Yogurt maker with the function of preparing cottage cheese, sour cream, cheese, kefir

Yogurt is a fermented fermented milk product that contains micronutrients vital for the human body. After reading this article, you will learn what a yogurt maker is with the function of preparing cottage cheese and sour cream. If you thought that a yogurt maker could only work for making classic dessert curds, we are in a hurry to dissuade you.

Thanks to modern technology, yogurt makers combine many functions at once. If earlier our grandmothers had to spend more than one hour, use numerous dishes and various containers, now the design is simplified to the maximum. The appliance now consists of one large bowl and small cups that fit inside. There are usually four, six or twelve, depending on the size of the device.

The production of dairy products on a factory scale now cannot but upset. Ordinary people want to get tested goods with a quality that would meet international standards. Such products are commercially available, but they cost some enormous amount of money. Everything that belongs to the budget segment, unfortunately, does not differ in high quality. Often manufacturers prefer to save on production.

That is why a yogurt maker with the function of preparing cottage cheese and cheese, as well as other dairy products, will become such a useful acquisition. You yourself will be able to control all the ingredients, monitor the production process, regulate it and create new culinary masterpieces. Imagine that in your kitchen there is a mini version of a real dairy factory. It's time to create!

The principle of operation of the device

Once homemade yogurt was prepared in the following way: a small piece of rye bread was thrown into milk. This contributed to the growth of sour milk bacteria. Using modern technology, we don’t need pieces of bread, everything is already provided by the system.

The process of preparing classic yogurt is as follows. In appearance and function, the yogurt maker resembles an egg incubator. Under the lid of the device there are several jars, where you should place a pre-purchased or self-prepared yeast. Next, set the simple temperature and time settings. Please note that these indicators change when creating different fermented milk products.

The device heats up evenly, creates favorable conditions for the development of beneficial milk bacteria. The set temperature varies between 30 and 50 degrees. In general, the entire manufacturing process lasts approximately 10-12 hours, not longer. After this time, yogurt is ready for use, and the cottage cheese will need to be squeezed through the fabric to make it friable and tender. You can easily provide yourself a delicious breakfast if you dress up a yogurt maker in the evening. While you sleep sweetly, your dairy products are ripening quietly.

Advantages and disadvantages of the device

In the use of yogurt makers, there are many objective advantages for each housewife.

Benefits:

1. Environmental friendliness. The resulting product is in no way inferior in quality to its rustic counterpart. There is no doubt about the naturalness of the ingredients, because they were carefully selected with your own hands. Of course, it should be understood that with the cheapest milk nothing good will come of your homemade yogurt. Get quality products and then get even more quality products, it's simple.
2. Saving.The price of sour-milk products, which show off in the windows of supermarkets, is very high. It should be borne in mind that the manufacturer takes into account not only the costs of ingredients, but also the production, transportation, rental of premises, label printing, packaging and so on. Home products will cost you at least 20% cheaper than the store counterpart.
3. No need for control. All that is required of you is to put the leaven in the cups, press a simple combination of buttons, set the time and temperature settings. After the cooking process is completed, take the jars of yogurt or cottage cheese from under the lid and refrigerate to completely cool the composition. Changing the temperature from high to low will stop the growth of bacteria and keep them in perfect condition. Let the product stand for a couple of hours in the refrigerator, then it can be eaten.
4. Variability. You can use not only automatically preset settings, but also set them yourself. A couple of times you should definitely try to conduct this interesting experiment, adjust the timer to find the ideal position. Depending on the combination of temperature and time settings, you may get a product that varies in consistency. It can be either more dense, close to the store, or more liquid, tender. It all depends on your creativity.
5. Functional. The word "yogurt maker" does not seem quite correct for the definition of a given subject of household appliances. The fact is that the functionality of the device is much wider than indicated in the name. Yogurt maker can be with the function of preparing cottage cheese, cheese, sour cream, kefir, milk desserts, fermented baked milk and drinking yogurt. Additional functions, however, imply the presence of additional equipment. It can be bundled, or it can be bought separately as your culinary abilities develop.

However, there are some disadvantages of this subject of household appliances:

1. Power. The device should be carefully selected according to the criterion of power and performance. It is logical to say that the greater the power indicator of the device, the faster the fermented milk products will be prepared, and vice versa. However, this drawback does not seem too significant, since most often the yogurt maker is put to work at night just before going to bed. Therefore, the number of hours spent is not a big deal.
2. The size. The yogurt maker does not have compact dimensions, so you need to allocate enough space to place it on the kitchen worktop. The fewer jars included in the kit, the less space the device occupies. Therefore, if you want to save space, choose a device with four containers, and if there is enough space, you can afford to purchase a device with twelve cups.
3. Continuous process. Sourdough loses its properties over time, because milk bacteria are alive, they need a certain temperature for development, and their lifespan is limited. Therefore, cooking should be figuratively put on the conveyor, try to make new yogurts every day.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a device, some important parameters should be considered. Consider your capabilities, needs, requirements and preferences. The following factors affect your choice:

