Yogurt Starter

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1 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
2 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All...
3 Cultures for Health Greek Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Style DIY Probiotic... Cultures for Health Greek Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Style DIY...
4 Euro Cuisine RI1020 All Natural Yogurt Culture Starter – Perfect for Dairy Free, Whole Milk,... Euro Cuisine RI1020 All Natural Yogurt Culture Starter – Perfect for Dairy Free, Whole Milk,... No ratings yet
5 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Sachets = 6 Quarts of Yogurt) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture -... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Sachets = 6 Quarts of Yogurt) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture...
6 Bulgarian Yogurt Starter (Makes 8 Gal / 30 L ) Bulgarian Yogurt Starter (Makes 8 Gal / 30 L )
7 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
8 Cultures for Health Traditional Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Thermophilic Starter |... Cultures for Health Traditional Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Thermophilic Starter... No ratings yet
9 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter With Probiotics (12 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter With Probiotics (12 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter...
10 VIVO Probiotic Yogurt Starter/Natural (5 Boxes. 10 Bottles) Makes up to 30 quarts of Yogurt. VIVO Probiotic Yogurt Starter/Natural (5 Boxes. 10 Bottles) Makes up to 30 quarts of Yogurt.
11 Yogurt Starter Cultures - Pack of 5 Freeze-dried Culture Sachets for Authentic Bulgarian Yogurt Yogurt Starter Cultures - Pack of 5 Freeze-dried Culture Sachets for Authentic Bulgarian Yogurt No ratings yet
12 Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Active Cultures | DIY Dairy... Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Active Cultures | DIY...
13 Cultures for Health Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Culture | Make... Cultures for Health Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Culture |... No ratings yet
14 Yogurt Plus Probiotic Yogurt Starter Culture By Cutting Edge Cultures 4 grams 4 Packets Yogurt Plus Probiotic Yogurt Starter Culture By Cutting Edge Cultures 4 grams 4 Packets
15 LR SuperFood Starter Culture L. Reuteri ProBiotic As Recommended by Dr William Davis Super Gut, MD... LR SuperFood Starter Culture L. Reuteri ProBiotic As Recommended by Dr William Davis Super Gut,...
16 Vegan Plant Based with Live and Active Probiotics Makes 4 Quarts, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Gluten Free,... Vegan Plant Based with Live and Active Probiotics Makes 4 Quarts, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Gluten...
17 Yogourmet Casei Bifidus Acidophilus Probiotic Yogurt Starter, 1 Ounce, 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) Yogourmet Casei Bifidus Acidophilus Probiotic Yogurt Starter, 1 Ounce, 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)
18 Cultures For Health Filmjolk Swedish Yogurt Starter Culture | Make Your Own Yogurt At Home In 2 Days... Cultures For Health Filmjolk Swedish Yogurt Starter Culture | Make Your Own Yogurt At Home In 2... No ratings yet
19 Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten... Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
20 Cultures for Health Heirloom Yogurt Starter Culture | 3 Packets Scandinavian Yogurt Starters:... Cultures for Health Heirloom Yogurt Starter Culture | 3 Packets Scandinavian Yogurt Starters:... No ratings yet

