Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker XL
- 12 individual 6oz glass jars per batch, lids included
- 68 to 122 F adjustable temperature control
- Up to 48 hour run time per batch
- 100 percent BPA free machine, jars and lids
- L. reuteri and L. gasseri starters can be cultured
- 14.76 x 10.63 x 5.43 inches, 4.45 pounds
- Lifetime manufacturer warranty on the machine
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop incubator for anyone who wants to culture probiotic strains in individual glass jars at controlled warmth for long runs. Buyers who want a hands-off appliance that decides the timing for them should look elsewhere.
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ASIN: B0G4XHFLVRModel: UYMXL-1Category: Yogurt Makers
Overview
Contrary to a stovetop pot or a warm oven, this is a countertop incubator that holds jars at a chosen warmth for a chosen stretch of time. You fill the glass jars with milk and starter, set the temperature and the run time, and the unit maintains that environment steady while the cultures work. Each jar is its own serving, so one batch can hold several flavors or strains side by side.
Buyers who follow probiotic strains closely get a machine that holds a low, steady warmth for long culturing runs, and the individual jars mean a week of servings from one session. The controls are manual: you choose the temperature and the hours, so results depend on your starter and your settings. Nothing here pasteurizes or cools the yogurt, and the listing does not state a jar sealing method beyond the included lids.
Who it's for
Someone already comfortable with starter cultures and long, low-temperature incubation, feeding several people from one batch. Not for a shopper who wants push-button yogurt with no settings to choose, and not for anyone expecting the machine to chill or store the finished jars.
Pros and cons
- Twelve separate glass jars per batch
- Temperature dialed across a wide low range
- Long run times suit slow probiotic strains
- Jars and lids all BPA free
- No automatic program or preset cycles
- Cooling and storage not part of the unit
- Jar seal type not listed
Performance notes
Culturing depends on holding a steady low warmth for hours, which is what the adjustable thermostat and the long run timer are for. Glass jars transfer heat evenly and let you see the set, while separate lids hold each serving isolated so one jar does not cross-contaminate another. Results track your starter and your chosen settings more than the machine itself.
Specifications
| Brand | Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Model | UYMXL-1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4.45 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.8 × 10.6 × 5.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass jars, BPA-free machine and lids |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Twelve 6oz glass jars with lids |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Electric countertop incubation |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Making probiotic yogurt at home |
| Item model number | UYMXL-1 |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Ultimate UYMXL-1 yogurt maker?
The machine itself plus twelve 6oz glass jars with BPA-free lids. The listing does not name any other accessories, so starter culture, milk and any additional tools are not included.
Can I make different flavors in one batch?
Yes. The batch runs as twelve individual 6oz jars, so you can fill each jar with a different flavor or a different starter and culture them together in the same warm run.
Do I have to buy probiotics again after the first batch?
The listing says you can use your finished yogurt as a starter for the next batch, so with the right starter you may not need to buy probiotics again. Whether that works depends on your culture and how you handle it.
How long can the Ultimate yogurt maker run?
The run time can be set for up to 48 hours, and the temperature can be set from 68 to 122 F. Both settings are manual, so you pick the combination that suits your strain.