Cultures for Health Traditional Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Thermophilic Starter | Make Up To 12 Cups Thick, Tangy Probiotic Yogurt | Powdered Live Active Cultures for Yogurt Making

I've been buying from this company for years - first from their website and now from Amazon. I don't know what these other people are doing wrong but it works perfectly for me. I do agree that sometimes the starter looks sticky and gets stuck to the inside of the wrapper...but it has always worked for me. In about 4 years of using this product (we make yogurt every 2-3 weeks), one time I had a bad starter, which they replaced for me, no questions asked. I do agree that the packaging could use some improvement. It is a pain getting the culture out of it, and it does seem like something changed about it a year ago, where it is more "clumpy" than it was before. But it still works. I actually make just under a gallon of yogurt using just one of those little packets. Here is my method, hopefully it will help some people out. I bring about 4/5 of a gallon of milk up to around 185-200 degrees. If you keep it at that temp for longer, more water evaporates and you end up with a slightly thicker yogurt. By the way, I use only whole milk yogurt, and make sure you get non-UHT pasteurized milk. The ultra pasteurized process seems to do something that throws off texture in the end. Another tip is to bring the milk up to temp as slowly as possible to avoid scorching or burning it. While that's coming up to temp, I turn my oven on, just for around 5 minutes or so, to warm it. After the milk reaches the high temp, I move it off the stove, onto the counter, and wait around 2 hours for it come down to 110-115 degrees. I usually stir it every 25 minutes or so to encourage more water to evaporate so the yogurt gets thicker. At that point, I put a strainer above my final container, and strain the milk through it. This gets rid of all the little bits that formed while the milk was boiling/cooling. I then open one of the packets, dump it in, and use a wire whisk to dissolve it as much as possible. (CFH - please take note of these reviews and consider looking into packaging alternatives, because this part has become a pain. It has become more clumpy over time). I then cover my container, wrap it in one or two dish towels and stick it in the turned off oven. I also leave the oven light on to give a little extra heat. That is it. I leave it overnight, usually 10-12 hours. In the morning it is yogurt. There will be a little pool of water/whey on top.I use a paper towel and soak that all up and throw it away, to get the surface as dry as possible. Stick it in the fridge, and a few hours later it's ready to eat. Again, with this method, I have had ONE failure with this product. Also note, this review is for the "traditional" starter. I have tried others and not had great success - but this one works great. I consider myself a bit of a yogurt connoisseur and have tried many other methods - including starting with commercial yogurts as the starter. Nothing has worked as well as this one. Hope this is helpful to anyone else trying it out.

i used this with whole milk in my bread maker and it turned out creamy and delicious!

Sad to say this starter was a complete fail! Although Amazon was kind enough to credit my account for the amount paid, I still threw away two perfectly good quarts of organic milk, at $6 each, I'm out $12. I had purchased this starter back in 2014 directly from Cultures for Health and had several packets left over in my freezer and each packet produced delicious, tart, thick and creamy yogurt. Something strange about the starter is that the old packets from 2014 were a cream colored powder while the newly purchased packets were brown and clumped together! Old starter, maybe! I emailed Cultures for Health for assistance months ago, but no response. Needless to say, I will not purchase from this company again and would not recommend it to anyone. Just as a side note, the original CfH culture was $9.99 for 8 packets of starter while the new culture is 8.99 for two packets. I get inflation, but this is just greedy on the part of this company.

This is my favorite yogurt starter as it has the best flavor in my opinion. It is so fresh and creamy and every batch I make turns out great. The only downside to this starter is that I don't think I can start another batch with my own culture from the original batch. This makes it more expensive to make the yogurt, but I will still buy this starter just for the flavor. If anyone has had success starting a second batch of this using some of the first batch, please let me know as I would love to be able to do this.

I tried the Cultures for Health Traditional Yogurt Starter Culture and overall, I’m happy with the results. Each packet is easy to use, and the instructions are straightforward, making it beginner-friendly. The yogurt comes out thick, tangy, and creamy with a nice probiotic punch. I also appreciate that it’s a thermophilic starter, which works perfectly in my yogurt maker and sous vide setup. That said, this is a direct-set culture, which means it’s not an heirloom culture that can be reused indefinitely. You only get one batch per packet, so while the quality is good, it can add up in cost over time compared to heirloom starters. ✅ Pros: Produces thick, tangy, probiotic-rich yogurt Simple to use with clear directions Consistent results across batches Works well with yogurt makers and sous vide ❌ Cons: Direct-set culture (cannot be re-cultured long-term) A bit pricier if making yogurt regularly 💡 Tips: Use high-quality milk for the best flavor and texture. Heat your milk to the recommended temperature and cool it properly before adding the starter. Portion into glass jars for easy storage and portion control. If you want a reusable culture, consider their heirloom varieties instead. Bottom Line: This is a great starter for anyone new to yogurt making or for those who want consistently thick, tangy yogurt without much hassle. If you’re looking for a long-term, sustainable option, you may want to upgrade to an heirloom starter, but for ease and reliability, this is an excellent choice.

Good taste.I'm going to order it again.

it works

No information on how much culture weight is in each packet and no customer service support. It was difficult to find a recipe I could use and hoped hard that it would work.

Hace un yogurt consistente. Es muy caro, pero vale la pena.

That it’s wonderful.

I followed the instructions and the yogurt turned out beautifully. I will be ordering again :)

Do NOT buy this!!! I've been making my own yogurt for over 10 years, and have used various starters from Cultures for Health. Typically I have great results with this brand. This particular seller, however, sent me a starter that looked like a combination of caky, mealy old flax. I tried it anyway just in case it worked - and it didn't. I can't get a refund, so it's $25 down the drain. :( My guess is buying directly from Cultures for Health would be different - but I'm not willing to chance it again from an independent seller.

maybe