Bestseller No. 1
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
  • INCLUDES: 16 Packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt.
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • PROMOTE GUT WELLNESS - High content of Lactobacillus probiotics. These good bacteria help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a vital...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 2
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (16 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All...
  • BULK VERSION INCLUDES: 16 Packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt.
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • PROMOTE GUT WELLNESS - High content of Lactobacillus probiotics. These good bacteria help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a vital...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 3
Cultures for Health Greek Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Style DIY Probiotic...
  • HEIRLOOM STYLE: With proper care, our heirloom Greek yogurt starter can be reused indefinitely to continuously culture more yogurt for as long as you...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Traditional Greek yogurt owes its famously thick consistency to the whey straining process. The resulting protein-rich, low carb...
  • LEGENDARY TASTE: The first documented yogurt, Greek yogurt is popular for its creamy texture and tart taste, perfect for eating with granola and...
  • BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Maintaining a starter is completely optional! You can choose whether to reserve some of your previous batch to culture more yogurt,...
  • SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you're getting a high quality, healthy starter to make delicious...
Bestseller No. 4
Euro Cuisine RI1020 All Natural Yogurt Culture Starter – Perfect for Dairy Free, Whole Milk,...
  • Smooth, Creamy, Great-Tasting Yogurt - The Euro Cuisine Yogurt Starter transforms your yogurt-making experience, ensuring each batch is irresistibly...
  • All Natural & Economical - Sourced from France, our all-natural, freeze-dried yogurt starter offers long shelf life and high-quality ingredients....
  • Perfect Balance in Every Batch - Achieve the perfect consistency every time with our perfectly balanced starter. Ideal for producing protein-rich...
  • Easy-to-Use with Simple Directions - Effortlessly create homemade yogurt with our starter. Each box includes 10 convenient 3g pouches, suitable for 42...
  • Quality Ingredients for Healthy Yogurt - Our starter contains quality bacterial cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus), perfect for...
Bestseller No. 5
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Sachets = 6 Quarts of Yogurt) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture -...
  • BULK VERSION INCLUDES: 6 Packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt.
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • PROMOTE GUT WELLNESS - High content of Lactobacillus probiotics. These good bacteria help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a vital...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 6
Bulgarian Yogurt Starter (Makes 8 Gal / 30 L )
  • Bacillus Bulgaricus is an easy-to-use no-fuss yogurt starter that makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious Bulgarian yogurt. It produces yogurt of...
  • You can use this starter to make your own yogurt at home, with or without a yogurt maker. It works equally well with all types of dairy and non-dairy...
  • Bacillus Bulgaricus is a heirloom starter with live active cultures, which means that you can reuse yogurt from your previous batch to culture your...
  • The starter is organic and fully natural with no preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients and it is...
  • This is an authentic Bulgarian heirloom yogurt starter. It contains the original live active cultures and makes genuine Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo...
Bestseller No. 7
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
  • Includes one 1 oz. (30g ) package of Yogourmet Freeze Dried Yogurt Starter
  • Each 30 g box makes 6 liters of fresh yogurt; Contains 6 of 5 grams packets
  • Fast incubation (4½ hours)
  • No preservatives or coloring agents
  • Gluten free; Kosher certified
Bestseller No. 8
Cultures for Health Traditional Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Thermophilic Starter |...
  • INCLUDES: 4 packets of dehydrated direct-set yogurt culture starter with Lactobacillus acidophilus, among other cultures. This starter makes thick,...
  • NO UPKEEP: Unlike heirloom starters, this only cultures once, perfect for if you want to make a few batches of homemade yogurt without having to...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: The live culture yogurt you'll make with this starter will be full of probiotics for digestive health, as well as protein, calcium,...
