Yogurt-Making Machines
Yogurt has long been considered to be a healthy alternative to other snack options, such as ice cream and pudding. For those that consider yogurt a part of their daily diet and who want to avoid increasing prices, hormones and pesticides, a yogurt machine is an option worth considering. Does this Spark an idea?
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Making Yogurt With a Machine
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Most manufacturers include instructions and detailed recipes on how to concoct a yogurt to your liking. Most batches take between four and 10 hours to make, depending on the recipe and how tart or sweet you prefer your yogurt. Machines that are used for commercial purposes also exist, but are typically purchased from restaurant wholesale distribution companies.
Brands Available
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Many major home appliance brands manufacture at-home yogurt machines. Cuisinart, Salton and Euro-Cuisine are among the top brands. Most brands offer the ability to make large batches of yogurt by the quart, with some newer models offering a system to prepare ready-to-eat cups.
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Price Point
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Most home yogurt machines retail for between $40 to $60 (as of March 2011), with some higher end models possessing the instant-cup making ability reaching the $100 price point. Commercial machines can cost upward of $1,000.
Advantages
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The average consumer who purchases an at-home yogurt making machine can cut pesticides and hormones out of their yogurt diet while saving hundreds of dollars a year compared to purchasing more costly organic yogurt cups.
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References
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