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Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | Plant Milk-Friendly Probiotic Culture | 4-Pack, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free
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Item weight | 1.7 Grams |
Brand | Cultures for Health |
Flavour | Coconut |
Specialty | Dairy Free |
Package information | Pouch |
Package weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
Allergen information | Contains: Soy |
Age range (description) | Adult |
Number of Items | 4 |
UPC | 814598020384 |
About this item
- HEALTHY: Each starter packet contains a complex blend of bacteria that boosts the nutritional content of your yogurt, creates great flavor, and promotes easier digestion.
- SMART: Each packet (4 included) makes 1-2 quarts of probiotic yogurt at a fraction of the cost of commercial brand prices where you fully control what goes into your yogurt.
- NON-Dairy: Create completely Vegan Yogurt! The starter works great with plant-based soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, and other nut milks of your choice.
- PREMIUM: Each Vegan Yogurt Starter is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients that are natural and non-gmo, ensuring you know exactly what is going into your recipe.
- SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you are getting a high quality, healthy starter to make delicious yogurt at home.
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Technical Details
UPC | 814598020384 |
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Manufacturer | Cultures for Health Inc. |
Cuisine | Vegetarian or vegan cuisine |
Item model number | 1 |
Units | 1.6 gram |
Product Dimensions | 9.86 x 4.45 x 15.7 cm; 1.7 g |
Ingredients | Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Active Cultures | DIY Dairy Free Yogurt from Soy Milk, Oat Milk & Other Plant Based Milk | Vegan Probiotic Yogurt for Gut Health |
Item Weight | 1.7 g |
Additional Information
ASIN | B012PNMB7O |
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Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
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Date First Available | June 9 2016 |
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Cultures for Health Vegan Yogurt Starter Culture | 4 Packets Direct-Set Active Cultures | DIY Dairy Free Yogurt from Soy Milk, Oat Milk & Other Plant Based Milk | Vegan Probiotic Yogurt for Gut Health
Directions
Mix the starter with the vegetable milk and let it brew.
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Product Description
Ditch the dairy, prize the plant-based

Our vegan yogurt starter lets you create creamy, non-dairy vegan probiotic yogurt right at home. Use this amazing yogurt starter with soy milk, coconut milk, or other non-dairy milk to make a smooth, mild yogurt that's miles better than store-bought. This starter culture is perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone avoiding lactose.

Your most edifying new hobby
Our easy-to-follow instructions help guide you through the process of yogurt-making like a breeze. All you need is a yogurt maker and your favorite non-dairy milk!
Homemade vegan yogurt has more live active cultures than store-bought, so it will be full of probiotics that will improve your gut health.

Vegan yogurt for the win
Enjoy the benefits of yogurt, without the dairy
Yogurt is not only a popular snack, but a versatile ingredient for just about any recipe you can think of. Our vegan yogurt starter culture lets you easily make your own plant-based yogurt!
You get to choose the ingredients
Commercial ready-made yogurts contain artificial additives, whereas you know exactly what's going into each batch of homemade yogurt.
Direct-set: a low maintenance starter
Vegan yogurt starters can only be cultured once, so you can try it out without having to commit to maintaining a starter. You will receive 4 packets of starter culture, though, allowing you to make several batches and possibly experiment with different non-dairy milks.
Go NUTS! Make dairy-free yogurt using any plant based milk you like
- Soy milk - the only one that naturally thickens without pectin
- Coconut milk - one of our favorites, creamy and versatile
- Oat milk
- Rice milk
- Hemp milk
- Cashew milk
- Sunflower seed milk
- Raw nut milks - almond milk, macadamia nut, pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts, etc.


