Making yogurt preserves milk nutrients primarily through the fermentation process, where beneficial bacteria convert lactose into lactic acid. This not only enhances the bioavailability of nutrients but also creates a more acidic environment, which inhibits spoilage by pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, the fermentation process can increase the levels of certain vitamins and probiotics, further enriching the nutritional profile of the milk. Overall, yogurt retains many of the original milk nutrients while improving digestion and shelf life.
The ideal milk temperature for making yogurt is around 110-115F (43-46C).
Lactic acid bacteria can help preserve milk by producing lactic acid through fermentation, which lowers the pH of the milk and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. This process is commonly used in making yogurt and other fermented dairy products.
The traditional ingredients used in making Vietnamese yogurt are milk, sugar, and yogurt culture.
Milk & Bacteria
Recipes I have used, and that came with my yogurt maker say you can use: Whole milk 2% milk 1% milk Fat free milk Soy Milk or Almond milk to make yogurt. I have never seen a recipe using cream for yogurt making. So I think all purpose cream would make a heavy yogurt and so would whipping cream. When I made yogurt using 2% milk it is much lighter than yogurt make with whole milk and takes longer to cure. The yogurt maker suggested 10 hours for whole milk yogurt and 12 hours for 2% yogurt. Good luck.
Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that is typically higher in protein and probiotics compared to milk. It also contains less lactose, making it easier to digest for some people. Yogurt can support gut health and boost the immune system due to its probiotic content. Milk, on the other hand, is a good source of calcium and vitamin D, important for bone health. Both yogurt and milk provide essential nutrients, but yogurt offers additional benefits due to its fermentation process.
Yogurt typically contains lactic acid, which is produced by the fermentation of milk by friendly bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. These acids contribute to the tangy flavor and help preserve the yogurt by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
Heating breast milk can reduce some of its nutrients, but it is still a valuable source of nutrition for babies. It is best to heat breast milk gently and avoid overheating to preserve as many nutrients as possible.
Yes, yogurt is a source of nutrients that need to be broken down and processed by the body, which requires energy. The body metabolizes the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in yogurt to produce energy for various cellular functions.
Pasteurising kills all microorganisms in the milk then you introduce the bacteria that makes the yogurt.
Heating milk to 85 degrees helps to kill any harmful bacteria present in the milk. Cooling the milk to 48 degrees promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (culture) needed for yogurt fermentation. This temperature range creates an ideal environment for the culture to thrive and convert the milk into yogurt.
Depending on the yogurt their can be about 8 to 10% of milk in it.