Customer Reviews

Deni 5600 1-Quart Electric Yogurt Maker

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This is a great little yogurt maker. With it, I make a batch of yogurt a couple of times per week. The individual jars are the right size for a single serving. Incidentally, baby food jars, the 6 ounce glass ones, also fit this yogurt maker perfectly and can be used to replace any jars that break, or as extras if you want to make multiple batches. My only criticism is that the jars the yogurt maker comes with have a ridge inside their base, making them a little difficult to clean. This can be overcome if you clean them immediately after use.

The Deni 5600 Yogurt Maker is a good product, especially considering the price. I have found yogurt recipes on the Web that work great in it, but don't count on the booklet that comes with it. Using 1/2 cup of natural Greek yogurt as a starter, 1 1/2 cups of 1% milk, and 1/2 cup of dry milk, I get good yogurt in 10 hours. (There are instructions that go with these ingredients that are too long to list here.) It's still slightly thinner than I like, so I'm going to try using 2% milk next time.

The big drawback I've found, which I initially thought would be a plus, is the six 6-oz. jars. I didn't know this, but you don't add flavoring until the yogurt is fully incubated, so having separate containers is no particular advantage. In fact, it's less convenient, since I still empty the yogurt into a small bowl before eating it, and that's when I mix in any fruit or flavoring I want. Consequently, the next yogurt maker I buy will be one with a large, 1-qt. container rather than the small individual ones.

It took a couple of attempts, but once you get the hang of, it is easy to use. The alarm is pretty piercing and I am not sure it automatically turns off the maker; so unless you want to wake up to the incessant alarm or otherwise leave it unattended, time accordingly. The irregular shape really only holds the glass jars that come with the maker. I have been able to squeeze some other larger jars in the maker, but the odd shape prevents you from using most other jars. Like other reviewers said, the accompanying jars have tops that don't really stay on and the shape of the jars isn't the easiest to clean.

This is the first yogurt maker I have ever used. The thing that most appealed to me about this model is that the yogurt is made in single serving containers so you can flavor each one differently if you choose. Also, the price is very reasonable and the super-saver shipping was an added bonus. I've made a few batches and each one has come out perfectly. The glass jars are durable and have wide mouths so they're easy to clean. The machine is easy to use and comes with very clear instructions. You just plug it in, set the timer, and let it sit. It would be nice to have an automatic shut-off, but you need to refrigerate the yogurt immediately afterwards anyway so this really isn't a big deal. I use packets of yogurt starter and the homemade yogurt comes out mild and creamy every time. Be aware that it does not come with starter, so you'll have to purchase it separately (I found it in the refrigerated section of a natural foods store) or you can use a little bit of store-bought plain yogurt. This is a high-quality product and I highly recommend it!

I owned Salton yogurt makers for over 30 years, and when the last one died, I found out Salton no longer makes them. So, I purchased this model. First off, the description says the jars hold 6 ounces of yogurt. No way! If you follow the recipe and heat 1 quart of milk, and add the 1/2 cup of live culture yogurt, you are left with almost 3/4 cup that won't fit in the jars! The tiny jars are more like baby food jars, and not only do they not hold 6 ounces, the tiny opening and lip on the inside make them hard to eat out of and clean. As a side note, in the 30 years I have been making yogurt I have never added any more than 2 heaping tablespoons of yogurt and always got perfect results.

This is very simple and easy to use with good, clear directions. My daughter and I add fresh fruit and a tiny bit of sugar and vanilla. I was surprised at how little sugar it takes to sweeten it to our liking. The texture is a little different from commercial yogurts, but then look at what's in them! I highly recomend this product. Healthy, saves money and the enviroment, no plastic cups to recycle.

this yougurt maker is easy to use. I took a couple of trys to get the consistency I like . The only downside is the containers. The tops don't snap tight so you have to put the yogurt in a seperate containter if you want to take it in your lunch.

This machine does what it says (makes yogurt), but I find the process pretty inconvenient and have returned it in favor of a simpler maker.

My complaints:

1. The jars are difficult to clean. I read this in other reviews and found out the hard way it's true. The angle of the mouth of the jar, and it's small size makes getting anything but fingers inside difficult.

2. The jars leak. I love yogurt and I love eating it for a snack when away from home. No go w/ this one. I tipped a jar on its side in the fridge and it leaked. Turns out the jars are only for keeping the yogurt "fresh" not for transport.

3. I opted for this one because it had automatic shut off but I've now found that's not necessary. If you make it in the evening and turn it off when you get up in the morning, that's plenty of time to "cook". Making yogurt is not rocket science. If it's in an hour or two longer than you expected, it will still turn out delicious.

I think making yogurt is a great idea but it one just didn't cut it for me.

The instructions were easy to read, the unit worked perfectly, and the yogurt was just the right taste and texture. The jars not so much. The 6 oz. jars have necks slightly narrower than the jars, making it difficult to scrape the yogurt out and hampering essential cleanup afterward. They're also a little on the thin side making them impractical for packing for lunch.

Excellent - easy to use & works every time!
Just wish they would give information on how to order more little yogurt cups (couldn't find it in the manual)