questions on the milk to use for making yogurt

[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm new here. Not new to gluten-free (dx Celiac 4 years). I've got

the BTVC and Grain Free Gourmet, and am so excited about this all.

I ordered a yogurt maker and starter but have questions on the milk to

use. Does it matter what kind? To be SCD legal should I get raw or

pasteurized, or ultra-pasteurized, Organic or what? Does it need to be

lactose free? Is Organic Valley brand OK to use? I want to use goat

milk if I can. Is powdered goat milk OK?

I've looked everywhere for which milk and can't seem to find answer.

I'm so anxious to get started so any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jan

[Guest guest]

Dear Jan, Since we " pasteurize " in the process of making the SCD yogurt either

is OK. Lactose free will not work, no lactose for the starter to " eat " , and

thus no fermentation. Goat milk is easier to digest than bovine. But when the

gut heals either are great! Fresh tastes better over powder. If you use the

powder reconstitute it according to directions, do not add more. We only trust

organic with no hormones and antibiotics added.

Hope this helps, Antoinette (scd 2/06 celiac and children with ASD)

[Guest guest]

Hi Jan.... and welcome.

You asked:

<<questions on the milk to use. Does it matter what kind? To be SCD legal should

I get raw or

pasteurized, or ultra-pasteurized, Organic or what?>>

Organic is your choice. Doesn't have to be organic to be SCD legal.

Any commercial milk you find will probably be ultrapasteurized. It works. Raw

milk is great, if you can find it. You basically pasteurize it when you go

through the yogurt making process. Some swear by raw milk, but it's not a

requirement.

<<Does it need to be lactose free?>>

NO... in fact, lactose free milk will NOT work to make yogurt. The little yogurt

fairies need to feed on the lactose in the process..... they use it all up in

the 24 hour fermentation time.

<<Is Organic Valley brand OK to use?>>

Yes.

<<I want to use goat milk if I can. Is powdered goat milk OK?>>

Hmmm.... I think the powdered goat milk by Meyenberg is okay, but am not sure.

Hope someone else can answer that. I know that you would have to be sure to

constitute it correctly... not add any extra milk powder.

Patti, interim list moderator

[Guest guest]

I really want to do this right. Is Non-fat ok? And what about the

liquid evaporated? I have to go to the city to get the milk so

thinking powdered or evaporated, but maybe I can take a ice chest to

keep it in.

And what is ultra-pasteurized?

Thanks!

Jan

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> Dear Jan, Since we " pasteurize " in the process of making the SCD

yogurt either is OK. Lactose free will not work, no lactose for the

starter to " eat " , and thus no fermentation. Goat milk is easier to

digest than bovine. But when the gut heals either are great! Fresh

tastes better over powder. If you use the powder reconstitute it

according to directions, do not add more. We only trust organic with

no hormones and antibiotics added.

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> Hope this helps, Antoinette (scd 2/06 celiac and children with ASD)

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[Guest guest]

I use whole milk and/or half and half. The less milk fat the more sour the

yogurt. Ultra Pasturized means nothing is left in it. Pearl

Jan wrote: I really want to do this right. Is Non-fat ok?

And what about the

liquid evaporated? I have to go to the city to get the milk so

thinking powdered or evaporated, but maybe I can take a ice chest to

keep it in.

And what is ultra-pasteurized?

Thanks!

Jan

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> Dear Jan, Since we " pasteurize " in the process of making the SCD

yogurt either is OK. Lactose free will not work, no lactose for the

starter to " eat " , and thus no fermentation. Goat milk is easier to

digest than bovine. But when the gut heals either are great! Fresh

tastes better over powder. If you use the powder reconstitute it

according to directions, do not add more. We only trust organic with

no hormones and antibiotics added.

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> Hope this helps, Antoinette (scd 2/06 celiac and children with ASD)

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