microwave for scalding Reading the reviews and post I notice most people say boiling the milk is the time consuming part of this process. Is there some reason that the milk can't be microwaved instead of boiling on the stove? I know nothing about yogurt making so I am just asking. microwave for scalding Reading the reviews and post I notice most people say boiling the milk is the time consuming part of this process. Is there some reason that the milk can't be microwaved... » Read More microwave for scalding Reading the reviews and post I notice most people say boiling the milk is the time consuming part of this process. Is there some reason that the milk can't be microwaved instead of boiling on the stove? I know nothing about yogurt making so I am just asking. « Show Less
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Hello Joan,I am interested in learning more about microwaving and the production of AGEs. Could you please post any links to any scholarly or other articles that reference this topic?Much appreciated,JT
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You can microwave your milk--people do it all the time. But many people have concerns about microwaved milk being less nutritious.The temperature you are looking for is about 180 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. I prefer 185.
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I microwave my milk. Exactly 5 min and 45 seconds to produce the scalding temp. I generally use Yogourmet starter. The Natren starter says not to microwave the milk in larger letters, but I've found it is okay. Now I have way fewer boil overs of milk onto the stove.
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For Milk, it's advised never to microwave it to warm in any bottle. And further more, warming liquid with a glass container in a microwave is likely to cause a breakdown of the plastic into the liquid. I'd avoid this particular issue with a baby's food/drink
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nolabean, I'm confused. Why would you want to, or even How can you, make yogurt in a slow cooker? I thought yogurt was made by curdling milk and leaving it to set in a Fridge?
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I used it for 2-3 years microwaving milk because my espresso steamer stopped working, so I would microwave my milk to warm it and then froth it. Perhaps you are frothing too much volume of milk? I used 2% and whole with rechargeable batteries and it still works today.
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It is possible to skip the scalding step. I let my milk (and yogurt starter) get room temperature before I mix things up and start my yogurt. I have not had problems with bacteria, etc. I have a Euro Cuisine Yogurt maker and the instructions give this option. Good luck.
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There is a plastic screen attached to the plunger which would melt on the stove. You would need to remove the lid before stove heating. I'd recommend heating the milk in a coffee mug in a microwave, better and safer. This is too nice of a SS cup to burn it up on the stove! If you warp the steel the plunger might not work properly.
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Storm Weaver, if you're still monitoring this discussion, do you heat the milk first? I can get good raw milk, but if I have to pasteurize it I don't think it's worth the extra money. Everything I've read says this must be done.
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I heat my milk in the microwave (in a pyrex measuring cup) before frothing and it works just fine. I don't want to add cold frothed milk to my hot coffee. Just keep in mind that the milk volume will almost double, so the container you froth in needs room to allow for this. This is handy to take on trips too. Even camping
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It's not safe to do this; the handle woud get too hot. Use a ceramic cup to warm your milk in the microwave instead!
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Actually, you should never microwave baby's milk! It can create hot-spots in the liquid. Its best to microwave a cup of liquid & set the bottle inside it for a few minutes. =)
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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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Yes you have to heat the milk up first. I don't think any of them do this step. I found it was easiest to just zap it in the microwave. It took a few tries to figure out how long to zap it but now I have a routine and it's not hard.
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Do you really need this maker, I just boil the milk and then add a tablespoon of shop purchased yogurt and add it to the luke warm milk and then leave it overnight and you will get yogurt ready the next day. This process is ideal during summer and during winter I just warm the cooking range for about 5 min and then place the container in there and by the next day your yogurt is ready. I am doing this for the past 20 years. You don't need any maker to make your yogurt, save the money for something better.
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I see no reason for not being able to warm milk directly in the unit. I would leave the frother out of the vessel when doing so. Be careful when handling vessel--it is on stovetop and it is not insulated--it will get hot.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I use an electronic digital one. I heat the milk in the microwave at 1 min intervals. It probably takes about 10 mins. But I haven't actually timed. I decrease the heating time as the temp nears 185.
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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.