Questions on Traditional Flavor Yogurt Starter

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• From Rionel Emile at 4/3/12 8:55 AM
  • Can I use store bought Homogenized Milk or pasteurized milk, and produce whey concentrates? And if this is possible, can you please teach me how?
  • Yes, store bought homogenized, pasteurized milk is fine. Make sure it isn't Ultra Pasteurized or UHT (ultra high temp) milk, this can cause unpredictable results. To make the whey, just culture the yogurt for a longer period. This will cause the milk solids to separate from the whey. You can also strain the yogurt to remove more whey.
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• From liz at 4/15/12 8:53 AM
  • How long can I store the culture in the fridge or freezer?
  • Traditional Flavor Yogurt Starter will last 6 - 12 months in the refrigerator, 12 + months in the freezer.
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• From Rhonda at 5/4/12 11:47 AM
  • I have a friend whose son is allergic to dairy - not lactose intolerant, but life-threateningly allergic. Can almond milk be used? Also are any of your starters non-dairy? Her son knows I make my own yogurt, & he would really like to have some, but obviously cannot, so I would like to be able to help her with this.
    THANKS
  • We have a great article about making yogurt with alternative milks. http://www.culturesforhealth.com/alternative-milks-for-making-yogurt and we have our dairy free/vegan yogurt starter http://www.culturesforhealth.com/vegan-dairy-free-yogurt-starter.html
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• From tracy at 5/8/12 12:22 PM
  • I'm looking for an old fashioned yogurt with a true yogurt taste. Most commercial yogurts have had the 'tang' taken out of them. Would this variety be what I'm looking for? Thank you.
  • The Traditional Flavor Yogurt does have a nice tang to it, with a thick, smooth texture.
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• From Gail Stewart at 6/28/12 11:49 AM
  • I'm interested in the actual bacteria that are in each of the different types. I'm recolonizing my intestines and would like a variety. Is there one packet with a greater variety?
    
  • The different bacteria strains in each of our yogurt starters are listed in the chart here:
    http://www.culturesforhealth.com/choosing-a-yogurt-starter-culture
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• From Blair at 7/30/12 2:44 AM
  • Since the starter needs to be kept in the freezer will shipping a long distance be a problem? We are having it shipped to Hawaii, and I doubt the shipment will be kept cool while it ships.
    Thanks!
  • Our starters are dehydrated for safe shipping, just make sure they are put in the freezer once they arrive.
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• From Wayne at 11/11/12 7:10 PM
  • How will the start last before it has to be used?
    
    Is it dry?
    
    
  • Yes, it is dehydrated. The starter at room temperature will last 3-4 weeks, and if in the fridge they will last 6-12 months. In the freezer they will last 12 or more months.
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• From Cliff at 12/6/12 2:04 PM
  • Can I make almond milk yogurt using Truvia instead of sugar?
  • Truvia or stevia would not provide food for the yogurt cultures, so it would not be useful in making almond milk yogurt.
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• From Britney at 2/17/13 5:30 PM
  • what is the "yogurt maker or similar heating appliance" needed to use the yogurt starter?
  • You can use a yogurt maker like the Euro Cuisine, or an incubator like the YogoTherm. Often people will use what they have on hand, such as a reliable dehydrator, crockpot, seedling or reptile mat that holds the appropriate temperature.
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• From Bob at 3/13/13 11:46 AM
  • what do we need to use in making the yogurt with the yogurt starter besides milk?
  • You will need supplies: a pot/pan to heat the milk, containers such as jars to hold the milk/culture, a non-metal stirring utensil, and a yogurt maker or similar heating appliance to incubate the yogurt.
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