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Cultures for Health Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Culture | Make Delicious, Creamy Smoothies, Salad Dressing, Musaka, & More | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Probiotic Yogurt

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Flavor Cultures for Health Bulgarian
Specialty Gluten Free, Natural
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  • HEIRLOOM STYLE: With proper care, our heirloom Bulgarian yogurt starter can be reused indefinitely to continuously culture more yogurt for as long as you want—all you need is 2 tbsp of previous batch!
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Yogurt contains plenty of probiotics for digestive health. Plus, unlike other yogurts such as Greek yogurt, Bulgarian yogurt isn't strained, so it offers extra nutrients like calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and much more.
  • WHERE IT ALL STARTED: The original yogurt, the first known in existence, Bulgarian yogurt dates back several millennia, and is also acclaimed as the healthiest yogurt in the world.
  • VERSATILE: This mildly tart, creamy yogurt can be eaten plain, but is also delicious eaten with berries and granola, making smoothies, or added to a variety of recipes such as salad dressing, musaka, tarator, sourdough, or whatever you like.
  • SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you are getting a high quality, healthy starter to make delicious yogurt at home.

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The yogurt that started it all

bowl of homemade yogurt with oats and blueberries, and Cultures for Health logo in corner

With our starter, you can make your own thick, creamy, delicious Bulgarian yogurt in your own kitchen!

Bulgarian yogurt starter culture with milk
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus

What's so special about Bulgarian yogurt?

Famed for being the first known yogurt in existence, Bulgarian yogurt dates back roughly 4,000 years. The Balkans provided the ideal environment to naturally culture raw milk, resulting in a notably healthy yogurt that was linked to long life.

DIY Yogurt FTW

Why homemade yogurt?

Yogurt you make at home has more live active cultures than store-bought, and won't have any artificial preservatives—only ingredients you pick yourself! It's also much more cost-effective, as well as simply being a fun and fulfilling hobby.

This is an heirloom culture, meaning you can use your finished yogurt to culture more yogurt, and keep the cycle going for as long as you like and essentially have a limitless yogurt supply.

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Get started whenever you please

Freeze-dried starter culture

All of our yogurt starters come in powdered form, compact and easy to store in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to activate it.

Do I need a yogurt maker for this starter?

While this is a thermophilic starter, meaning it cultures at 105–112°F, this can be accomplished using other appliances, such as a food dehydrator, folding proofer, crockpot, thermos, pilot light or oven light, or insulated cooler with heating pad.

What kind of milk should I use?

Any pasteurized dairy milk can be cultured into yogurt; avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT. Raw milk can also be used, but make sure to follow special instructions in this case. You can also use non-dairy milk, but will likely need to add thickeners.

How much yogurt can I make with this starter?

Technically, infinite! All you need is 2 tbsp of your previous batch per quart of milk (up to a gallon at a time), and you can continue the culturing cycle for as long as you please.

How do I know when my yogurt is set?

You can tell that your yogurt has set once it appears less uniform and looks more like one solid mass. The yogurt should be relatively smooth, and pull away from the side of the container.

Note: Yogurt doesn't fully set till it's been refrigerated.

How long will finished yogurt last?

When kept in a refrigerator (at 40–45°F), finished yogurt maintains re-culturing viability for up to 7 days and remains edible for 2 weeks. Whey will last about 6 months in the refrigerator, but if it looks or smells bad at any point, discard it.

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2 2 4 4 (all different strains) 4 4 2
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.2 x 7 inches; 0.32 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3457572
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 767563457572 814598020292
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cultures For Health
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016BYWXS0
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 958 ratings

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ingredients
Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture Ingredients: Organic milk, live active cultures. Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture Allergen Information: Manufactured in a facility that also processes products containing soy and dairy. Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Active bacterial cultures (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus), maltodextrin and sugar. Contains: Milk.
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Maltodextrin and active bacterial cultures (Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus). Contains: Milk.

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Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture Ingredients: Organic milk, live active cultures. Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture Allergen Information: Manufactured in a facility that also processes products containing soy and dairy. Gluten-free, Non-GMO

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers are happy with the taste of the dairy based yogurt. They say it's tangy and sour, and is easier than adding flavoring. Customers are also happy with smoothness, and ease of use. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance, value, thickness, yogurt, and quality.

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150 customers mention116 positive34 negative

Customers like the taste of the dairy based yogurt. They say it's tangy and sour, and it' s easier than adding flavoring to each jar. Some customers also mention that the taste is very mild and almost sweet.

