This Strainer Is A One Man Circus!
I’ve tried them all. Yogurt strainers that is. From using expensive yogurt strainers to nut milk bags to downright using cheesecloth. I’m always kind of disappointed. They’re messy, awkward, not fine enough, or just way too small.
So when I bought the Kleynhuis strainer I didn’t really have high hopes. Just another strainer. Boy was I wrong! This strainer has everything the others lacked and more.
They come in two different materials, organic cotton and nylon. I loved the nylon strainer so much I bought another one a week later and have used them exclusively since. They are great to strain yogurt but there are so many other uses for them.
My uses:
Obviously yogurt. The weave is so fine there is practically no loss of yogurt. Just whey.
Use them to strain whey from finished milk kefir to make kefir yogurt. I’ve strained so much whey from milk kefir to make a soft cheese by just leaving the milk kefir in the strainer and hanging it from a cupboard to drain and “age” OR dry it even further for a hard cheese. I like to crumble up the dried kefir cheese for a faux parmesan cheese. Sprinkle that on your spaghetti!
Milking oats. If you have never milked oats, it’s quite a sensory experience. I can’t explain it but you need to do it if you haven’t.
Milking nuts. Almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews just to name a few.
Draining excess whey from cheese.
Straining whey from milk kefir in cotton version.
They really are amazing strainers. I knew I had to offer these on our website. So I contacted the owner and now am officially offering these beautifully designed strainers here.
I really love when I find someone as passionate about yogurt as I am. You can tell how much thought and care Wendy (Owner) put into the design and details of her products.
I didn’t have much experience with the organic cotton version as both the strainers I’ve purchased were nylon so the owner of the company was nice enough to send me one to try out. Well I tried it and I can tell you besides material they are practically the same in use and qualtiy. The only difference I can tell is that the nylon is just a smidge more easy to clean but still way more easy to clean than others I have tried.
I didn’t want to miss anything so here is some info straight from the source with permission from the owner of the company.
Product Description:
Finally, a reusable alternative to cheesecloth for Greek yogurt lovers! Turn any colander into an ultra-fine strainer. Simply line your colander with this bowl-shaped, reusable strainer pouch and spoon in freshly made yogurt. While the yogurt is straining, collect the nutritious whey in a bowl or pan underneath and use in future healthy food and beverage recipes. Thick and creamy yogurt is just a couple of hours away!
For years, I’ve enjoyed the nutritious benefits, creamy taste, and personal satisfaction of making my own yogurt. But, straining yogurt was always such a pain and I knew there must be a better way! So, I experimented with many batches of yogurt and how best to strain it; I designed and sewed the pattern for the original Kleynhuis Pouch prototype; I made more Greek yogurt and tweaked the design; and then I spent a year figuring out how to make this Kleynhuis product available to others.
These are the reasons I think the Kleynhuis Pouch is better than any other straining method out there: 1) It’s much easier to clean than cheesecloth; 2) It’s designed to strain at least a gallon at a time; 3) It fits easily in any drawer; 4) It’s not expensive; 5) The design fits most colanders/bowls that you already have in your kitchen.
So, no matter what method you use to make yogurt (crock-pot, oven, electric yogurt maker, Instant Pot, etc.), straining is the final step that will make your yogurt thick and creamy. Avoid any and all suggestions to add thickeners to your yogurt that will only alter the taste and require unnecessary additives! Don’t let the pain of straining yogurt take the joy out of making your own yogurt! Homemade yogurt tastes better, is more nutritious, and costs less.
Kleynhuis Pouch Care Instructions: After using, turn the pouch inside out and hand wash with hot tap water and a mild, fragrance-free detergent (no bleach). Rinse, wring dry, and hang for a few minutes from your faucet so the sink catches any drips. Hang by the string to a cabinet door until completely dry. Nylon dries very quickly! Store in the handy zip bag to keep it clean until your next use. For stains, soak in warm water with 20% hydrogen peroxide. Wash before first use.