Monday, September 21, 2015

A Closer Look: Greek Yogurt Starter

Bowl of Greek Yogurt

“One of the HUGE advantages this has is that as long as you re-culture yogurt every 7 days you never have to buy another start! This start works fantastically well, and when paired with a strainer it makes some delightfully thick yogurt. Almost sour cream consistency if I let it strain long enough.” -Chris

Today we are going to take a closer look at the Cultures for Health Greek Yogurt Starter.  This is used for making semi-soft and fresh cheeses including Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Feta, Chevre, etc.

Product Highlights

Greek Yogurt Starter

Authentic Greek yogurt! Deliciously rich and tangy, this heirloom thermophilic starter can be re-cultured indefinitely. Drain whey from the finished product to replicate super-thick commercial Greek yogurt or enjoy as-is.

  • Each box contains 2 packets of yogurt starter
  • Activate 1 packet using 1 quart pasteurized milk; store 2nd packet in the freezer as a back-up
  • Cultures at 110ºF using a yogurt maker or other appliance.
  • This culture is also suitable for use with raw dairy milk or non-dairy milk, with special care.
  • For an even creamier consistency, make a batch with 1 part heavy cream to 3 parts whole milk.
  • Yogurt is delicious with added fruit or sweetener, and great in many recipes.

Greek Yogurt Starter Instructions and Troubleshooting: 

Ingredients: Organic milk, live active bacteria (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus).

This product contains no GMO ingredients.

Shipping Information and Shelf-life: Our Greek starter culture is shipped in a barrier-sealed packet as a freeze-dried yogurt culture. The starter keeps

  • At room temperature (68° to 78°F): 3 to 4 months
  • In the refrigerator (40° to 45°F): 9 months unopened
  • In the freezer (0° to 25°F): 12 months unopened

Allergen Information:

Manufactured in a facility that also produces products made with gluten and dairy.


Product Q&A

Q. Can I use this starter even if I do not use a yogurt Maker?

A. Yes, any of our thermophilic starters can be used without a yogurt maker. All you need is a way to keep them at the right temperature for the amount of time it takes to culture them. Here’s an article with some tips: http://ift.tt/1KtViiE


Q. The ingredients say it contains milk. Pasteurized or non-pasteurized, or would that matter in this state?

A. It is pasteurized milk. But, that really does not make a difference in the dried powder.


Q. Why does the Greek yogurt contain fewer bacterial strains than that of the traditional?

A. The Greek Yogurt Starter has a few strains of bacteria that work well together and can be re-cultured. The Traditional Yogurt Starter is a “direct-set” or limited use starter, having more strains of bacteria, but incapable of indefinite re-culturing.


Learn more about Greek Yogurt Starter.

 



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