  • YIELD: Each packet can culture 1–2 quarts of milk, resulting in roughly 1.5–3 cups of yogurt per batch, for a total of 6–12 cups of yogurt....
  • SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you are getting a high quality, healthy non-GMO starter to make...
Bestseller No. 9
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter With Probiotics (12 Pack Bulk Version) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter...
  • BULK VERSION INCLUDES: 12 Packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter With Probiotics. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt With...
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • ADDITIONAL PROBIOTIC STRAINS - Our probiotic yogurt starter contains 4 additional probiotic strains to improve your digestive health & boost your...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade probiotic yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 10
VIVO Probiotic Yogurt Starter/Natural (5 Boxes. 10 Bottles) Makes up to 30 quarts of Yogurt.
  • Restores microflora. The probiotic yogurt starter is recommended for dysbacteriosis, digestive & metabolic disorders, intestinal disorders, and weak...
  • Contains 10 types of cultures. This yogurt probiotic is a complex combination of many strains of bifidobacteria & lactobacilli. In the probiotic...
  • Normalizes the digestive processes. The yogurt starter is freeze dried and prevents intestinal disorders: constipation, bloating, diarrhea,...
  • ingredients: Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus (2 strains), Bifidobacterium lactis (2...
  • For the whole family. This yogurt starter is full of probiotic strains. Our yogurt culture good for both kids & adults.
Bestseller No. 11
Yogurt Starter Cultures - Pack of 5 Freeze-dried Culture Sachets for Authentic Bulgarian Yogurt
  • Use with all kinds of yogurt makers and whole milk
  • Contains live active bacteria like ''Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus'' and ''Streptococcus thermophilus''
  • One sachet is enough to make 1 quart of plain yogurt, slightly tart in taste and re-cultured after
  • Pure bacterial blend of cultures made in laboratory environment away from additives, maltodextrin, gluten and GMO
  • Suitable for vegetarians and SCD diet
Bestseller No. 12
Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Active Cultures | DIY Dairy...
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: This culture is direct-set, meaning it only cultures once, perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to have to maintain a...
  • COST EFFECTIVE: With this starter you can culture up to 4 gallons of non dairy yogurt, effectively spending less than half what you'd pay for...
  • VEGAN: Make your own plant based yogurt from your favorite non dairy milk! Soy milk is the only kind that will naturally thicken without pectin, but...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Yogurt contains probiotics for digestive health, and vegan yogurt contains just as many probiotics as dairy based yogurts. It's also...
  • 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...
Bestseller No. 13
Cultures for Health Bulgarian Yogurt Starter Culture | 2 Packets Dehydrated Heirloom Culture | Make...
  • HEIRLOOM STYLE: With proper care, our heirloom Bulgarian yogurt starter can be reused indefinitely to continuously culture more yogurt for as long as...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Yogurt contains plenty of probiotics for digestive health. Plus, unlike other yogurts such as Greek yogurt, Bulgarian yogurt isn't...
  • WHERE IT ALL STARTED: The original yogurt, the first known in existence, Bulgarian yogurt dates back several millennia, and is also acclaimed as the...
  • 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...
  • 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...
SaleBestseller No. 14
Yogurt Plus Probiotic Yogurt Starter Culture By Cutting Edge Cultures 4 grams 4 Packets
  • You can make up to 40 Quarts of yogurt with this pack by reculturing!! Contains 4 Packets. Each packet makes 1.25 Quarts of yogurt which can be...
  • Making your own yogurt gives you full control over the ingredients and ensures that your healthy homemade version has no added sugars or artificial...
  • Our Yogurt Plus starter culture is made with a unique blend of 5 beneficial species, and has been carefully formulated to help modulate the gut...
  • When made with a premium-quality starter culture like Yogurt Plus your live probiotic yogurt can also contain many more probiotics than the...
  • Contains Live Probiotics! Dairy-Free. non-GMO. VEGAN. Quick and Easy instructions included.
Bestseller No. 15
LR SuperFood Starter Culture L. Reuteri ProBiotic As Recommended by Dr William Davis Super Gut, MD...
  • LR SuperFood Starter contains the species of probiotic recommended by William Davis, MD in the Best Selling Book, Super Gut!
  • LR Superfood Starter provides a high concentration of the exceptional microorganism, Lactobacillus reuteri
