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I’ve been using Chobani Oat Extra Creamy. Sometimes it does this sometimes it doesn’t. Send help please.

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 1 year ago (9 children)
[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This here. If you can't get the Barista edition then Full Fat is the next best thing. Chobani oat milk is rank imo

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Yes full fat is the second choice. Bigger cartons, but needs to be refrigerated before opening.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I work at Starbucks, and that is exclusively what we use, at least at mine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not even vegan and I really like that one.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Not vegan either. I like Oatly better than regular milk in my coffee and cereals. I still eat regular cheese and yogurt.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Fuck oatley, get Elmhurst. It's literally just oats, water and salt. It doesn't separate in coffee/tea if your just adding it after it's brewed. You don't need all the additives, gums and other shit.

If your making latte's and such they do make a barista version with a couple more ingredients to prevent separation.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They only split because the water is boiling. If you just wait a few mins before adding milk it won't split

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use a french press so it usually is sitting for about 3-4 minutes before I pour it into the mug then add milk. Maybe if I warm the milk up a little first so its not such a shock?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Sorry I should say I only know this because I have a coffee machine which spits out a coffee at not boiling temperatures

I don't know how long it needs, but I've never had any brand of milk split in the not boiling coffee

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My wife uses plant-based milks and it seems to only happen to non-barista type milks. If it's just the plain Flax, Oat, Soy, whatever it seems to split easier than those that are specifically designed for barista use. They're not much more expensive, and she's the only one who uses it, so it's worth the extra. Your results may vary.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

Add milk first then coffee. This ensures the milk is warmed slower than if poured into coffee. Stirring at the same time can help. But I've had this happen as well, it's definitely a temperature issue.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I find it so weird that this sporadically happens. Same box, same coffee, same day, different results.

[–] DScratch 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Could be but then it'd have to be a very specific temp.

[–] DScratch 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

All other factors being equal; I’ve found that for dairy milk, making tea in a thermal flask is very different than a mug. The water stays too hot and cooks the milk.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] DScratch 4 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Try "barista-grade" oatmilks from Earth's own and oatbox

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

adding a tiny pinch of baking soda to coffee usually prevents coagulation of plant milks by raising the pH

this is what I do so I can use straight soy milk

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have only seen this happen if I forget to shake the carton before pouring. Never have issues like this with any oat milk otherwise.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I definitely shake the carton 🤷

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hello there, as far as I understand this'll happen due to the low fat content of the milk so if you find a barista edition, those have higher fat content and won't do this, they made them for cafes so they'd feel similar to half & half

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

Its proteins and acids afaik. Not fat. Coffee is slightly acidic and denaturates the proteins.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes. The fat stops the protein clumping.

Same effect can be seen in cooking with low fat vs full fat sour cream.

Reducing the coffee pH also works

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Does anyone know what baristas use? It's none of the ones I've seen and tried mentioned in the comments. Whatever they use doesn't turn coffee into a brown soup either.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

In the UK Oatly is the go-to. They have a specific 'barista' oatmilk which is pretty decent.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Funny how many explanations, or straight up random brand names, appear here

  • acid
  • fat
  • temperature
  • stirring
  • Oatly barista
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Minor figures oat milk barista blend.

[–] xchgeaxeax 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Silk soymilk I’ve found generally gives me good results.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same, barring extremely acidic coffees.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This would explain why the crap they have a work always does it, but not what I brew at home.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Learn to appreciate the beauty of it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I use almond milk and it never does this

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Sproud Barista or orginal! Tastes quite a bit like regular milk. It's made with pea protein. Sometimes it's available at Wholefoods, but you can purchase it on Amazon as well

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The only brand I found that doesn't curdle your plant-based creamer in coffee is the Silk brand creamers, either the regular or oat, perfection.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That was my experience as well for years until about 6 months ago and now my Silk soy creamer curdles all the time. I wonder if they changed the recipe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I use Planet Oat and haven’t really had this issue, I only notice it if my coffee has been sitting too long. I used to use the Aldi store brand before that and that had a similar issue to what you’re seeing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Alpros "this is not milk" perfecto for cofee

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I thought it was a pancake stuck in your cup.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is it chunky or sandy or is it just the oils and solids separating a bit? What happens if you stir it up?

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