Viili with Geotrichum candidum

[Branden Byers]

Does anyone know where I can source a traditional Viili starter with the Geotrichum candidum mold?

I'm specifically looking for the fuzzy kind and the heirloom viili cultures that I have tried so far do not produce a fuzzy mold on the surface. Any suggestions?

Thank you,

Branden Byers

[George Wilson]

Hey, I just joined this group last night and happened to notice this post. Did you ever find a viili culture with Geotrichum? I am currently on the hunt for one as well. Unfortunately I do not know many Finnish people. 

[nanaverm]

Welcome to this group!  You might also be interested in the Yahoo group Microbial Nutrition.  There may be some other folks on there who have the viili culture who can share it.  I've learned a lot from those in that group.

Nance

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 4:53:36 PM UTC-5, George Wilson wrote:

Hey, I just joined this group last night and happened to notice this post. Did you ever find a viili culture with Geotrichum? I am currently on the hunt for one as well. Unfortunately I do not know many Finnish people. 

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Branden Byers

[George Wilson]

Thank you Nance, I appreciate it! I will certainly sign up.

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[Branden Byers]

Yes, I did find a culture that grows a mild film of geo on top. It's not as strong as I've seen in photos from Finland, but it definitely adds to the flavor profile. I ended up sourcing it from someone in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where the largest population of Finnish-Americans reside.

Branden

[kristof polleunis]

A bit late, but maybe it's helpful for other people looking for Viili

I obtained Viili from a reliable Finnish source, the ropey one with Geotrichum candidum.

I supply a dried starter culture worldwide via Etsy.

For all people on here I'm offering a free discount of 30% till june 2015

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeneficialCultures

Use couponcode : LOVEVIILI

[vick...@gmail.com]

Hi Nance........... have you run into any food scientists?  I need one for information on testing water kefir.

Vicki