurt!
Ingrid

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David – September 21, 2020

Hello Ivo; we are very pleased with the yogurt we have been making with our new culture.both the tast and texture are excellent ,and the biggest bonus is tha instead of buying a new container of start ...Read More

Hello Ivo; we are very pleased with the yogurt we have been making with our new culture.both the tast and texture are excellent ,and the biggest bonus is tha instead of buying a new container of starter yogurt every second batch,we are now on our fourth batch from the same original starter from you. We make four litres each week,and it is much more convenient not having to get to a store every five or six days to renew our starter. Thank you
David

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Elyane – September 20, 2020

I have not used as much yogurt as I usually do! But I will order more today. Again, thank you, Ivo!
Elyane

I have not used as much yogurt as I usually do! But I will order more today. Again, thank you, Ivo!
Elyane

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A. A. – September 19, 2020

I am following the SCD diet. Yogurt is an important part but without additives and it has to ferment for 24 hours. That is why I make it myself.
Goodluck and keep up te good work!

I am following the SCD diet. Yogurt is an important part but without additives and it has to ferment for 24 hours. That is why I make it myself.
Goodluck and keep up te good work!

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Gail C. – September 19, 2020

I make perfect yogurt every week.
Without fail.

I make perfect yogurt every week.
Without fail.

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Andy – September 19, 2020

Hi Ivo,
I have always liked to eat yoghurt and about six months ago I decided to make my own “healthy” yoghurt.
When I looked around to buy my first starter culture I originally wanted to try your ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
I have always liked to eat yoghurt and about six months ago I decided to make my own “healthy” yoghurt.
When I looked around to buy my first starter culture I originally wanted to try your products but I thought they were only available in the USA so I bought some culture from a supplier here in the UK.
My mistake!
I have just finished making my first batch of your Bulgarian yoghurt and I love it!!!
I look forward to receiving your Greek yoghurt starter culture and hope it’s as good as the first one I tried.
Kind regards
Andy

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Ali – September 19, 2020

Hi Ivo , my pleasure to hear from you , we my be do important business in the future, I am really exited, I have very good market for traditional Bulgarian yoghurt, I am doing buffalo milk right now. ...Read More

Hi Ivo , my pleasure to hear from you , we my be do important business in the future, I am really exited, I have very good market for traditional Bulgarian yoghurt, I am doing buffalo milk right now.

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Jack – September 18, 2020

Hello again Ivo. I found you on Amazon, and I like yogurt because of its taste and health qualities. In fact, I have been eating yogurt for over 50 years now. (I am 71). I was eating
yogurt here in ...Read More

Hello again Ivo. I found you on Amazon, and I like yogurt because of its taste and health qualities. In fact, I have been eating yogurt for over 50 years now. (I am 71). I was eating
yogurt here in the USA when only the hippies and flower children were eating it! You look like a healthy individual and I think of myself being pretty healthy too, so it must be doing
both of us good! Take care. Jack

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Holly – September 17, 2020

? Everything is fine. The yogurt is coming out great. I thought I had an issue with my raw milk supplier, so the yogurt was coming out grainy. What the issue was, I needed to put in small jars, then w ...Read More

? Everything is fine. The yogurt is coming out great. I thought I had an issue with my raw milk supplier, so the yogurt was coming out grainy. What the issue was, I needed to put in small jars, then warm water to cover of jars in instapot, 3 1/2 hours, then 3 hours ‘cooling’ on the counter, frig until eating. Comes out jelled, super creamy, with fermented ‘butter’ on top that can be removed or mixed into yogurt.
We are very happy, and probably getting snobby about our yummy yogurt.
Thank you for your E.
Holly

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Deb – September 17, 2020

I've used your yoghurt starter before And it's my favourite! I love a smooth and tangy yoghurt and yours is the best! It is also very good for gut health!

I've used your yoghurt starter before And it's my favourite! I love a smooth and tangy yoghurt and yours is the best! It is also very good for gut health!

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Grace – September 17, 2020

Dear Ivo,
Good morning.
I just received my starters. Am so excited to begin making yogurt.
Thanks so much.
Best Regards,
Grace

Dear Ivo,
Good morning.
I just received my starters. Am so excited to begin making yogurt.
Thanks so much.
Best Regards,
Grace

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Warren H. – September 17, 2020

Hi Ivo,
This was my second time purchasing your product. I may have first bought it through Amazon, sometime last spring. I've been making yogurt with your culture since May this year, and I am very ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
This was my second time purchasing your product. I may have first bought it through Amazon, sometime last spring. I've been making yogurt with your culture since May this year, and I am very happy with the results. I process a batch of two quart sized mason jars every six or seven days for two consumers. It is easy and not terribly time consuming once one has done it a few times. The product is superior to anything that I can buy in a store, which makes it worth the effort. I intend to continue making my own, and expect that I will be buying again some time in the future. Best wishes, and thanks for providing such an excellent starter.
Warren H.

