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If you’ve ever wandered through a Swedish dairy aisle or stumbled upon the word filmjilla in a fermentation forum, you might have wondered: is it yogurt? Sour cream? Drinkable buttermilk?

The answer is none of the above. (pronounced feelm-yolk ) is a unique, mesophilic cultured milk product from Sweden. It has a mild, creamy, slightly tangy flavor and a velvety, non-stringy texture. Here is everything you need to know about this heirloom culture and why it deserves a spot in your fridge. What Exactly is Filmjölk? Filmjölk is a fermented milk product made using specific mesophilic lactic acid bacteria (primarily Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides ). Unlike yogurt, which ferments at high heat (110-115°F / 43-46°C), Filmjölk ferments at room temperature (68-78°F / 20-25°C). filmjilla