Guide On How To Make Raw Milk Yogurt

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By Katy Kline


Raw milk is usually nutritious and a nice delicacy for many consumers. When yogurt product is made from it, it becomes both both delicious and enriched with a lot of beneficial bacteria that is healthy for consumption. When learning how to make raw milk yogurt, certain factors have to be taken into consideration. For instance, the producer must consider how the bacteria content of the milk affects the end product.

It is of importance that you evaluate the risks involved in the process of making this product. There are about three methods that can one can use to produce this beverage. Depending on the amount of heat used, the production can either be thermophilic or mesophilic. Thermophilic method of production requires a lot of heat energy while mesophilic process uses relatively low amount heat.

Similarly, the culturing process can be sampled into two categories in relation to how the culture method is used. The processes include direct set and the perpetuating variety culture method. The later process involves using the previous batch to make a new one. It is always advisable to check the specific strengths and weaknesses of each of these methods before using any of them.

The starter, thermophilic direct-set, is the first option that can be used to make this product. It is a one-time culture and the most popular starter used in this kind of production. This approach involves using freeze-dried packet of powder that is stored in a freezer then used to inoculate the batches. The second approach involves using stored yogurt to make a new one.

The ready-made product is mixed with unflavored raw milk as well as with live and active cultures. Only the former is strongly heated to a maximum temperature of 110F so that the starter is set. In case of freeze-dried culture, a specific amount of culture is mixed with an already produced amount.

Thereafter, the mixture is stirred up until a uniform solution is formed through the dissolution of the starter in the solution. Once that is done, the solution is incubated in a freezer at temperatures of 105 to 110F for nearly 7 hours. On the other hand, perpetuating mesophilic starter is another option used in this process.

This method involves heating one cup of milk to 112F in order to come up with the intended product. About two teaspoons of pure mother culture should then used to mix the batch. After which, the product is covered and incubated at 110F for about 5 to 7 hours. It should be tested by tipping a jar and checking if it is running up the side of the jar. If set, it needs to be cooled for about two hours before consumption.

The final stage includes refrigerating it for nearly six hours to stop it from culturing. It is recommended that only pure mother culture is then used to make batches of yogurt. Similarly, previous batches should not be used for make new ones. Once you have mastered how to make raw milk yogurt you can now select a flavor of your choice.




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