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Baby yoghurts : A scam?

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Katherine · 10/01/2004 10:47

DD2 is now moving onto solids.

I decided to get her some baby yoghurts for those times when I haven't really got time to heat or prepare food. Grabbed the petit filous first fromage frais ones and a big tub of organic bio-yoghurt for DD1.

When I got to the check-out I was thinking how doaft it was that DD1 could have organic but not the baby. It was only on the way home that I questioned why I'd bought what I had. I went for them purely because they said "suitable from 4 months" on the label but surely they are no different to other yoghurts and fromage frais. Would make much more sense to get hers from the big tub so I can get what I need rather than wasting half a pot.

So do you think baby yoghurts are a scam. Surely as long as its smooth it doesn't matter?

Also is there any reason why you can't give a baby the bio-yoghurts?

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roisin · 09/03/2004 19:29

Hiya Starry! I have been thinking the same thing myself actually - it really is so scrummy, isn't it?

I don't know the answer to your question - but I've been carrying on in blissful ignorance assuming it's the same as milk. I can't think that the process could increase the fat content in any way, but wouldn't sign my life to that!

twiglett · 09/03/2004 19:30

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BadHair · 09/03/2004 19:34

I've got the Lakeland bulk yoghurt maker too (mmmmm, lovely yoghurt), but I use semi-skimmed UHT milk plus two heaped spoons of dried skimmed milk. Makes the same consistency as wholemilk but obviously would have less fat.
You could make it with UHT skimmed milk then strain it overnight in the fridge to make it thick. I did that once and though the yog was lovely and creamy, with almost no fat, it was just too much of a faff to do regularly.

kiwisbird · 09/03/2004 19:45

easi yo and everyone loves it...

starry · 09/03/2004 20:00

Yes, it really is so delicious it should be a fat filled forbidden pleasure! Glad i'm not the only one who was wondering roisin.

Think i'll try semi skimmed with extra generous scoops of powdered milk next. I found the skimmed too runny and ds's sloshed it everywhere! Not sure I can be bothered straining it either BadHair.

I was pretty sure the fat content counldn't have increased in the process but i've heard stranger things so glad to be reassured Twiglett.

carlyb · 16/03/2004 20:27

Just catching up with this thread. My family Love yoghurt. Does it work out cheaper to buy a yoghurt maker? would those of you with the maker say it is worth the money? Is the yoghurt it makes nice? thanks

roisin · 16/03/2004 21:19

The yoghurt is delicious, really tasty - but the big advantage is that it's very fresh, (and therefore milder than much bought yoghurt). It does work out cheaper than buying natural yoghurt, and loads cheaper than buying flavoured yoghurt. Plus you have control over what goes in. I got the yoghurt maker a couple of months ago, and since then I have made between 5 and 7 litres every week - so we are certainly not getting bored of it!

Highly recommended.

carlyb · 25/03/2004 19:53

Couple of question re making yoghurt!

The yoghurt is for ds - he is 19 months old - I am right to be using whole UHT milk arent I? As he is so young he needs the fat?
If I want to add milk powder (this makes it thicker??) - do I do this in the beginning of the 8 hours when I add the yoghurt and milk?
Hope this makes sense!!

roisin · 25/03/2004 20:14

Are you putting your first batch on tonight Carly?

Yes, you're right to be using whole UHT milk. I actually use whole milk for mine too, as it makes much thicker yoghurt.

If you want to add milk powder, whisk it in to the pint of milk before you add it to the yoghurt in the tub. (You have to mix quite well, otherwise it goes lumpy. But when you are actually stirring in the milk with the yoghurt in the bowl, you need to do that quite gently.)

carlyb · 25/03/2004 20:41

Thanks roisin. Yes making first batch tonight (fingers crossed nice yoghurt for ds lunch tomorrow!) Thanks for answering my questions. You are a star.

roisin · 26/03/2004 08:58

Carly - Has it worked?

carlyb · 26/03/2004 12:58

HI roisin
Well - It tastes nice and I think it worked!
It is a little runny. I did as you said and put a couple of spoons of powder in first.
My kitchen is quite drafty - do you think I should leave the maker on for a little extra time?
Does it thicken up in the fridge? I have lost the leaflet!! Does it last for 5 days in the fridge? Do you leave it to cool on the worktop before putting it in the fridge?

So many questions! My ds loved it. He had some with some honey in it.

thanks for your help! We need a mumsnet yoghurt group!!lol

roisin · 26/03/2004 13:15

It doesn't last for 5 days in our fridge ... Seriously, yes I think it should no problem.

I quite often leave mine on for 9 or 10 hours, as it often seems to leave it. As far as I know this is OK - we haven't died yet!

I leave it to cool on the top, then put it in the fridge. It doesn't get any thicker in the fridge.

Batches do vary in consistency though. I tend to pull it out of the machine and gently rock it to see if it's thick enough for us. If I get a very runny batch I just use it to make drinks.

LorraineSE22 · 28/04/2009 07:47

Does anyone give sheep or goat's milk full fat yoghurts to their little ones? I reared my small one on breastmilk and goat's milk, she is 7 months now and I'd like to keep her on non-cow's milk as we don't drink this at home. I suppose these are OK?

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