This recipe is super easy to make and is vegan, dairy free, and gluten free! We like to use coconut milk yogurt, but you can use whatever you like.
Ingredients: 4 tbsp chia seeds | 1 cup coconut yogurt | ¼ cup fruit of choice | 3 tbsp chopped nuts or roasted coconut flakes for topping | 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix your coconut yogurt and chia seeds together. Let soak for 10-20 minutes.
- If desired, layer your fruit and yogurt in a small mason jar.
- Place nuts or coconut flakes on top. (Optional) Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top.
Will keep nicely in fridge for 2-3 days. Enjoy!

This dreamy fro-yo recipe can be made with any plant based milk of your liking, but we found coconut to be the creamiest.
Ingredients: 1 quart-sized batch vegan yogurt | 2 tbsp agave nectar (or other sweetener) | ¼ cup fruit of your choice (peeled) | Toppings of your choice
- Pour your chilled yogurt into a freezer zip bag. Add your sweetener and/or fruit (optional) and stir, taking care to push out as much air as possible. Seal firmly.
- Lay the bag flat and place it in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Note: Yogurt should be fairly thick before you put in freezer. If not, thicken yogurt beforehand using pectin, gelatin, or other thickening agent.
- Remove from freezer, then bend and flex the bag to break up the block.
- Place yogurt chunks in a food processor. Pulse gently until combined, about 30-45 seconds. Scoop and enjoy topped with your favorite toppings.

This tasty Greek topping is traditionally eaten with gyro, but can be added to any pita dish for a refreshing extra pop.
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt | 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped finely | Sea salt | 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced | 3 tsp lemon juice | 2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint (optional)
- Add chopped cucumber to a small bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Allow cucumber to sit, salted, for at least 1 hour, or up to several hours.
- After several hours place salted cucumber in a clean tea towel and gently squeeze the liquid out. Add the cucumbers to a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and mint, and stir well to combine. Add salt if needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days.
Note: Using vegan yogurt will yield a thinner sauce, so is best as a topping or salad dressing, rather than a dip. If you'd prefer a thicker sauce, you can incorporate a thickening agent, or use dairy yogurt and strain the whey while the salted cucumber sits.

This gluten-free soufflé is a lovely way to incorporate the warm and spicy flavors of fall into a filling breakfast or even a dessert.
Ingredients: 1 large apple, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces | 2 ½ cups baked winter squash | 12 eggs | 2 cups coconut yogurt | ½ cup honey | 2 tsp vanilla | 2 tsp cinnamon | ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice | ¼ tsp salt | ½ cup shredded coconut
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Grease two 8x8-inch pans. Divide apple chunks evenly and spread in the bottom of each pan.
- In a large bowl, mash baked squash with a fork. Stir in eggs and all other ingredients except shredded coconut. Mix well. Pour mixture over apple pieces. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Bake 40 minutes or until set.

Makes tasty breakfast or dessert

This simple dairy free fro-yo recipe doesn't require an ice cream maker

Tzatziki is a popular and versatile topping that's easy to make

This soufflé is light and fluffy, and tastes great either warm or cold.