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Ed – September 16, 2020

For the probiotics

For the probiotics

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Anne-Marie K. – September 5, 2020

Hi
The reason I ordered the starter powder is that I am trying to reduce the plastic I buy.
I have a fabulous American Greek yogurt maker and filter system but I have always have to buy some starter ...Read More

Hi
The reason I ordered the starter powder is that I am trying to reduce the plastic I buy.
I have a fabulous American Greek yogurt maker and filter system but I have always have to buy some starter yogurt for it which involves buying a plastic container.
I have never tried starter powder before.
I have a question though, I don’t really need a Greek yogurt starter for making Greek yogurt , do I? I could use the bacillus one?
I make yogurt as a substitute for cream/ice cream and also I love to eat it and make yogurt
cake.

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C. F. – September 4, 2020

Health reasons. My skin therapist advised to get starter and make my own yoghurt. I'm hoping that it will help me in my health problems. Looking forward to starting . Thanks

Health reasons. My skin therapist advised to get starter and make my own yoghurt. I'm hoping that it will help me in my health problems. Looking forward to starting . Thanks

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David L. – September 4, 2020

Hi Ivo
I bought a larger pack size, not to make a large batch, but to save some money . My batch size is one litre.
So the first time, I measured out one thirtieth of the culture (I didn't read your ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I bought a larger pack size, not to make a large batch, but to save some money . My batch size is one litre.
So the first time, I measured out one thirtieth of the culture (I didn't read your instructions well enough). I use a yogurt maker, so set it to 43C for 8 hours, our regular settings. It came out with a very firm (too firm) curd on the bottom, and a large amount of expelled whey sitting on top.
Second batch, I reverted to using one gram of the culture, temperature still at 43, but reduced time to 5 hours. This resulted in a good yogurt, very happy with texture and flavour.

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John – September 4, 2020

Hello Ivo,
I received my yogurt starter.

Hello Ivo,
I received my yogurt starter.

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Rachel – September 3, 2020

Thanks, Ivo! I am buying the yogurt so I can make my own continuously. It's cheaper, healthier, and fun! I also like to avoid plastic containers this way.
Thanks,
Rachel

Thanks, Ivo! I am buying the yogurt so I can make my own continuously. It's cheaper, healthier, and fun! I also like to avoid plastic containers this way.
Thanks,
Rachel

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Cinderella – September 3, 2020

Hi, everything is good. My yogurt comes out good. I even got my sister making it. I still have some starter left but will probably be ordering some soon.
Thanks, Cinderella

Hi, everything is good. My yogurt comes out good. I even got my sister making it. I still have some starter left but will probably be ordering some soon.
Thanks, Cinderella

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Grace – September 3, 2020

Hello Ivo
I found you via an extensive online search. I made my own yoghurt using a Bulgarian culture for 3+ decades however a busy lifestyle and inability to find a satisfying yoghurt culture, saw ...Read More

Hello Ivo
I found you via an extensive online search. I made my own yoghurt using a Bulgarian culture for 3+ decades however a busy lifestyle and inability to find a satisfying yoghurt culture, saw me lapse into shopping around trying various commercial brands. I could no longer find the brand – then recently, I discovered your website. Natural yoghurt is an important addition to my health and the health of my patients. I will be sharing your website with my clients. Thank you. Warm Regards….Grace

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Craig – September 3, 2020

Hi Ivo,
The starter is great. Our culture is going strong, and the yogurt is just as superior as represented.
Thanks for a great product!
Craig

Hi Ivo,
The starter is great. Our culture is going strong, and the yogurt is just as superior as represented.
Thanks for a great product!
Craig

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Jill – September 3, 2020

Hi Ivo - we are trying to make our own yogurt for a diet my son must follow. Most yogurts have too many strains of bacteria and he should eat yogurt with only two. We prefer to make our own so there ...Read More

Hi Ivo - we are trying to make our own yogurt for a diet my son must follow. Most yogurts have too many strains of bacteria and he should eat yogurt with only two. We prefer to make our own so there is less sugar.
Jill

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Usha S. – September 3, 2020

Hello,
I am from India and grew up eating yogurt at every meal I need not explain to you the nutritional boost it provides including help with digesting the food! Back home my mother never bought yog ...Read More

Hello,
I am from India and grew up eating yogurt at every meal I need not explain to you the nutritional boost it provides including help with digesting the food! Back home my mother never bought yogurt, she churned out a fresh batch for every meal (i.e two times a day- 365 days!)! I was pretty successful myself making yogurt, I took the lazy route and made it once a week (for the whole week). Only recently when my culture started failing me, I researched and came up with your brand to be the healthiest and wanted to try your no-fail method of yogurt making.
Here's to your health(y yogurt!)
Sincerely,

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Krishnan – August 31, 2020

love yogurt, and it's hard to find real yogurt in the US.

love yogurt, and it's hard to find real yogurt in the US.

