HOW TO MAKE YOGURT STARTER / CULTURE FROM SCRATCH | VERY DETAILED BEGINNER FRIENDLY METHOD

Yogurt is fermented milk and what is required to ferment the milk is the culture or starter which is made from bacterial fermentation.
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This video is very explanatory and helpful.
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[@goodnessfriday4437]

Can't wait for more.... Thank you

[@walterdavidscottnongkynrih543]

I'm also a yogurt maker and Curd as well now I have market survey in town and outskirts, thanking you for the same.

[@PraiseBode]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@okikikemisola7198]

Thank you o! I tried it and my yogurt finally formed after two attempts. I'm so happy

[@user-iw1zc9ii4o]

May God bless you for sharing this, l really cheeris this, this is one of the ice cream ever want to know

[@saradigota7201]

Very well. With the lemon seems much better than chili for a starter. ..

[@user-gb3bb2dd7v]

Your video of the stater is awesome

[@ufuomaakintomide7330]

Wow! Thank you so much

[@lornastubbs63]

I really enjoyed watching your video; I didn't realize how easy it was to make your own yogurt starter culture! I knew you could add lemon juice or vinegar to milk to get sour milk; I used to do it to get sour milk for recipes that called for it. I never let it sit for very long though; I guess that's the difference. I love eating plain yogurt and adding my own flavourings to it; I don't always buy it though because it's sometimes too expensive at the store. I always have lots of milk in the house; making my own yogurt is a way to use it up before it goes bad or past the expiry date. Thanks for the awesome video and tips.

[@katherineenoetingwa3289]

Beautiful, thank you Abi. God bless you.

[@mealswithabi]

Thank you too!

[@ndukwenwabunwanne929]

Thanks for this. Looking forward to making the yogurt proper.

[@mealswithabi]

My pleasure, check my Greek yogurt video on how to use it

[@amakaobinegbo4539]

Thanks for this

[@joangweche3663]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I gratefully appreciate.

[@husnainkakitchen1646]

Looking yummy

[@mealswithabi]

Thank you so much

[@giftsheila7138]

Thanks for sharing...God bless you

[@mealswithabi]

You are so welcome!

[@thegirltee838]

Wow😮😊

[@gabriellachidinmaamobi873]

Thank you, Abi! You're amazing🤗

[@mealswithabi]

My pleasure 😇

[@edehchinyerececilia7369]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mealswithabi]

Our pleasure!

[@nancytdennis2560]

Thanks alot and I do want to learnt More

[@mealswithabi]

More to come!

[@EniolaEssien]

Good

[@mohariddley]

Thank you 🙏

[@abisayotaiwo]

Very detailed Thanks for sharing

[@mealswithabi]

My pleasure

[@NgangMado]

really nice

[@mealswithabi]

Thanks a lot

[@JocinaKujna]

Wonderful thank you my dear friend 😊😊😊 jocina 😺

[@mealswithabi]

Thank you

[@shittunasiratshittunasirat4760]

Thank you ma…🎉

[@animashauntoyin5018]

Thanks a lot, very educative. When will the next video comes out.

[@aguinemdeborah8599]

Thanks for this but I would appreciate it more if there was a water to milk ratio especially for those using the powdered milk.

[@gbadeyantomilola9171]

Thanks for sharing

[@mealswithabi]

You’re welcome

[@ruthjohnson-wr1hr]

Thanks

[@alicezhou8812]

thank you

[@user-wi5tz5os3q]

Yes

[@nkemakonamdikefashionfive9391]

thank you so very much 🤛👏💪🤝👍❤️

[@mealswithabi]

My pleasure 😇

[@user-ze3iz9fy9i]

Thanks for sharing😊

[@iiwhatisyouremailprivatenn2470]

Never mind the very tasty looking yogurt, That spoon looks like its made of gold, You're making yogurt with a golden spoon ?? A GOLDEN SPOON ??!?!? Nigeria are so rich ! Wow !

[@HildaQuaye]

0:06 can the homemade starter be put in the fridge for a day or two

[@sarag1521]

When I use store bought chilis or lemons I usually wash them thoroughly bc of possible pesticides and stuff. Will that take away the good bacteria?

