Does this come with a yogurt starter?
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No it doesn't but for my first batch I used PLAIN yogurt in milk I heated to almost a boil on stove. Recipes are all over the internet. You may have to adjust the recipes for the number and size of containers. (next time I'll do 1 1/2 recipe. turned out perfect at 8 hrs. (I don't like really tart yogurt unless I'm using it for sour cram substitute.
1364758
You can use homemade yogurt as starter for another batch. I save the whey to use for breadmaking, and have found that I can use about 1/4 cup whey as starter for a new yogurt batch, so I don't have to worry about saving some yogurt to use as a starter. The whey alone works great!
670620
Yes, this yogurt starter needs to be refrigerated. My understanding is that any quality yogurt starter that has a lot of bacteria needs refrigeration to keep the cultures active. This is a good product, but not sure it makes as many batches as it states as the bottle is not full.
659073
No, you can use store bought yogurt. Just make sure you buy a yogurt that has live cultures. Usually the more expensive organic oned. Only use a small portion of the starter.
617858
You need something to use as a starter when making yogurt. You can either buy starter or use some previously made yogurt as starter. It is my understanding that if you do use previously made yogurt as a starter, then the next time you make yogurt you need to use a starter, not yogurt again.
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Yes, it brings cost down drastically! Instead of paying a minimum of $2.95 for e10 g (that is the cheapest that I have found) of yogurt starter for each 2 quarts. I Use 2-3 tablespoons or as little as 2-3 small teaspoons from your previous batch. Using tablespoons will just make your yogurt thick, add milk if too thick. I also use 2 cups of powdered milk, which helps making it thicker and of course adds more protein- but it is soo good!Remember you can only reuse your previous yogurt only 3 times. Than start a new batch with yogurt starter.
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Yes, it does have an instruction manual with easy to follow recipes. I made a batch up yesterday following their basic instructions and it turned out really thick and tasty! One thing I noticed in the recipe is that it called for 5 cups of milk along with the starter. Since it has a one quart capacity I was confused by that so I used only 4 cups of milk, a half cup yogurt, and followed their tip for thicker yogurt by adding 1/2 cup of powdered milk and it came out perfect. For some more good recipes I went to www.eurocuisine.net and clicked on their manual for the YM80 yogurt maker and found a whole bunch of good info and recipes, you might check out those recipes too but BUY the Dash Go, it's the best and you don't have to fool with all those little jars :o) !!!
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Yes. When I bought this a few years ago they did. You could substitute them for bAby food jars too. This is good if you want to craft yogurt but that is tricky! I got it after four or five times but liked it better when I added sugar, or started with sweetened yogurt- which they say you shouldn't do.
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Yes. The set includes a 1 QT rectangular container AND 6 jars that all fit in the unit at the same time. You can make a half gallon of yogurt using both the rectangular container and the jars! It works great! This is my 2nd one, I gave my first one to my daughter. It also has a strainer that fits into the rectangular container to strain and thicken the yogurt. Hope this helps!
1400507
I do not know, tried to research on google but no answer there. May want to write to the Homestead Supply who sells it. I know that Natrin, another bulgarian yogurt starter has the acidophilus bacteria.
696010
No. This is a simple unit with a heating element, separate vat for the making the yogurt, and a strainer and second container to catch the liquid. Nothing fancy. No paddles.
1364760
Yes, you can use yogurt from your last batch...however!!! I've never done it. The reason? Because my homemade yogurt has always been so GOOD that I've eaten Every Bite and didn't have any left to use as a starter for the next batch!!
2242507
Label doesn't list it. I used it, it turned out ok, but I'm now using plain, Greek yogurt as a starter.
784353
Yes it includes the jars. I just made some last night; tastes great and I found a way to make the starter easier. You don't have to heat and cool the milk before adding the yogurt starter. Don't use the plastic cover for this yogurt maker - get a glass Corning-wear top. The plastic cover stinks and the smell will get into the yogurt.
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I have been experimenting with different brands of starter yogurt ( I don't use the mixes). I am getting thicker results with higher end yogurt .
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I use a packaged yogurt starter which has a blend of specific bacteria and are (presumably) alive when rehydrated. Even so, eventually you need a new starter when reusing your own yogurt as the population of bacteria change in both type and proportions. This leads me to store bought yogurt as a starter. Since there are so many yogurts (Supermarket vs. places like Whole Foods and Sprouts), you don't know exactly what is in that yogurt or how it was treated (shipping and storage), I think even with plain yogurt the results could be hit or miss. If you want to try a fruit yogurt I would suggest one where the fruit is on the bottom (Dannon?) rather than a homogenized one (Yoplait) and making sure that the label says "Contains Live Cultures". Organic may be better than non-organic but in the end, you may have to experiment.
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What is the recommended brand of starter yogurt that gives out the best results ?