  • The benefits of this species are discussed in the Super Gut book. LR Superfood is used to make cultured dairy, containing beneficial bacteria that...
  • Far Superior To Yogurt, This Culture Creates Literally Billion and Billions More Beneficial Bacteria VS Standard Yogurt Fermenting!!
  • Easy To Make! Culture is VEGAN - The SuperFood Can be be made "Vegan" and "Non-Dairy"! Instructions for both dairy version and vegan versions are...
Bestseller No. 16
Vegan Plant Based with Live and Active Probiotics Makes 4 Quarts, Non-Dairy, Non-GMO, Gluten Free,...
  • Save more – Make your own yogurt at about half the price of store bought.
  • No added sugars, preservatives, thickeners, artificial colors or flavors
  • Each box makes 4 quarts
  • 2 billion live and active cultures
  • Go Green - Reduce the plastic containers used with store bought yogurt
Bestseller No. 17
Yogourmet Casei Bifidus Acidophilus Probiotic Yogurt Starter, 1 Ounce, 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)
  • INCLUDES: 12 packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter With Probiotics. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt With Probiotics.
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • ADDITIONAL PROBIOTIC STRAINS - Our probiotic yogurt starter contains 4 additional probiotic strains to improve your digestive health & boost your...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade probiotic yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 18
Cultures For Health Filmjolk Swedish Yogurt Starter Culture | Make Your Own Yogurt At Home In 2 Days...
  • DIY YOGURT: With our starter cultures, you can make your very own yogurt at home using nothing but pasteurized whole milk and basic equipment you'll...
  • VERSATILE: Filmjolk is a variant of Swedish yogurt with a thick, custard-like consistency and tangy flavor reminiscent of cheese, delicious with fresh...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: In addition to being a delicious gluten-free, non-GMO snack, this yogurt is rich in probiotics, improving your gut health and helping...
  • COST EFFECTIVE: Once you've made your first batch of yogurt, you can keep using it to make as many batches as you want—it just takes 1 tbsp of...
  • GIFT IDEA: Our starter cultures make fantastic gifts for the yogurt lovers, DIY-ers, health nuts, and burgeoning chefs in your life, as well as anyone...
SaleBestseller No. 19
Yogourmet Yogurt Starter (6 Pack) - Make Yogurt at Home - Starter Culture - All Natural, Gluten...
  • INCLUDES: 6 Packs (3 g Sachets) of Yogourmet Yogurt Starter. Each 3 g Sachet Makes 1 Liter (1 Quart) of Yogurt.
  • MAKING HOMEMADE YOGURT? It's possible and so simple! With our freeze-dried yogurt starter the result is always smooth and creamy.
  • PROMOTE GUT WELLNESS - High content of Lactobacillus probiotics. These good bacteria help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a vital...
  • EASY AND ECONOMICAL - This yogurt starter allows you to make homemade yogurt smooth and simple.
  • NATURAL PRODUCT – No GMO. No harmful preservatives or coloring agents. No harmful chemicals.
Bestseller No. 20
Cultures for Health Heirloom Yogurt Starter Culture | 3 Packets Scandinavian Yogurt Starters:...
  • INCLUDES: 4 packets of our dehydrated yogurt starter cultures. You'll receive one of each of our favorite Scandinavian yogurt strains: rich; mild,...
  • HEIRLOOM STYLE: Simply reserve a tablespoon from previous batch to keep culturing more yogurt as long as you desire. Once prepared, yogurt maintains...
  • PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS: This is a mesophilic culture, meaning you don't need a yogurt maker to make your own delicious yogurt! All the included yogurts...
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Yogurt is a great source of probiotics for digestive health; plus, these yogurts offer several micronutrients between them, such as...
  • 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...

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FAQ:

Q: What is the Best Yogurt starter?

A: About Bacillus Bulgaricus is a yogurt starter which makes the world best tasting yogurt. It is an easy-to-use no-fuss starter which makes thick, creamy and absolutely delicious Bulgarian yogurt.

Q: How long can you keep yogurt starter?

A: Once your milk and starter are combined, all that’s left is to keep the yogurt at a steady temperature (110°F to 115°F), undisturbed, for 5 to 10 hours, which allows the good bacteria to flourish.

Q: How much yogurt starter to use?

A: Use about 4 grams of starter to make 2 gallons / 8 liters of yogurt. This is about a full teaspoon of starter. Note: The minimum quantity of starter you should use is 1/4 of a teaspoon. That is enough for about 16 — 32oz / 0.5 — 1 liters of yogurt.

Q: Can I use flavored yogurt as a starter?

A: A note on starters when learning how to make homemade yogurt: you can’t use flavored yogurt as a starter culture – the flavorings inhibit the fermentation process. This means you can’t flavor it until the next day, after the batch is finished and refrigerated.