Mesh size for straining yogurt?
Usually, I strain small batches of yogurt through a cheesecloth, but cleaning the cloth afterward is cumbersome. I'm thinking to buy an industrial stainless strainer (40cm / 16" diameter, 10cm / 4" tall) with a mesh, akin to a flour sieve.
What's the best mesh size that would work for full-fat yogurt? The factory has all the sizes from 12.5mm to 0.003mm (3µm).
Best Answer
Have you seen this piece and the Bouillon strainer mentioned in it? There is no information on mesh size unfortunately.
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What can I use to strain yogurt?
To strain regular yogurt to a Greek yogurt consistency, set a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a plain white paper towel over a bowl and spoon plain whole-milk yogurt into the sieve. Refrigerate and allow the liquid to drain off for two hours.How do you strain homemade yogurt without a cheesecloth?
Place strainer over a large bowl, making sure there is space between the bottom of the strainer and the bottom of the bowl to catch drips. Pour yogurt into strainer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until liquid has dripped out to desired consistency. --drain for 1 hour to remove 20% of the liquid.Can you use a nut bag to strain yogurt?
Yogurt: If you're not an Instant Pot disciple but you still want to make super-thick, super-creamy Greek-style yogurt at home, the nutmilk bag is your best lo-fi straining friend. Sprouting: You can sprout nuts, grains, and seeds like sunflower, garbanzo, peas, and lentils using a nutmilk bag.How do you strain yogurt to make it thicker?
Wrap a few more layers of cheesecloth around the bundle. If the liquid is clear, you're good to go. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker it will be. To make plain yogurt into Greek yogurt, strain overnight (10-12 hours) to 48 hours.Instant Pot Greek Yogurt - Straining \u0026 Storing
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Answer 2
I am part of the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) community and we make a LOT of yogurt. I don't strain mine, but others swear by this strainer. I think it's plastic, though, so this won't help if you're trying to avoid it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091XNL0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_CS3DzbDN0MKPP
Answer 3
The comments by michael and jolenealaska on the answer to this similar question, suggest, if no pressure is applied, that a standard mesh strainer can be used.
Unfortunately I don't know what measurement the holes are but this implies that an extra fine mesh is not necessary.
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