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All about yogurt makers

Very often, a yogurt maker appears in the house at the same time as the birth of a child. After all, every mother wants to be 100% sure of the usefulness and quality of the product that her child is eating. Also, this kitchen item is indispensable for those who prefer an active lifestyle, monitor their health and eat healthy and wholesome food. Having prepared a delicious fermented milk product on your own, you and your family will start the morning with a healthy and tasty treat.

What is a yogurt maker?

The yoghurt maker is an electric device designed to ferment milk with beneficial lactobacilli. It is a small rectangular or round container with a transparent lid.

What are yogurt makers?

In fact, all models of yogurt makers, from the simplest to the most elaborate, have the same system of work, and do not differ significantly. And well-known manufacturers simply increase the price for the brand.

Plain yogurt makeris a set of 6-8 jars, which come in 125, 150 or 200 grams. They come in two types: glass and plastic. Each jar is screwed on with a lid and placed in a heating container. Naturally, it is better to give preference to glass, because low-quality plastic, when heated, emits harmful substances. Such a yogurt maker is very convenient for a large family, because everyone will have their own individual portion of yogurt. If you like to experiment, then this model is for you, because in it you can prepare yoghurt with various fillings at one time.

Another model - this is yogurt makerwith one glass bowl, often with a volume of one liter. It is suitable for a small family, or for those who do not want to waste time pouring yoghurt into jars and prefer “pure” yoghurt without fillers.

Power. The yoghurt maker is designed to maintain a certain temperature for several hours - 37 - 40 degrees Celsius, and consumes from 8 to 18 watts.

Control. Yoghurt makers come with and without a timer. The timer can be rotary and end (has only two positions "On / Off"). Of course, the first timer option is much better, since it will allow you to control the process and choose the right cooking time. And if the timer also turns off automatically, then this will be an ideal option. In this case, you do not have to keep track of the time and postpone trips to the street, or get up at night to turn off the device.

Additional functions of the yogurt maker... Some are equipped with an indicator that may emit a beep upon shutdown. There are also yogurt makers in which the jars are marked by the date of preparation. This is very convenient if the family is small and the product is consumed within a week.

How to make yogurt?

The process of making yoghurt will not take much of your time. You will need milk up to 6% fat. Fresh milk must be boiled and cooled to room temperature; some manufacturers advise boiling store milk as well. After that, the milk must be mixed with the sourdough. In the form of starter cultures, you can use store-bought "live" yoghurt, "Sourdough" from the store, special sourdough from the drugstore "Narine", "Simbiter". In the latter case, you get the thickest and healthiest yogurt. We pour the resulting mixture into jars and, without covering with lids, put them in the working base of the device. Cover the yoghurt maker with a lid and turn on the timer. Usually the yoghurt preparation process takes from 8 to 10 hours, but there are models in which this wonderful product will be ready in 4 hours.

The yoghurt maker will maintain the filled jars in a certain temperature regime (37-40 degrees) throughout the entire cycle, but at the same time it does not make any noise.It is very IMPORTANT during the cooking process NOT to lift the common lid or move the yogurt maker itself. After the end of the cycle, take out the jars of yogurt, cover with lids, and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Before serving, you can add sugar, fruit pieces or honey to yogurt. Store ready-made yogurt in the refrigerator for no more than 10 days.

By the way, you can also cook other fermented milk products in a yogurt maker: curd, sour cream, kefir, bifivit, simbilact, vitalact, and in some, ice cream.

Manufacturer

Yoghurt makers are produced by a large number of manufacturers, since the principle of its operation is quite simple. Basically, these are well-known brands that are engaged in the production of other household appliances. The most famous of them are Moulinex, Tefal, Orion, Dex, Scarlet, Ariete. Mostly all models differ only in design and the number of jars in the set.

But still, there is one indicator that distinguishes them from each other - this is the price. The lowest-priced models are Delfa DF-2136 and Dex DYM-107. Representatives of the middle price category - Clatronic 3344 JM and Moulinex DJC 141, are equipped with glass jars of 160 and 150 ml, respectively, have a mechanical timer, and Moulinex DJC 141 even has an expiration date marker. Tefal YG 6528 belongs to expensive yoghurt makers. It is equipped with 12 glass jars of 140 ml, liquid crystal display, 3-in-1 (preparation of yoghurt, curd and milk dessert). The total volume of the finished delicacy is 1 680 ml, and it also has a stylish design.

What are the signs of a good yogurt maker?

1. The container for fermenting the product is made of glass. It can be one bowl, or 6-8 portioned jars with twists.

    You need to know: plastic containers are not suitable for fermenting the product, since even very high-quality plastic releases harmful substances under the influence of temperature!

    2. The price of a yogurt maker does not have to be high, but the manufacturer must be with a recognizable name and proven.

      3. The set of jars is accompanied by lids. If there are no lids, then the cooked fermented milk product can pull the foreign smell from the refrigerator, and will have a shorter shelf life.

        4. It is desirable to have a timer, or better - an automatic one. The approximate time for fermenting yogurt is 6-8 hours, and the yogurt maker does not have a timer, then you can safely put the ferment in the evening all night, and turn it off in the morning.

          5. The set must include: passport, warranty card, and instructions. If the product is in damaged packaging, of dubious production or without a guarantee, then it is better to refuse it.

            Sales leaders

            Yoghurt maker Moulinex YG 230

            The yoghurt maker has:

            7 glass jars with screw caps, 140 g capacity;

            a marker for marking the expiration date on the caps;

            mode for delayed start by 15 hours;

            automatic shutdown mode.

            Thanks to the electronic timer, you can fully control the cooking process, and the delayed start function is useful if you need to leave, and when you get home you will already have fresh yoghurt ready. The marker is designed to display the cooking date on the lids, so that you can always use a fresh product.

            Yoghurt maker Tefal 8872

            The yoghurt maker has:

            8 glass jars;

            automatic shutdown mode;

            the ability to prepare both regular yogurt and fruit;

            instructions for use with recipes "options and additional information";

            the function of automatic preparation of the highest quality yoghurt.

            Instructions with recipes will allow you to enjoy different delicacies every day. Using yoghurt with live bacteria as a starter will maximize the benefits of yoghurt. And the ability to immediately prepare fruit yogurt will bring great joy and pleasure to both adults and children.

            Yoghurt maker Ariete mod 85

            The yoghurt maker has:

            6 glass jars, the total volume of the finished product is 1 kg;

            Recipe book;

            jar capacity - 150 ml;

            indicator light.

            The lack of a timer does not affect the overall performance of the yogurt maker.A recipe book will help you prepare delicious, all kinds of yogurt.

            Now the choice is yours! Eat tasty and healthy, be healthy!

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