Is this coconut milk good for making yogurt? I like a fairly thick creamy yogurt. Will this work?
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~good question & good idea. i love making homemade yogurt too, but i use raw organic milk. i don't know the answer, but i suggest that you contact the distributor (address is on the can) and ask them. i'll do the same :) i do make the best homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries & the organic coconut milk.gigi
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I have bought two cases in the last few months and was VERY disappointed in it. It was watery and no matter how long I refrigerated it, the coconut cream/fat would not separate from the water liquid. I tried blending it, too, and that just made it even worse. I wouldn't recommend it for yogurt. I would try Thai Kitchen or Native Forest brands.
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www.culturesforhealth.com/alternative-milks-for-making-yogurttry this web site, it looks good, although I have only used organic 1% cow's milk. I will make some as well! Patricia
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All Greek yogurt is is yogurt that has more of the whey removed from it when it is yogurt. However, if you are looking for a thicker richer version of yogurt, you can use 1/2 half & half & 1/2 regular milk to make a very thick Greek yogurt like consistency in this machine. This is what I use & do. Heavy cream makes it more watery, so dont try that thinking it will make it thicker. It wont.
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Yes for certain! I only use this to make Almond yoghurt currently. I have tested other brand, but am sticking to this since it is easier to make in one tub. I do not add any thickeners or other additives, therefore the yoghurt will come out runny, my main aim is to get better by getting a lot of good bacteria; I know that the Almond yoghurt that I make gives me more bacteria than any capsule would give. I use one and a quarter cup of blanched almonds per quart of Almond milk, I soak the blanched almonds for 24 hours and blend them for about 8 minutes, then I strain through cheesecloth. I then add 2 tablespoons of Honey per quart, to give the bacteria added fuel to multiply. Then I go through the yoghurt making process as per Yogourmet instructions, I normally ferment for 15 hours, but lately have increased the time to 18 hours (I think that this 3 hour increase gives even more bacteria). There if a point where the bacterial population start to collapse if you keep fermenting for longer than 24 hours, I have not gone that far yet. All the best to you!
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You need to find a specific recipe to use almond or coconut milk. I never had any luck with the yogurt thickening if I used something other than cow's milk, and I just haven't tried again lately. The cultures should work, but you have to add a lot of other things to the mix, again to thicken the yogurt.
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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 have made yogurt in the InstantPot following their directions and it works fine. I have been very pleased with the results. Soy, almond and coconut yogurt take extra steps because of the nature of the products.
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Soymilk yogurt doesn't turn out very well, as it is always very liquidy without adding some form of thickening agent, like cornstarch. This is due to the soymilk, however, and not the Insta-pot. If you're a purist like me, you may not want added thickeners. The good news is, there are lots of other good "non-dairy" recipes online for yogurt making, and it's easy to convert any recipe for the Insta-pot with all its temperature settings and programs.
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I have not personally used non-fat dried milk to make yogurt, but I have seen recipes using it to make cheese so I would think it would be okay to make yogurt with. It is worth the time and effort to make it for me as I have dairy goats. I have plenty of good milk to make it with; add to that my homemade jam and you just can't buy that at the store! Really, the hardest and most time consuming part of the whole process is heating the milk.
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Berry yogurt was just OK, but I preferred vanilla Greek yogurt. I'd like to try coconut and banana flavors also. My favorite chocolate "fix" is to add the mix to vanilla yogurt and eat it like frosting. I also cook one serving size in the microwave.
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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've used it with raw milk. As far as it turning it to yogurt there was no difference from the skim milk I normally use. As for various enzymes, chemicals and compounds in the yogurt I have absolutely no way of telling. That would be something, someone in a lab or a "super nerd" with a microscope would be able to tell you. I just assume any properties the milk had before it was yogurt were still there but really, "I'm just guessing and assuming".
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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)
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Yes. I have tried their recipe for yogurt (120 degrees for 1 hr after that 18 hrs at 86 degrees). I make a gallon of yogurt using 1/2 gallon of organic whole milk and 1/2 gallon of organic half and half. My yogurt is fabulous. It is sweet and custard like, so creamy. I like Greek yogurt so I strain some to the consistency I like. I tried using less time but the yogurt came out lumpy with lots of whey. Also great for proofing bread.
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You could try Flax milk. That is the closest to real milk I have found. I tried do & almond which did not work with any brand of yogurt starter. If it works please let me know.
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Cooks illustrated said they used coconut milk. This was the greek yogurt maker they suggested on their website.
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I have not but would be interested in knowing how to make my own cheese from this milk. I use this milk to make my homemade yogurt thicker like Greek style yogurt.