Amazon.com: Ellie's Best Pro Quality Nut Milk Bag - Big 12"X12" Commercial Grade - Reusable Almond Milk Bag & All Purpose Strainer – Fine Mesh Nylon Cheesecloth & Cold Brew Coffee Filter - Free Recipes & Videos: Home & Kitchen (original) (raw)
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Customers like the food strainer for its ease of cleaning, build quality, and bag quality. They mention it works great for their needs, is easy to clean, and the material seems very good. Some also say the process is much easier than expected and the instructions are clear.
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2,026 customers mention "Works great"1,998 positive28 negative
Customers like the product. They say it works great for their needs, is absolutely perfect, and works well for straining home-made almond milk, carrot juice, and crusts. Some mention it's a useful base with a very mild flavor.
"...I highly recommend it and the quality is top notch. It’s a great family owned business and they have videos on YT which is how I found the bag...." Read more
"...10min. No spilling any more. Super super productive. It’s high quality and very dense. Also easy to clean. Every household should have it!!..." Read more
"Works great for my needs!A few notes if you are using this for making COLD BREW:..." Read more
"...Same with my mother. But seriously it works great, is easy to clean and is saving me money. I'm now paying a few cents for 1/2 gallon of oat milk" Read more
1,956 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"1,782 positive174 negative
Customers find the food strainer easy to clean. They mention it dries quickly and is easy to flip inside out.
"...I can’t imagine one being better. It is very easy to use and also clean, and dries quickly. I highly recommend it and the quality is top notch...." Read more
"...They also are easy to clean and store. I also really liked that they came with 2 bags." Read more
"...Super super productive. It’s high quality and very dense. Also easy to clean. Every household should have it!! Just buy plz!!" Read more
"...It comes with some recipes of its own. Feels sturdy and easy to clean." Read more
1,840 customers mention "Build quality"1,766 positive74 negative
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the food strainer. They mention it's sturdy enough to withstand twisting and straining of almonds. Customers also appreciate the nylon weave and strong stitched seams.
"...I highly recommend it and the quality is top notch. It’s a great family owned business and they have videos on YT which is how I found the bag...." Read more
"...No spilling any more. Super super productive. It’s high quality and very dense. Also easy to clean. Every household should have it!! Just buy plz!!" Read more
"...It comes with some recipes of its own. Feels sturdy and easy to clean." Read more
"Nice size, and well made. Mesh thickness was great for straining finely ground coffee. Easy to wash use again and again. Worth the money for sure." Read more
956 customers mention "Bag quality"956 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's an amazing nut milk bag, excellent, and incredible. Some say it provides them with a very nice glass of strained juice.
"...This bag is incredible and should be in your kitchen. I can’t imagine one being better. It is very easy to use and also clean, and dries quickly...." Read more
"I have began making nut milks and these bags are perfect. They are easy to use and able to squeeze much of the pulp...." Read more
"Great bag. Make sure you wash it thoroughly with non toxic dish soap to get the nut oil off and hang dry." Read more
"...Oh my gosh, this nut milk bag is fantastic! The weave of the fabric is so much easier to work with than the cheese cloth...." Read more
877 customers mention "Ease of use"854 positive23 negative
Customers find the food strainer easy to use. They mention it saves time and effort.
"...I can’t imagine one being better. It is very easy to use and also clean, and dries quickly. I highly recommend it and the quality is top notch...." Read more
"I have began making nut milks and these bags are perfect. They are easy to use and able to squeeze much of the pulp...." Read more
"...As well as less time consuming because you don't have this giant mass of wet ground coffee blocking the flow to the pitcher and taking ages...." Read more
"...I used the recipe in the book that came with these bags. Very easy to make. Did not even take five minutes. Clean-up was very easy...." Read more
825 customers mention "Ease of making"814 positive11 negative
Customers find the food strainer easy to use. They mention it makes making almond milk and butter much easier, and is great for making smoothies. Some say it's good for making coconut milk as well.
"Other than the name this is an awesome bag for making oat milk...." Read more
"...Delicious nut milk, ready to enjoy.🥳..." Read more
"...It’s so much better tasting than Almond Breeze! Plus, my nut milk doesn’t have all that calcium carbonate ( like in Tums!) and gums...." Read more
"...The above recipe is a useful base with a very mild flavor. I love to add other ingredients to it to make it more interesting...." Read more
704 customers mention "Size"651 positive53 negative
Customers are satisfied with the size of the food strainer. They mention it's fantastic, large enough to handle bones and vegetables steeped within the liquid, and rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very little space.
