Anyone have success using this with rice milk or coconut milk? My kids have food allergies, &amp; those are our options.
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I've successfully made coconut yogurt. It's a little tricky, however. It requires that you use gelatin to thicken it, as coconut milk does not contain lactose. It also requires a longer sitting time of 12-14 hours.
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check... » Read More My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) « Show Less
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I use two packets for a gallon of milk. Mine comes out like buttermilk or even thicker so I have to shake it to pour. Don't use nut milks because it won't work with those. I always use whole milk from cows without antibiotics, steroids or hormones.
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I used unsweetened coconut milk and it seemed to work well. It did turn out a bit grainy so I'm not sure what I did to cause that to happen.
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I haven't done it yet. From what I understand it is best to have a separate culture to experiment with. Mine have almost doubled. They should culture the coconut milk but might not grow and will need to be recharged in regular milk every couple of batches.
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I always have it with some non-dairy milk & fruit. It's sweet, though, so you don't need a lot of sweet fruit. Bananas work well.
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I use one packet per half gallon of coconut milk.... I haven't tried with animal secretions but works great as a vegan yogurt starter...
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I use Nature's Promise Organic (and GMO free) vanilla soy. It whips up beautifully! I've never tried almond milk, though we drink that in our cereal. I just prefer the thicker soy milk for my AeroPress coffee.
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No, someone just asked me about soy milk as well. I haven't tried any of those. Whole milk, 2% work the best. I tried skim and it never set up after 10+ hours in the yougurt maker. The instruction manual only give recipes for regular milk with vatious milkfat contents.
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Yep. I tried it once using a recipe I had for soy yogurt. The coconut milk I used wasn't smooth so it was like having yogurt with bits of coconut in it but it was definitely yogurt. Hope that helps.
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I've only made with soy milk, which already has sugar in it. I imagine the little bacteria would love a bit of sugar! If I was to try, I would start with only a teaspoon dissolved in the coconut milk. Good luck!
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Sorry to get back to you late. I haven't tried almond milk but it works great with 2% and Soy milk, so I would think it would have no problem. As long as its still a liquid and not a pulp. But it is really strong, for example if you have it going and you touch the bottom it'll buzz your finger, and keep going. It doesn't stop easily. I've whipped through a marshmallow, thick coco powder, its fast enough to create froth so I think it should work for your purposes. I hope this helped! :)
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It is basically a milk by-product and can't be harful if the person of any age doesn't have any milk allergies. I would give it a try. You will find it either benficial or no positive effect at all. I would have given it to my young kids if I had known about it back when I had young ones. Jay D. Anderson
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Thanks for posting this! I am allergic to coconut (bad hives). Guess I will be having my husband thoroughly wash, re- season and carefully cover surfaces that touch food.
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The instructions say "you can substitute soy, almond or coconut milk for regular milk. Cooking time might need to be augmented for nondairy milk."
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I say "yes". Cow's milk (any fat percentage), almond milk, coconut milk--they've all worked for me.
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I use almond or coconut milk when preparing the pancakes, My husband loves them even though he doesn't have allergies.