"...Sure enough, it was perfectly smooth and creamy, with a complex, tangy flavor that is just right—not too bracingly acidic...." Read more

"...It works beautifully. This starter culture tastes very mild and has great texture no matter how long it ferments...." Read more

"Tart, thick and delicious. Your first batch will be watery, it’s a given as the little critters come back to life...." Read more

"...We followed directions and the result was funky tasting thin milk. I think the culture was old or inactive. Would not buy again." Read more

50 customers mention40 positive10 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the dairy based yogurt. They mention that it is beautifully creamy and thick from appearance, but when they make it, it comes out the perfect texture. They also say that it makes great smoothies and that it has a perfect texture for multiple generations.

"...I slowed it down for this batch. Sure enough, it was perfectly smooth and creamy, with a complex, tangy flavor that is just right—not too bracingly..." Read more

"...This starter culture tastes very mild and has great texture no matter how long it ferments...." Read more

"...It is smoother and not at all sour. So now I culture at 43 degrees C for three hours and put it in the fridge right after it finishes...." Read more

"...It firmed up just fine and was creamy and delicious the first time. Both of my adult sons ate it plain too and said it was the best ever!..." Read more

39 customers mention34 positive5 negative

Customers find the dairy based yogurt easy to use. They mention it's simple, super easy to make once a week, and it sets up in 5 hours. It comes with instructions and the website is packed with helpful information. Some customers also mention that it sounds user friendly and that it sets beautifully the first time.

"...Unlike other reviews it set up beautifully the first time and the taste was so good plain that I had to stop myself before I emptied the little 6oz..." Read more

"...The directions are easy to follow. Our first batch took a long time to start gelling, probably 10 hours in the cooker...." Read more

"...the cheese cloth but when I actually tried it, it turned out to be really easy and worthwhile." Read more

"This is the very first at home yogurt I ever made. It comes with instructions and there website is packed with helpful information...." Read more

113 customers mention53 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the dairy based yogurt. Some mention that it worked out really well, while others say that it did not work at all. Some customers also say that the results are amazing, and it has been beneficial.

"...brand for sourdough starter and it was great but this one for yogurt did not work. We have made yogurt many times...." Read more

"...expense and inconvenience to the whole process, I was very satisfied with the results, at least: I could use any milk I wanted, and also add extra..." Read more

"Tried it in a yogurt maker.It didn't work. I wrote customer service. They responded:"..." Read more

"...It works beautifully. This starter culture tastes very mild and has great texture no matter how long it ferments...." Read more

79 customers mention43 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the dairy based yogurt. Some mention it's a great product, worth it, and excellent for real, while others say it' s not worth the money unless you like bland yoghurt.

"...n't even used the 2nd little bag (It comes with 2 culture bags), excellent for real. Thanks a lot" Read more

"Like everything, this product is getting very expensive. As an elderly person on a low income, it is becoming much harder to eat healthy...." Read more

"...Strainers are cheap or you can do the cheesecloth or paper towel method (too messy for me, I like a spray clean strainer)...." Read more

"...I found this starter a waste of both money and milk." Read more

56 customers mention30 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the thickness of the dairy based yogurt. Some mention it turns out so thick that they can do the Dairy Queen blizzard test, while others say it's not as thick as they prefer and the resulting yogurt becomes thin and gross within 1-2 tries.

"Tart, thick and delicious. Your first batch will be watery, it’s a given as the little critters come back to life...." Read more

"...if you start subsequent batches with the previous one, the resulting yogurt becomes thin and gross within 1-2 tries. This seemed really strange...." Read more

"...the Euro Greek Yogurt Maker (buy it, it’s amazing) and I had luscious, thick, lightly tangy yogurt...." Read more

"...Certainly edible, just not as thick as I prefer...." Read more

52 customers mention35 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the yogurt. Some mention it makes really good yogurt, while others say it didn't produce any yogurt.

"...BTW, the Instant Pot is a fantastic yogurt maker. My only mistake was using 2% milk...." Read more

"This yogurt starter is really amazing...." Read more

"...After 5 hours I checked it - it had not made yogurt and in fact, when I tasted the milk it wasn’t in the least bit sour - it tasted like regular..." Read more

"...Much cheaper and better than grocery store yogurt." Read more

39 customers mention15 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the dairy based yogurt. Some mention that the second batch turned out fantastic, while others say that the cultures were dead and the product was watery.

