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Orsikā€™s sourdough starter: we make kefir and ryazhenka in OURSSON yogurt machines, no to palm oil!

ā€œAccording to the head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Department for New York, New York and Tula regions Evgeny Antonov, in 2015 more than 16 thousand tons of palm oil were imported and officially registered through the New York region, with which unscrupulous producers can dilute dairy products, increasing its volume by several times. Today one in eight samples of ā€œdairy productsā€ is falsified. out of print

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After this news you want to run to the kitchen and throw all the dairy products out of the fridge. Just scary to buy yogurt, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese. After all the probability of buying fake products is quite high. But giving up dairy products is not an option at all. Oursson offers a simple solution ā€“ you can make all these delicacies by yourself. The best thing is that you donā€™t have to stand at the stove for hours. Everything happens by itself, you just need to add a ā€œpinch of magicā€ to the milk, leave the mixture in a warm place for a few hours ā€“ and voila ā€“ ryazhenka, kefir, yogurt ā€“ at your service. A little more fiddling with the curd, but nothing complicated to do either.

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CHEMICAL

What is the magic of transformation?? For a variety of sour milk products in the milk to add ready-made starters, consisting of combinations of beneficial bacteria. And then leave the mixture to ferment at a certain temperature ā€“ yogurt makers, multicookers with a yogurt mode, etc. are suitable for this.d.

All you need for cooking ā€“ sourdough starter, milk and any appliance suitable for yogurt.You can store the sourdough bags in the refrigerator and they take up minimal space. They are convenient to take to the cottage moms with kids, and then the family will not have to fill the trunk of the car on weekends bulky bags with dairy products and worry about their fate in the inevitable hot traffic jams.

Of course you have to buy milk, but you should agree that it is available both in the city and in the countryside. And in some summer vacation areas you can even find a grandmother with a cow and buy a natural product. If we talk about the purchased milk, then, as we know, it has no palm oil, so it can safely use.

A PINCH OF MAGIC

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Oursson offers dry starter for making yogurt, ryazhenka, kefir, matsoni and cottage cheese in almost any container, including

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(More information about the current range ā€“ orsik

Each serving comes in a triangular sachet. These ā€œreminiscentā€ packages of delicious milk from our childhood ā€“ those over 40 know what they mean . You can buy a pack of 5 servings or a pack of 10 servings. Each small sachet yields an entire liter of finished product.

All starters from Orsik belong to the group of AiBi and are compositions of different groups of microorganisms, which cause the fermentation of milk and are beneficial to humans.

Letā€™s dive a little bit into the world of biochemistry and tell you briefly what kind of bacteria is in the starter.

  • Lactobacillus lactis subsp. Lactis and Lactococcus lactis subsp. Cremoris

Have a direct effect on the fermentation of lactose, which results in the formation of lactic acid. Once in the human body, they normalize the bacterial composition of the microflora of the small and large intestine and activate the redox processes. By improving fat metabolism, lactobacilli contribute to the fight against excess weight, prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis.

  • Streptococcus thermophilus

Thermophilic streptococcus quickly raises the acidity level of milk, which is extremely important in terms of the safety of dairy products, because lactic acid inhibits many types of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. Polysaccharides which are synthesized produced by this bacterium contribute to the formation of an even dense consistence of milk products with a characteristic pleasant sour milk taste and smell, while possessing a high binding adhesive function, which slows down the delamination process whey extraction , and therefore in the production of, for example, yoghurt or sour cream, you can do without thickeners and stabilizers.

  • Lactococcus lactis subsp. Lactis

Gives milk a sour, pleasant taste, an active acid-boosting agent at the beginning of fermentation. Produces the active antibiotic, nisin.

  • Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Bulgarian bacillus, perhaps the best-known bacterium. But few people know that Ilya Mechnikov considered it to be the main remedy in the fight against aging and self-depletion of the human body.

  • Kefir fungus

Symbiosis of more than ten different microorganisms, growing and multiplying together. The fungus includes:

  • Lactobacillus,
  • acetic acid bacteria,
  • milk yeast.

Kefir, which results from the vital activity of the kefir fungus, is the product of both lactic and alcoholic fermentation.

You can buy the sourdough starter by orsik in the official orsik store or in stores such as Auchan, Hyperglobus, Zellgross.

