Customer Reviews

Girmi RI52 yogurt starter, 2 - 5 gram packets.

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I recently bought an Euro Cuisine yogurt maker and resumed making my own yogurt. There is no comparison - homemade is MUCH better. Starter matters. I tried Dannon plain yogurt as my starter. It worked, but the yogurt wasn't nearly as good. The Euro Cuisine yogurt starter tastes much better, and after the first batch, it "brews" up in only three hours. I think the bacteria are really lively, which is probably a bonus for our gut, too.

I had purchased the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker about a year ago, then just recently noticed that Euro Cuisine came out with their own brand of starter. I have to say, that using the starter made the yogurt making process so much better, because the ingredients they use in the culture is so healthy and it makes the yogurt so much more delicious. I already fell in love with the Euro Cuisine Yogurt maker, now I have fallen in love with their starter as well.

This starter works perfectly every time. Yogurt has been awesome!
I use organic milk, boil and cool...add this starter, pour into the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker Jars and then set them into the machine for 8 hrs at least. Yogurt turns out with perfect texture and smooth taste. Just add your favorite fruit or we add the Polaner or Simply Fruit jams/preserves and you have the best yogurt you've ever tasted!

When I bought this yogurt starter, I bought it in conjunction with the yogurt maker, which I have come to love. The starter, on the other hand, I suggest using not as the box calls for. Instead, you don't allow the milk to boil when you create the yogurt, and make sure that the yogurt culture is really dissolved when you mix it... I like the cultures okay, but I find that buying stonyfield plain organic yogurt and mixing a half a cup of that with the milk does the same thing.

I've had the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker for well over a year now, but I'm just now trying out the starter the Euro Cuisine company offers. While a little more expensive to use than six ounces of plain yogurt, it is easier to use. As a bonus, this starter requires no refrigeration, so can sit around for awhile before use. This is especially handy if you plan to use this starter as your back up starter, rather than as your primary starter. The product comes with enough starter to make two batches.

Use of this starter involves the boil method of yogurt preparation. I've been using the boil method already, so this was an easy transition for me. I discovered that the boiling point is lower with this starter than with a plain yogurt starter and you don't have to cool the boiled milk down as far. As a result, the prep time is shorter than when using plain yogurt. The incubation period seems to be about the same.

My first batch was perfect. The yogurt is just a bit tarter than when made with a plain yogurt starter, but still quite good. If you mix your finished yogurt with a little fresh fruit or a touch of fruit spread, the tartness isn't as noticable, but it depends on your preference.

I love making and eating homemade yogurt. The Euro Cuisine starter is a welcomed addition to my process.

I tried this with 2% milk, 1% milk, fat free, and lastly with goats milk I bought by the quart at Walmart, it is the richest most delicious yogurt ever (my husband is the one I make it for) I add a lg teaspoon of honey, mix it up and there is nothing better, the tartness blends with the sweet. I let the machine work for 8 hours and it is custard like. Excellent

This is a great starter! I tried using plain Dannon for my first batch, and it was nowhere near as good. The Eurocuisine starter makes a nice, smooth consistency, delicious yogurt. Vary percolating time to change the level of tartness. I make mine with 1% milk and add a touch of honey. Store bought tastes like artificial flavored pudding to me now.

This product is great to have on hand. In the past, I've used purchased yogurt as a starter, but this eliminates the need to run to the grocery store when you want to make yogurt. After a small delivery snafu, the company immediately sent me a replacement. They also sent me a follow up e-mail just to make sure that I received the product (thanks Fred!!!)

This starter is excellent! I used it to make soy yogurt with no problems.

I love homemade yogurt when made with this starter. It is relatively foolproof with an inexpensive yogurt maker, and really delicious--much more delicate and fresh tasting than what you buy in the store. It sets up well and provides a good base for added fruit and honey for a healthy, nutritious and satisfying breakfast or lunch. One packet of starter is added to a batch of warmed milk, per your yogurt maker's directions, stirred and left for the required length of time--about 6 to 8 hours. That's all there is to it. The finished yogurt lasts well in the refrigerator and can also be drained through cheesecloth for a denser, Greek-style yogurt. I'm told the quality of the yogurt depends on the starter and this is the only kind I'll use.