Best Vanilla Yogurt Starter Cultures in 2026

Contains 10 3-gram Pouches

Ideal guide to create healthful yogurt at home

Helps to make a smooth, creamy, and great-tasting yogurt

Use with all kinds of yogurt makers

Contains live active bacteria like ''Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus'' and ''Streptococcus thermophilus''

One sachet is enough to make 1 quart of plain, mild in taste yogurt and re-cultured after

Live Sourdough Starter

live fermented culture of fresh flour and water.

culture begins to ferment cultivating the natural yeasts found in our environment

Save more – Make your own yogurt at about half the price of store bought.

No added sugars, preservatives, thickeners, artificial colors or flavors

Each box makes 4 quarts

𝗬𝗢𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗬 - Make yogurt the exact way you want, with our probiotic starter culture. Whether plain or Greek yogurt, just grab your dairy or non-dairy milk of choice and follow the instruction on your yogurt maker.

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖 - TopTherm Heart Health Support is packed with lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic that is essential to your wellness. Each pouch contains more than 17 billion CFU live cultures that promote gut and digestive health.

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢 - Makes traditional and greek yogurt or just mix and take. Enjoy a drinkable yogurt with the benefits of live cultures. It is lactose free has zero calories, no sugar added, gluten-free, non-GMO, and plant based. All you need for a health and busy life.

INCLUDES: 4 packets of our homemade yogurt culture starter and detailed step-by-step instructions. This starter is direct-set, meaning it only cultures once, but each packet cultures 1-2 quarts of milk, so you still get plenty of yogurt without the upkeep.

LOW MAINTENANCE: Because there is no starter to maintain after use, this is the perfect yogurt for those who are looking to get into the world of making their own.

HEALTH BENEFITS: Ingesting good yogurt bacteria known as probiotics helps promote better gut health. Yogurt is also high in protein, vitamins and minerals such as calcium. You can make all sorts of tasty healthy snacks with this yogurt pack!

Choose any THREE heirloom dairy starter cultures or sourdough starters below. PLEASE READ: Please use customization form to specify which THREE starter culture choices. You will receive a total of 3 TEASPOONS of DEHYDRATED cultures. One of each culture you choose.

THERMOPHILIC YOGURT: Bulgarian, Dahi, Short Skyr, French Style, Improved French, Indian Traditional, Mediterranean, European, Australian Traditional, Greek, Mild Greek, American Greek, California Greek, Aussie Greek, Indian Greek, Traditional, Beijing, Buttermilk Style, Balkan, Malai, Lebanese, Japanese Style, Egyptian, Armenian, Canadian, Bolivian, Argentinian, Brazilian

MESOPHILIC YOGURT: Amasi, Matsoni, Short Viili, Long Viili, Filmjölk, Piima, Long Skyr, Short Skyr, Långfil, Onaka, Halsofil, A-fil, Fjällfil

Made with organic flour and filtered water only.

Clear precise use instructions in the packet.

Once activated, The starter can be kept alive forever if it is fed daily on a regular schedule.

Piimä, a Scandinavian variety, is very thin yet creamy, and drinkable, with a mild, sweet flavor. Culture it with cream instead of milk to make a tasty sour cream-like topping.

You will receive 1 TEASPOON of dried Piina yogurt starter cultures.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

Make your own kefir at home

100 billion live and active bacteria per 100 g serving!

Gluten Free & Non GMO.

Choose any TWO heirloom yogurt starter cultures OR sourdough starters below. PLEASE READ: Please use customization form to specify starter culture choices. You will receive a total of 2 TEASPOONS of DEHYDRATED cultures. One of each culture you choose.

THERMOPHILIC YOGURT: Bulgarian, Dahi, Short Skyr, French Style, Improved French, Indian Traditional, Mediterranean, European, Australian Traditional, Greek, Mild Greek, American Greek, California Greek, Aussie Greek, Indian Greek, Traditional, Beijing, Buttermilk Style, Balkan, Malai, Lebanese, Japanese Style, Egyptian, Armenian, Canadian, Bolivian, Argentinian, Brazilian

MESOPHILIC YOGURT: Amasi, Matsoni, Short Viili, Long Viili, Filmjölk, Piima, Long Skyr, Short Skyr, Långfil, Onaka, Halsofil, A-fil, Fjällfil

Viili, though thought to originate in Sweden, is a Finnish cultured dairy food noted for its viscous, gelatinous, and almost ropey consistency. Indeed, the longer the strands produced, the more treasured the viili, with some ropes of viili boasting upwards of one foot in length!

