Choose an electric model that explicitly supports milk and starter yoghurt if selecting your own ingredients matters; EasiYo’s insulated maker instead uses its 1kg sachets and needs no plug. In a small kitchen, decide whether one bulk container or several portion-sized jars fits your routine, then check both appliance storage and fridge space for the finished yoghurt.
If you want to make plain yoghurt from milk and starter, consider the vessel as well as the appliance: a bulk batch needs fridge room, while jars need space for their lids. The VonShef bulk and seven-jar listings illustrate those different storage demands.
EasiYo’s insulated maker suits consumers who want a system without an electrical connection and are happy to use its sachet-and-water method.
The VonShef digital maker’s seven 180ml jars suit consumers who prefer separate portions and have room to chill, wash and store multiple jars and lids.
Start with the ingredient method you want, then choose a batch or jar format that fits your storage space and daily routine.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance and batch storage | Measure the worktop or cupboard space and check the container or jars against available fridge space. | If cupboard space is tight, I need somewhere to put the maker and the finished batch. Around 45% of consumers put that combined storage need first. |
| Ingredient method | Check whether the model uses milk and starter yoghurt or requires compatible sachets. | If I want to choose my own milk and starter, a sachet-based process changes the decision. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the ingredient method. |
| Portions and cleaning | Compare one bulk vessel with multiple jars, including their lids and stated washing instructions. | Separate pots would save me portioning later, but add pieces to wash and store. About 22% of consumers put that routine first. |
EasiYo’s method uses a compatible 1kg sachet mixed with water, whereas the VonShef 1.8L bulk model is described as using milk and starter yoghurt. They do not offer the same ingredient choice.
Choose the ingredient method before choosing the appliance format.
A maker described as compact may still produce a substantial container of yoghurt. Lakeland states a plain-yoghurt capacity of up to 1.65L, which also needs space in the fridge.
Measure the intended appliance location and check where you will chill the finished container or jars.
Finished yoghurt needs chilled storage. GOV.UK advises keeping a fridge between 0 and 5°C.
Refrigerate finished yoghurt promptly in covered containers and follow the maker’s recipe and ingredient-storage instructions.
Lakeland offers an electric Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker for a bulk plain-yoghurt batch.
EasiYo’s Red Yogurt Maker is an insulated 1kg-jar system that does not need a plug.
VonShef has a 1.8L bulk-tank model and a digital model with seven individual jars.
No: check the model’s ingredient method before buying. The VonShef 1.8L bulk model is described as using milk and starter yoghurt, while EasiYo’s manual maker uses an EasiYo 1kg sachet mixed with water.
Allow for a process measured in hours, following the chosen recipe and maker instructions. Lakeland states about eight hours for its Multi maker, EasiYo gives 8–12 hours for its sachet method, and the VonShef digital jar model has an 8–14-hour timer; a timer range is not a promise of when every recipe will be ready.
Refrigerate finished yoghurt promptly in covered containers. GOV.UK advises keeping a fridge between 0 and 5°C; follow the maker’s recipe and the storage instructions for your ingredients.
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