[@scrane5500]

Looks great! Will this work with a plant-based milk? I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy. Thank you for posting

[@Ndeedeeamaka]

Try

[@nwankpaamoge7253]

By the way, thanks for sharing

[@mealswithabi]

My pleasure!

[@ruthjohnson-wr1hr]

❤❤❤❤ my pleasure

[@OluwaseunOrobiyi-qh1lf]

I want to learn more

[@AnitaEdogun-vo8jo]

Thanks

[@mealswithabi]

You’re Welcome

[@phenomenalyuzed]

Now, I have no reason not to make yoghurt ASAP. Thanks and looking forward to the actual yoghurt preparation with the 2 cultures

[@mealswithabi]

Yayy I sure will share soon

[@adebesinlekan1690]

@@mealswithabi Can you please do a video on how to make buttermilk with regular Nigerian evaporated milk? Thanks

[@mealswithabi]

@@adebesinlekan1690 I’ll look into this 😊

[@adebesinlekan1690]

@@mealswithabi thank you so much ☺️.

[@user-tf6cx8im4l]

This video is a real motivator.😎

[@ambienceentertainmentprodu7905]

Does it work with vegan milk (soy milk) also?

[@blessinggotus7211]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ruthjohnson-wr1hr]

Am impressed,❤❤.pls the starter can last for how many days?

[@mealswithabi]

It should be used after at most 2 days

[@thegracedlifenetwork8812]

If the milk boil proper, can it still be used?

[@janettedavis6627]

Can we use Buttermilk.

[@johncartwright4041]

How can you tell if the lemon sample has a bacterial culture or just curdled because of the acidity of the lemon ?

[@ifeomaodiakaose8937]

Please was told there is no probiotic in this type of yoghurt made with lemon..is it correct?

[@J.M.254]

Hi Abi! So glad I came across your site. Just one thing please. To make the first Yogurt Starter, can I use one cup of milk or should it be more! Also, do I use all the Yogurt Starter collected! How much milk is needed to put the Yogurt starter into! Will one liter do to make Yogurt! Thank you and hope to recieve a reply from you. ❤

[@mealswithabi]

The quantity of milk for your yogurt depends on how much yogurt you want. For the starter I will advise you use a bit more quantity than I used. About 2 cups will do, mix everything with your next batch of yoghurt. A good proportion is 2 cups starter to 1 litre yogurt

[@J.M.254]

@@mealswithabi I will try to add more. But I made the starter from milk powder. To get a good quantity of Starter, how much milk should I use to get more Starter! I tried 4 times, but got very little Starter. You mentioned about mixing everything from my starter, there is more water residue, than starter, should I add that too! I used about a quarter liter of milk, made from milk powder. (Still experimenting how much milk powder to use for a quartet liter of boiling water). If I can get milk, would you recommend Low Fat Milk! And if I want thicker Yogurt, can I add 2 tablespoons of milk powder to one liter of Low Fat Milk! Thank you.

[@abdunnasirthailakandy5503]

Thanks

[@agbaniesther]

pls i want know when am done with this how will identify the one is sweet culture as we have sweet yogurt and unsweetened, pls how wil i achieve sweetened culture?

[@user-jg9fy4wb3u]

Please how do you flavour your yogurt

[@Royal-fm8ff]

Good job dear please which type of milk did you use for making the yoghurt starter or culture

[@mealswithabi]

I used powdered milk I mixed with water

[@Priya-nr4mz]

How can chilli curdle milk

[@Juaa_Afrik]

Please at what temperature should the milk boil? I'm using my thermometer to check.

[@onnyt60]

I heat it up to 85°C and ad the chili or lemon at 42°C. Works every time.

[@Queendoris-dl6dj]

It's lovely, but do we need measurements here, especially the milk , lemon and chilly

[@mealswithabi]

Please check my Greek yoghurt video for exact measurements

[@ruthjohnson-wr1hr]

Is that what you mixed with the boil milk to for yought?I mean the starter?

[@mealswithabi]

Yes that’s what makes the milk turn into yogurt

[@eunicemansaray5769]

Can we store it ma ?