"...They are easy to use and able to squeeze much of the pulp. They also are easy to clean and store. I also really liked that they came with 2 bags." Read more
"Nice size, and well made. Mesh thickness was great for straining finely ground coffee. Easy to wash use again and again. Worth the money for sure." Read more
"...ergonomic, inexpensive to replace, and once dried it even rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very little space...." Read more
"It works and fits well on my other utensils, material seems very good quality and quite resistant." Read more
329 customers mention "Value for money"288 positive41 negative
Customers appreciate the value for money of the food strainer. They mention it's worth the price, a great purchase, and inexpensive to replace.
"...Easy to wash use again and again. Worth the money for sure." Read more
"...But seriously it works great, is easy to clean and is saving me money. I'm now paying a few cents for 1/2 gallon of oat milk" Read more
"...for the task it’s designed for, reusable, ergonomic, inexpensive to replace, and once dried it even rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very..." Read more
"...I am looking forward to any other uses I can utilize this for! Great buy and looks like it will be easy to re-use over and over again." Read more
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Ergonomic, Reusable & Indispensable
Product: Ellie’s Best Bigger Better Nut Milk BagRating: 5/5 (excellent)Not to put too strong a spin on it, but this product is a genuine boon for anyone wishing to make their own nutmilk, soymilk, butter, Greek-style (hung) yogurt, or fresh cheese. What used to be a messy wasteful chore using disposable muslin cloth, or butter cloth, has since become an easy and pleasant routine ... so easy that ever since buying my first “Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag” a little over a year ago, I’ve been regularly making my own soy and nutmilks (Almond, Cashew and Coconut) on a weekly basis ever since, along with the occasional batch of homemade ‘hung’ Greek style yogurt or homemade butter.Likes: STURDY, REUSABLE & ECONOMICAL: The nylon weave, and strongly stitched seams, are excellent, and vastly superior (for home use) to both single use cotton muslin cloth, or even premium butter cloth (which tends to fray at the edges when cut to size and washed for reuse). My first bag is still going strong after 50+ uses, and will probably last at least 50 more. ERGONOMIC: Whereas cotton muslin cloth must be cut to size and stacked in layers for most uses, and cotton butter cloth must be cut down to size and manually tied closed, Ellie’s bag is already the ideal size and configuration for most household uses - a sturdy bag of butter cloth-rated nylon weave (90-mesh) with a built-in drawstring. Cleanup is a snap too (see handwashing tips below) DISHWASHER SAFE: Yes, it’s dishwasher/clothes washer safe (albeit with minor caveats - see the addendum at the end of this review). However, I don’t recommend putting it in a clothes dryer ... let it air dry.Nits: None (!).I’ve been reviewing semi-regularly on Amazon since 1999, and it’s very rare than I’m unable to come up with at least one meaningful nit on a given product ... but nothing substantial comes to mind about this item. It’s indispensable for the task it’s designed for, reusable, ergonomic, inexpensive to replace, and once dried it even rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very little space. I’d be hard pressed to name a culinary product that’s given me more bang for the buck ... what’s not to love ?HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An absolute must-have for aficionados of homemade nutmilk, soymilk, butter and hung yogurt/curd.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDENDUM -SOME HELPFUL TIPS: HANDWASHING: I spread the bag out flat, on it’s side, in the bottom of the sink, and then rise it thoroughly on both sides (top and bottom), then turn it inside out and repeat the process. After rinsing is done, I’ll rinse the sink, then repeat the process once more, this time scrubbing gently with a soapy sponge. Last, a quick wring out, and I let it air dry in the dish rack. Takes 50-60 secs, tops. DISHWASHER: If you’re considering using the dishwasher, here’s a tip, and a suggestion: (1) Drawstring: after first rinsing and handwashing the bag (see above), I’ll fold the bottom of the bag up towards the lip, then scrunch it laterally and slip it upright into one of the narrow bins in the silverware rack. I do it that way so that the dangling drawstring can't reach down into the heating element and possibly melt during the dry cycle. (2) HEAT: Nylon is heat sensitive, and although the dry cycle on most residential dishwashers doesn’t get hot enough to melt it, it does cause the nylon weave to contract and stiffen a bit with repeated exposure, so I prefer to wash it by hand for making nut milks, and ONLY use the dishwasher after I use it to make butter or drain yogurt ... and I try to remember to remove the bag from the washer before the heat cycle starts. Because of the heat induced contraction, I now own 2 bags - I use the slightly heat-shrunk one exclusively for yogurt and butter, and my newer one exclusively for nutmilks and it never goes