The bacteria used to make yogurt are known as "yogurt cultures". Fermentation of lactose by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its texture and characteristic tang. Yogurt is a fermented milk product that contains the characteristic bacterial cultures Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. All yogurt must contain at least 8.25% solids not fat.
no bacteria are used to make yogurt
Both types of fermentation are used in various commercial processes. Lactic acid fermentation is used to make yogurt. Alcoholic fermentation is used to make dough rise.
Well, the bacteria change lactose into lastic acid, and the Lactic Acid preserves and adds flavor to the food. That's the answer I hope this work Anne
Actually there are really no raw ingredients in yogurt
Yogurt is made of culturing milk and certain bacterias but yogurt is still healthy for you and the perfect snack!
The main substance used to make yogurt is milk. Many companies add sugar and flavoring such as fruit or vanilla.
To make buttermilk from yogurt, simply mix one cup of yogurt with one cup of water until smooth. This will create a buttermilk substitute that can be used in recipes.
A fermentation process is used to make yogurt. Milk contains the sugar lactose; and some bacteria will ferment lactose to produce lactic acid. the lactic acid clots the milk protein, and give the yogurt its sour taste. Fermentation is just another name for anaerobic respiration.
No, all yogurt is just milk with a culture agent to make it ferment.
Bacteria from the genus Lactobacillus.
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To make a yogurt starter, mix a small amount of store-bought plain yogurt with warm milk in a clean container. Cover and let it sit in a warm place for several hours until it thickens. This mixture can then be used as a starter for making homemade yogurt.