[@user-dd7kj4oi4c]

So how do I use the starter??

[@Mhizmirabelobinka-qj9lw]

Please give mi the exactly measurements its important i really wants to learn

[@jayan9950]

Curd is yogurt?

[@helgarai]

Thanks! I wonder if it would work with homemade nut milk...

[@mealswithabi]

I’ll advise you use full cream milk for the culture then you can use your oatmilk for tor the main yogurt

[@helgarai]

@@mealswithabi Thank you ❤️

[@stanleyanthony7822]

Where do we get yoghurt scarther ma

[@ogudustella9138]

Hello dear, please I want to ask after making the starter and the culture separately will add the both to the milk to form yogurt, or to use either starter or culture, or to add the both

[@florencetofah1491]

Use either

[@mealswithabi]

The starter is the same as the culture.

[@onyemowoonyilo3571]

It's similar to making tofu just that for tofu, fhe soy milk is cooked

[@mealswithabi]

Oh that’s interesting

[@suzytyson7132]

Do you have tomake this starter cukture every time you want to make yogurt?

[@Ndeedeeamaka]

No you can preserve to use nect time for another batch

[@michaelchukwuka7294]

Can I get the chili pepper in big super market like shop rite???

[@mealswithabi]

Yes you can

[@Freedom-xh2lr]

Does it have to be a chili pepper or will other peppers work? It’s hard to find chilies where I am.

[@Great_Antwiwaa]

Other pepper is work. Just make sure the stem of the peppers are on.

[@urbanhomesteadhoney]

Question - I'm without a car so can't get lemons or chili's with stem.. I am growing grapes so I have the vines w the grapes.. is that ok to start a starter?? Thank you!

[@israeldare3825]

No you can't use grape. It doesn't have what those two have that makes the milk ferment.

[@urbanhomesteadhoney]

@@israeldare3825 ok.. Thank you 4 ur reply.. Fortunately the little store within walking distance got chiobanni yogurt back in stock.. I usually use that as my yogurt starter..

[@israeldare3825]

@@urbanhomesteadhoney ok that's great 👍

[@ivanfergusonfotwe4123]

Should I wash them before putting them in the milk?

[@mealswithabi]

Yes please

[@TheTalksoup]

I honestly appreciate your video but now I am all over your site looking for the actual yogurt with these starters I can't find it so I will go to someone else that uses these starters That doesn't seem like good business to start something that another creator benefits The crafting videos are gifts that keep on giving to both creator and student so may be you should make a new all inclusive one

[@mealswithabi]

Well you obviously didn’t look properly because if you did you’d find my Greek yoghurt where I used the actual starter I made. I have 2 yoghurt videos, one where I used store bought yoghurt and the one I used homemade starter. You can see both in the description box

[@DimmaagnesNzeadiOkemefun-yc4ti]

Please can I get already made starter and culture in the market?

[@mealswithabi]

I hear there’s a powdered form of starter in the market but I haven’t come across it before

[@Princesbee9]

So nice.... Can I reuse the lemon to make another starter?

[@mealswithabi]

Errr I haven’t tried it before so I cannot confirm this

[@Preciousorizu]

Can I reuse the drained milk to make another starter?

[@mealswithabi]

Yes that should work

[@nimotallaholadunni849]

Thanks for the video but how do we use it to make yoghurt?

[@mealswithabi]

Please watch my yogurt recipe on how to use it

[@TheTalksoup]

This lady does the whole thing from start of starter to completion of yogurt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3Eg5yFbM6Uhbc

[@AdewaleOnadeko]

Please how can i go about it in quantity to sell?

[@mealswithabi]

Just make in large batch, do a few trials before making the large batch

[@abiodunakinde1360]

Can I use lime instead of lemon

[@mealswithabi]

Lemon is best, lime won’t give same result

[@fujamadeoluwabusayomibusay8961]

How long can the culture last when not in used?

[@mealswithabi]

It shouldn’t be kept for too long so the bacteria’s don’t die. A maximum of 2/3 days

[@topeabari4380]

What kind of flavour or name of flavour one can use to make it taste nice

[@mealswithabi]

This culture is not to be taken raw, use it to make your main yogurt.