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A culture for every meal
Whether you're a DIY-er looking for a new hobby, a burgeoning chef, or just want a healthier gut, we have just what you need!
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Delicious and nutritious
We believe everyone's life can be improved by adding more homemade probiotics from cultured and fermented foods to their diet.
From sourdough to yogurt to kefir and beyond, Cultures For Health is here to help you start your rewarding journey into a natural, gut-healthy lifestyle.
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Customers say
Customers like the effectiveness, taste, and ease of use of the dairy based yogurt product. They mention it works well for making non-diary yogurt, works great using coconut milk to make yogurt in the instant pot, and is vegan. However, some customers have reported that the yogurt doesn't thicken at all.
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Customers like the effectiveness of the product. They mention it works exceptionally well for making non-diary yogurt, using coconut milk to make yogurt in the instant pot, and might work for soya milk.
"...But this one was fresh and worked very well...." Read more
"Works great. The qty of culture is very small compared to the price" Read more
"Didn't work: Used just soy milk + this..." Read more
"Great product but severely overpriced..." Read more
Customers like the taste of the dairy based yogurt. They mention it's delicious, tangy, and creamy. Some say it's an excellent soy yogurt with 2 litres of milk in the instant pot for 9 hours.
"Makes great yogurt." Read more
"...That's important if you want consistently good soy yogurt...." Read more
"I like the consistency and taste of the coconut yogurt I made with Cultures For Health Vegan Starter Culture...." Read more
"...The soy yogurt was great with cereal." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the product. They mention it comes with instructions.
"...It was easy to use and the yoghurt was very creamy. I cultured it for 24 hours." Read more
"...Glad that it's vegan and I like the packaging and easy instructions. Worked well when making vegan yogurt." Read more
"...I like that it comes with instructions. I gave four stars only because it too expensive, I found it at the grocery store for half of the price...." Read more
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Customers like that the product is vegan. They mention it's an excellent vegan starter culture for those who don't do dairy. They also appreciate the purified water and organic soybeans.
"...The only ingredients are purified water and organic soybeans. That's important if you want consistently good soy yogurt...." Read more
"This is a nice product. Glad that it's vegan and I like the packaging and easy instructions. Worked well when making vegan yogurt." Read more
"Excellent vegan starter culture for those of us that don't do dairy...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the thickness of the dairy based yogurt. They mention it doesn't thicken at all, and the soy milk is just a little thicker.
"I tried the first batch with plain unsweetened soya milk. Didn’t thicken at all, not even bubbles to show it was doing anything...." Read more
"...However, even after 14 hours, the soy milk was just a little thicker- at best. Total waste of time." Read more
"...The milk was slightly thicker, but no where near yogurt, certainly not thick enough to strain like I do dairy yogurt." Read more
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Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2025Verified PurchaseUn bon produit
- Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2024Verified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
For the first batch, I used 3 cups silk soy milk & 1 cup coconut milk to 1 sachet of starter. After 8 hours, it was still liquid. I thought maybe it didn’t work because I used store bought milk. So I whipped up 4 cups of homemade soy milk (soy beans and water only) and used another sachet and this time I just let it sit overnight (12+ hours) for good luck. Still nothing. So with two different types of milk, I think it’s safe to conclude that the starter doesn’t work. And if it worked for some people on here, they got lucky with a good batch.
1.0 out of 5 starsAfter seeing the back and forth between positive and negative reviews, I decided to buy one to try. I’m going to preface this with: I’ve made plenty of plant yogurt before both with probiotics and previous yogurt as a starter and store bought milk (Silk with all the gums and whatnot) and have always had success. I already got a refund for this product because I knew something wasn’t right when nothing even started to happen after 4 hours and you’re only supposed to let it sit for 6-8 hours. This review is to warn others to buy with caution if you must.It may or may not work, it’s a gamble. Do not recommend
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2024
