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Real ingredients. Live cultures. A healthier you.
Your first homemade yogurt. Ready in 7-10 hours
1–3 quarts
per starter (≈ 12 cups of yogurt)
7–10 hours
to make yogurt (16–24 for kefir)
No special equipment
Just a jar or saucepan
Academy included
Videos, recipes, support
Didn't set?
We'll send a new starter free
Just 4 easy steps to real homemade yogurt
01.
Start with fresh milk and bring it to the right temperature.
02.
Stir in the culture evenly to begin the fermentation process.
03.
Keep the mixture at a consistent temperature while it cultures.
04.
Chill, serve, and enjoy your finished creation.
Never made yogurt before?
Here are quick answers to common questions
Which milk should I use?
Most regular milk works (whole, 2%, 1%, lactose-free).
Do I need special equipment?
No. A regular saucepan or a jar is enough.
What if it doesn't set?
We'll help you troubleshoot, and if it still doesn't work — we'll send you a new starter free.
How do I know it's ready?
Follow our step-by-step guide with photos and tips.
Different goals. The same good bacteria.
Support your digestive wellness.
Delicious plant-based fermented foods.
Make 1–3 quarts at a time.
You control the ingredients.
Make VIVO cultures your way
A regular saucepan works perfectly.
Set it and let it ferment.
Use the Yogurt mode.
See how it works before you buy
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Homemade HappinessBefore you start
Not at all. If you can warm milk and wait, you can make yogurt. Each pack has step-by-step instructions, and VIVO Academy has short videos for your exact setup.
Most starters work with regular dairy milk — whole, 2%, 1% or lactose-free. The Academy milk guide points you to specific options you'll actually find at US stores.
No. A regular saucepan or a jar is enough. A yogurt maker or Instant Pot makes it easier, but isn't required — the instructions cover all three.
Most of it is hands-off. A few minutes to prepare, then 7–10 hours to ferment yogurt (16–24 for kefir), before chilling.
It happens to everyone once. The Academy troubleshooting guide helps you fix the next one — and if it still doesn't work, we'll send you a new starter free.
Yes. Each bottle contains live active cultures. Store them cold and use as directed for the best result.
Ready to make your first batch?
Choose your culture. Follow the simple steps. Make it yourself.
