This streamlined version of EasiYo’s original Yoghurt Maker is more compact, so it fits more easily in your kitchen cupboard but will still produce the same amount of yummy yoghurt. Designed and made in New Zealand, this model also features an easy-grip, recessed handle in the lid, non-slip feet and the insulation layer within the double-walled canister is actually made from thermally-efficient sheep’s wool.

Updated to add: The reason for cooling the milk all the way to cold is to ensure the heat from the boiling water is not enough to kill off the starter culture. However, my mother has reported only cooling to 40°C (which is the usual practice for making yogurt at home) with no issues. Heating up to make yoghurt and heating up to pasteurize are two different things. And you can still make yoghurt if you do neither.Yes, our plant based products meet vegan friendly and vegan requirements. There are no animal derived ingredients. However, it is manufactured on the same line as our dairy based products. We wash our equipment thoroughly between batches to minimise any cross-contamination as much as reasonably possible. That being said, we cannot guaranteed that there are absolutely no traces of dairy in our plant based Alternatives to Yogurts. I have a dairy or lactose intolerance. Can I eat your Plant Based Alternative to Yogurt? Updated (again) to add: I’ve changed the instructions for making the powdered milk version from one and a quarter, to one and a third or one and a half cups of milk powder, because – in response to a comment below – I’ve started using more milk powder and found I prefer the consistency. I’ve also changed the instructions from 1-2 tbsp, to 2-3 tbsp of starter, because this seems to give a more consistent result, presumably because of the life cycle of the starter bacteria: if the yoghurt is a bit old, there won’t be as much left. On the other hand, two much culture doesn’t work – there’s too much competition for the “food” (milk sugars), so that it’s all gone before the yoghurt sets. So don’t overdo it. You can easily keep a litre or two of UHT milk in the cupboard, without having to clutter up your fridge. It’s probably not as economical as using powdered milk, but still far cheaper than buying ready made yoghurt or Easiyo sachets. And you can buy organic UHT milk at Aldi in Australia (usually). I know you can get organic powdered milk, but I haven’t sourced any yet. Flavouring your Yoghurt Fill the Easiyo with boiling water, up to the top of the red baffle, just as for the usual Easiyo instructions. The number of live cultures is at its highest on the first day – one serving of freshly-made EasiYo yogurt contains over one million live cultures. But the good news doesn’t stop there. We’ve tested our yogurt and even at the end of two weeks in your fridge, there are still millions of live cultures in every serving. How do the cultures stay viable in the sachets?

I’m currently trying my second attempt at making without a whole sachet… last time I tried uht milk with yoghurt from a previous batch but no powdered milk (it was sold out!) which was a bit runny for me but my daughter has been enjoying that.. Now I have a batch going with all powdered milk using some of a natural Greek sachet for the culture.. crossing fingers! Unfortunately if you’re allergic to cow’s milk then EasiYo Yogurts are not suitable for you. In terms of lactose intolerance, each person is different in their degree of sensitivity. Our yogurts do use lactose in the fermentation process, however the lactose levels in our made up yogurt varies. Depending on your tolerance, you may be able to enjoy EasiYo homemade yogurt—but please, always ask a health professional for their advice first if you have intolerances or allergies. What is in the EasiYo yogurt sachets? For delicious, perfect yogurt every time, our EasiYo yogurt sachets contain all the ingredients you need – simply add water. There’s no need to use a bought yogurt as a starter. Can I make EasiYo without the EasiYo Yogurt Maker? You can also use a few tablespoons of one of the Easiyo sachets as your starter culture, to create a very mild flavour, or more for a stronger, sweeter flavour.Heat 1 litre of milk almost (but not quite) to boiling – look for the point when it is just slightly frothy on top but not yet foaming up (or use a milk thermometer if you have one). Organic milk is of course best, but not essential, and you can use anything from fat free milk to full cream (4%) milk. Heating the milk changes the protein to make it more conducive to making yoghurt with. It also kills off any bacteria that is growing in the milk and might compete with the yoghurt starter culture.

The cultures are freeze dried. This simply means that all the moisture is extracted so that the cultures can 'hibernate' until they’re reactivated with the addition of water and heat in your EasiYo Yogurt Maker. Yogurt Making Process How do I make EasiYo Yogurt The rest of the time I make my yoghurt from scratch, using one of the following methods (usually variation 2, in fact). My kids go through a lot of yoghurt, so making it from scratch saves me a lot of money, plus I like being in control of exactly what goes into it.( Note: I’ve now added a Making Yoghurt at Home FAQ & Troubleshooting guide.) Making yoghurt from scratch using fresh milkChoose to receive either 8, 12 or 20 sachets from our 1kg Yogurt Range. Help, I’ve got too much yogurt! Not only are our EasiYo Yogurt Makers easy to use, but they're also eco-friendly. With reusable jars and no need for electricity or batteries, they're a sustainable option for your home. Plus, with our range of accessories, including extra jars and yogurt sachets, you can keep making delicious yogurt for you and your family. What I tend to do is to keep a couple of their flavoured sachets in the cupboard for special treats (for flavours that I haven’t figured out how to make myself), or for when I run out of yoghurt for my starter or have no milk (or milk powder) to spare.

Our sachets are specially designed to be used with the EasiYo Yogurt Maker. While there are other ways of making yogurt from scratch, our system makes it easy, fun and fool proof when you follow our instructions! Can I use water from the fridge with the yogurt mix? The large inner yoghurt pot is gently tapered with rounded corners at the base so it’s easy to spoon every last bit of yoghurt out and it’s dishwasher safe too.Our Alternative to Yogurt is called Plant Based because the main ingredients used are plant based ingredients. There are no animal or dairy based ingredients used in the recipe. However, it is manufactured on the same line that produces our dairy yogurts (after extensive cleaning of course). Due to this there is a small chance that there may be traces of dairy present and is not suitable for someone with a milk / dairy allergy, which is why we call it Plant Based. Is EasiYo Plant Based Alternative to Yogurt suitable for vegans? Welcome to our collection of EasiYo Yoghurt Makers! Whether you're a yogurt aficionado or just starting out, these easy-to-use yogurt makers are the perfect addition to your kitchen. Yes, but please use a damp cloth only! Dab a little dishwashing liquid on the cloth, and wipe your yogurt maker down to clean and odourise it. Don’t immerse your yogurt maker in water as that could damage it. Can I use new jars in my old yogurt maker? You mention flavouring with vanilla or lemon essence (which sound yum!) so I was wondering if anyone can recommend brands for these – I have a good quality vanilla extract in my cupboard which I’ll try next batch with some added sugar, but have never used a lemon extract/essence.