Yogurt

[Guest guest]

I sent in a request for suggestions on making soy yogurt with a cow's milk

yogurt recipe and have since received many requests for the recipe. I

decided to go ahead and post the recipe for anyone that would like to try it.

I am going to attempt to make it with soy milk and soy yogurt and see what

happens since my family does not eat animal products; I'll let you know what

happens.

 

The recipe comes from " The Indian Vegetarian " cookbook by Neelam Batra.

Ingredients:

1/2 gallon milk (regular, 1%, 2%, or nonfat)

1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt, whisked until smooth

 

Place the milk in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

Stir constantly, especially if you are using nonfat milk, to prevent it from

burning.

Transfer the milk to a yogurt pot (although glass, Pyrex, stainless, and even

plastic containers are acceptable) and let it cool until it reaches 118

degrees on a thermometer. Stir in the yogurt. Place a folded kitchen towel

on the shelf in a kitchen cabinet. Cover the pot with a loose fitting lid

and place it on top of the kitchen towel. Cover completely with another

large towel folded in half (This insulated the yogurt pot and helps to

maintain the ideal temperature for the multiplication of the yogurt

bacteria.).

Let the milk rest undisturbed for about 4 hours. Check to see if the yogurt

is made. (Do not pick up the pot to do this- this can disturb the bacteria

and subsequent multiplication, causing the yogurt not to set properly; just

pick up the lid.) When set the yogurt should look almost like flan or Jell-O;

with a smooth surface. Some liquid (whey) may be visible on the sides and

top, but that is normal. If the yogurt seems soft or liquidy, leave it for

another 30 minutes or longer. Refrigerate as soon as the yogurt is made and

chill for at least 5 to 6 hours before using.

Remember the longer the yogurt is left to set, the more sour it gets. This

yogurt stays sweet for about 4 days and then starts to get a little sour but

remains good for about 15 days. Also, don't cover the yogurt pot with any

clinging plastic wrap or airtight lid as yogurt bacteria need to breathe in

order to multiply.

 

This is a great cookbook and has an entire chapter on yogurt dishes. It also

has several pages worth of helpful suggestions for making homemade yogurt but

obviously I was unable to include it all. If you need further info just let

me know.

Dawn

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fiona25 writes:

advised me to eat yogurt to help prevent yeast infections. Are

there any other foods or supplements I can take that will have a

similar effect?

You have several options.

First, the soy yogurt does have active cultures in it. Yet, you have sugars

in the yogurt that promote the activity of yeast in your body. The better

option for you is to take an acidolphilus supplement that is vegan. You can buy

it

at the health food store. Keep it in the fridge. Follow label directions. You

might want to cut down on sugars in your diet for a bit if you are having

yeast overgrowth. If this is just a preventative, then taking the supplement is

sufficient.

Peace,

Laura

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Kefir is a cultured milk product similar to yogurt, but drinkable; it

usually comes fruit flavored. You can buy acidophilus or other yogurt

culutures in the form of pills as food supplements at healthfood stores.

There was a time when ordinary milk sometimes had added active

acidophilus. It helps digestion, especially after a person has taken

antibiotics that may kill the good bacteria you need in your intestines.

 

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[Guest guest]

> This is an embarrassing question, but I need advice. My doctor has

> advised me to eat yogurt to help prevent yeast infections. Are

> there any other foods or supplements I can take that will have a

> similar effect? I found some soy yogurt, but I'm not sure if it has

> the same active cultures in it.

 

 

The reason yogurt helps is the Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L. acidophilus).

L. acidophilus is a probiotic and among many other great things, it

increases " friendly " bacteria thus being commonly used for yeast infection

where the good/bad bacteria balance has gotten off kilter.

 

L. acidophilus is, of course, found in milk yogurt, but can also be found in

miso and tempeh.

 

L. acidophilus preparations are more concentrated and consist of dried or

liquid cultures of living bacteria. These cultures are usually grown in milk

but can sometimes be grown in milk-free cultures. L. acidophilus is

available in freeze-dried granules, powders, capsules or liquid

preparations, which must be kept refrigerated.

 

For yeast infection, an oral daily supplement containing at least 1 to 2

billion live organisms is the recommended dosage. Capsules can also be

placed directly on the affected area.