For the first batch, I used 3 cups silk soy milk & 1 cup coconut milk to 1 sachet of starter. After 8 hours, it was still liquid. I thought maybe it didn’t work because I used store bought milk. So I whipped up 4 cups of homemade soy milk (soy beans and water only) and used another sachet and this time I just let it sit overnight (12+ hours) for good luck. Still nothing. So with two different types of milk, I think it’s safe to conclude that the starter doesn’t work. And if it worked for some people on here, they got lucky with a good batch.
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- Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2025Verified PurchaseI've used this vegan yogurt starter for a while. Probably a couple of years. I make a quart a couple of times a week. It always works well for me. And, contrary to what some believe, you can make a few more batches from each pouch by using about 1 1/2 tablespoon of yogurt from your previous batch and adding that to a litre of soymilk. I usually make about 6 1 quart batches from each pouch.
I only use shelf stable unsweetened Edensoy. The only ingredients are purified water and organic soybeans. That's important if you want consistently good soy yogurt. Guar gum and other thickeners and stabilizers found in some soymilk usually cause mixed results. If you've been having trouble the problem is most likely the soymilk and not this starter.
Update: Although I still think this is a great product, the price has increased so substantially that I no longer recommend.
- Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2023Verified PurchaseI like the consistency and taste of the coconut yogurt I made with Cultures For Health Vegan Starter Culture. It was easy to use and the yoghurt was very creamy. I cultured it for 24 hours.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2024Verified Purchaseit does the job but it is a single set culture so you can’t make another batch from the batch you make!
great if you’re interested in only making yogurt a couple of times but if you make it often i’d recommend just getting probiotic capsules and starting your own culture!
- Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2024Verified PurchaseThis is a nice product. Glad that it's vegan and I like the packaging and easy instructions. Worked well when making vegan yogurt.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2025Verified PurchaseDidn’t work
- Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2024Verified PurchaseAs described, made homemade vegan yogourt with it
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Héctor JiménezReviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo incrédulo pero nambre
Verified PurchaseFuncionó muy bien en leche de soya espesa perfecto incluso te recomiendo filtrar al final con una malla limpia para que quede como el yogurt convencional ojo en consistencia si está muy bien pero no hace milagros la soya siempre sabrá a soya pero pues si eres vegano eso buscarás
- DMCReviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Does anyone want to share recipes for making vegan yogurt?
Verified PurchaseHere's mine. Its still being perfected. Feedback appreciated ----
I use an Instant Pot to make Vegan Yogurt, because once I press the Yogurt button and set the time, I don't have to do anything to it till its done. It can't scald because the temp never gets that high. The Instant Pot Yogurt button defaults to 8 hours, but I increase the time to around 12 hours for dairy yogurt, and 16 hours for vegan yogurt. You can always take it out early, or add time. But you don't want to run out of time and then have to heat it up again if you can avoid that. I hear slow cookers also work but have not tried it.
For vegan yogurts I use "enhanced" corn starch to thicken, and the right thickener is essential. I'm still experimenting, but my most recent attempt made a very thick vegan yogurt. Seach "clear gel powder corn starch" to find the "enhanced" version of corn starch on 鶹. It works best so far -- the only downside is that you need more heat to mix in the corn starch, so I heat my vegan milk to using the Saute option on the Instant Pot, and in this case you do have to watch the pot and change it over to the Yogurt setting before it scalds, but the thickener dissolves nicely. There are other types of thickeners that may work well too. I haven't tried Pectin yet.
The other essential seems to be to use the right non-dairy milk product, with a very high protein content. I have had the most success so far with Ripple brand, which is made with Pea Protein. There is a Silk brand product called "Silk Protein and Nut Milk" that is made with Almonds & Cashews & Pea Protein that also worked well for me. I can be hard to find but should get easier as pea protein products get more established in the market.
I also drain off the whey after it cools and before it goes in the fridge. (Save it for cooking soup or baking or pour it down the drain). It comes out fairly thick and thickens more in the fridge.
My evolving recipe so far is:
o 2 qts of high quality high protein non dairy milk.
o 3/8ths to 1/2 cup coconut sugar
o 2 tbsp of vanilla flavor, or 1/2 tbsp of vanilla paste (optional)
o 3/8ths cup of enhanced corn starch
o one packet of vegan yogurt starter
