A freeze-dried, organic starter culture blending 10 live bacterial strains, formulated for thick, creamy, rich, home-fermented yoghurt. Designed to pair perfectly with the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker.
Meet Probiotic Max, Nourishme Organics' most comprehensive yoghurt starter culture yet. Where a traditional yoghurt starter relies on just two strains, Probiotic Max combines 10 live bacterial strains in a single freeze-dried sachet — giving your home-made yoghurt a broader strain diversity than most yoghurts you'll find on the supermarket shelf.
Formulated for direct-yoghurt maker use, Probiotic Max is simple to work with: no re-culturing equipment, no mother culture to maintain, and no guesswork. Just add to milk, incubate, and set. It's been developed to work seamlessly with the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker, Nourishme's precision fermentation device, which holds a consistent incubation temperature for reliable results batch after batch.
The 10-Strain Blend
Probiotic Max contains the following live bacterial strains:
- Streptococcus thermophilus
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
- Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
- Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
- Lacticaseibacillus casei
- Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Lactobacillus gasseri
What to Expect
- Texture: Thick, smooth, and creamy with a short set — ideal for spoonable, Greek-style, or strained (labneh-style) yoghurt
- Flavour: Clean, medium tang with a pleasant finish
- Acidification: Medium-to-fast set time
- Format: Freeze-dried sachet for direct addition to milk — no activation step required
- Storage: Keep refrigerated until use for maximum viability
Why Home-Fermented Yoghurt
Making your own yoghurt puts you in control of what goes into it — no added sugar, no gums, no fillers, just milk and live cultures. Combined with the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker's consistent, adjustable temperature control, Probiotic Max is built for anyone who wants a reliable, repeatable batch of home-set probiotic yoghurt.
How to Use with the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker
- Pour 2L of UHT Milk into glass yoghurt making jar
- Sprinkle the Probiotic Max sachet and 4 teaspoons Chicory Root Fibre (optional Prebiotic) evenly over the milk and whisk to combine. A milk frother works well.
- Set the Reuter-i Pro to the yoghurt preset by pressing the function button once and operation will start.
- Once the fermentation cycle is complete, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before enjoying.
*Fermentation outcomes vary with milk type, incubation time and temperature, and additives used.
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Organic
- Gluten-free
- Halal and Kosher approved culture
FAQ
How many serves does one sachet make?
One sachet ferments 2L of milk. 2 tablespoons of the prepared yoghurt can be used as a starter for the next batch. This can be repeated 6 times before using a new sachet.
Do I need the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker to use Probiotic Max? No — Probiotic Max can be used with any consistent-temperature yoghurt maker or incubation method. It's been formulated and tested to pair well with the Reuter-i Pro Yoghurt Maker for the most consistent results.The culture requires a stable fermentation temperature at 42°C for 6 to 10 hours. The longer the fermentation time the more sour the flavour.
Can I re-culture a batch to make the next one?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of the prepared yoghurt can be used as a starter for the next batch. This can be repeated 6 times before using a new sachet.
Is Probiotic Max suitable for dairy-free milk?
No, this culture is not suitable for non dairy fermentation. We have a Vegan Coconut Starter culture which can be used for all nut based milk products.
How should I store the sachets? Store in the refrigerator and use before the expiry date printed on the pack for best results. The culture can be frozen for up to 2 years to extend the shelf life.
Why is this starter more expensive than other brands?
Most commercial starters are 90%+ filler — maltodextrin, dextrose, milk powder or lactose — making the pure probiotic content tiny despite the low price. This culture is 100% pure live bacteria with probiotic strains at meaningful CFU counts. When you factor in re-culturing up to 6 times per sachet, the cost per litre becomes excellent.
How long does the sachet last?
Refer to the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Only suitable for use in a yoghurt maker

