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Alternative Milks
Some people are allergic to dairy products or components found in cow or other dairy milk.
It is possible to make lactose or dairy-free yogurt in your T-fal Yogurt Maker as long as you
use non-dairy, maltodexterin-free powered yogurt starter or culture available on-line or at
health food stores in combination with certain types of alternative milk. However, specific
guidelines should be followed to achieve best results:
Two excellent choices of alternative milks are:
• SOY MILK: the milk must be heated to 165 to 180 degrees F and then cooled
immediately to 112 to 115 degrees F before making yogurt. Be advised, however, that
homemade soy milk yogurt will be different in appearance and texture from yogurt
made with dairy milk. The yogurt will not be as creamy and may appear "curdled".
Always chill the prepared yogurt in the refrigerator until cold. Then carefully pour off
any liquid or whey that may have separated from the yogurt. After a few days in the
refrigerator, soy yogurt may also develop a tangy, sour taste and therefore, should be
consumed within 2 to 3 days after being made. Since soy milk is sold sweetened, there
is no need to add sugar to the milk mixture.
• LACTOSE-FREE MILK: the milk must be heated to 165 to 180 degrees F and then
cooled immediately to 112 to 115 degrees F before making yogurt. For best results,
only use whole or 2% lactose-free milk. The yogurt will set up firmer and creamier if
the milk is sweetened with no less than 1 teaspoon of sweetener for each jar or
approximately ¼ cup to 1/3 cup for each quart of milk used.
NOTE
Since these yogurts are more delicate and fragile in structure, it is best to add ingredients
such as cooked fruit and jam, before eating.
• Certain types of alternative milk cannot be used to make yogurt without making major
modifications to the recipe. The yogurt culture will not ferment and coagulate the liquid.
These are commercially-made nut milks, such as almond and coconut, as well as milk made
from grain, like rice milk. These milk's should not be used in making yogurt with your T-fal
Yogurt Maker.
Choosing a Yogurt Starter
There are two types of yogurt starters:
• Powered, freeze-dried yogurt starter or culture, is available on-line or at health food stores.
Prepackaged in 5 gram envelops, you simply mix the starter in with the prepared milk.
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