How to reduce the sourness of homemade frozen yogurt?
I like to make homemade yogurt and I am experimenting with timing to get my yogurt to be not so sour but still completely set. Yogurt is, by definition, quite acidic since that is what sets the protein in the first place.
Commercial frozen yogurts seem to be much milder than I can achieve at home. I assume this is because they are using thickeners rather than 100% yogurt. Because they aren't as sour you can find frozen yogurts of almost any flavor.
Since my yogurt is so sour I am more limited in what flavors work well with it. A sour chocolate frozen yogurt does not make my tongue happy. I have in the past made a variety of citrus flavors with and without ginger. These are tasty but I'm getting tired of them.
How can I make my frozen yogurt less sour so that more flavors work well with it?
Best Answer
Overly sour yogurt is a sign of inconsistent inoculation
Check the type of culture you are using, and ensure you are keeping the yogurt above 37C for more than six hours. The yogurt should finish as a solid lump that resists pouring, not a thick liquid, or a lumpy paste
Pouring off the whey and straining the yogurt makes it more creamy and taste sweeter
Thickeners are not required, just complete inoculation
For sweet yogurt dishes I mostly use sour berries (blackberry, raspberry etc) so it is expected to be somewhat sour anyway
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How do you fix sour yogurt culture?
If your yogurt is too sour, culture it at the lower range of temperatures listed for your starter, and for a shorter duration until it acquires the flavor you like. What is this? If you like a sourer yogurt, simply culture longer until it acquires the flavor you like.Why does my frozen yogurt taste sour?
All you need is pasteurized milk and bacteria. During this process, bacterial strains such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus \u2014 just two of the many types of lactic acid microorganisms \u2014 convert lactose sugars in milk into lactic acid.Why is my homemade yogurt really sour?
Sourness in homemade yogurt is a function of incubation time. The longer you incubate, the more sour the yogurt. Sourness in yogurt is not unhealthy. However, if you prefer a less sour yogurt, just incubate for a shorter period of time.How do you sweeten sour yogurt?
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Instead of refined sugar which can be very strong try other sources of sweetness. For example, very ripe natural canteloupe and honey. Adding a spice or herb (e.g. cinnamon) creates a nice finish.
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