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This culture has a mild yogurt flavor with a heavy body and is for use with a yogurt maker or similar heating appliance. This is a direct-set yogurt starter and cannot generally be recultured (see below).
- Mild flavor
- Thick consistency
- Requires a yogurt maker or similar heating appliance
- Direct-set yogurt starter
- Contains 8 packets; each packet makes 1-2 quarts
Instructions: Heat milk to 180°F. Cool milk to 115°F. Add the yogurt culture and stir gently until fully dissolved and well distributed throughout the milk. Incubate the mixture at 105-110°F for 6-7 hours until set. Refrigerate prior to eating. For added body, add 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk before heating the milk. Customers wishing to use this starter culture with raw milk should click here for further instructions. Usage Rate: 1 packet per 1-2 quarts milk; 2 packets per 1-4 gallons milk. Store in the freezer.
Ingredients: Milk, live active cultures (S. Thermophilius, L. Delbrueckii Subsp. Bulgaricus, L. Delbrueckii Subsp. Lactis, L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Lactis)
Produced or packaged in a facility that also manufactures products made with wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, and fish.
What is a Direct-Set culture? A Direct-Set culture is a one-time-use culture. It cannot be recultured (i.e., perpetuated beyond the single batch). Direct-Set cultures require no maintenance or care. Simply keep the packets in the refrigerator or freezer and remove the portion for your recipe when it's time to make yogurt. Most Direct-Set cultures contain multiple doses to inoculate multiple batches.
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- From Jeanine at 4/9/13 1:19 PM
- Could you make more yogurt from the starters if you used some of the yogurt you made? I've seen recipes that make yogurt from milk and a carton of yogurt from the store. I was wondering if I could do the same thing with this, but I understand if it can't be done with the powder starter. Thanks.
- With some care, a direct-set starter can be re-cultured two or three times by saving some of the yogurt and adding it to another batch of milk to produce additional yogurt. Eventually, however, a new direct-set starter must be used.
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- From Yvonne at 11/30/12 10:43 PM
- From Bobbi at 9/20/12 12:24 AM
- I do not own a yogurt maker or incubator. Can I still use this mild yogurt culture kit using regular items in my kitchen? thanks
- Yes, there are quite a few ways to keep your yogurt warm as it is culturing. Here are some ideas: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/maintaining-temperatures-culturing-yogurt
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- From Phoebe at 5/4/12 2:53 PM
- Will it work to use pectin as a thickener? I have a fair amount of instant pectin (the type used for freezer jam) and wondered if I could use that in my yogurt.
- Pectin is frequently used as a thickener in commercial products and should work very well with the Mild Flavor Yogurt Starter or any of the heirloom yogurt starters.
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- From Emily at 4/8/12 2:39 PM
- Can this starter be used with nut or alternative milks?
Thanks - Yes, you can culture an alternative milk using this starter although to get the desired consistency, you may need to add a thickener. See this article for more information about alternative milks http://www.culturesforhealth.com/alternative-milks-for-making-yogurt This article addresses recommended thickeners: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/thickening-flavoring-homemade-yogurt The resulting yogurt would contain a small amount of dairy because the starter is grown in organic whole milk.
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- Can this starter be used with nut or alternative milks?
- From john C. at 12/7/11 6:02 PM
- I believe this is the starter culture I want. I am unclear as to how many "packets" are contained in each $6.99 order. please advise. Regards, JC
- It's one packet, and the packet contains 1 teaspoon of starter. You can use 1/8 teaspoon to make 1 to 2 quarts of yogurt, and the rest can be stored in the refrigerator.
