Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker
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Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker Details
Manufacturer: YogourmetBrand: Yogourmet
Release Date: 2007-03-01
Model: 104
Product features:
- Use organic milk, goats milk or soy milk; mix in your favorite fresh fruit and toppings; no additives or preservatives
- Perfect for anyone on the specific carbohydrate diet
- Fast - two quarts are ready in 4.5 hours
- Easy- thermometer and directions included
- Yogourmet Extra Batch Jar
- Yogourmet Digital Yogurt Making Thermometer
- Yogourmet Casei Bifidus Acidophilus Probiotic Yogurt Starter, 1 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 2)
- Yogourmet Freeze Dried Yogurt Starter, 1 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)
- Yogourmet Freeze Dried Kefir Starter, 1 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 2)
Customer Reviews of Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker
Customer Review: Probably the Best Option for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
In the five years I have owned this yogourmet yogurt maker, I estimate that I have made perhaps 280 2 quart batches of yogurt. I pretty much have it down to a science. I was interested to read that some folks here talk about the device overheating and killing the good bacteria. I think this concern may be overblown. The device does get warm but as long as it's not over about 115f, the yogurt should be fine. I ferment mine for 24 hours to get rid of all the sugar and the end result is a very creamy and tart yogurt perfect for blueberries, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts and of course much better than anything you could buy at the store.
I use one quart of half and half and one quart of Vit D whole milk along with the two packets yogourmet starter. This produces a yogurt that is creamy but not overly so as when you up the percentage of half and half to milk. Be careful with the half and half you choose. I was using a brand from TG Lee which when I read the label, actually contained HFCS. What the h@##!? Since when is corn syrup needed for half and half? Here I am trying to do something healthy for myself and the food science d-bags have to corrupt a product as simple as half n half. The best kind of half and half is just the store brand which contains nothing but milk and cream.
Oh and I've made every mistake possible (I think) while making yogurt. I've let the pot boil over too many times to count, I've had a bottle of wine spill and a few drops get into the fermenting yogurt. I've had the yogurt come out runny for no apparent reason which I later determined to be crappy half and half which was separating in the refrigerator (see half and half rant above). I've used all milk (runny yogurt) and all half and half (too creamy). I've boiled the milk and realized I had no starter. I've forgotten to clean the device well enough and had bizarre smelling water after the cycle (didn't trust that yogurt, threw it out). I've boiled the milk and only had one packet of starter (worked fine). I've dropped the wet batch jar after 24 hours of fermenting (bummer). I've turned on the water in the sink next to the sink where the hot milk/half mixture was cooling and corrupted the milk having to throw it all away (sucks). I've forgotten to take the yogurt out after 24 hours until the next morning (bummer, no yogurt to wake up to). I've had the power go out on the yogurt maker. Etc, etc, etc. You wouldn't think it would be so easy to screw up but it happens.
Anyway, enough said, it's a great machine with my only slight concern being the polypro batch jar. If they could just make this thing with a ceramic jar, I'd gladly pay the cost to get it.
Description of Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker
A foolproof way to make perfect yogurt every time. Will make up to 2 quarts of homemade yogurt in only 4.5 hours! Also it is the only yogurt maker that will make our exclusive Yogourmet CBA yogurt that contains L. Casei which can boost your immune system, and B. Bifidus which can help promote regularity. It can also be used to make fresh cheese, sour cream and buttermilk. Largest capacity yogurt maker available and the only one that uses a "water bath" system to create an even heating wall around the inner container to maintain the precise temperature necessary to allow the yogurt cultures to incubate fully and evenly. The result is a rich, creamy, healthy yogurt every time. Includes a detailed instruction booklet, thermometer and cheese strainer.The Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker makes it easy for you to quit spending extra money on store-bought yogurts, yogurt cheeses, and cultured milks. Best of all, it helps you enjoy the rich, creamy texture and great taste associated with natural yogurt, along with a wide variety of health benefits. And you get the satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food is coming from.
 A unique water-bath system provides consistent, ideal temperatures for yogurt making. |
 You simply need to select milk, cultures, and flavorings to get started. View larger. |
 Flavorful, natural ingredients help make homemade yogurts, yogurt cheese spreads, and cultured milks a healthy addition to your diet. |
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Whether you enjoy yogurt with granola in the morning, as a substitute for sour cream on your baked potatoes, as a snack on the go, or as an ingredient in baked goods, you understand the rich appeal of this versatile food. The Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker is designed to help you craft specialty yogurts using your choice of milk--for half the cost of store-bought yogurts.
This electric yogurt maker uses a unique water-bath system to maintain an ideal temperature for preparing yogurt that is healthy, safe, and the perfect texture. Featuring a precision thermometer marked with both and Fahrenheit and Celsius readings and a detailed set of instructions, this yogurt maker takes the guess work out of deciding when to add your yogurt starter to your preheated milk. It's fast, too--two quarts of yogurt take just four and a half hours to make.
You can choose to make one or two liters of yogurt at a time, and the inner container's special seal-tight lid will let you store your yogurt in the refrigerator for more than three weeks. When it's time to make a new batch, this container is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, and it is made of food-grade plastic that is PVC and BPA free. Additional inner containers can be purchased separately, making it easy to keep different types of yogurt on hand or start a new batch before the last one is gone. These reusable containers contribute to a green lifestyle by eliminating the disposable containers you would collect using store-bought yogurt.
Calcium-Rich, All-Natural, and Good for Digestion
Using your favorite fruits, jams, or flavorings, and your own milk, whether it's local organic milk or soy milk, ensures that your homemade yogurt is free of artificial colors and the strange tastes left behind by preservatives. This system can also be used to make soft yogurt cheeses, special cultured milks, and macrobiotic yogurts with casei bifidus acidophilus.
Having a great selection of homemade yogurts on hand is ideal for anyone keeping close track of what they eat, especially those on the "Specific Carbohydrate Diet." Plus yogurt is an easy-to-eat source of calcium and essential B vitamins. The fermentation process involved in making yogurt means that it contains lower levels of lactose compared with other dairy products, so even those who are sensitive to lactose can typically enjoy it.
For cheese making, this kit includes a specially designed cotton bag with an easy-to-fill opening and a cord, which makes it simple to close the bag and hang it.
The Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Outer container with lid, inner container with lid, thermometer, cotton bag, and 12-page instruction manual.
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