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Repko – August 30, 2020

Hi Ivo,
Yes, it's a while ago.
About every third week I make 1.2 L yogurt from raw one-day-old cow milk.
My last purchase was about in 05/2020 and it is almost time to open it.
Your culture produ ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
Yes, it's a while ago.
About every third week I make 1.2 L yogurt from raw one-day-old cow milk.
My last purchase was about in 05/2020 and it is almost time to open it.
Your culture produces absolutely an outstanding yogurt. Only me and my wife enjoy this very much. You may say: we are very small but loyal costumers.
Greetings,
Repko

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Susanne T. – August 30, 2020

Thank you so much I am looking forward to the yogurt I know it will be delicious

Thank you so much I am looking forward to the yogurt I know it will be delicious

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Rob – August 30, 2020

health benefits plus useful in various cooking recipes.

health benefits plus useful in various cooking recipes.

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Arine B. – August 29, 2020

Hi Ivo,
Your yogurt starter works fine. I have a lot of starter in the freezer.

Hi Ivo,
Your yogurt starter works fine. I have a lot of starter in the freezer.

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Robbie B. – August 29, 2020

The Number 1 reason is that my wife and I both like yogurt and yogurts that are not made with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus just do not match the taste.

The Number 1 reason is that my wife and I both like yogurt and yogurts that are not made with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus just do not match the taste.

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Ahmed S. – August 29, 2020

I like the smell when a good starter was used, the texture, the taste and the nutrients that in the yogurt.

I like the smell when a good starter was used, the texture, the taste and the nutrients that in the yogurt.

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Marty – August 29, 2020

Thanks Ivo.
I'm using this for a sourdough starter which calls for 1/4 cup active "Greek" Yogurt, but I thought I'd try the Bulgarian for comparison. Once going, the "Bulgarian" starter, if 'interes ...Read More

Thanks Ivo.
I'm using this for a sourdough starter which calls for 1/4 cup active "Greek" Yogurt, but I thought I'd try the Bulgarian for comparison. Once going, the "Bulgarian" starter, if 'interesting' might become a staple in my collection.
Glad to keep you in the loop on the results.

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Margaret – August 29, 2020

OUTSTANDING!

OUTSTANDING!

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D – August 29, 2020

Hi Ivo.
Everything is fine apart from corona virus hell here in Victoria Australia. Lock down, curfews, face masks megalomaniacal despot politicians, police and the army patrolling the streets, busin ...Read More

Hi Ivo.
Everything is fine apart from corona virus hell here in Victoria Australia. Lock down, curfews, face masks megalomaniacal despot politicians, police and the army patrolling the streets, businesses closed and lively hoods lost. Life sucks man! but your yogurt is lovely! I will get around to ordering more Bulgarian yogurt eventually. Thanks for your concern.

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Antonio – August 28, 2020

Everything was ok and after a few attempts I have obtained a delucious and wonderful yogurt.
I will surely use when I will have come back from my holidays.

Everything was ok and after a few attempts I have obtained a delucious and wonderful yogurt.
I will surely use when I will have come back from my holidays.

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Warren – August 27, 2020

We make a gallon of yogurt about once an week, and your starter lasts a long time. We will order when we make the next to the last batch from what we have.

We make a gallon of yogurt about once an week, and your starter lasts a long time. We will order when we make the next to the last batch from what we have.

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Sheena – August 26, 2020

Hi Ivo
I have previously ordered some yoghurt starter from your website. Can you tell me if this package has been processed and sent from your Australia office at Adelaide? Just following up because ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I have previously ordered some yoghurt starter from your website. Can you tell me if this package has been processed and sent from your Australia office at Adelaide? Just following up because I can't wait to try out the yoghurt culture for my homemade yoghurt.