[@OlajideAdenikeEsther-rv9mz]

Am i going to mix both lemon and pepper together

[@mealswithabi]

No it’s either of the 2

[@sochimaasoegwu5365]

Do i have to use the 2 method to make the starter or can i use either the lemon or chilli pepper

[@mealswithabi]

you can use either of the 2

[@sochimaasoegwu5365]

Thanks

[@Emeediong]

I did this and it has a bit of lumps

[@NgoziOfforkansi]

Can we use vinegar instead of lemon or pepper please

[@mealswithabi]

No you can’t substitute that in making yoghurt

[@angelseun3896]

My culture came out good but I used a cheese cloth to drain the water out and it later appeared watery That is the curd became watery is it still good to use to make yogurt?

[@mealswithabi]

Yes You can drain out the water and use the curd just don’t drain it all so it still has a bit of liquid

[@angelseun3896]

@@mealswithabi ok... Thanks Can I use the curd to make the main yogurt? Or I have to keep making in batches before I get the main yogurt?

[@angelseun3896]

@@mealswithabi and lastly can I used skimmed milk for the main yogurt?

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

​@@angelseun3896 full- fat milk is recommended for yogurt, never tried mixing full-fat and skimmed.

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

I have tried mixing full-fat and evaporated milks for a creamier yogurt, very rich

[@adebesinlekan1690]

Can you please do a video on how to make buttermilk with regular Nigerian evaporated milk? Thanks

[@chinyereonita7917]

Just add a tbs of lemon , lime or white vinegar to a cup of milk. And contrary to what she said about Nigeria lemon, locally grown lemon actually has more acid than the foreign because the locally grown one is more organic than the foreign.

[@chinyereonita7917]

Oh: and when you add the lime or lemon or white vinegar: stir and allow to sit for about 10 minutes. It will look like this starter here.

[@adebesinlekan1690]

@@chinyereonita7917 Thank you so much. So you mean I can use the regular evaporated milk we buy in Nigeria like Peak or Hollandia? Coz I saw somewhere that it’s different from whole milk and one should add equal part water to the evaporated milk before adding the lemon or vinegar. That’s why I’m confused

[@chinyereonita7917]

@@adebesinlekan1690 just try. Or buy powdered milk. Take about 3 to 4 tbs and mix with 1 cup of water and then add lime or lemon or white vinegar. Allow to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes: it will curdle and your butter milk is ready.

[@chinyereonita7917]

Most evaporated milk we have is no more as concentrated as before. So please use it like that except on your own you choose to add water. Equal part of water to the milk is too much and will water down the milk too much.

[@LouisJessica-sj3lm]

Pls ma what will happen to the remaining starter

[@mealswithabi]

I usually make a small batch enough for the yogurt quantity I intend to make

[@monicamukuru621]

How to make yogurt starter

[@jesuisravi]

does yogurt made from these starters taste better than yogurts made from cultures you buy online?

[@mealswithabi]

Tbh using starters requires about 2 batches to get rid of the strong lemon or Chilli taste . Cultures bought online can be used immediately

[@jesuisravi]

@@mealswithabi What I should have asked is: Do these home made starters have more strains of bacteria than online cultures?

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

Most likely the homemade are better because most things bought have some additives.

[@DannyRaawrr]

Is it possible to try to reheat my starter that went cold with the chilis in it after sitting for 24 hours? I tried keeping it warm but my house is VERY cold. I heated up my slow cooker pot, took it out of the heater then put a towel in the bottom then the ceramic dish i had the milk & chilis in, then another shirt ontop. Then the slow cooker lid, then wrapped that in a wool sweater, then taped it inside a heat preserving bag THEN wrapped that inside a winter coat LOL. The dang thing still went cold on me. The only part that seemed to solidify was some of the milk that got on the rim where the lid sits on the little ceramic dish where I imagine the heat lasted the longest 🤣. Curses!