near the dishwasher. STRAINING NUT MILK: Although designed to be squeezed by hand, I have a slightly improved method. I rest a stainless steel colander in a work bowl, then slip the nutmilk bag into an upright 1 qt plastic deli container, and pull the mouth of the bag open and down around the lips of same, to hold it open. Next I’ll pulse & pour the first carafe of freshly pureed nutmilk into it, then remove the tupperware (no longer needed) and then let the bag continue to drain in the colander. With the bag partially full, it will stay upright, so you can blend and pour the remainder of the batch through it with only one hand needed to hold it open. When the bowl under the colander fills, replace with a fresh bowl. After draining is complete, gently shake the bag to settle the pulp, hold the bag upright and using a ‘finger flicking’ motion (as if plinking someone on the nose), flick the sides of the bag so any clinging pulp falls into the bottom, then twist the neck of the bag several times until the pulp forms a tight ball in the bottom. At this point most people squeeze it by hand to extract the remaining milk, but I prefer to lay the ball on it’s side in the bottom of the colander, and press firmly with a heavy smooth-bottomed paillard pounder {ex: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Ultimate-Pounder-Tenderizer/dp/B00004UE7C }, until the pulp is firm and dryish, after which I'll freeze it (once I have enough, I'll dehydrate and grind all the spent nut and/or coconut pulp into powder, for use in baked goods and dhokla). As for the milk, I'll adjust the flavor as desired, then store in 1qt glass bottle(s) in the fridge { https://www.amazon.com/Dairy-Shoppe-Glass-Bottle-Vintage/dp/B018BDZQUQ}. Since homemade nut and soy milks are not homogenized/stabilized, they start to separate after a few hours, and fully separate in 1-3 days, resulting in an unappetizing appearance ... this is purely cosmetic, not a sign of early spoilage. Simply give it a quick shake and it’ll look good as new. Actual refrigerated lifespan is roughly 6-7 days ... longer if you add a little potassium sorbate {https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O93LRK}.-----------------------COMMENT (Photos): Homemade sweet butter (from supermarket heavy cream) draining in an Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag. To explain - my 7 cup food processor takes about 7 minutes to whip and break 3 cups of heavy cream into butter and whey. Figure that 1 quart of 40% milkfat heavy cream will yield ¾ lb of sweet butter, and just over 8 fl oz of liquid whey (which I culture into buttermilk if I have at least a quart, otherwise I use it to make bread or simply drink it).
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
I just started juicing with a brand new Vitamix, I’ve always wanted one, but the bloating I was getting was terrible! This bag is incredible and should be in your kitchen. I can’t imagine one being better. It is very easy to use and also clean, and dries quickly. I highly recommend it and the quality is top notch. It’s a great family owned business and they have videos on YT which is how I found the bag. I just love it, it’s changed my juicing game for the better.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
I have began making nut milks and these bags are perfect. They are easy to use and able to squeeze much of the pulp. They also are easy to clean and store. I also really liked that they came with 2 bags.
2 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
It literally changed my life!!! I used to use cheesecloth for filtering grape juice and it was a messy and time-consuming process (which can take me 30+min). But with this bag I am now able to get all grapes done in one squeeze. 10min. No spilling any more. Super super productive. It’s high quality and very dense. Also easy to clean. Every household should have it!! Just buy plz!!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
I have now been making my own walnut milk for a couple weeks. It’s nice to add your own stuff like cinnamon, vanilla and maybe even banana extract too. It comes with some recipes of its own. Feels sturdy and easy to clean.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016
Works great for my needs!
A few notes if you are using this for making COLD BREW:
When I cold brew I coarse grind the beans before putting them in this bag and then in a half gallon glass jug that I fill with water.
The first time I did this I decided to strain the cold brew using a mesh sieve with just a damp paper towel placed over it just to be safe (didn't have any coffee filters on hand). Anyway, I'm REALLY glad I did this because once my glass jug was emptied I noticed a decent amount of sludge on the bottom.
Now this was my first attempt at cold brew so I figured hey I probably just ground the beans a bit too much and had too fine of a texture.
This did seem to be partially the problem since the second time I cold brewed I made sure the grind was pretty damn coarse before putting it into the nut bag. However, again just to be safe I strained the cold brew using the same method and still came up with some residue that I was glad to be rid of. A decent amount less than before, but enough that I would still advise straining.