1. The number and volume of containers. A yogurt maker can have one large bowl that holds one or two liters of the finished product. This option is convenient for a large family, when you want to cook immediately a large portion of homemade yogurt, cottage cheese or cheese.Models are also available that provide several portioned cups (from four to twelve). Some devices are equipped with two types of containers at once: one medium-sized container and a pair of jars.
2. Timer. This function provides automatic switching on and off of the device, you just need to set the time convenient for you. You can also delay the start of preparation of a fermented milk product to forty-eight hours.
3. Temperature regulator. With this function, you have access to adjust the temperature inside the device. Using different temperatures, you can cook not only yogurt and cottage cheese of various consistencies, but also products such as fermented baked milk, kefir, cheese and milk-based desserts.
4. Material for the manufacture of containers. The containers are made of different materials: they can be ceramic, glass or made of food-grade plastic. Plastic bowls are cheaper, more durable, but if made from poor quality material, they can be hazardous to health. Glass and ceramic containers are fragile, easy to break, but much safer.
5. Auto power off function. This function prevents you from missing the moment when the yogurt is ready. The device automatically stops working, reducing the temperature to room temperature. When the product reaches the required degree of fermentation, the device will either simply turn off or accompany this process with a short beep, notifying you.

Rating

Now on the home appliance market there are many manufacturers and models that differ in functionality, appearance and cost. So that you do not get confused among this variety, we have compiled a rating of devices that are created for the manufacture of homemade yoghurts and cottage cheese.

Tefal YG500132

• Electronic control
• In principle, continuous heating
• The case is made of plastic
• Jars made of glass
• Eight 125 milliliter jars
• One large bowl with a volume of 1000 milliliters
• One meter power cord
• Weighs two kilograms

Of the additional useful little things there are:

• display;
• timer;
• automatic shutdown;
• work indicator;
• curd preparation program;
• container for cottage cheese with a sieve.

SUPRA YGS-7001

• Mechanical control
• In principle, continuous heating
• Plastic housing
• Plastic jars
• Power 15 W
• One large bowl with a volume of 1000 milliliters

Of the additional useful little things there are:

• temperature adjustment;
• work indicator;
• curd preparation program;
• kefir cooking program;
• the ability to choose colors.

Oursson FE0205D

• Electronic control
• In principle, continuous heating
• Plastic housing
• Glass jars
• Power 20 W
• Recipe Book Set
• Weight 0.75 kilograms
• 1.2 meter power cord
• One 1 liter bowl and one 2 liter bowl

Of the additional useful little things there are:

• display;
• timer;
• installation time up to 172 hours;
• work indicator;
• signal of completion of work;
• curd preparation program;
• fermentation program;
• wine cooking program;
• tincture preparation program;
• kvass cooking program.

VITEK VT-2602

• Electronic control
• In principle, continuous heating
• Plastic housing
• Glass jars
• Six jars of 165 milliliters
• Four jars for cottage cheese and cheese with a volume of 500 milliliters

Of the additional useful little things there are:

• display;
• timer up to 19 hours;
• work indicator;
• signal of completion of work;
• automatic shutdown;
• program for cooking cottage cheese.

Tefal YG657132

• Electronic control
• In principle, continuous heating
• Plastic and metal housing
• Glass jars
• Recipe Book Set
• Six jars with a volume of 150 milliliters
• Power 450 W
• 1.1 meter power cord

Of the additional useful little things there are:

• display;
• timer;
• work indicator;
• signal of completion;
• automatic shutdown;
• curd preparation program;
• program for preparing dairy desserts;
• measuring ladle;
• serum drain pan.

Title	Tefal YG500132	SUPRA YGS-7001	Oursson FE0205D	VITEK VT-2602	Tefal YG657132
Principle of operation	continuous heating	continuous heating	continuous heating	continuous heating	continuous heating
Number of jars	8, with a capacity of 125 ml	-	two cans included: 1 and 2 liters	6, with a capacity of 165 ml	6, with a capacity of 150 ml
Big bowl	there is a volume of 1000 ml	there is a volume of 1000 ml	two cans included: 1 and 2 liters	4 jars for cottage cheese and cheese (500 ml)	no
Additional Information	cottage cheese container	two temperature conditions: kefir (about 35 degrees), yogurt (about 40) degrees	fermentation, wine / tinctures, kvass	book of recipes; timer up to 19 hours	book of recipes; serum drain trays; measuring ladle
Price	from 4700 rub.	from 800 rub.	from 2600 rub.	from 4200 rub.	from 6600 rub.