You will receive 1 TEASPOON of dried Viili yogurt starter cultures.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

Our mild Greek yogurt is delicious, rich, and mellow. Not as tart as the original greek yogurt. You can also drain additional whey and make it as thick as you prefer. As authentic as you can get!

You will receive at least 1 teaspoon of dried Mild Greek yogurt starter culture.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

MAKE YOUR OWN HEALTHY FERMENTED YOGURT: Just add 2x400mL cans of Coconut Cream and let our yogurt maker kit do the rest! Within 48hrs you will be enjoying your own homemade fermented coconut cream yogurt! From the brewing yogurt jar to the imperative nylon strainer and wooden mixing spoon - you don’t need to worry about anything! We also include Sugar: ¾ cup/161g and our 5.4g award-winning water kefir grains that are grown in natural spring water in British Columbia Canada!

WHY CHOOSE THE WATER KEFIR WORLD YOGURT STARTER: If you love thick yogurt and are vegan or lactose intolerant, you’ll become addicted to this non-dairy yogurt. Satisfying and delicious, this fermented coconut cream yogurt will give your immune system a boost of over 30 billion live probiotics, magnesium, B vitamins, folate, K vitamins, electrolytes, enzymes, and antioxidants. Why settle for store-bought yogurt with only 1-2 billion strains?

EASY YOGURT STARTER SYSTEM FOR BEGINNERS AND SEASONED PROS: Anyone can make their own fermented coconut cream yogurt by following the two step Water Kefir World simple to follow instructions included in our live culture yogurt starter kit. With our simple Step-by-Step system, we walk you through a few easy steps that are guaranteed to result in an enjoyable experience. Reuse your cultures over and over. Join the dairy free yogurt culture

Very tart Lebanese style yogurt with a velvety texture. Stirring this yogurt before eating results in a silky smooth texture.

You will receive at least 1 teaspoon of dried culture.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

Onaka, which literally translates as “stomach” in Japanese, is a very unique culture.  Its a fil culture with added Bifidobacterium Lactis which is popular in Japan. Very refreshing and pure flavor. One of our newest favorites!

You will receive 1 TEASPOON of dried yogurt starter culture.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

Popular in Sweden, långfil is a variant of Filmjölk, but has a long elastic ropey texture and a buttery flavor. Let’s talk about that ropey texture, though: if you’re a kid, you can call this a toy yogurt (we learnt this name from a child, in fact). If you’re an adult who didn’t grow up on it, we promise it grows on you.

You will receive at least 1 teaspoon of dried Langfil yogurt starter culture.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

Thick Armenian style yogurt with a bite. This yogurt is on the tart side. Very refreshing!

You will receive at least 1 teaspoon of dried culture

To reduce waste, activation instructions are located on our website.

Bavarian "Black Death" Sourdough Starter Circa 1633

Was able to find this strain from a single family who had been handing it down through many generations.

Guaranteed to become active or will resend new shipment.

Real yogurt without additives

Ensures good digestion

Boosts immunity

Simplify the yogurt making process with this freeze-dried yogurt starter

Create your own healthful yogurt at home; the all natural yogurt starter is precisely balanced to make smooth, creamy, and great-tasting yogurt every time

This purchase includes 10 x 5 gram packets

Finally a vegan alternative to traditional yogurt. This vegan yogurt starter is made with organic coconut cream. Delicious and takes very little time to make. With proper care these vegan yogurt cultures will re-culture from batch to batch.

You will receive 1 teaspoon of dried cultures. These cultures were measured frozen and will melt somewhat during transit due the the nature of dried coconut milk.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are available on our website.

NO MILK and LACTOSE

NO GLUTEN, SOY and NUTS, NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS

NO GMO, PRESERVATIVES and ADDITIVES

Indian Greek yogurt is a thick and creamy treat. The flavor is tart and refreshing. Straining a portion of the whey will result in an even thicker texture!

You will receive at least 1 teaspoon of dried yogurt starter culture.

To reduce waste, activation instructions are located on our website.

Mild and tangy yogurt starter

DIY: make your own yogurts!

Heirloom variety from Finland