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Bacteria are used in the production of yogurt.

"The yogurt starter mix begins with friendly bacteria. Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus or Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei---are added to the warm milk" -http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5171896_do-make-yogurt.html

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it is a bacteria called Lactobacillus. It secretes lactic acid that slowly converts the milk to curd which is a bit sour due to presence of lactic acid

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