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yogurt is not a bacteria, but bacterias make yogurt

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How much bacteria is typically found in yogurt?

Yogurt typically contains billions of beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which are important for gut health.


Why would yogurt makers put live bacteria in the yogurt you eat?

The bacteria in yogurt is necessary for the creation of the yogurt - those bacteria are actually what is responsible for transforming the milk into yogurt. They are left alive for you to eat because science is finding certain bacteria are very beneficial for your digestive system and can thus have many beneficial affects on health in general. You can read more about this if you look up "probiotics". Because of this, it is even possible to take these bacteria in pill form to get the benefits without eating the yogurt.


Does freezing kill yogurt cultures?

Yes, freezing can kill some yogurt cultures, which are beneficial bacteria that help ferment the milk into yogurt. When yogurt is frozen, the ice crystals that form can damage the cell walls of the bacteria, potentially reducing their effectiveness.


Which organisms help make yogurt?

Yogurt is typically made by adding live cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus bacteria to milk. These bacteria ferment the sugars in the milk, producing lactic acid which gives yogurt its tangy flavor and thick texture.


To what kingdom does yogurt making bacteria belong?

Yogurt-making bacteria belong to the Kingdom Bacteria. Specifically, they are lactic acid bacteria, typically strains like Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, that ferment milk sugars to produce lactic acid, giving yogurt its characteristic tangy flavor and thick texture.