Is it worth giving a yogurt maker for the New Year?

More and more people are thinking about a healthy lifestyle. They stop drinking alcoholic beverages, quit smoking, exercise and eat healthy. However, a healthy diet is not only the consumption of vegetables and fruits, but also the introduction of natural fermented milk products into the diet.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to purchase natural yogurt that will benefit the body. Stores sell only products containing dyes, thickeners and emulsifiers; they not only do no good, but can also be harmful to health. Meanwhile, natural yogurt improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes digestion, improves immunity, removes toxins and reduces cholesterol levels in the blood.

Yogurt is not just healthy, it is incredibly tasty, and both children and adults will appreciate it. To prepare natural yogurt you will need a special device - a yogurt maker.

What is a yogurt maker?

The household appliance has long been loved by many housewives. It is a container with a transparent lid. The walls of the yogurt maker are thermally insulated, which allows you to maintain the required temperature, which must be maintained for the fermentation of milk and lactobacilli. Therefore, every girl will appreciate such a device in her kitchen.

Often yogurt makers are small; they can easily find a place even in a small kitchen. They are simple and easy to use. Inside the device there are cups, the number of which varies from 5 to 15, depending on the manufacturer. The volume of each can be from 125 to 200 grams.

IMPORTANT! Not all manufacturers equip the yogurt maker with cups; sometimes the device has a space reserved for a solid container where you need to place the ingredients. When choosing a device, you should take this fact into account.

All yogurt makers are equipped with operating instructions and operate on electricity, so you need to think about a place for the device next to an outlet. Having a timer will allow you to control the fermentation time. All yogurt makers are quite nice, they have different shapes: round, oval, square. Also, different colors and sizes. Therefore, it is possible to choose a device in accordance with the design of the kitchen as a gift for the New Year.

What are the functions of a yogurt maker

Depending on the model of the kitchen assistant, the device will have or lack some useful functions. Some of them should be listed:

• Temperature adjustment function (preparing sour cream requires a lower temperature than yogurt. The ingredients required are: cream, sourdough and sour cream);
• Curdling function (you simply cannot do without this mode to prepare curds. The yogurt maker is equipped with a special tray, the volume of which is enough for the whole family);
• Function for making ice cream;
• Function for steaming yoghurt;
• Automatic shutdown function;
• Automatic timer function;
• Power on/start function.

You should choose a yogurt maker in accordance with your wishes and needs or taking into account the taste of the recipient. You must understand that the smaller the device, the lower its cost will be, and vice versa, the more modes provided, the higher the price category.

Who can you give a yoghurt maker for New Year's Eve?

On the eve of the holidays, especially New Year's, the question of gifts for relatives, loved ones, friends and colleagues arises. It is quite difficult to choose the right one, but it is worth taking a closer look at the tastes of the person being gifted. It’s easier to give gifts to loved ones and relatives, since you always have the opportunity to visit their home and understand what exactly they are missing. Also, it is realistic to find out a person’s desires from conversations with him.

A high-quality yogurt maker would be a good gift for any woman, especially if her family has children or a sweet tooth. Who will appreciate the gift:

1. mothers;
2. wives;
3. sisters;
4. mother-in-law;
5. grandmothers;
6. Colleagues.

After all, in the device you can prepare an amazing dessert to suit your taste. For example, adding fruits, berries, nuts or jam to natural yogurt will create a delicious treat without dyes or harmful impurities. Moreover, having received a yogurt maker with a wide range of functions as a gift, the recipient will be able to enjoy ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream and natural yogurt.

Which one to choose?

Due to the abundance of models on the market, choose a device in accordance with the basic parameters and your own wishes. The following are worth considering:

1. Power;
2. Cups;
3. Easy to operate;
4. Additional options.

The power of the yogurt making device indicates the degree of electricity consumption. Typically it varies from 12 to 50 watts. However, this does not affect the quality of the product.The yogurt maker contains either the number of cups declared by the manufacturer (made of glass or food-grade plastic) or one container (capacity from 1 to 1.5 liters). The yogurt maker can be mechanically or electronically controlled. Additional options may include: sound signal, indicator light, cable storage compartment (if the wire is too long).

In conclusion, it is worth saying that in addition to the traditional yogurt maker, such devices as a yogurt-ice cream maker are also produced. It is convenient because instead of one dish, you can cook several at once, which is very convenient. For a family with children who love ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt or dessert, this device is a must. It is unlikely that anyone will not like such a gift.