Browin 801013 Multifunctional Cheese and Yoghurt Device with 1.5 L Thermostat, White, Grey, Medium, Mittler

First off, this is an EU product, so no UK plug, I knew this when purchasing. Price is a bit high considering the plastic containers, but it was one the cheapest yogurt makers which had both temperature control and a long, 48 hour timer, which is what convinced me to buy it over the much cheaper yogurt makers. If you do not need the fine temp control and long timer, get the cheaper yogurt makers.Using the machine is very simple, instructions are multilingual, but includes English. I recommend using the water-bath trick mentioned in the manual, where you add a small amount of water in the bottom of the yogurt maker, then put the container in with your milk and culture. The water will even out the temperature and keep it consistent.I got this machine primarily to make my own lactose-free yogurts, specifically with L.Reuteri culture (I used 4 pro-biotic capsules as the starter, but now using the remains of the previous batch to start the next). Temperatures were very good and accurate, at least on my machine, keeping to within 1C of the desired temp (tested with two different thermometers). I made Reuteri yogurt at 36C. First batch I left going for 36 hours, but subsequent batches of yogurt I only need 10-12 hours if I am making normal yogurt, but I will leave it going for 16-24 if making Greek yogurt with the included strainer. Reuteri yogurt is more sour than normal yogurt, and quite thin, but mix in a little bit of honey until you get used to it. I now have it plain.I have also used the machine to make Natto - fermented Soya beans, and it has worked out amazing.The machine is small, and you can store the two containers, strainer, and lids, all bundled together when not in use. You can only do 1L of milk at a time, but that works out fine for using UHT/Long-life milk cartons. I strongly recommend using whole-milk, rather than semi or skimmed, unless you like that astringent after-taste of fat-free yogurts. If you don't like the idea of using the plastic containers, you can use a glass jar instead (like a Douwe Egberts coffee jar without the lid), anything up to 140mm diameter and 140mm tall.Overall, I am very pleased with the machine. It sips power at just 20W while active, doesn't take up much space, easy to clean, and since it has two containers, you can start the second batch while you eat the first. Just get an EU power adapter if you don't have already have one.

I'm using this to make Kefir. At the moment it seems to be working well. Easy to operate...

Great little gadget, have used mine thus far for kombucha and Greek yoghurt.It seems to be made of relatively thin, cheap plastic: the lid, in particular, feels flimsy and insubstantial and thicker plastic, or glass, would be appropriate. The nearest comparable temperature controlled yoghurt maker is the Lakeland model, which is just over half the price of this, and I expected something better for the substantial premium.The temperature varies by a degree or two each way from that set, but that shouldn't be an issue for the intended use.For dairy the provided plastic containers are fine. The largest holds a generous litre (a litre of milk plus starter, and space to spare), the smaller a slightly less generous litre and the strainer just about exactly a litre.You wouldn't want to use the containers for any ferment that may leave a taint, and in spite of the manual saying they're dishwasher safe, I doubt it is necessary - the manual also says not to use abrasive cleaners, and dishwasher cleaner contains abrasives.Fortunately, for the smellier ferments, and kombucha,1 litre Heftman fermentation jars are a perfect fit so I'd advise to get a couple of those.

Super easy operation, turn on and run on default for perfect natural yoghurt. Includes strainer and spare container to easily make Greek style thick yoghurt, set yoghurt, fromage frais or cream cheese. Easy to change temperature and time if you want to experiment. Can even use as a sous vide. I use UHT whole milk with 2-3 teaspoons of live natural yoghurt, straight in the pot, no need to heat or scald. You can then save 2-3 teaspoons of the last batch to use as the starter for the next batch as infinitum. All the parts that need cleaning are dishwasher safe (hurrah!) and store inside each other in the yoghurt maker which despite its 1 litre capacity doesn’t take up much space at all. Much better than the machines with the fiddly little pots and makes much more yoghurt, I decant into small glass pots with airtight plastic lids for the kids lunches and the rest is stored in the spare container in the fridge whilst I’m making another batch. Just ideal. Link to glass pots which are also excellent Set of 12 Glass Yoghurt Pots with... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B093991GL3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Don’t be put off by the European plug if buying from the UK, just buy a EU to UK adaptor and it works perfectly.

This machine is not good for my need, i have tried to make the L. Reuteri fermented milk(yogurt), it doesn't work well for my experience using it, my wife can achieve excellent results by warming up the milk to make Fage yogurt and leaving it on the kitchen top wrapped up with a big towel, but i wanted this machine for the L. Reuteri Yogurt that requires specific temperature, i couldn't send it back because i was few days passed the return date, it warms up just at the bottom of the pot so the bottom temperature is 38 Celsius and the top is around 30 degrees Celsius, it is made of plastic, light weight, very delicate and fragile, it doesn't come with a English plug, not worth the price ( I've paid £50, a £20 version does a better job or spending more money for a multicooker to make the yogurt and other uses

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I needed a yogurt maker tha I could set at a particulr temp and for 36hrs - this is the only one that I could find that could do that. Been using it a few weeks now - going great :)

Pros: Good, easy to operate machine, making nice yoghurt with skimmed milk. Heat control works well.Cons: Arrived with nasty, grey specks all over it - cigarette ash? I hadn’t absorbed it was a European plug.