I know it probably sounds like- well if I have to strain then what is the point of using the bag at all? BUT I really do think using this makes the process just SO much easier and wayyyy less of a mess. As well as less time consuming because you don't have this giant mass of wet ground coffee blocking the flow to the pitcher and taking ages. Using this makes the process quicker, cleaner, and just overall less of a hassle. Plus, cleaning the bag itself is very easy.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
Nice size, and well made. Mesh thickness was great for straining finely ground coffee. Easy to wash use again and again. Worth the money for sure.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Other than the name this is an awesome bag for making oat milk. The only problem is that I have a 10yr old and when he heard Nut milk bag, he literally fell over laughing. Same with my mother. But seriously it works great, is easy to clean and is saving me money. I'm now paying a few cents for 1/2 gallon of oat milk
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
Product: Ellie’s Best Bigger Better Nut Milk Bag
Rating: 5/5 (excellent)
Not to put too strong a spin on it, but this product is a genuine boon for anyone wishing to make their own nutmilk, soymilk, butter, Greek-style (hung) yogurt, or fresh cheese. What used to be a messy wasteful chore using disposable muslin cloth, or butter cloth, has since become an easy and pleasant routine ... so easy that ever since buying my first “Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag” a little over a year ago, I’ve been regularly making my own soy and nutmilks (Almond, Cashew and Coconut) on a weekly basis ever since, along with the occasional batch of homemade ‘hung’ Greek style yogurt or homemade butter.
Likes:
STURDY, REUSABLE & ECONOMICAL: The nylon weave, and strongly stitched seams, are excellent, and vastly superior (for home use) to both single use cotton muslin cloth, or even premium butter cloth (which tends to fray at the edges when cut to size and washed for reuse). My first bag is still going strong after 50+ uses, and will probably last at least 50 more.
ERGONOMIC: Whereas cotton muslin cloth must be cut to size and stacked in layers for most uses, and cotton butter cloth must be cut down to size and manually tied closed, Ellie’s bag is already the ideal size and configuration for most household uses - a sturdy bag of butter cloth-rated nylon weave (90-mesh) with a built-in drawstring. Cleanup is a snap too (see handwashing tips below)
DISHWASHER SAFE: Yes, it’s dishwasher/clothes washer safe (albeit with minor caveats - see the addendum at the end of this review). However, I don’t recommend putting it in a clothes dryer ... let it air dry.
Nits: None (!).
I’ve been reviewing semi-regularly on Amazon since 1999, and it’s very rare than I’m unable to come up with at least one meaningful nit on a given product ... but nothing substantial comes to mind about this item. It’s indispensable for the task it’s designed for, reusable, ergonomic, inexpensive to replace, and once dried it even rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very little space. I’d be hard pressed to name a culinary product that’s given me more bang for the buck ... what’s not to love ?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An absolute must-have for aficionados of homemade nutmilk, soymilk, butter and hung yogurt/curd.
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ADDENDUM -SOME HELPFUL TIPS:
HANDWASHING: I spread the bag out flat, on it’s side, in the bottom of the sink, and then rise it thoroughly on both sides (top and bottom), then turn it inside out and repeat the process. After rinsing is done, I’ll rinse the sink, then repeat the process once more, this time scrubbing gently with a soapy sponge. Last, a quick wring out, and I let it air dry in the dish rack. Takes 50-60 secs, tops.
DISHWASHER: If you’re considering using the dishwasher, here’s a tip, and a suggestion: (1) Drawstring: after first rinsing and handwashing the bag (see above), I’ll fold the bottom of the bag up towards the lip, then scrunch it laterally and slip it upright into one of the narrow bins in the silverware rack. I do it that way so that the dangling drawstring can't reach down into the heating element and possibly melt during the dry cycle. (2) HEAT: Nylon is heat sensitive, and although the dry cycle on most residential dishwashers doesn’t get hot enough to melt it, it does cause the nylon weave to contract and stiffen a bit with repeated exposure, so I prefer to wash it by hand for making nut milks, and ONLY use the dishwasher after I use it to make butter or drain yogurt ... and I try to remember to remove the bag from the washer before the heat cycle starts. Because of the heat induced contraction, I now own 2 bags - I use the slightly heat-shrunk one exclusively for yogurt and butter, and my newer one exclusively for nutmilks and it never goes near the dishwasher.
