Filmjölk Starter Culture

This fermented food dates back to Viking times or earlier. Filmjölk is a yogurt-like product that is drinkable, mild-flavored, and incredibly easy to make. It has health benefits similar to yogurt, but some pleasantly surprising differences as well. The Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris present in Filmjölk is highly efficient at transforming the lactose and galactose in milk. While its probiotic properties have not been fully researched yet, this bacterium has been shown to boost immunity; may improve skin conditions, allergies and much more. Leuconostoc mesenteroides cremoris is another beneficial bacterium that exhibits both prebiotic and probiotic properties. It is the same species responsible for fermenting vegetables like pickles and sauerkraut, and part of what makes Filmjölk so special.