yoghurt Flashcards
What is the nutritional value of yoghurt?
Contains calcium and vitamins A, D, B and high biological protein
Yoghurt is a source of essential nutrients beneficial for health.
What is the first step in the yoghurt-making process?
Heat milk
Heating milk is crucial for killing harmful bacteria and preparing for fermentation.
What is the second step in the yoghurt-making process?
Add live cultures
Live cultures are necessary for fermentation to occur.
What is the role of Lactobacillus in yoghurt production?
Ferments lactose into lactic acid
Lactic acid helps in developing the tangy flavor and thick texture of yoghurt.
What happens in the final step of yoghurt production?
Yoghurt is packaged and chilled
Chilling helps to preserve the product and maintain live cultures.
True or False: Live yoghurts contain live bacteria that remain alive after processing.
True
Live yoghurts are beneficial for gut health due to the presence of live probiotic bacteria.
Fill in the blank: Probiotic yoghurts contain _______.
beneficial bacteria
Probiotic yoghurts are designed to improve gut health.
What are bio yoghurts?
Yoghurts with added health benefits
Bio yoghurts often contain additional probiotics or nutrients.
List three types of yoghurt mentioned.
- Live yoghurts
- Probiotic yoghurts
- Bio yoghurts
Each type of yoghurt offers different health benefits.
What ingredient is fermented to make yoghurt?
Lactose
Lactose is the sugar found in milk that is fermented by bacteria.
What is the purpose of adding acid in the yoghurt-making process?
To lower pH and enhance flavor
Acidification is key for texture and taste in yoghurt.
