Choose an individual-pot maker if separate, fridge-ready servings matter most: the Duronic YM2 has eight 125ml pots. An EasiYo incubator suits a household willing to make one 1kg batch and divide it later, while a multi-cooker makes more sense if you also want its other cooking functions. Each option still needs space for the finished yoghurt and a cleaning routine that works in your shared kitchen.
If you would rather not divide a communal batch or mix up servings in the fridge, look at individual-pot makers. Duronic lists eight separate 125ml pots for its YM2; check whether that number of pots suits the space you share.
If one container and a non-electric setting routine appeal to you, EasiYo offers a 1kg jar format. You would still need to divide the yoghurt if housemates want their own small servings.
If yoghurt is an occasional extra use for a cooker you already want for other meals, a yoghurt programme may be relevant. Joybuy lists COSORI and Midea multi-cookers with yoghurt functions, but their stated 5.7L and 7.6L vessels are not individual serving pots.
Choose when: Housemates want separate servings or flavours without dividing a finished batch; the Duronic YM2 uses eight 125ml pots.
Trade-off: Eight pots and their lids mean more items to store and wash, even if you need only a small amount.
Choose when: One larger batch and a non-powered setting period fit your household routine; EasiYo uses a 1kg jar.
Trade-off: The standard batch is not individually portioned, and the prepared-mix routine involves recurring sachets.
Choose when: You also want the appliance for its other cooking functions and can accommodate a larger vessel.
Trade-off: A large inner pot does not provide separate, fridge-ready yoghurt servings.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Separate small servings | Check the number and capacity of supplied pots, and whether suitable lids are available. | If I share a fridge, I want my yoghurt kept separate rather than dividing a communal batch each time. Roughly 36% of consumers put individual servings first. |
| Worktop and fridge space | Measure the appliance space and decide whether one large jar or several pots will fit in the fridge. | With little room beside other people’s food, I need to know where both the maker and finished yoghurt will go. For around 29% of consumers, space is the primary concern. |
| Overnight routine | Check whether the maker uses electricity while setting and whether its preparation method fits household rules. | If the kitchen is busy, I want a repeatable routine that will not disrupt anyone else overnight. Ease of operation comes first for roughly 21% of consumers. |
| Cleaning and chilling | Check how food-contact parts are washed and whether the shared fridge stays at 0–5°C. | I need to clean up after making yoghurt and have dependable chilled space for it afterwards. Around 14% of consumers prioritise cleaning and storage. |
A 1kg jar or a multi-cooker can make a batch of yoghurt, but neither gives housemates separate servings straight from the appliance.
If individual portions are the goal, compare the supplied pots, their capacities and lids before considering total vessel size.
EasiYo’s prepared-sachet system may simplify preparation, but it means buying compatible sachets repeatedly rather than following a milk-and-starter routine.
Decide which preparation method you want to repeat, and check that its ingredients suit your diet.
GOV.UK and the Food Standards Agency give general leftovers guidance, while Lakeland’s page for a discontinued maker describes a longer period for yoghurt made in that appliance. Neither establishes one storage period for every homemade yoghurt.
Keep the fridge at 0–5°C, date the batch and follow the applicable recipe and appliance instructions rather than adopting a universal deadline.
Individual pots keep servings separate but add food-contact items to the shared kitchen’s cleaning routine.
Check the maker’s care instructions before buying. Duronic advises washing the YM2’s ceramic pots and wiping, rather than immersing, the appliance exterior.
Duronic’s YM2 is an electric, individual-pot option for households that want servings separated from the start.
EasiYo offers a non-electric prepared-mix system built around a 1kg batch jar, alongside separate 250g lidded containers in its UK range.
Lakeland lists yoghurt-making equipment, including a multi-yoghurt and soft-cheese maker.
Look at the capacity of each finished serving, not just the maker’s total capacity. Duronic’s YM2 supplies eight 125ml pots for separate portions; EasiYo’s standard 1kg jar makes one batch that you would need to divide.
An overnight routine can work if the maker’s instructions and your household rules allow it. Duronic states a 1–24 hour control range for the YM2; EasiYo’s instructions describe an 8–12 hour setting period for its incubator system. Choose a stable position that will not obstruct shared use of the kitchen.
Refrigerate finished yoghurt promptly in a fridge kept at 0–5°C, as advised in GOV.UK and Food Standards Agency chilling guidance. Their 48-hour recommendation concerns leftovers generally, whereas Lakeland’s discontinued maker page describes up to four refrigerated days for yoghurt made in that appliance. Follow the storage instructions relevant to your recipe and maker rather than assuming the longer period applies to every batch.