Neither culture worked

nice but I think I prefer something Abit more sour

While the kefir was excellent, the yogurt was disappointing. Both the texture and the flavour were nothing like real yogurt. Unfortunately, it felt like a waste of money.

, So much overthinking beforehand, not a thing to worry about... No more bought yoghurt!

Viili yogurt has a lovely silky texture. I enjoy the flavor more than yogurt that I have purchased from the supermarket over many years

Quick and easy to produce yogurt overnight in the hot water cupboard.

I really like how well this yoghurt sets and the taste is just right. It’s very easy to make, and I appreciate that it’s not too sour; it's perfectly balanced.

I had been searching for a reliable Viili culture for quite some time and finally was referred to Amber at Symbiota. Wow and was I ever glad I was too!!

Amber answered all my questions and concerns and so I ordered some of her Viili and Kefir freeze dried culture to start. Each envelope of starter culture comes with thorough instructions and trouble shooting tips.

Amber is there to guide you as your starter comes alive and as you find just the right spot in your home, and also address any issues that comes up. She is truly aMAZing and so knowledgeable. Anyway I am on my seventh batch so far of both Viili and Kefir and both are happy and healthy as.

I have since ordered quite a number of other things to try like their ferments and hot sauce. It's clear that Symbiota takes tremendous pride in everything they make and you can feel the love put into each and every creation. Top quality and flavor all around.

We hope to be doing business with Amber and her Team for many years to come!

It does not work.

Especially the Raspberry and Mint soda! Yumbo!!

The dried culture worked beautifully. The live one was very warm on arrival and quite curdled so no successful. I am enjoying the dried result very much.

I'm pleased to be able to have yoghurt without buying plastic. My room temperature isn't warm enough but I'm having good results using a yoghurt maker and changing the warm water every 3 hours as someone on here recommended. To drink it, I blend half a cup yoghurt and half a cup water and 1 scoop flavoured protein powder. Yum!

I love it, the texture, the aroma before refrigeration
Great mild flavour. Yum on its own, topped with cinnamon sugar or as a sour cream type of substitute in savoury dishes!
So fun, can’t wait to make more! Or try other things with it such as straining for cream cheese.
Very helpful service thank you Amber.

Love making the Villi yoghurt. Works beautifully every time. I have also purchased water kefir and a Jun Scoby. When I have had the odd hiccup, Amber has been very helpful. Excellent service!

My order arrived promptly and in good condition. I’ve had heaps of fun starting my fermentation projects and I’m enjoying the results. I have now ordered some different starters to try and I’m looking forward to seeing what they produce. Many thanks, Janine

Starter culture worked really well. I took it through 2 'cycles' at about 1 to 2 cup volumes, then on to a 1litre volume. Its taking more like 24hrs, but the result is a really nice thick and creamy yoghurt. I froze some of that first culture as a backup, but now keeping it going with a few big spoons into fresh milk every couple of days.
Easy, with just a little care, and fresh home-made yoghurt on my breakfast every morning. Yum :-)

Can't get the yogurt to set.9

Making good yoghurt after a stumbling start. Preferring smaller batches, about a 600ml jar. Left out on the bench from afternoon till the following morning, it's sets well. Slightly fizzy taste tho.

I would rate this five out of five -- it works even for a complete novice like myself. the yogurt starter I purchased in the dried form and will stay in the fridge until I get to it.

The culture worked well and made a yoghurt very quickly, but I hadn't realised the texture of this yoghurt is quite 'gloopy' and almost bouncy/gelatinous. I love the idea of the heirloom culture and being able to keep it going indefinitely myself, but my family just really didn't like the texture. So we won't be continuing with it ourselves unfortunately. But if you like that sort of texture or are going to be using your yoghurt in situations where texture doesn't matter (like smoothies) then this could be great for you.

Viili yogurt Heirloom mesophilic culture

This is exactly what I have wanted for many years since visiting Finland and eating viili there. It is so simple to make and really delicious.

I'm very happy with my yoghurt culture. When I received it, I was a bit concerned that, having bought it in the winter, I wouldn't be able to maintain the 22-26 degree C temperature required in the instructions. However, an old plastic EasiYo insulated yoghurt maker worked very well. Replacing the warm water in the bottom a couple of times over the 8-12 hour fermentation time, set the yoghurt well. Also, living rurally, I often rely on powdered milk. I made a batch of yoghurt with it and it turned out beautifully, thicker than with fresh milk. I love the ease of making this yoghurt and super impressed with the amount I received - more than double the 3 tablespoons stated on the website. Very fast delivery too. Thank you Amber.