How tight is the seal on the individual sections? Could I put yogurt in one section without the yogurt spilling into other sections? thanks
927439
There are seven sections to each container. There is not an individual seal for each section, only one large one that seals for the entire piece. From my experience, the one seal has been enough with the purees which is a similar consistency to yogurt. I have only used the tray for freezing purees and nothing has leaked, spilled or released after freezing even in the individual sections. If you plan on storing the tray in the refrigerator, you should not store the tray on its side or upside down. Hope this helped.
927440
That is why u don't fill it all to the top... If u do will spill... The seal its perfect fit to it
618099
You could definity make regular yogurt in this if you wanted to. It includes a strainer for the last step of straining out some of the whey. You would just skip this last step for regular yogurt.
1340412
I've had mine for quite a while now probably close to a year, I just keep the closed tight and make sure I put it on tight after I use it. It's a pretty big can, and I use it for making yogurt thicker.
2001771
I have stored in my pantry with no problems the temp. is between 72*-80* my yogurt has been as good ever. I am not sure if this is a correct way of storing.
1400849
The lids just get pushed down about 3/4". I have put yogurt in them and even froze them. The lid would be fine as long as nothing is pressing down onto it.
744668
It depends on the size but you can certainly use jars from other yogurt makers, you would just put them in. They should fit, I believe most are similar, but I cant confirm.. you would have to compare the size of the jars.
1877574
The packaging said it is food grade polyproplene. I think if you wanted a straight sided glass jar with lid (like would be used for canning) could be used inside were the actual yogurt is being produced. And they do make some of the lids for these in a plastic so as not to have,a metal canning lid. Best suggestion I can give you.
1729330
FYI: the yogurt is NOT "cooked" (incubated?) with the plastic tops. The glass jars are uncovered in the yogurt maker and the tops should never come in direct contact with the yogurt itself. After the yogurt has finished incubating (I let mine "cook" about 6-7 hours), I just put the tops on lightly so the yogurt can "breathe" while it cools down in the fridge. After the yogurt is cold (several hours), I then securely close the tops. I don't like plastic, but I don't mind these. They just protect the yogurt and keep it fresh.
644186
I love them. I take yogurt to work in these and they have not leaked. I love the different sizes too.
644585
That would be a no. They aren't similar to squeezable yogurt containers. Their use requires a frozen food item over a non frozen because of the design of the opening. You would have to use a spoon to eat the yogurt out cause it's so big.
535490
Each lid fits down into the mold with a notched "lip" that holds with its own pressure simply from being the same size as the mold. It's not a super-tight seal, and I wouldn't trust it in a kid's lunchbox - especially because these are so flexible/squishable. A single hard squeeze would pop the lid off for sure.
189172
Yes, I actually use 2 one quart plastic containers much like the included one with great success. The lid of the yogurt maker doesn't fit all the way down but I increase the cooking time to 12 hrs. The mason jars work the same. I like greek yogurt so I use the larger quarts and strain, then I fill the mason jars.
1415158
Not sure exactly what you mean by food grade, but its funny you should ask....just this last weekend i experimented with homemade yogurt. When I was younger, we had a crock similar to this, but with a (not airtight) lid. So I thought i would try it. My method is regular milk with active yogurt culture about a 1/4 c. I covered it loosely with press n seal and I put it in the oven (not on!) and let it sit overnight. I didn't have high expectations because the inside is glazed, but it worked! I don't know it this helps! I also should mention that we live in silicon valley and the temperature was in the upper 70s maybe low 80s
1794673
You can use small, Bell Brand, glass canning jars. They are a perfect fit, and I can fit 7 into my yogurt maker.
1010168
A standard quart plastic tub of store bought yogurt fits in... However, the jar provided with the yogurt maker is much better plastic to use than the regular quart plastic jar of store bought yogurt.
348728
I can fit a 6oz yogurt in it. I spoon it in a little at a time. But, it does all fit.
1832913
The consistency of the yogurt I make with half and half is thick enough to stick a heavy spoon in and it doesn't move. I find the smell of Greek yogurt offensive. Obviously that is not a road I would travel. With the right starter and a bit of experimentation with fermenting times you can probably make any yogurt. I ended up buying two separate containers and tops. Good unit. Small footprint on countertop. Very pleased with it.