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(More customer reviews)The Aroma AYM-606 8-cup Digital Yogurt Maker was delivered to my house this morning. I put it to work about 2 this afternoon, and am very pleased with the results. This being my first batch, I expect some adjustments will be necessary. I used whole milk, but did not heat it to 180 F as the instructions suggest, as I'd read in several other sources that such isn't necessary. I took the milk down to 110 F (the instructions said 115, but I heard that higher temps could kill the bacteria,) added a couple tablespoons of sugar to the milk, and then added 3 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt (sans gelatin, etc.) along with a couple tablespoons of cold milk (as the instructions suggest) and mixed the lot thoroughly. A ladle made quick work of putting the mix in the cups, and I felt certain that they would be well heated by the design of this unit.
The interface couldn't be easier. Power it up, the digital display comes on. Add hours and minutes desired, and press the Start button. The countdown begins, the unit keeping it at the right temperature, then shuts itself off when it's done. (This last is what is lacking in many other units under $50.) Next time, I'll set it for 10 hours instead of 9:15, to firm it up a bit more, and probably add vanilla extract to some of the cups.
That there are 8 cups is a pleasure. The tops screw on quite readily. I will probably want to get another set of cups so I can make a new batch before the old one is gone, but that's the case with any yogurt maker.
It's been a couple of months that I've been looking at the various models, wanting automatic shut-off and preferring some sort of active interface over the standard "oh, just push the power button and then come back to it when the time is out." This model has given me everything I wanted, and at $30 including shipping, I couldn't be more pleased. What's more, I'll now be enjoying natural, healthy yogurt, instead of the gelatin and extra "stuff" in commercial yogurt. The first batch was quite creamy and tasty. Seems pretty certain it'll just get better as I get better at it. Thanks, Amazon and Aroma!
P.S.
1) Cook for LESS time, not more, to set the yogurt up and have a smooth, less tart taste. So, using EuroCuisine's extra firm starter (and bringing the milk up to 180 this time, why not follow the directions) I got very thick, creamy yogurt in just 7 hours.
2) I phoned Aroma, got a woman who told me that the extra set of cups is backordered, and will be available in a month. That's just about now. They are $10 a set, from Aroma's office in the States.
3) The Full line can be exceeded successfully. Otherwise, use half a cup less milk so as not to waste it.
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Aroma AYM-606 8-Cup Digital Yogurt MakerMake smooth, creamy yogurt at home using only the freshest ingredients with the help of this electric yogurt maker--no artificial additives or preservatives required. The appliance features a user-friendly control panel with an easy-to-read digital display, along with a programmable timer that allows for customizing the yogurt's tartness and texture and that automatically shuts off at the end of the cycle. The taste of the yogurt will vary depending on the milk used, the type of starter used, and any flavoring added. Experiment with these different elements to create favorite personal recipes. Eight BPA-free plastic cups come included, making it easy to create up to eight single-serving portions of different-flavored yogurt at a time. Even more, each cup supplies a fitted leak-resistant lid for conveniently storing the yogurt in the refrigerator for later--enjoy a different kind every day of the week. The single-serving portions make a great choice for an on-the-go breakfast or a healthy mid-day snack at the office. Best of all, the removable lid and reusable cups clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The yogurt maker measures 13-2/5 by 11-2/7 by 6-2/3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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