
• The taste and texture of yogurt vary according to the milk and yogurt
starter selected. Yogurt can be made with the milk of any fat content, even
non-fat milk. You should experiment with the milk of various fat contents to
determine which you prefer.
• Yogurt made with skim milk or skim milk powder will have a soft consis-
tency. For thicker, creamier yogurt, add 1/2 cup milk powder to the milk
before heating.
• If you are using raw milk or milk which has been in your refrigerator for
several days, the best results will come from milk that has been boiled for
a few minutes and then cooled to the lukewarm temperature (95 °F). Heat-
ing the milk for too long or at too high a temperature will produce a poor
quality yogurt.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• If yogurt is left in the machine for too long, the curd and liquid whey will
separate. Once this occurs, you cannot reverse the process.
• After refrigerating, should a watery substance form on the top of your
yogurt, simply mix it in, or pour it off into your sink. This is a regular occur-
rence with homemade and commercial yogurts.
• You may choose to make flavored yogurt and add sugar, honey, flavor-
ings, fruit, or other ingredients. It is best to flavor yogurt after being in a
refrigerator for several hours or right before eating. If you add flavoring
before refrigerating or add too much flavoring, your yogurt will become
very watery.
Here are some flavoring suggestions:
2 teaspoons of frozen juice concentrate-apple, orange, pineapple, etc.;
1 tablespoon of dietetic jam, preserves, or jelly;
1 tablespoon of juice nectar-pear, apricot peach, etc.;
1 teaspoon of your favorite gelatin or pudding/pie dessert (powder form);
1 teaspoon of molasses or maple syrup;
1 tablespoon of applesauce with a dash of cinnamon with some raisins;
1 tablespoon of your favorite liqueur;
1 tablespoon of sweetened coconut;
1 teaspoon of cocoa, chocolate or carob syrup; add some nuts or sesame
seeds for an extra crunch;
1 tablespoon of any natural cereal; add some fresh fruit for an extra treat;
1 teaspoon of instant coffee;
1 tablespoon of honey with a teaspoon of vanilla.
8. It will take 8-12 hours for the yogurt to be made depending on the
type of milk (approximately 8 hours for whole milk; approximately 12
hours for skimmed milk), the room temperature, and your personal
preferences. Longer fermenting time produces yogurt with thicker
consistency and higher acidity. Shorter fermenting time produces
yogurt with thinner consistency and lower acidity.
NOTE: It takes around 6-8 hours for the machine to reach its maxi-
mum temperature of approx. 112°F / 45°C.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE THE YOGURT MAKER DURING THE
FERMENTING PROCESS. It is also not recommended to remove the
upper cover from the yogurt maker or the lid of the glass jars, but if
you do decide to open it to check the progress of your yogurt, be
aware that this will slightly affect the fermentation of the yogurt.
9. After 8-12 hours, push the Power ON/OFF button to turn off the unit
and remove the plug from the wall outlet.
10. Place the jars in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours before
eating.
CAUTION: The refrigeration time for the yogurt should not be more
than 7 days. It is recommended that you consume the yogurt within 3
days since the activation of lactobacillus in yogurt is the highest
during this period.
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