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Caspian Sea/ Matsoni Yogurt Starter Culture
What is Caspian Sea (also known as Matsoni) Yogurt?
Matsoni yogurt can be conveniently and easily fermented at room temperature as it is a mesophilic culture. Matsoni is less sour than regular yogurt and has subtle notes of honey permeating through. It has a consistency of custard and is in between filmjolk and viili in thickness.
How do I make Caspian Sea yogurt?
Simply add 1 tablespoon of active yogurt starter to 1 cup of fresh dairy milk. Leave at room temperature at 20-26 degrees Celsius for 6-8 hours until it has set. Once set, place in the fridge. Always reserve a tablespoon to start your next yogurt ferment.
This culture will keep making yogurt forever, provided it is cared for correctly.
****Note:
- Please use an urban address where possible.
- Live cultures are couriered out on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid delays.
Caspian Sea/ Matsoni Yogurt Starter Culture
I was a bit worried about getting it started as I ordered in a colder time of year but the accompanying instructions were very helpful, and I managed to hack it a little bit by letting it set by shutting it in the (off) microwave overnight with a warm wheat pack. I've just cultured my second batch and found it easier than the first, so it's worth persisting if you find it tough to get started! The yogurt itself is delicious, mild and silky. I'm terrible for forgetting to eat breakfast but this is nice enough that I remember, because it feels like starting my day with a treat.
Wish it had stated somewhere on here that I needs room temperature of 20-26 degrees (ideally 22-24). It’s winter. Our house is cold and even the hot water cupboard doesn’t stay at that temp long enough for fermentation.
Would not have brought if I knew this prior as I have not been able to get this to set at all
I am using non homogonised A2 milk in glass bottle and I have wrapped it up in towls and 2 days on the kitchen Island and still is not thick?HELP lol lol
I’m still waiting for my order!!
Hi Joanne. I am terribly sorry to read of this 1-star review. We were in constant communication regarding this parcel. Your order was dispatched within 36 hours of receiving it 06/02/24. Unfortunately, we have no control over courier services, regardless of dispatching on overnight consignments and trying to track the parcel down with the service while keeping you informed. We very rarely have these issues with courier services and sorry for this unfortunate experience. Kind regards, Amber
I ordered this in the hottest time of year. The culture got nuked by the ambient temperature. Next time, I would order matsoni culture when it's nolonger 28C -31C during daytime in my letterbox!
Hi Rose, we are sad to see this review. If customers ever have problems, we always encourage them to please make contact so we can start an inquiry. Please feel free to email us to sort this out.