Need to accurately measure temp of milk boiled on stove--when it gets to a certain temp AND when it's cooled to a certain temp. Will this work? Postponed 1 1/2 yr doctor's instructions to make yogurt at home w very special ferment. Am contacting fellow...
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Yes but you'll need to set the alarm to go off when it hits the high temp and then while its cooling, set it to the lower temp. I have found this to be a very accurate thermometer so i don't think you'll have a problem with accuracy.
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Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining... » Read More Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay « Show Less
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I was using my candy thermometer but it broke so I have been using my digital meat thermometer. I couldn't get it to work in a double boiler on the stove, but using a microwave it takes around 8-9 minutes to get to the appropriate temperature. I stir mine every couple minutes until it is at the right temp. It takes around 30-40 minutes to cool to the right temp to add the yogurt starter. I stir every 5 minutes while cooling.
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Yes, the milk needs to be heated first to make the yogurt. I believe it needs to be heated to about 185 degrees. Usually there are instructions on the yogurt culture powder bottle that you need to buy.
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Sure, that is all I use. It works best if you warm up the milk on the stove until it steams but do not let it boil!
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Hello Fred,I don't know if this thermometer would work well for measuring boiled milk temps. Having said that, I would suggest a candy thermomter or the following. http://coffeecomment.com/gear/thermometers/
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Well I've dunked one of mine in a few inches of simmering milk (making yogurt) to no ill effect so far, even at boiling temps. I probably should shrink-wrap the end in a food-grade ptfe but don't expect a few batches of yogurt are going to kill me. Submersion's only been for an hour. If you need to measure the temperature outside your submarine these might not work so well, but if you own a sub surely you can afford a few bucks to see if it works...
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I have never had any issues with getting my yogurt to set. It does take so e experimentation. I buy a fresh starter yogurt day of to use and I typically put twice the recommended amount in as my starter. Make sure you do not burn the milk as this will make the yogurt not set. I leave my machine on for 11 hours to get thick Greek like yogurt. I hope this helps.
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There are limited instructions. It is pretty much a basic recipe for plain yogurt. There are so many different things you can add to it, pretty much whatever fruit, granola, or honey suits you. It is easier to make yogurt than using the stove-top method since you do not have to monitor the temperature. You just let the yogurt maker do it for you. In my opinion, it would be better if it had a timer, but for the price we think it is a good machine. We make yogurt for the whole family and like not having to wash out individual tubs. Making it in one large batch works well for us since different family members eat different amounts in a meal.
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I put mine in yesterday at 75 degrees F (based on my probiotic yogurt starter instructions); 9 hours later, it registered 109 degrees F, and the yogurt was done. Hope this helps.
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Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is something else I can help you with. Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is... » Read More Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is something else I can help you with. « Show Less
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Although I've never done so myself (because I never seem to be able to save some aside -- I want it all!!) I have read accounts somewhere of being able to do so, and because the bacilli are so potent it would make sense that it would work. I would follow the usual routine in making yogurt with a remaining sample: heat your milk to 185, allow to cool to 112-105, mix your sample in thoroughly and allow to sit or use a yogurt maker for at least 5 hours, or ideally overnight. Natren makes really good, thick, creamy, tangy, yummy yogurt!
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Yes I would say your machine is defective. I believe your temp needs to be 110. I had an old machine and it registered only 100 and it didn't work to make yogurt.
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Not much, other than on the yogurt thermometer the target high temp (180F) and cooled temp (110F) are highlighted so you know your key points to achieve. It just makes it easier. You most certainly could use an instant read thermometer, remembering your target temps. The clip on the Euro Cuisine thermometer makes it easy to keep in on the pot while you heat up your milk.
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Buy an Instant Pot, the new model, it has a function for making yogurt. Because this one does not have anything to control the temperature, there is no guarantee the temperature will be maintained.
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Nope. It's not intended for that use. Just check the internal temperature about half-hour before end of recommended cook time then you'll know how to gauge it.
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Michael, wife has made about ten batches of yogurt with hers and we have not had that problem at all. Must be a defective thermostat and I would ship it back to the manufacturer.