Who each format suits

Families sharing one batch

If several people eat the same yoghurt at breakfast, compare finished-batch capacity with the amount your household uses. Lakeland and Duronic listings show how single-container formats differ in capacity and stated yield.

Households wanting separate portions

Individual lidded jars make more sense when family members want different flavours or servings prepared in advance. Check the total jar capacity as well as the number of containers you will need to fill and wash.

Shoppers choosing an ingredient routine

If you want to follow recipes using your chosen milk and starter, check an electric maker's settings and recipe instructions. If you prefer a prescribed process, EasiYo's non-electric method uses its yoghurt sachets, a dedicated jar and boiling water in the outer maker.

What matters when choosing

Start with the way breakfast will be served: one shared batch, separate portions or a repeatable sachet routine. Then compare the capacity and preparation steps of the format that fits.

Large-batch electric maker

Choose when: Several people will eat the same yoghurt from one batch.

Trade-off: One container gives less separation for different flavours; strained yoghurt may also yield less than plain yoghurt.

Individual-jar electric maker

Choose when: Separate flavours or portions prepared in advance matter more than a single shared bowl.

Trade-off: Several jars and lids take more filling and washing than one container.

Non-electric sachet system

Choose when: You are comfortable following EasiYo's jar-and-sachet method without an electric incubator.

Trade-off: The method calls for boiling water and EasiYo sachets rather than adjustable electric settings.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Enough for breakfast Compare the stated finished yield with what your family uses; check the separate Greek-style yield if you plan to strain the yoghurt. If everyone eats from one batch, I want enough for breakfast without starting another cycle too soon. Around 40% of consumers would put batch capacity first.
Recipe and ingredient choices Check the exact model's time and temperature settings, recipe instructions and any requirement for brand-specific sachets. I want a routine that fits the ingredients and recipes I intend to use, rather than assuming every maker works the same way. For around 30% of consumers, that flexibility is the main concern.
Portions and storage Check included jar volumes and lids, the cleaning instructions and whether the finished batch will fit in your fridge. Separate servings would make our breakfasts easier, but I also need to manage the extra containers. Portioning and clean-up come first for around 30% of consumers.

Checks that are easy to miss

  • Using plain-yoghurt capacity for a strained batch

    Straining removes whey, so the finished amount can be lower. Lakeland states up to 1.65L of plain yoghurt or 1L of Greek-style yoghurt; a VonShef model is stated at 1.4L and 1.2L respectively.

    If Greek-style yoghurt is your usual breakfast, compare the stated strained yield and check whether a strainer is included.

  • Counting jars without checking the whole batch

    Individual jars help separate servings, but each jar and lid adds handling. A VonShef format is described with seven 190ml pots, while Severin describes its JG 3520 with fourteen 150ml jars.

    Compare total capacity and washing-up with your breakfast routine before choosing jars over one large container.

  • Assuming an electric model has a UK plug

    Duronic specifies a 3-pin UK plug for its YM1, whereas Severin specifies a Type C Euro plug for its JG 3520.

    Check the exact listing's model number, plug, voltage information and UK warranty rather than relying on a product photo.

  • Making a batch without planning chilled storage

    Finished yoghurt needs fridge space. The UK Food Standards Agency advises keeping dairy products in a fridge set between 0 and 5°C; EasiYo instructs users to refrigerate its yoghurt after setting.

    Follow the maker's cooling and chilling instructions, then store the yoghurt in clean, lidded containers.

Brands and product lines to consider

Lakeland

Lakeland offers a digitally controlled multi yoghurt and soft-cheese maker for shared batches.

  • Lakeland states an output of up to 1.65L of plain yoghurt or 1L of Greek-style yoghurt in eight hours, and lists two containers and a strainer.
  • The stated Greek-style yield is lower than the plain-yoghurt yield; choose by the amount you expect to serve.

EasiYo

EasiYo offers a non-electric maker built around its dedicated jar and yoghurt sachets.

  • EasiYo's UK instructions describe a 1kg jar and an 8–12-hour setting period before chilling.
  • Its documented method uses EasiYo sachets and boiling water; it is not an adjustable electric incubator.

Duronic

Duronic's YM1 is an electric, single-pot option for a shared batch.

  • Duronic specifies a 1.5L ceramic pot, 1–24-hour control and a 3-pin UK plug for the YM1.
  • Duronic lists compatible 125ml pots separately; check the supplied accessories if you want individual servings.

Luvele

Luvele lists both a 2L glass-container format and a 1.5L format with ceramic jars.

  • Luvele states a 36-hour timer and 25–50°C incubation range for its new models.
  • Check which container format and settings belong to the exact model you are considering.

VonShef

VonShef options include both a larger single-container format and an individual-jar format.

  • The large-container listing states 1.4L of plain yoghurt or 1.2L of Greek-style yoghurt; a separate digital listing describes seven 190ml pots.
  • These are different models. Check the exact listing's container format, included parts and seller before choosing.

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Questions about making yoghurt at home

What capacity should I look for when making family breakfasts?

Compare the finished amount with what your family normally eats; there is no single capacity that fits every household. Lakeland states up to 1.65L of plain yoghurt from one model, while Duronic specifies a 1.5L pot for its YM1. If you plan to strain yoghurt, use the model's separate Greek-style yield when judging how much you will have to serve.

Can I make different flavours in one cycle?

Individual jars let you prepare separate portions in one cycle, provided you follow the maker's recipe instructions. A VonShef model is described with seven 190ml pots; Duronic says compatible small pots for its YM1 are sold separately. With one large container, you can instead add different toppings when serving.

How should I store homemade yoghurt after it sets?

Follow the maker's chilling instructions, then keep the yoghurt refrigerated. The UK Food Standards Agency advises storing dairy products in a fridge set between 0 and 5°C; EasiYo specifically instructs users to refrigerate its yoghurt after setting.

Will a European yoghurt maker plug into a UK socket?

Do not assume it will: Severin specifies a Type C Euro plug for its JG 3520, while Duronic specifies a 3-pin UK plug for its YM1. Check the plug, voltage information and warranty for the exact model and listing before ordering.