Yogurt Starter Cultures — Sweet, Creamy & Bulgarian
Yogurt culture by New England Cheesemaking · Yogurt
Single-style packs from $7.95 · Sample pack $17.95 at New England Cheesemaking · checked October 23, 2026
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Our take
Yogurt is where most home fermenters start, and these direct-set packs (Bulgarian from $7.95, Sweet and Creamy at $9.95, sample pack $17.95) make a reliable first batch. Incubate warm — around 110°F for heated-milk yogurt — and strain for Greek style.
Details & dosage
| Culture family | Yogurt |
| Made by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Strains / contents | Thermophilic yogurt cultures (Streptococcus thermophilus + Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus family) |
| Pack | Single-style packs from $7.95 · Sample pack $17.95 |
| Typical dose | Per packet — retailer notes packs set 2 quarts in about 5–12 hours depending on temperature |
| Storage | Store in the freezer |
| Sold by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Price checked | $7.95 on October 23, 2026 |
Doses are the retailer's or manufacturer's stated figures for this product. Culture strength is measured in activity units (DCU/CXU), not weight alone — a teaspoon of one brand is not a teaspoon of another. When in doubt, follow the packet.
Best for these cheeses
- Yogurt
- Greek-style yogurt
Good to know
- Bulgarian is the tangy, traditional style; Sweet and Creamy are milder
- Greek yogurt is the same culture, strained — no different packet needed
- Countertop mesophilic yogurts (viili, filmjölk, matsoni) are heirloom cultures — a different product type
Not sure this is your culture?
Tell the Culture Finder which cheese you are making and it will point you to the starter, the adjuncts, and anything you can skip.
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