STRAINING NUT MILK: Although designed to be squeezed by hand, I have a slightly improved method. I rest a stainless steel colander in a work bowl, then slip the nutmilk bag into an upright 1 qt plastic deli container, and pull the mouth of the bag open and down around the lips of same, to hold it open. Next I’ll pulse & pour the first carafe of freshly pureed nutmilk into it, then remove the tupperware (no longer needed) and then let the bag continue to drain in the colander. With the bag partially full, it will stay upright, so you can blend and pour the remainder of the batch through it with only one hand needed to hold it open. When the bowl under the colander fills, replace with a fresh bowl. After draining is complete, gently shake the bag to settle the pulp, hold the bag upright and using a ‘finger flicking’ motion (as if plinking someone on the nose), flick the sides of the bag so any clinging pulp falls into the bottom, then twist the neck of the bag several times until the pulp forms a tight ball in the bottom. At this point most people squeeze it by hand to extract the remaining milk, but I prefer to lay the ball on it’s side in the bottom of the colander, and press firmly with a heavy smooth-bottomed paillard pounder {ex: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Ultimate-Pounder-Tenderizer/dp/B00004UE7C }, until the pulp is firm and dryish, after which I'll freeze it (once I have enough, I'll dehydrate and grind all the spent nut and/or coconut pulp into powder, for use in baked goods and dhokla). As for the milk, I'll adjust the flavor as desired, then store in 1qt glass bottle(s) in the fridge { https://www.amazon.com/Dairy-Shoppe-Glass-Bottle-Vintage/dp/B018BDZQUQ}. Since homemade nut and soy milks are not homogenized/stabilized, they start to separate after a few hours, and fully separate in 1-3 days, resulting in an unappetizing appearance ... this is purely cosmetic, not a sign of early spoilage. Simply give it a quick shake and it’ll look good as new. Actual refrigerated lifespan is roughly 6-7 days ... longer if you add a little potassium sorbate {https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O93LRK}.
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COMMENT (Photos): Homemade sweet butter (from supermarket heavy cream) draining in an Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag. To explain - my 7 cup food processor takes about 7 minutes to whip and break 3 cups of heavy cream into butter and whey. Figure that 1 quart of 40% milkfat heavy cream will yield ¾ lb of sweet butter, and just over 8 fl oz of liquid whey (which I culture into buttermilk if I have at least a quart, otherwise I use it to make bread or simply drink it).
5.0 out of 5 stars Ergonomic, Reusable & Indispensable
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
Product: Ellie’s Best Bigger Better Nut Milk Bag
Rating: 5/5 (excellent)
Not to put too strong a spin on it, but this product is a genuine boon for anyone wishing to make their own nutmilk, soymilk, butter, Greek-style (hung) yogurt, or fresh cheese. What used to be a messy wasteful chore using disposable muslin cloth, or butter cloth, has since become an easy and pleasant routine ... so easy that ever since buying my first “Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag” a little over a year ago, I’ve been regularly making my own soy and nutmilks (Almond, Cashew and Coconut) on a weekly basis ever since, along with the occasional batch of homemade ‘hung’ Greek style yogurt or homemade butter.
Likes:
STURDY, REUSABLE & ECONOMICAL: The nylon weave, and strongly stitched seams, are excellent, and vastly superior (for home use) to both single use cotton muslin cloth, or even premium butter cloth (which tends to fray at the edges when cut to size and washed for reuse). My first bag is still going strong after 50+ uses, and will probably last at least 50 more.
ERGONOMIC: Whereas cotton muslin cloth must be cut to size and stacked in layers for most uses, and cotton butter cloth must be cut down to size and manually tied closed, Ellie’s bag is already the ideal size and configuration for most household uses - a sturdy bag of butter cloth-rated nylon weave (90-mesh) with a built-in drawstring. Cleanup is a snap too (see handwashing tips below)
DISHWASHER SAFE: Yes, it’s dishwasher/clothes washer safe (albeit with minor caveats - see the addendum at the end of this review). However, I don’t recommend putting it in a clothes dryer ... let it air dry.
Nits: None (!).
I’ve been reviewing semi-regularly on Amazon since 1999, and it’s very rare than I’m unable to come up with at least one meaningful nit on a given product ... but nothing substantial comes to mind about this item. It’s indispensable for the task it’s designed for, reusable, ergonomic, inexpensive to replace, and once dried it even rolls into a tiny compact shape that needs very little space. I’d be hard pressed to name a culinary product that’s given me more bang for the buck ... what’s not to love ?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An absolute must-have for aficionados of homemade nutmilk, soymilk, butter and hung yogurt/curd.
