For one person, choose a yoghurt maker by the amount you can comfortably chill and eat, not just by whether it can run overnight. EasiYo’s non-electric maker uses a 1kg jar and compatible sachets; Lakeland’s adjustable electric maker can produce up to 1.65L of plain yoghurt; and separate serving jars do not necessarily mean a small total batch. Check the container format, incubation routine and fridge space before deciding which trade-off suits you.
If you eat yoghurt occasionally, the total batch and the space it takes in your fridge may matter more than extra settings. EasiYo’s 1kg jar and Lakeland’s stated capacity of up to 1.65L of plain yoghurt are worth weighing against how much you will use.
If you want to prepare yoghurt in the evening and leave it to set, compare the steps as well as the timing. EasiYo specifies an 8–12-hour setting period using boiling water; Lakeland specifies an eight-hour overnight yoghurt cycle.
If you want to use your own milk and starter or try Greek-style yoghurt, an adjustable electric maker may suit you better than a sachet-based system. Lakeland specifies time and temperature controls, though its stated batch capacity may be more than one person wants at once.
Decide how much yoghurt you want to store after each overnight batch, then choose an incubation method that fits your evening routine and the ingredients you want to use.
Choose when: You want an overnight process without plugging in an appliance and are happy to use compatible yoghurt sachets.
Trade-off: EasiYo’s system needs boiling water and uses a 1kg jar rather than adjustable electronic controls.
Choose when: You want to use milk and starter with adjustable settings or make Greek-style yoghurt or soft cheese.
Trade-off: Lakeland’s maker offers that flexibility, but its stated plain-yoghurt capacity is up to 1.65L.
Choose when: Keeping yoghurt in separate lidded portions matters more to you than minimising total container capacity.
Trade-off: Severin’s JG 3520 includes fourteen 150ml jars, so a full set has 2.1L of container capacity; check the exact version’s suitability for a UK purchase.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Batch size | Compare total container capacity with the amount you will refrigerate; distinguish one large vessel from a set of jars. | If I am making yoghurt just for myself, I do not want each batch to leave more in the fridge than I can use. Around 46% of consumers put avoiding surplus first. |
| Overnight routine | Check the stated setting time and whether preparation needs boiling water or mains electricity. | When I prepare yoghurt before bed, I want the setting process to fit the time until morning without repeated attention. For around 36% of consumers, that straightforward routine is the primary concern. |
| Ingredient control | Check whether the method uses compatible sachets or milk and starter, and whether time and temperature can be adjusted. | If I want to choose my ingredients or try Greek-style yoghurt, I am willing to consider a more adjustable process. That flexibility comes first for around 18% of consumers. |
Severin specifies fourteen 150ml jars for the JG 3520. Separate portions can make storage easier, but filling the whole set means using up to 2.1L of container capacity.
Count the jars you would actually fill and refrigerate, rather than judging the maker by the size of one jar.
Lakeland’s adjustable time and temperature settings allow a different approach from a sachet-based incubator, while its stated plain-yoghurt capacity is up to 1.65L.
Choose those controls if you will use the ingredient or style options, and check that the batch you plan to make fits your eating and storage habits.
Severin specifies a Type C Euro plug for the JG 3520. That specification alone does not establish the plug, warranty or other details of a version offered for the UK market.
Before buying a powered maker, confirm the exact product version, suitable electrical arrangements and the seller’s safety and warranty information; do not rely on a plug adaptor as the only check.
The Food Standards Agency warns that smell cannot reveal the harmful bugs that can make food with a use-by date unsafe.
Chill finished yoghurt as the maker directs, follow its storage instructions and observe any use-by date. GOV.UK guidance for food businesses advises setting a fridge to 5°C or below.
A non-electric, sachet-based option for an overnight routine without a powered appliance.
An electric option for making yoghurt with adjustable settings and additional Greek-style yoghurt or soft-cheese options.
A separate-jar format represented by the JG 3520 for people who prefer lidded portions.
No: EasiYo’s non-electric maker uses boiling water in the outer container and an 8–12-hour setting period for its prepared 1kg jar. An electric model is worth considering if adjustable time and temperature or different ingredients matter more to you than that simpler routine.
Chill it according to the maker’s instructions before eating, and allow room in your fridge for the container or jars. GOV.UK guidance for food businesses advises a fridge setting of 5°C or below; follow the product’s own storage and date instructions for your finished yoghurt.
Do not rely on smell for yoghurt carrying a use-by date. The Food Standards Agency says the harmful bugs that can cause food poisoning cannot necessarily be smelled, so check the date and follow the storage instructions.
Check that the exact version has suitable plug and voltage arrangements, and ask the seller for its safety and warranty information. The Office for Product Safety and Standards provides separate guidance on requirements for electrical equipment placed on the Great Britain market; a model specified with a Type C Euro plug should not be assumed to be a UK-market version.