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- Delicious yogurt my whole family enjoys! Review by Carly
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I also love the villi yogurt culture - but my husband and daughter didn't. But this they LOVE. I gladly eat it without sweetener while they add a bit of sugar or honey to theirs. There's no sour taste at all. The texture is very creamy and the yogurt was nice and thick without having to strain it or add any kind of thickener. I am so thrilled with this culture. Easy and delicious!Value Quality Price
Now I'm planning to experiment with using alternative milks to make yogurt with this culture. Here's hoping it will turn out yogurt we like that way too! (Posted on May 16, 2013)
- Works well in raw milk! Review by ZenMomma
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I have purchased and used an heirloom culture (the Bulgarian), but I found it to be really cumbersome to maintain since I prefer to make raw goats milk yoghurt. I have a large and busy family, and I culture a lot of foods (sauerkraut, sour pickles, water kefir, daily sourdough bread, kimchi). I found that maintaining a pure seed starter was an extra step that made it a challenge for me to keep up with making yoghurt. I have a 9 tray Excalibur dehydrator and a Yogotherm. Running the dehydrator for just a cup of pure seed starter was not an option, and the Yogotherm works best with the 2 quart bucket provided. I purchased the direct set culture and have been very pleased. I've made 5 batches now (2 quarts per batch) with raw goats milk and each batch comes out consistent and tastes great! It's just the right amount of tang for what we like, and not having to worry about maintaining a pure seed starter has been nice. I will definitely be purchasing the Mild Flavour Yoghurt Starter again! (Posted on May 11, 2013)Price Value Quality
- thick, tasty yogurt Review by allison
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My family loves this yogurt starter. I make 1 qt. with 1/2 c. powdered milk and culture it for about 5 hours and get thick thick thick (like store bought stuff) yogurt. I usually reculture it 2 or 3 times and it's still pretty thick after the 3rd culture. My daughter and I eat it without any sweetener and my husband and boys prefer just a sprinkling of sugar. (Posted on May 8, 2013)Price Value Quality
- Great Tasting Yogurt, Simply Made Review by Cheryl
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Yogurt is easy to make, creamy and thick, and so mild can it even be eaten plain (no tangy, sour taste). I will buy this again and again - I just wish I could make a mother culture. (Posted on April 8, 2013)Price Value Quality
- Terrific Mild Flavored Yogurt Review by Gina
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The mild flavor yogurt culture is awesome! I couldn't be happier with the way it turns out with never a disappointment. I let it incubate for about 6 to 7 hours and can alway be sure of a wonderful consistency. This make fabulous greek yogurt although I might let it drain a bit longer than necessary but the final product is great. I have become very popular with my neighbor and dear friends that I share this special treat.Quality Price Value
Because I live so far away from any store, I use nonfat dry milk and add a half cup of heavy cream to a gallon and a half of reconstituted milk. I don't want too much cream because of being conscious of my weight as well as my dog who also enjoys the yogurt. The vet said it is good for his digestion.
Anyway, along with other reviewers, thank you so much for having this variety available. I enjoy the other yogurt cultures and use them for the liquid in bran muffins, but for a great treat, the mild yogurt flavor is my favorite.
(Posted on January 11, 2013)
- Delicious Review by tiger
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Well as I continue my journey to optimal health and weight loss I have to add another delicious delight to my list of excellent products purchased from this site. Mild Yogurt. OMG this was so delicious!!! I have to find out which heirloom variety tastes the most similar. Thanks again for this delicious treat!!! (Posted on January 10, 2013)Value Quality Price
- Mild and Creamy Review by Kayman
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I have looked for a yogurt like I get in Paris. This one is so close. I make with 34 oz. whole milk and 8 oz. of heavy cream (1/8 tsp. starter) and incubate for 7 hours. When done, add strawberry jam to taste. It is extremely close to what I get in Paris. So delicious!!! (Posted on March 14, 2012)Value Quality Price
- The perfect yogurt Review by Huck
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We love this starter. It makes a very mild yogurt that my six year old eats without any sweetener. (Posted on March 2, 2012)Price Value Quality
- Light and Delicious Review by Ester
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This yogurt is light, delicious and yes, it tastes like the YoBaby from Stonyfield which my kids love. I am making a raw yogurt with this and it comes out great. Thank you! (Posted on November 15, 2011)Price Value Quality
- Wow Review by Emma
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I love the yogurt I made with this starter. I had tried to make ogurt before with another type of yogurt cuture but those batches would be inconsistant. This is creamy, thick and delicious - and I have never had the trouble with consistancy as I did with the other cuture. This is a great product!! (Posted on November 11, 2011)Price Value Quality
- Excellent Yogurt Starter Review by Theresa
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I made yogurt with this starter and it is the best yogurt I have ever made. If you like Stonyfield, you should use this starter. It was excellent (Posted on September 13, 2011)Price Value Quality
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