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ADDENDUM -SOME HELPFUL TIPS:
HANDWASHING: I spread the bag out flat, on it’s side, in the bottom of the sink, and then rise it thoroughly on both sides (top and bottom), then turn it inside out and repeat the process. After rinsing is done, I’ll rinse the sink, then repeat the process once more, this time scrubbing gently with a soapy sponge. Last, a quick wring out, and I let it air dry in the dish rack. Takes 50-60 secs, tops.
DISHWASHER: If you’re considering using the dishwasher, here’s a tip, and a suggestion: (1) Drawstring: after first rinsing and handwashing the bag (see above), I’ll fold the bottom of the bag up towards the lip, then scrunch it laterally and slip it upright into one of the narrow bins in the silverware rack. I do it that way so that the dangling drawstring can't reach down into the heating element and possibly melt during the dry cycle. (2) HEAT: Nylon is heat sensitive, and although the dry cycle on most residential dishwashers doesn’t get hot enough to melt it, it does cause the nylon weave to contract and stiffen a bit with repeated exposure, so I prefer to wash it by hand for making nut milks, and ONLY use the dishwasher after I use it to make butter or drain yogurt ... and I try to remember to remove the bag from the washer before the heat cycle starts. Because of the heat induced contraction, I now own 2 bags - I use the slightly heat-shrunk one exclusively for yogurt and butter, and my newer one exclusively for nutmilks and it never goes near the dishwasher.
STRAINING NUT MILK: Although designed to be squeezed by hand, I have a slightly improved method. I rest a stainless steel colander in a work bowl, then slip the nutmilk bag into an upright 1 qt plastic deli container, and pull the mouth of the bag open and down around the lips of same, to hold it open. Next I’ll pulse & pour the first carafe of freshly pureed nutmilk into it, then remove the tupperware (no longer needed) and then let the bag continue to drain in the colander. With the bag partially full, it will stay upright, so you can blend and pour the remainder of the batch through it with only one hand needed to hold it open. When the bowl under the colander fills, replace with a fresh bowl. After draining is complete, gently shake the bag to settle the pulp, hold the bag upright and using a ‘finger flicking’ motion (as if plinking someone on the nose), flick the sides of the bag so any clinging pulp falls into the bottom, then twist the neck of the bag several times until the pulp forms a tight ball in the bottom. At this point most people squeeze it by hand to extract the remaining milk, but I prefer to lay the ball on it’s side in the bottom of the colander, and press firmly with a heavy smooth-bottomed paillard pounder {ex: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Ultimate-Pounder-Tenderizer/dp/B00004UE7C }, until the pulp is firm and dryish, after which I'll freeze it (once I have enough, I'll dehydrate and grind all the spent nut and/or coconut pulp into powder, for use in baked goods and dhokla). As for the milk, I'll adjust the flavor as desired, then store in 1qt glass bottle(s) in the fridge { https://www.amazon.com/Dairy-Shoppe-Glass-Bottle-Vintage/dp/B018BDZQUQ}. Since homemade nut and soy milks are not homogenized/stabilized, they start to separate after a few hours, and fully separate in 1-3 days, resulting in an unappetizing appearance ... this is purely cosmetic, not a sign of early spoilage. Simply give it a quick shake and it’ll look good as new. Actual refrigerated lifespan is roughly 6-7 days ... longer if you add a little potassium sorbate {https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O93LRK}.
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COMMENT (Photos): Homemade sweet butter (from supermarket heavy cream) draining in an Ellie’s Nutmilk Bag. To explain - my 7 cup food processor takes about 7 minutes to whip and break 3 cups of heavy cream into butter and whey. Figure that 1 quart of 40% milkfat heavy cream will yield ¾ lb of sweet butter, and just over 8 fl oz of liquid whey (which I culture into buttermilk if I have at least a quart, otherwise I use it to make bread or simply drink it).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gostei
Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2024
Comprei com intuito de utilizar para Cold Brew. Atendeu as minhas expectativas
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Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2021
Yes, it is expensive compared to other nut milk bags, but it it worth it because it's sturdy and easy to clean. No residues in the sewn edges. Since I make nut milks every day, easy-to-clean milk bag is a must item. I'm so glad that I chose the right one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It works well and it’s quick
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2024
I love these bags, it only took 2 minutes to strain my oat milk ready for yoghurt making, and the residue that is left is easy to dispose of. I would recommended viewing the you tube video, lots of tips.