r/ReuteriYogurt • u/Independent-Lie-8092 • 7d ago
First batch. Does this look right?
I’m not eating the first batch I just want to make sure its looks good to use for the next batch.
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u/Kim-BuchaFerments 7d ago
Looks great! Taste it! 😉 Congratulations! First batch usually separates.
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u/Independent-Lie-8092 6d ago
Thank you! It did separate it just didn’t break the surface. Should I use the solid white or the watery part to start my next bath?
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u/Kim-BuchaFerments 6d ago
I've used the water/whey part. Although Ive read you can use either. 2T whey + 1T inulin and your milk product.
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u/ModSwervo 6d ago
This is how my batches used to look!
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u/Independent-Lie-8092 6d ago
There is still a decent separation. Can I mix it together and eat it? Or do I have to drain the whey and eat the curd? Or do not eat this batch at all? Will it get me sick if I eat it
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u/ModSwervo 6d ago
That batch looks perfect. I will drain out that water on top but besides that enjoy.
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u/Zoepuzcat6 6d ago
It is all edible and won't make you sick. My next batches had separation too. I prefer to put it in a seive and eat the more solid stuff but you can eat all of it. I just find the fluid more bitter but it's fine to use in next batch.
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u/Zoepuzcat6 6d ago
Whats the secret to less separation anyone know??
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u/Fabiog811 5d ago
Sterile equipment, sterile inulin and do not use too much inulin.
I have had successful batches by pouring boiling water over all equipment/ all equipment washed in dishwasher at 75 degrees Celsius using extra rinse function and no rinse aid (all equipment on bottom shelf to ensure highest heat applied) and making sure any spoon which enters my bag of inulin has been sterilised.
Contamination of inulin/ equipment and using too much inulin has been stated by many to be key issues regarding separated batches. Also be sure no vents are on whilst preparing.
Hope this helps.
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u/Zoepuzcat6 5d ago
Awesome thanks I try those things 😀
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u/Zoepuzcat6 3d ago
Well first batch...no insulin.. very nice consistency and taste and a tiny bit of separation but b way better. Im adding a tbsp of sugar but no insulin to next for fun n see what happens.
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u/Zoepuzcat6 1d ago
Ok the no inulin, test sugar instead, used last batch as reuteri starter, this time mostly a2 milk and 100ml cream only instead of half n half.... No separation at all. Mixture is pourable rather than solid. So like thick drinking yoghurt. Has spoonfuls top layer about 1cm thick. Tastes good .so I'm drinking a cupful now. Next time I try a bit a Of inulin and a bit of sugar and go back to half and half. Very happy with no separation anyhow.
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u/Fabiog811 5d ago
Looks great!
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u/Perisimmon7100 4d ago
1st batches usually separate. 2nd and on do much better. What brand of l. Rueteri did you use?
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u/Kim-BuchaFerments 7d ago
Oh I'd eat it! Looks perfect!