Product Details
Yogurt Starter Culture
Our YOGURT STARTER is an easy and fun way to add probiotics to your diet. This yogurt is a tasty, Bulgarian recipe full of protein, calcium, and super strain probiotics. The creamy thick deliciousness is a nutritional treat your whole family can enjoy!
Our YOGURT STARTER CULTURE is an authentic product
developed using a traditional recipe and a Bulgarian
strain-bank regulated cultures. We use traditional
recipes so you can create smooth, yummy yogurt. The
yogurt is fully natural with no preservatives,
artificial colors or flavors. It provides the beneficial
bacteria that makes it a healthy treat. It is a
delicious source of protein and bioavailable calcium.
100% potency guaranteed through the printed expiration
date.
What's In The Bottle
Loose DAIRY Powder mix in perfect proportions of the
two strains required to make Bulgarian yogurt.
PROBIOTIC STRAINS USED: 1 tsp (2 grams) contains:
Lactobacillus bulgaricus, LB-51
- 1 billion cfu
Streptococcus thermophilus, BC 122 - 1 billion cfu
SIZE: 1.75 oz bottle
How Does It Work
Wwhen you introduce the live culture into prepared milk (see how to make your own Bulgarian yogurt), the Streptococcus Thermophilus bacteria goes into action first and prepares the perfect environment for Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, which starts multiplying and slowly turns the milk into genuine Bulgarian yogurt. These two beneficial, transient bacteria work together in the fermentation process that turns milk into a naturally sweet, mildly tangy, smooth, fresh-tasting, custard-like treat. The process takes approximately 6-10 hours to complete.
Storage
The yogurt starter needs to be kept in a cold dark and dry place. Your fridge or freezer works best for this. The recommended storage temperature for the yogurt starter is between 0°F (-18°C) and 40°F (4°C). You can safely store the packs in the freezer for many months or in the fridge for several weeks. Avoid keeping the packs at room temperature for prolonged periods of time as it will decrease the activity of Bacillus Bulgaricus. Unfreezing the starter and freezing it again (even more than once) is ok. Transporting the packs will not damage the live culture inside as it is well insulated. Nevertheless, try to minimize exposure to higher temperatures as much as possible.
Ready-Made Bulgarian Yogurt
This yogurt is made in a certified organic farmhouse
creamery in the state of New York. The milk comes from
grass fed cows, not treated with artificial hormones.
Neither milk powders nor starch thickeners are present.
The density and smoothness are achieved by using our own
process of making yogurt.
Net weight: 32oz.
Storage
When set, refrigerate the yogurt and leave it
undisturbed for several hours until thoroughly chilled.
There will be a watery separation on the top - this is
whey. Whey is a liquid that naturally appears in the
yogurt. It's a good source of protein and living proof
of the existence of probiotics in the yogurt. You can
either consume it, mix it back in the yogurt or poor it
out. If you desire, you can save it and use it in place
of other liquids in cooking.
Finished yogurt will be good for at least 10 days. It is
not a good idea to add anything to the yogurt while it
is being stored, as this may reduce the beneficial
bacteria and cause fermentation. As the yogurt ages, it
will become more tart and tangy. It is 100% natural, has
no stabilizers or preservatives and it has not been
pasteurized after culturing (all of which keep
commercial yogurt artificially sweeter longer). If you
plan to make yogurt cheese from the yogurt, this should
be done within 10 days - before the yogurt becomes too
tart.
Note: When purchasing yogurt online, please note that
due to the nature of the product its consistency may
change during transportation. The yogurt may not have
the firm body consistency like the one you purchase from
the store. This in no way changes any of the
characteristics or the quality of the yogurt, it only
changes its physical appearance. The yogurt may also
form whey during transportation.
Shipping
Due to the nature of our products, we have to get them to you as quickly as possible so the bacteria in the yogurt starter is still viable when it gets to you. We also try to keep down the shipping costs in order to save you some money. This is why we use Second Day Air shipping which currently costs $12.50 (in the US). This gives us and you the perfect balance of speed and cost.
Shipping costs differ depending on the destination country. Please find your country below for more information about shipping costs.
Shipping to the US
US domestic shipping will be added automatically to your order. The shipping is $12.50 USD for the yogurt starters (regardless of the quantity) and $14+ USD (depending on weight) for the Bulgarian ready-made yogurt. if you purchase 1 yogurt starter and 3 yogurts for example you shipping costs will be $29.50 USD ($12.50 + $17).
All domestic orders are shipped within 2 days of receiving the order. You will receive an email with the tracking details when your order is processed and shipped. We use UPS Second Day Air shipping for all yogurt starter orders.
Shipping to the UK
All UK shipping is done through a courier and costs 6.95 GBP. All orders are shipped within 2 days of receiving the order. You will receive an email with the tracking details when your order is processed and shipped.
Other countries
We will probably be able to ship to your country even if it is not listed here. Please contact us to inquire about shipping costs for all other international orders.
Nutritional Information
This nutritional information is about the yogurt starter culture. For nutritional information about the yogurt that you will prepare using the culture, please see below.
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Yogurt Starter Culture (powder) |
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Amount per Serving |
% Daily Value* |
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Calories: |
7 |
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Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and calcium. |
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Other ingredients: Nonfat milk solids,
whey laboratory cultures Streptococcus
thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Return Policy
Our products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee promise. If you are not satisfied in any way by your purchase and if you cannot return the item, please let us know and we will work with you to find an alternative way to make things right.
If you decide not to use the product you purchased, you may return it to us for a refund. A full refund of the purchase price, excluding shipping costs, will be made promptly upon receiving the merchandise in the same condition in which it was shipped.
We do not refund shipping costs. They will be deducted from the total amount of your refund.