Advantages of the multicooker with yogurt maker

The multi-cooker with the function of a yoghurt maker that appeared several years ago won the love of many housewives and still does not cease to be in demand. Such multifunctional models are especially popular with young parents and people who monitor their health and figure. After all, home-cooked yogurt is much healthier, always fresh and does not contain in its composition dyes and other harmful additives.

How does it differ from the conventional multicooker

In fact, it is the same multifunctional device for preparing different dishes. The only difference is the additional function “yogurt” on the program panel. It has already programmed a certain temperature mode and set the default recommended time.On most modern models, the user can adjust the cooking time at his discretion. As a rule, it is from 6 to 12 hours.

Cooking time depends on the number of servings and products that are used to make yogurt.

Multicooker with the function of a yogurt maker may be included jar setthat are used to make yogurt. But most modern models do not have such additional accessories. They can be replaced with existing small jars of baby food, a small glass bowl, or purchase branded glasses for yogurt.

Multi-cooker Centek CT-1470

Branded utensils for cooking yogurt in a slow cooker

The leading manufacturer of kitchen appliances "Redmond" has developed a fairly convenient container for the preparation of this fermented milk product. Small glasses in the amount of 4 pieces made of high strength glass, volume 180 ml. Each jar is equipped with a dense plastic lid with a disk marker, on which numbers from 1 to 31 are applied. This function is very convenient if you plan to cook for several days,because the shelf life of such homemade dairy products is small, and it is important not to miss it.

Multicooker Redmond RMC-M90

The advantages of the multicooker with the function of the yogurt

If we compare it with a conventional multicooker, then plus is only in the additional program. If we make a comparison with a separate yogurt, we can note the following advantages.

1. In addition to yogurt in a slow cooker, you can cook a lot of other dishes. In the yogurt maker - only dairy product, with the exception of the device with the function of a double boiler or ice cream maker. But here the variety of dishes is small.
2. Based on the small capacity of the yogurt, the ability to adjust the temperature and cooking time is limited. In a slow cooker with a similar function, a fermented milk product can be prepared much faster.
3. As a rule, only small jars in the kit are used in the yogurt-box, in a slow cooker you can prepare a fermented milk product in any convenient container.

Many leading manufacturers of kitchen appliances - Redmond, Moulinex, Panasonic, Polaris, Phillips - already have a multi-cooker with the function of a yogurt maker in their model range. Suffice it to choose the right model for itself in terms of volume, functions and budget.

What to look for when buying

When choosing any slow cooker, including with a yoghurt maker, it is necessary to consider the following criteria:

1. Bowl volume. If a family of 3-4 people plans to use this universal device to the maximum, that is, boil soup with porridge, cook meat and compotes with baking, it is better to choose a volume of 5 liters. In any case, it is not necessary to lay a full bowl. To prepare fewer servings, the default time can be reduced. In the case of cooking yogurt is also better to use a thicker thicker, so that it could fit the required number of jars of leaven.
2. Type of coating bowl. In low-cost models, a low-quality Teflon coating is used, which, when exposed to high temperatures, can even give the food a third-party chemical smell. If the decision is made in favor of the budget multicooker, then it is better to replace it with a bowl with a better non-stick coating or ceramics.
   
3. Power. The higher it is, the faster the food will be cooked.
4. Number and types of programs. It is better if their variety is not too large. 10-12 programs are enough.Multicooker with the function of yogurt maker should have an appropriate mode. Of course, you can cook this fermented milk product in a different mode, even if the control panel does not provide for the function "yogurt". But the user will have to independently select the desired program and the required time. It is more convenient to do this with “multi-cook” - a mode that allows you to adjust both the cooking time and the temperature.
5. Kit. In addition to the slow cooker and bowl, the kit can include additional accessories: measuring cup, steamer, plastic or silicone spoons, pot holders, hot plate holder, lid for bowl, fryer, book with recipes, yoghurt cups.