 

You can learn more at:

http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsSupplements/Lactobacillusacidop

hiluscs.html

 

Warmly,

Marvelyn

[Guest guest]

> " veggieks2000 " <fiona25

> yogurt

>

> This is an embarrassing question, but I need advice. My doctor has

> advised me to eat yogurt to help prevent yeast infections. Are

> there any other foods or supplements I can take that will have a

> similar effect? I found some soy yogurt, but I'm not sure if it has

> the same active cultures in it.

 

Soy yogurt is always sweetened, which is counter-productive since the sugars

feed the yeast. If you have recurrent yeast infections, I recommend at the

very least, the same beneficial bacteria that you would find in yogurt, but

in supplement form. Go to any health food store and ask for their

probiotics (opposite of antibiotics). Talk to them for recommendations, but

I usually suggest powder form because it's economical and easy to vary the

dose. (It has no taste, just a faint salt smell. Mix it into water or

juice.)

You can also use the powder to make a paste and insert it vaginally. It's

tricky, but good for more immediate results. The HFS may also sell vaginal

suppositories, but they are not vegan.

 

But I suggest going beyond just the probiotics. Ask for a yeast cleanse

products, or yeast-killing herbs (together or separately), or yeast-fighting

enzymes, along with the probiotics. Modify your diet, avoiding *anything*

sweet, including fruit and juices, and sweet vegetables like carrots and

corn, as well as corn derivatives like cornstarch. Stay away from any

yeast-containing foods, and vinegar.

HTH,

Doh

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[Guest guest]

I don't know about soy yogurt but Grapefruit seed

extract and probiotics will both help chronic yeast

problems. I guess you are already dairy free, but you

might try cutting out Gluten which is another big

yeast food source. you can do the candida diet but

it's somewhat tough because you have to cut a lot out

of your diet. i don't have the link on hand but you

should be able to find it if you google candida diet

or yeast free diet.

hth

nak

 

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> " veggieks2000 " <fiona25

> yogurt

>

> This is an embarrassing question, but I need advice.

> My doctor has

> advised me to eat yogurt to help prevent yeast

> infections. Are

> there any other foods or supplements I can take that

> will have a

> similar effect? I found some soy yogurt, but I'm

> not sure if it has

> the same active cultures in it.

>

>

>

>

>

 

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[Guest guest]

>

> I know this isnt specifially gf, but does anyone know a good vegan

> yogurt? I have one of those craving that kind of isn't a craving

> because, well, the thought of eating actual yogurt is somewhat

> nauseating. But you know?

>

[Guest guest]

Silk cultured Soy. Gluten free and vegan. And really yummy :-)

 

 

 

http://www.silkissoy.com/index.php

 

 

 

 

 

We've tried the vanilla and strawberry so far. I ordered the Key Lime and

Lemon for next week.

 

 

 

Lisa

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

There a few good soy-based yogurts. One I like is 'Silk' brand. Publix

Supermarkets and Whole Foods carry Silk soy yogurt in my area (South Florida).

Silk is also GF. I have no financial interest in Silk or the supermarkets

mentioned.

-

Leah Goldensohn

Friday, June 17, 2005 8:28 AM

Fwd: yogurt

 

 

>

> I know this isnt specifially gf, but does anyone know a good vegan

> yogurt? I have one of those craving that kind of isn't a craving

> because, well, the thought of eating actual yogurt is somewhat

> nauseating. But you know?

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our vegan and gluten free recipes are available in the archives for this

group or at the following URL (***Recipes Posted to VGF***):

 

 

Check out these affiliated vegan lists ~

 

http://www.Christian-Vegan-Cooking

http://www.VintageVeganTea

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[Guest guest]

Silk and O'Soy (cultured soy = yogurt alternatives) do not contain

gelatin.

It may be a taste to get used to if you're used to dairy yogurts

though. (not sure what yogurt tastes like -lol)

 

Blueberry, Strawberry, Lime, Chocolate, Vanilla, Plain, Mango, etc etc

 

Try 'em out. I used to only see them in health food stores, but now

they're in all my local grocery stores as well.

 

 

On Apr 25, 2006, at 1:45 PM, vals_boards wrote:

 

> Is there a vegetarian yogurt out there?