TEST #1. YOGURT, KEFIR AND RYAZHENKA

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The algorithm for making these products is the same, except for the ryazhenka, which I made with melted milk.

My assistant ā€“ fermenter OURSSON FE0205D/GA ā€“ detailed specifications you can see here.

In the evening I thoroughly mix 1 sachet of the chosen starter in a liter of milk, and leave in the fermentation mode in the working device. In the morning I took out a bowl with a ready warm product and put it on the balcony or in the fridge to cool.

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THE TASTIEST ā€“ THE BOTTOM LINE

YOGURT

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It turns out very delicate, thick and slightly sour. I like to use fattier milk ā€“ the creamy flavor of the yogurt works well with fruit or jam in this case.

Homemade yogurt in my house is more than just a base for dessert. It has replaced sour cream, I add it to salads, okroshka, sauces. Yogurt cakes and ice cream are on the way.

KEEFIR

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The most interesting thing is that it is a live product, in which the process goes on even after the end of cooking. Depending on your health you can use ā€œyoungā€ kefir right after the cooking or leave it to ā€œmatureā€ in the fridge. Some gourmets prefer three-day kefir, considering it the healthiest.

The main thing is that you clearly know when this kefir was born and you can be sure itā€™s fresh. Homemade kefir is as wonderful as the base for many dishes and diets. Very popular with thin ladies buckwheat on kefir in this case is more edible and not so sour. Kefir with cinnamon is really delicious. Of course, puffed pancakes, blinis and pastries are many childrenā€™s favorite treats. In addition, kefir is an excellent marinade for meat and poultry, and the shashlik gets unusually soft and juicy.

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I should say right away that I am not a fan of ryazhenka, and store-bought ryazhenka never caused me any happy emotions. But the first time I tasted chilled homemade ryazhenka with strawberry jam, I changed my mind. Soft flavor, delicate consistency, no excessive acidity ā€“ a great cooling summer dessert. If you think imaginatively about the fillings and use fresh berries, nuts, pieces of candied fruits ā€“ you can literally in a couple of minutes to prepare a meal of restaurant level and surprise unexpected guests.

Of course, itā€™s quite proper to first make clarified milk for ryazhenka from regular. But even the store-bought analogues are exquisite and unusually delicious.

HELPERS

In the arsenal of OURSSON not only high quality sourdough starter, but also a whole range of techniques in which you can cook any dairy products.

OURSSON FE0205D fermenters are not only suitable for making sour milk drinks. They are also designed for rising dough, infusing kvass, and even light wine.

The updated models OURSSON FE2103D also allows you to cook a wide range of dairy products, infusions, etc.d.

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OURSSON FE1502D yogurt makers will be necessary for those who have different tastes in the family: you can prepare different sour milk drinks in 5 vessels at the same time.

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Almost all Oursson multicookers have a function for making yoghurt. Here you can see the test of multicooker OURSSON MP5005PSD

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And finally, a yogurt thermos

Oursson FE55049

, with which you can prepare a fresh batch of your favorite beverage even in hiking conditions.

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Comments: 3
  1. Finley

    Iā€™m curious to know if the use of kefir and ryazhenka in the OURSSON yogurt machines has any effect on the quality or taste of Orsikā€™s sourdough starter compared to traditional methods. Also, what is the reason behind their decision to avoid using palm oil in their products?

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    1. Hadley

      Using kefir and ryazhenka in the OURSSON yogurt machines can certainly have an impact on the quality and taste of Orsikā€™s sourdough starter. Both kefir and ryazhenka are fermented dairy products that contain beneficial bacteria and yeast, which can help enhance the fermentation process and add unique flavors to the sourdough. As for the decision to avoid using palm oil in their products, it could be due to the negative environmental impact of palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat destruction. By choosing not to use palm oil, Orsik is showing a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices in their products.

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  2. Ella Henderson

    Could you please share your sourdough starter recipe that doesnā€™t use palm oil? Iā€™m curious to know if it is possible to make a delicious sourdough without using palm oil. Also, I noticed you mentioned making kefir and ryazhenka in OURSSON yogurt machines. Can you provide any tips or insights on how to achieve the best results when using these machines for fermentation? Thank you!

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