[@mealswithabi]

Awww no you can’t reheat the starter. When you do it will kill the bacteria which should help form the culture. You’ll need to make another one, you can turn on your oven for a bit then wrap the bowl place in a food warmer and then in the oven. Also leave the oven light on to keep it warm. Hopefully this works

[@DannyRaawrr]

@@mealswithabi okay thank you! I figured it out 😁 Just turned my slow cooker on to warm setting with some water inside of it & flipped the lid upside down & placed my ceramic dish with the milk & chilis wrapped in a towel on top over night. Turned out perfect! Don't know why I didn't think of that in the first place lol 😂

[@DannyRaawrr]

Imma be completely honest I did wind up re using/reheating the cooled milk & chilis that day that it didn't work out the first time & it turned out perfectly. I have now made my 3rd proper full batch of yogurt & it's amazing! Thick creamy & smooth 😁 Could be because the house was so cold it essentially refrigerated the starter instead lol.

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

To put it simply, the starter has to be at room temp. Just add to milk when it has reached the right temp .

[@lackshmehardeen3721]

I tried the chili to make starter and it did not curd, but I did it again with ginger and it did

[@etidoetuk3302]

Ginger? Pls how did you do that? Never heard that before. I'm interested, please.

[@lackshmehardeen3721]

@@etidoetuk3302 hi, just heat the milk, slightly crush piece ginger and put in the warm milk and leave for about 12 hours or until curd, comes out perfect

[@etidoetuk3302]

@@lackshmehardeen3721 Wow ! I will surely give it a try , though I think the yoghurt will have a ginger taste to it.Thanks for the reply.😀

[@lackshmehardeen3721]

@@etidoetuk3302 most welcome, it was my 1st time making yogurt/starter, it came out good

[@shashadominic]

@@lackshmehardeen3721 pls which type of milk did you use for the starter ? Is it full cream or skimmed milk

[@salifuafesheitutani3330]

Please can you use cow milk for that

[@mealswithabi]

Yes you can

[@chikaallen371]

How do u add sweeteners

[@mealswithabi]

Don’t add sweetener to your starter you can only add to the yogurt

[@mesmerize_me]

You didn't make any yogurt with it? I was looking for the second video?

[@mealswithabi]

Check the description box

[@mesmerize_me]

@@mealswithabi so you made yogurt with these starters on video? Which one?

[@olukemiaderonkeoke9503]

Is this cow milk or plant based milk

[@mealswithabi]

Cow milk

[@sochimaasoegwu5365]

Which is advisable to use

[@mealswithabi]

any one but lemon is more efficient

[@ibraheemzaynab4144]

Can I preserve culture please?

[@mealswithabi]

Not for too long. Preserve for a few days

[@HildaQuaye]

​@@mealswithabihow

[@crystalstanley916]

DO you see a problem using this process with raw goat milk?

[@annhans3535]

should be the same process.

[@IbehOnyeka]

Sorry I thought it should be cow's milk instead of goat milk

[@Temuginful]

What is the rule of the Chilly in the fermentation of the milk?

[@annhans3535]

the yeast on the stem of the chillie provides the bacteria to cause the fermentation of the lactose.

[@Vickyisekenegbe-mf1yg]

I tried this, but my yogurt was smelling and tasting bad like it was spoilt...pls where did i go wrong

[@mealswithabi]

Yoghurt starters don’t have a very good smell. You actually have to use it to make a first batch then another batch of yogurt before the smell goes off

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

Once ready, starters have to be kept in fridge just for a few days

[@bil0506]

Is there any tips or recipe for how to make yogurt from spoiled milk?😔

[@bil0506]

Please send help to me😭 i've 1500ml of spoiled milk and too sad to just throw it away😭

[@mealswithabi]

Spoiled milk is not good please. It can’t be used

[@user-gn8sz6zj8z]

I did it twice, it didn’t form😢😢😢😢

[@mealswithabi]

Aww what method did you use and what temperature was the milk

[@user-gn8sz6zj8z]

@@mealswithabi I used the chili 🌶 method, I don’t know but I placed it on the back of my palm and I could stand the heat

[@akuadaisy.]

Can I consume the starter as yoghurt 😂

[@mealswithabi]

No please 😀😀😀