>

> Val

[Guest guest]

I use Stonyfield Farms brand:

 

www.stonyfieldfarms.com

 

Their plain, fat free variety, for example, contains only

organic milk, inulin, and pectin (perhaps this is one ing.

worth checking out, but I have faith they are using a veg.

type), and 6 strains of bacteria, of course.

 

-Erin

 

 

, " vals_boards "

<vals_boards wrote:

>

> I have seen several mentions of using yogurt in recipies posted on

> this site. Here is my problem. I love yogurt, but having recently

> looked at the ingrediants of youplait and dannon they both contain

> geletain. I (thanks to this group) have just recently found out what

> geletain is and will no longer eat it. Is there a vegetarian yogurt

> out there?

>

> Val

>

> P.S. Also when recently looking at ingrediants I discovered that

kraft

> 2% american singles have geletin in them as well.

>

[Guest guest]

There are brands of yogurt which do not

list gelatin in the ingredients. I use

Horizon (I think that's the brand) and

it doesn't list gelatin. Hopefully I'm

not missing some other animal product.

 

Actually there are also soy yogurts, if

my memory isn't imagining things again.

 

Gary

 

--- vals_boards <vals_boards wrote:

 

> I have seen several mentions of using yogurt in

> recipies posted on

> this site. Here is my problem. I love yogurt, but

> having recently

> looked at the ingrediants of youplait and dannon

> they both contain

> geletain. I (thanks to this group) have just

> recently found out what

> geletain is and will no longer eat it. Is there a

> vegetarian yogurt

> out there?

>

> Val

>

> P.S. Also when recently looking at ingrediants I

> discovered that kraft

> 2% american singles have geletin in them as well.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

soy yogurt IS a different taste... my husband is lactose intolerant so we use a

lot of soy products in our house... i personally dont like the taste at

all...but he didnt mind it...

 

Kortnee C'Mendola <KCMendola wrote: Silk and O'Soy (cultured soy

= yogurt alternatives) do not contain

gelatin.

It may be a taste to get used to if you're used to dairy yogurts

though. (not sure what yogurt tastes like -lol)

 

Blueberry, Strawberry, Lime, Chocolate, Vanilla, Plain, Mango, etc etc

 

Try 'em out. I used to only see them in health food stores, but now

they're in all my local grocery stores as well.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Gary,

 

You're right. Nancy's Yogurt makles both regular yogurt and soy. They use

powdered milk in their regular yogurt but no junk in the ingredients in either

soy or regular. i think that Brown Cow yogurt is by far the best tasting. One

of their types has cream on top so if you don't want that then try another

type.

 

GB

 

Re: Yogurt

 

There are brands of yogurt which do not

list gelatin in the ingredients. I use

Horizon (I think that's the brand) and

it doesn't list gelatin. Hopefully I'm

not missing some other animal product.

 

Actually there are also soy yogurts, if

my memory isn't imagining things again.

 

Gary

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

The Dannon Fruit on the bottom does have gelatin in it. I had some at home when

I posted this.

[Guest guest]

For many years the Dannon Fruit on the bottom had pectin and tapioca in it

instead of gelatin and then about a year ago they started adding gelatin to it

instead of the pectin. I called the company and talked with them a while back

about it. I was in the store yesterday and decided to check the ingredient list

again and lo and behold it had pectin in it again and no gelatin. We were very

happy. Fruit on the bottom and the large containers of Vanilla and lemon are

the only ones in their line that doesn't have gelatin in them.

Judy

[Guest guest]

Hey that is neat, thank you Paula! Now where's that milking stool....oh

Bessssssssiiieeeeeee.....

 

 

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[Guest guest]

When I had more time, I made my own soy yogurt, too. I thickened it on the

stove before cooling and adding the cultures before you put it in the maker.

 

I don't seem to find the time anymore since buying our new house a year ago,

and going back to work. LOL.

Of course home made is always preferable here. I was just looking at my

yogurtmaker today as I was making basil-oil to keep in the freezer (I

figured i had to start cracking on this stuff since it's nearly October,

before I lose them all at the first frost).

 

Missie

 

On 9/24/07, diana.platt <diana.platt wrote:

>

> I make yogurt with my yogurt maker and it comes out awesome. I have

> done it with soy milk as well, but it stays watery. The culture taste

> is still there though....the soy kind is really good for smoothies too.

