Hkoenig ely120 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

Useful operating tips
Choice of milk
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You are advised to use whole milk (for a creamier result) or semi-skimmed milk. Be aware
that skimmed milk makes the consistency of the yoghurts more delicate.
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If the milk is already sterilized (UHT), you can use it directly when it is cold.
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If you are using raw milk or pasteurized milk, you should first boil it, wait for it to cool, then
remove the skins.
Choice of fermenter
You can use either:
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Natural yoghurt from the supermarket.
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Natural yoghurt from a previous production. The yoghurt obtained can be reused up to 7
times as a fermenting base. After that, fresh yoghurt must be used for more active
fermentation.
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A freeze-dried fermenter is available in pharmacies or in specialist stores (allow in additional
2 hours for fermentation).
The ferments are activated at a very low temperature (45°C) and die beyond that. This is why
you should boil them with the milk.
Useful information on the yoghurt maker
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You must wait several hours for the yoghurts to form. As a result, we recommend preparing
the yoghurts in the evening. The next morning, place the yoghurts in the refrigerator for at
least 2 hours before serving them.
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Condensation forms on the lid of the yoghurt maker when it is in use. This is normal. Be
careful not to let water drop into the yoghurts when you remove the transparent lid.
Recipe tips
For thicker yoghurts, you can add powdered milk to the mixture (2 or 3 tablespoons for 1 liter
of milk).
Use a container fitted with a pouring spout to make mixtures, as it is more practical for
pouring liquids into pots.
You can add crème fraiche to the mixture for a creamier yoghurt.
You can make savoury sauces to accompany starters: Greek sauce, cucumber, garlic, and
herbs, basil, tarragon or any other aromatic herbs.
Fruits must be cooked before being incorporated into the mixture. However, when you plug in
your yoghurt maker, all of the yoghurt's ingredients should be cold or at room temperature.
Fresh, raw fruits often release too mush water and the results are not as good as with
cooked, drained fruits.