o 2 tbsp of Agar Agar powder (optional)
In an Instant Pot:
o heat 1/2 qt of the milk at the Saute setting for about 15 minutes, making sure it does not scald, then mix in the thickener.]
o add the rest of the milk
o mix in the remaining ingredients
o set the pot to the Yogurt setting, and increase the time to 16 hours.
o check to see how thick it is periodically after about 12 hours
o turn off the pot after you are happy with the thickness.
o after it cools for while, drain off the whey for 15 minutes using cheese cloth
o scoop out the yogurt, without stirring it, into the containers for the fridge
Yield for 2 qts of non-dairy milk after draining the whey is about 1.8 to 1.9 qts of yogurt.
- Benny LavaReviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars An Instant Pot failure. I wish I hadn't fallen for the reviews.
Verified PurchaseI have been making yogurt from soymilk in my Instant Pot for several years. A month or two ago I started making it in jars inside the Instant Pot, which is terrific because I don't have any cleanup of the Instant Pot itself. I started with some probiotics from a local grocery store, and the first batch was a little watery, but, as I had read would happen, subsequent batches were thicker and thicker when I used the previous batch as the starter culture.
Then I read the reviews of this product, which indicated it would produce perfect, thick yogurt from the start. So I ordered some, and did a little experiment. I put 4 jars in my Instant Pot. One had this new probiotic mixed into the soymilk. One had some yogurt from my previous batch mixed into the soymilk. Two jars had both.
10 hours later, the 3 jars that had some of my previous yogurt were all thickened up, while the jar that had this starter was still almost completely liquid. I never saw anything that bad using the store-bought probiotics. I then added some previous yogurt to it, and put it back for another 10 hours, after which it was thick and perfect, like the others.
I will grant that I did not follow the instructions on the package, I just used my normal method in the Instant Pot. If this is your method, I'd suggest you will be better off starting with basic probiotics from your local store.
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JuanitoReviewed in Mexico on November 29, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Contiene soya
Verified PurchaseEste producto contiene soya y no se especifica en ningún lado.
Nosotros lo compramos para hacer yogurt vegano porque somos alérgicos a la leche de vaca y a la soya. Ahora no podremos usarlo pues la información de listing no estaba clara y cuando llegó el producto y vimos la etiqueta nos enteramos. El vendedor no acepta devolución y amazon no tiene ninguna solución. Les dejo este comentario por si en un futuro alguien busca la información, pueda verlo. Ojalá puedan mejorarlo. Saludos
JuanitoContiene soya
Reviewed in Mexico on November 29, 2023
Nosotros lo compramos para hacer yogurt vegano porque somos alérgicos a la leche de vaca y a la soya. Ahora no podremos usarlo pues la información de listing no estaba clara y cuando llegó el producto y vimos la etiqueta nos enteramos. El vendedor no acepta devolución y amazon no tiene ninguna solución. Les dejo este comentario por si en un futuro alguien busca la información, pueda verlo. Ojalá puedan mejorarlo. Saludos
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- CJanReviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars It Works Perfectly. Recipe included in review.
Verified PurchaseThis is a wonderful vegan yogurt starter. It's very easy to use and the yogurt came out perfectly. I made it in my Instant Pot using the Yogurt setting. The recipe: a 32oz box of Westsoy Organic Unsweetened Soy Milk (no added ingredients), one packet of starter (the package contains 4), and one Tablespoon (8 grams) of tapioca starch to help thicken it. Whisk it all together using a very clean bowl and whisk. I put the mixture into three pint sized jars and set the Instant Pot for 15 hours (overnight is easiest.) You should be able to do it in less time, but this was my first try and I wanted to make sure it was good. It was! Not too tart, even with the extra time. Refrigerate for about 6-8 hours before using. This will help to set and thicken it.
I used one whole jar from my first batch of yogurt as a starter for my second batch and used the same amount of time. I had heard from somewhere that with vegan yogurt you needed to use starter from the packet each time. Well, this batch came out nicely, although the yogurt was much thinner. I still like it a lot and the thin yogurt was great over a spicy vegan black bean chili. For the next batch I will start over with the packaged yogurt starter. It's really good and I already bought my second order of four because I'm sure I'll be needing it soon. The instructions inside the packaging tell you to store the unused packets in the freezer. Oh, and don't use aluminum bowls/utensils. Stainless steel is okay.
Note: Instructions say you can make 32-64oz of yogurt with one packet of starter. I made 32oz. I'll try 64oz soon.
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