>

>

>

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

You make basil oil with your yogurt maker....how?

 

Cool!

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oops. ha ha ha. I didn't mean I was making it in there, I needed something

from the cabinet it is stored in.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

Missie

 

On 9/25/07, Diana Platt <diana.platt wrote:

>

> You make basil oil with your yogurt maker....how?

>

> Cool!

>

>

[Guest guest]

I hope you are all aware that most brands of yogurt and sour cream

contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones (and therefor, not

vegetarian). It's also found in marshmallow and of course Jello. Does

anyone here know of a brand of yogurt that does not contain gelatin?

Please do not suggest soy yogurt, which I have tried and found to be

just awful...blech! LOL

 

Thanks, Raven

[Guest guest]

Stoneyfield yogurt, yocrunch yogurt, Breyers fruit on the bottom yogurt and

Dannon Vanilla yogurt(in the large container) does not have gelatin in them.

Judy

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raven_of_woodridge

Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:18 PM

Yogurt

 

 

I hope you are all aware that most brands of yogurt and sour cream

contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones (and therefor, not

vegetarian). It's also found in marshmallow and of course Jello. Does

anyone here know of a brand of yogurt that does not contain gelatin?

Please do not suggest soy yogurt, which I have tried and found to be

just awful...blech! LOL

 

Thanks, Raven

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Raven,

 

Actually, in Canada, it's the reduced-fat or non-fat yogurt & sour cream that

usually contain

gelatin. They use gelatin as a thickening agent instead of the fat. There are

some

brands of reduced or non-fat yogurt that use carrageenan (a sea vegetable)

instead. I

usually use them in place of sour cream.

 

In Canada, the flavoured no-name yogurt available at the Loblaws chains does not

contain gelatin. The unflavoured Astro 0% fat yogurt is also gelatin free. I

don't know

if they sell this brand in the States. It used to be that it was only available

in

health food stores. It a " Baltic Style " yogurt.

 

The flavoured yogurt drinks do not have any gelatin in them (they don't need to

be

thickened).

 

I believe Kefir, a type of yogurt, is free of gelatin. In any case, your best

bet

health-wise is to pick a yogurt with as few ingredients as possible, and flavour

it

yourself with jam or fresh fruit. Always read the labels. What is vegetarian

today, may

not be vegetarian tomorrow. Manufacturers are ALWAYS changing their formulation.

 

Cheers!

Denise Gontard Cartwright

 

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From : raven_of_woodridge[evolution_press]

Sent : 11/30/2007 12:18:01 AM

To :

Cc :

Subject : RE: Yogurt

 

I hope you are all aware that most brands of yogurt and sour cream

contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones (and therefor, not

vegetarian). It's also found in marshmallow and of course Jello. Does

anyone here know of a brand of yogurt that does not contain gelatin?

Please do not suggest soy yogurt, which I have tried and found to be

just awful...blech! LOL

 

Thanks, Raven

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all your help! I'll be sure to look for the brands

everyone here has suggested.

Raven

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Stoneyfield yogurt, yocrunch yogurt, Breyers fruit on the bottom

yogurt and Dannon Vanilla yogurt(in the large container) does not

have gelatin in them.

> Judy

> -

> raven_of_woodridge

>

> Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:18 PM

> Yogurt

>

>

> I hope you are all aware that most brands of yogurt and sour

cream

> contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones (and therefor,

not

> vegetarian). It's also found in marshmallow and of course Jello.

Does

> anyone here know of a brand of yogurt that does not contain

gelatin?

> Please do not suggest soy yogurt, which I have tried and found to

be

> just awful...blech! LOL

>

> Thanks, Raven

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Columbo Classic Fruit on the Bottom has no gelatin. (At least true for

the containers in my fridge tonight. Gotta remember to keep reading

those labels!)

 

> I hope you are all aware that most brands of yogurt and sour cream

> contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones (and therefor, not

> vegetarian). It's also found in marshmallow and of course Jello. Does

> anyone here know of a brand of yogurt that does not contain gelatin?

> Please do not suggest soy yogurt, which I have tried and found to be

> just awful...blech! LOL

>

> Thanks, Raven