Viili is a yogurt-culture used in Finland. GEM cultures sells the culture, if you want to make it. Below is what they have to say about it:

FRESH VIILI (from Finland)

A cultured milk product from Finland, our Viili starter came from Finland over 90 years ago! As with Fil Mjölk, no special incubators or sterile jars are needed. Just put the starter into a clean bowl, add pasteurized milk (whole, low-fat, nonfat, half 'n half), mix and leave at moderate room temperature for about 24 hours until it "sets". That's all there is to it! The flavor is mild, not tart, and the texture is creamy and honey-like. Each culture is a starter for the next. Use soy milk, plain or flavored, and dairy viili culture for a virtually dairy-free soy treat. Make viili cream cheese, plain or with fresh herbs. Complete directions and recipe suggestions are included. One starter for years of easy healthful eating. Soymilk compatible.

http://www.gemcultures.com/dairy_cultures.htm

In Finland, Viili is commonly mixed with fresh fruit for breakfast. The thick texture makes it ideal for coating, say, fresh blueberries.

 

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