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Yvonne – August 26, 2020

Good morning Ivo
Being Yorkshire born and bred, I am always tempted by an offer like that. (We have a reputation for looking after our pennies.)
Unfortunately, as I live alone, I am still working my ...Read More

Good morning Ivo
Being Yorkshire born and bred, I am always tempted by an offer like that. (We have a reputation for looking after our pennies.)
Unfortunately, as I live alone, I am still working my way through all the products I bought from you some time back.
I will re-order when my stock is getting low.
Once my daughter and I manage to sell our houses, so that we can buy a farm property in order to set up an animal rescue sanctuary, we shall be running a Bed & Breakfast business in order to fund this and then I shall be using many more of your wonderful herbs and spices. At the same time - I shall be introducing so many others to your products so might also be able to sell them too.
In the meantime, I am spreading the word to all my friends who enjoy cooking.

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Trish M. – August 25, 2020

Hi Ivo,
My Sister, Mary Wykes, told me how much she enjoys making (her own) & eating yoghurt. She lives in America, where we're from. I live in Ireland & asked her where she got her 'starter ...Read More

Hi Ivo,
My Sister, Mary Wykes, told me how much she enjoys making (her own) & eating yoghurt. She lives in America, where we're from. I live in Ireland & asked her where she got her 'starter' from - she said "Bulgaria"! "Small World", I said!
I will be ordering my own Starter Kit from you in the next few days because I like to eat good yoghurt, usually Greek style. I also read about the good immune system benefits natural yoghurt provides & want to maintain my own good health!
Stay Well and
Kind regards,

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Amanda – August 24, 2020

Hi Ivo
I've always loved the taste and texture of yoghurt, and over the past 5 years or so I've been doing as much as I can to reduce my plastic waste. Yoghurt only comes in plastic (even though glas ...Read More

Hi Ivo
I've always loved the taste and texture of yoghurt, and over the past 5 years or so I've been doing as much as I can to reduce my plastic waste. Yoghurt only comes in plastic (even though glass seems like it would be a good alternative), so I prefer to make my own.
Cheers
Amanda

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Liz – August 24, 2020

Hi Ivo
We are using our oven light which is about 105 F. Ferments nicely and comes out nice and thick. We are doing the SCD diet which requires minimum of 24 hours.
Thanks. We really love this yog ...Read More

Hi Ivo
We are using our oven light which is about 105 F. Ferments nicely and comes out nice and thick. We are doing the SCD diet which requires minimum of 24 hours.
Thanks. We really love this yogurt.

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Bernard – August 24, 2020

Ivo,
About ten months ago I got some starter from you, and make a 50 ounce batch every week. I got tired of seeing only high sugar yogurt at ShopRite. When I searched, I found your website.
And I l ...Read More

Ivo,
About ten months ago I got some starter from you, and make a 50 ounce batch every week. I got tired of seeing only high sugar yogurt at ShopRite. When I searched, I found your website.
And I like the taste of your yogurt.
Regard, Bernard

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rosa – August 23, 2020

Hi, Im so intereses un your yogurt starter for my home, but I have a doubt, I bread that your product Mustang be conserved refrigeranted, I live in south América. Thank you very much

Hi, Im so intereses un your yogurt starter for my home, but I have a doubt, I bread that your product Mustang be conserved refrigeranted, I live in south América. Thank you very much

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Helen T. – August 23, 2020

I eat it for the taste and the health benefits.

I eat it for the taste and the health benefits.

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Erin M. – August 23, 2020

Thank you so so much!

Thank you so so much!

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Joanna N. – August 23, 2020

delicious taste

delicious taste

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Darcie D. – August 22, 2020

The Bulgarian yogurt starter is best with dairy milk, and it is literally the best. We've never had flavor like this from any other starter, and you can't buy yogurt like this. We use 1% milk
and add ...Read More

The Bulgarian yogurt starter is best with dairy milk, and it is literally the best. We've never had flavor like this from any other starter, and you can't buy yogurt like this. We use 1% milk
and add 1/2 cup dry milk at a cooled-down temp of 160 Fahrenheit (mix some milk into the dry milk, then strain into the rest of the milk and continue with cooling before adding starter).
It is amazing.

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Melissa – August 21, 2020

by using 1.5 grams of yogurt starter with about 1 liter of milk gives me 37.5 million cfu to the milliliter (maybe 37 million for milk measuring error)

by using 1.5 grams of yogurt starter with about 1 liter of milk gives me 37.5 million cfu to the milliliter (maybe 37 million for milk measuring error)

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Dean R. – August 21, 2020

Thanks Ivo. My ongoing interest in making greek.bulgarian yogurt at home in my kitchen is:
1...better texture
2...better flavor
3...fun process
4...better price than supermarket
5...more access t ...Read More

Thanks Ivo. My ongoing interest in making greek.bulgarian yogurt at home in my kitchen is:
1...better texture
2...better flavor
3...fun process
4...better price than supermarket
5...more access to a wide variety of starter cultures

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