Can you set the temperature between 95 and 115 degrees for 24-29 hours? I am trying to find a product that I can use to make GAPS yogurt.
1266320
There is no way of setting the temperature. You can leave the unit on as long as you like - there is no timer and no automatic shut off. The only way of knowing the temperature is to take the temperature with a thermometer while the unit is on.
1266321
No you cannot change the temperature. It is preset to be at around 100 I believe so that would fall into the range you want. This also has no set time to turn off. The lid has numbers that you move to whatever time you want to remind yourself to turn it off.
1266322
there is no temperature gauge on this unit. Once you boil milk you bring it down in cold water to 108 and place inside the euro which is like a warmer. I'm not sure how hot the milk stays after that. Sorry
1266323
Hi Andrea, Your question caught my eye because I'm trying to learn to follow the GAPS diet. Do you have any recommendations on making yogurt? I'm trying to decide on the most effective method to make yogurt on a regular basis. Any tips would be most appreciated.
1266324
There is no temperature control, as it is not needed. It keeps it at a steady 110 degrees (I believe), so it is within your range. And it will run as long as you have it plugged in. Hope that helps! :)
767765
you need to heat the milk on stove first.i tried my second batch with plain Fage greek yogurt.I warm the milk as recommended. Turn out very well. i set the temp.to 7 hours. It is very simple to use.Great machine.I would recommended this machine.It is easy to use.
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Use greek yogurt as a starter, and run the machine for 24 hours by simply reseting the timer midway. This yields yogurt about as thick as greek yogurt.
832732
I use 1 and 1/4 Teaspoons but remember you must be sure to bring your milk to almost simmer and then let cool to room temp. Heat will kill your starter I also have a yogurt maker and set it for 9 hrs.
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Place a scoop of plain yogurt in a bowl.Pour in milkWrap the bowl with a blanket and set if on top of a gas stove do NOT turn the stove on.That is all you need.No need for heating, no need for a thermometer or any of that other stuff
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No, you can't. It stays, pretty much, at 110 degrees. Perfect for making yogurt. That's all I use it for.
964765
The process is no different. The machine just maintains the temperature for you. Way back when I had an oven with a pilot light, I would just put the new yogurt in the oven until it had set (usually overnight) because the temperature was just right.
1643936
No, the temperature is not adjustable with this model, only the length of cook time. I have tried this model with the Finnish yogurt, Filia, but it doesn't work...too warm.
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Although I've never done so myself (because I never seem to be able to save some aside -- I want it all!!) I have read accounts somewhere of being able to do so, and because the bacilli are so potent it would make sense that it would work. I would follow the usual routine in making yogurt with a remaining sample: heat your milk to 185, allow to cool to 112-105, mix your sample in thoroughly and allow to sit or use a yogurt maker for at least 5 hours, or ideally overnight. Natren makes really good, thick, creamy, tangy, yummy yogurt!
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My machine put out no heat at all. All the yogurt in it sat at room temperature for about 13-14 hours.
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It states in the instructions that once the milk temperature reaches 110 -100 degrees to mix your yogurt starter and then pour into the yogurt maker. Yes you will need to watch you temperature until it cools to 110 -100 mark after getting to the 185 degree mark.
749076
The only information we are given is the label on the appliance: low, high, yogurt. They don't give specific temperatures. I imagine the first two correspond to a simple slow cooker. Uncertain of the third.
189619
I haven't checked the temperature. I have made several batches of yogurt with only one that failed unexpectedly. I forgot to start it one time, and of course that batch didn't set up. My kitchen is kind of of drafty, so I put a dish towel over it (not sure if it makes a difference)
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I called Cuisinart two months ago to ask the very same question. Two of the customer representatives could not answer my question, but promised a technician would get back to me within two days. I'm still waiting for that call. In the meantime, I can say that we really have enjoyed making yogurt with this machine, and that it must be fermenting at the right temperature as the yogurt consistently comes out creamy and delicious. We've tried making it several ways, but have had the best success with boiling the milk first (to 180 degrees), then having it sit until it cools to about 110 degrees. We then add 1/4 cup of organic yogurt before pouring it into the plastic container which is placed into the machine to ferment for 8 hours (You can choose the number of hours based on your taste). What this machine offers that you cannot currently get from the other yogurt makers, is the convenience of having the fermentation process shut off automatically at a chosen time (8 hours in our case) and then having it switch to a cooling/chill setting. I've looked at several other methods of making yogurt, and found this to be the most convenient for us. Knowing that I can make yogurt at any time of the day/evening, and not worry about having to get up in the middle of the night to move it from a warming pad or warming machine to the refrigerator so not to over-ferment the yogurt, was the major reason I chose this machine. I can go to work and know that no matter how late I return, I will have fresh, delicious yogurt waiting for me in the machine, as the cooling setting stays on until you unplug the machine from the wall. I highly recommend this yogurt maker.
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Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is something else I can help you with. Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is... » Read More Sorry, you can't really set it for any particular time. The instructions say to incubate for 4-4.5 hours "or until desired consistency is reached. To stop the incubation process, take out the yogurt maker and place in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Your yogurt is then ready to serve and will taste better than any you can buy at the supermarket." It also comes with a temp thermometer with a slide that hangs on the side and a bag to strain extra water from the yogurt if you want thicker (bag is unused.) Hope this answers some of your questions. Please ask again if there is something else I can help you with. « Show Less
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I have stored in my pantry with no problems the temp. is between 72*-80* my yogurt has been as good ever. I am not sure if this is a correct way of storing.
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Yes. I tested this with water after it overcooked two batches of yogurt. It went up to 130 degrees at its highest. I plan to call the manufacturer after the weekend and will update if they provide any helpful information.