"...with the previous one, the resulting yogurt becomes thin and gross within 1-2 tries. This seemed really strange...." Read more

"...The new title should be ""Saved Yet Again". The starter in Singapore kept producing beautifully...." Read more

"...I think the culture was old or inactive. Would not buy again." Read more

"...and I loved the taste but sadly we lost it due to parents being unhygienic or something else happened to it, so I made a second order when it was..." Read more

A brilliant tasting yoghurt starter!
5 Stars
A brilliant tasting yoghurt starter!
So far I am very impressed with this. I just had to leave a review, because I was surprised it was only rated 3.5 stars, it’s amazing! FYI I was previously making yoghurt from store bought plain yoghurt, but whenever it came to using a few tablespoons of my homemade yoghurt from my previous batch, for the new batch, it failed! So I started looking at heirloom cultures; the whole point of homemade yoghurt to me was to continue using the previous yoghurt as a starter for as long as possible, so it’s much cheaper.I use an instant pot 3qt to make yoghurt and have a candy thermometer to test the temp, and a milk straining bag to strain it, that’s literally it. So I put the milk into the pot, hit yoghurt so it displays “boil” and let it warm it up. When it beeps I check the temp of the yoghurt is 160F with my thermometer (make sure to whisk for hot/ cold spots) and it usually has hit 160F. If not, I press boil again, keep stirring slowly and wait for it to reach. I then take it out, place the instant pot pot in a bigger pot and put cold water around it, to cool it quickly. Or you can put the pot in the sink with cold water surrounding it. Once it’s cooled to 110F or just below to be safe, I add the starter yoghurt (2-2.5 tablespoons of my previous batch to around a half a gallon of milk, I use 2%). Give it a thorough stir, but it back in the instant pot and then hit “yoghurt” again, 8 hours on normal setting. Usually this finishes up about dinner time, I then leave it out for a couple of hours to cool a little. Then put it covered in the fridge. Next morning I strain it through an almond milk strainer for a couple of hours in the fridge, because I prefer thick Greek type yoghurt. Then I add a couple of packets of sweetener to make it a tad less tart, though I could eat it without sweetener for sure.The first batch I made with this, when I was culturing the packet, was a lot more runny, it didn’t make anywhere near as much yoghurt because a lot was water which I strained away. But I just saved a little for the next batch and it worked perfect. I am now on the 4th batch and each is thickening more than the previous one, and quicker too. The first batch took 10 hours on normal yoghurt setting before it was thick enough, the following batches have taken 7-8 hours. Sorry for the long review, I figured the homemade yoghurt business can be tricky, and someone may find this useful! I know I read a lot of reviews here before making this purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent yogurt, great savings!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
I've ben making yogurt at home for the last 3 years or so; previously, I had always used my favorite store brand yogurts as starters for my yogurt. This worked great, but it was always frustrating that I had to buy yogurt every time I wanted to make yogurt, because store bought yogurt is essentially "single use" culture—if you start subsequent batches with the previous one, the resulting yogurt becomes thin and gross within 1-2 tries. This seemed really strange. Yogurt has been made, as I understand for many hundreds of years. They didn't have single-use cultures back then! In any case, while it added expense and inconvenience to the whole process, I was very satisfied with the results, at least: I could use any milk I wanted, and also add extra heavy cream to make even richer, magnificently creamy yogurt.

A few months ago, I read about heirloom cultures from Cultures for Health, and it made so much sense that the reason why store-bought cultures were no good to re-use was that they were cultured from a hand-selected, narrow, unstable set of bacteria. I bought the Bulgarian starter about a month ago, and I've been working with it since.

The first batch, as expected, was a little bit thin, but it definitely set, and had an okay flavor. I thought it was too bland. The second batch was much better, with a really rich, complex, mildly tangy flavor. However, while the second batch was thicker, it was still a little inconsistent, with small clumps in the yogurt that gave it a bit of a "grainy" texture, both visually and on the tongue.

The third batch, though, was a total home run. I read Culture for Health's tips and tricks from their site, and thought that maybe I was heating the milk a little too quickly when scalding it. I slowed it down for this batch. Sure enough, it was perfectly smooth and creamy, with a complex, tangy flavor that is just right—not too bracingly acidic. It's just what I've wanted out of my yogurt, and it handily beats any yogurt I've had at the store—and I don't have to buy yogurt to keep making it!

If there's one con to this, it's that you apparently need to keep making yogurt on a weekly basis. Before, I had been making big 1 gallon batches every 2 weeks. I really liked that spacing. I've gone down to half-gallon batches every week, and so far this is OK, but it definitely feels more like a "ball and chain" sort of commitment. On balance, though, I think I find the tradeoff just fine. This yogurt is the real deal.
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Karla Wakefield
5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd batch came out very nice. Good consistency
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4.0 out of 5 stars Très belle qualité
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