Tag Archives: yogurt starter
How Long to Ferment Yogurt
Why should fermented dairy products be included in children's nutrition? Learn about the benefits of yogurt and kefir!
How to Store a Yogurt Starter
How to store dry or live cultures, when freezing helps, and signs it’s time to refresh or replace your starter.
Doctor Komarovsky on Starters
Why should fermented dairy products be included in children's nutrition? Learn about the benefits of yogurt and kefir!
Sanitizing Basics for Home Fermentation
Simple cleaning routines, when you need boiling water, and how to avoid off-flavors and contamination.
Milk Kefir vs Water Kefir
The core differences in grains, sugar sources, flavor, and which one is easier to maintain at home.
Choosing Milk: Pasteurized, UHT, or Raw?
How each type behaves in fermentation, plus texture and safety considerations.
Yogurt Makers vs Instant Pot vs Oven Light
A practical comparison of incubation methods, temperature control, and batch size.
Best Thermometers for Yogurt & Kefir
What to look for (speed, accuracy, range) and when a simple digital probe is enough.
Whey Separation: Is It Normal?
When it’s harmless, when it signals over-fermentation, and how to reduce it.
Grainy or Lumpy Texture: What Went Wrong
Common reasons for curdling, overheating, or rough handling – and how to prevent it.
Too Sour Yogurt: How to Dial It Back
How time and heat affect tang, plus simple adjustments for a milder flavor.
Runny Yogurt: Top Causes (and Fixes)
Temperature drift, weak starter, and milk issues – what to change on your next batch.
