If anybody has used the glass insert in the Yogourmet is the yogurt quality the same/ as good as when used w plastic insert that it comes with?
1098050
It's just as wonderful making the yogurt in the glass insert as with the plastic insert. The choice of container does not affect the quality at all. I alternate between them, starting my next batch (in the OTHER container) when the first batch is getting low, so as not to ever be without my yummy yogurt.
1098051
I have only ever used a glass jar to make the yogurt. The yogurt always comes out tasting great. I prefer the glass as it does not leach chemicals as plastic does.
2029426
I saw your post about the yogourmet yogurt maker. I also want one I can use with the SCD . Have you found a more suitable one yet?
895939
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one. I've been using it with the original plastic container for a couple years now, at least 2-3 times a week and it's wonderful, so have never tried glass container. If you make a lot of yogurt, (I make over 90oz a week) this product works like a charm and is still running great for me. Simple but works. I love it.
1415156
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 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... » Read More 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 « Show Less
1901595
It's quieter, faster and smoother. My sister has $30 and it works but the new one is just much nicer and worth it if you really like frozen yogurt. Our kids have loved the new yonanas!!
2138412
I only used mine once, and got a poor result. The yogurt was runny and most definitely did not taste better than the stuff you buy. I was disappointed and not much interested in doing it again. May try once more, but if it isn't really good, I'll give up and give this thing away.
1880604
The thick yogurt should stay in the fine mesh insert and the liquid should drip through into the the solid box. It will take a while. Then you should only use the white yogurt that remains in the mesh part and discard the liquid that has drained through into the solid box.
1625834
I have a book about yogurt that doesn't say anything about not using the homemade batch as starter. I suspect it probably has more to do with the company wanting to sell you more starter than it does the quality of the homemade batch as starter. I'm not an expert, however, so I've compromised. I use fresh starter about every fourth or fifth batch. So far, no problems... I should mention that last time I bought a different brand of starter which has no warning about not using the homemade stuff as starter!
1562659
Probably it would work, as long as there is some insulation between the plastic container and the glass jar to retain the heat. Also, would heat the jar to the temperature required (around 95°-100°F?) and also have the yogurt maker heated in advance too. I think the risk is that the temperature would not remain at that constant required for the milk, which happens when you make the yogurt directly in the plastic container. With the glass jar sitting in the plastic, the heat would not be as direct I think. This is all conjecture, I have not tried it.
1827462
I have put yogurt in my smoothie many times but never tried it by itself but I am sure it would be fine. Joint Vibrance has an orange juice taste to it so keep that in mind.
1880605
I find that I have to let the yogurt cool in the fridge overnight before I pour it in the Donvier. Then I let it set for several hours (no bumping) in the fridge again, depending on the consistency I'm going for. Usually the whey in the bottom is cloudy, but not thick. If it is thick, I just call it "pourable yogurt"! It does make a difference what culture you use as well. I buy a good quality plain yogurt and only use my saved plain greek yogurt about three times before I use the store-bought again.
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.
2138410
I don't know that it tastss better. I just make plain yogurt and then put my own fruit in it. It is cheaper but more importantly I know what ingredients go into it.
2113291
I use to use it in my yogourmet, but no longer because it cracked my 4 month old yogurt maker and it was an expensive lesson to learn having to replace yogurt maker. The circumference of the top of the glass jar is 18 3/4" and the bottom is 18". The circumference of my plastic yogourmet inner container is: top 18 7/8" and bottom 17 1/4". I now use the plastic container that came with my yogurt maker.
2232752
Mine has been fine also. I usually only use rubber spatulas to scoop out the yogurt. I have put mine in the dishwasher several times and it has been fine.
597166
A glass candy thermometer is what I had so I used this for my first batch of yogurt and it turned out well. Discovered that I had another thermometer - the metal probe type so I decided to use this along with my candy thermometer and noted that it was measuring the milk temperature lower than the strobe type, this is despite calibrating both thermometers in a glass of iced water. The candy thermometer had a reading of 180 degrees and the strobe thermometer read 200 degrees - sure the milk was frothing but not yet boiling. Anyway, I have used the candy thermometer for many of my batches and it has not failed me so far! A glass candy thermometer is what I had so I used this for my first batch of yogurt and it turned out well. Discovered that I had another thermometer - the metal probe type so I decided to use this along with my candy thermometer and noted that it was measuring the milk temperature lower than the strobe type, this is despite calibrating both thermometers in a glass of iced water. The candy thermometer had a reading of 180 degrees and the strobe thermometer read 200 degrees - sure the milk was frothing but not yet boiling. Anyway, I have used the candy thermometer for many of my batches and... » Read More A glass candy thermometer is what I had so I used this for my first batch of yogurt and it turned out well. Discovered that I had another thermometer - the metal probe type so I decided to use this along with my candy thermometer and noted that it was measuring the milk temperature lower than the strobe type, this is despite calibrating both thermometers in a glass of iced water. The candy thermometer had a reading of 180 degrees and the strobe thermometer read 200 degrees - sure the milk was frothing but not yet boiling. Anyway, I have used the candy thermometer for many of my batches and it has not failed me so far! « Show Less
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I think the advantage that an appliance is supposed to give is better temp control and hence predictable results. I also have a friend who uses the "traditional" non-appliance method. But, when she moved her new home did not have quite the same consistent temperatures and her yogurt never turned out the same. I say in that case buy the maker since it's just $16 anyway.