Yoghurt

Question 0

What is the contribution of yoghurt to the diet?

Answer 0

Good source of calcium and protein.
Low fat for low calorie or low cholesterol diet.
Economical and versatile.
Easily digested (babies and conval)
An ideal snack.
Alternative to cream in baking.
Bacterial cultures (acidophilus) aid digestion.

Question 1

What is the nutritional significant of yoghurt?

Answer 1

Protein- HBV 5%
Fat- ranges from 0.3 to 3.5%
Carbs- varies depending on sugar and fruit
Vits- a and d and b1, b2 and niacin
Minerals- calcium and trace of potassium and phosphorus
Water- varies between 85 and 88%

Question 2

Classify yoghurt

Answer 2

1. Set yoghurt
2. Stirred yoghurt
3. Drinking yoghurt
4. Frozen yoghurt

Question 3

What are the guidelines for buying yoghurt?

Answer 3

Buy from a clean, hygienic shop.
Check that it has been stored in a chilled cabinet.
Check use-by date.
Don’t buy it if the centre of the lid is shaped like a dome.

Question 4

What are the guidelines for storing yoghurt?

Answer 4

Store in refrigerator as soon as possible after buying.

Don’t eat after use-by date.

Question 5

8 Culinary uses of yoghurt

Answer 5

On its own
As a drink - smoothies
Desserts - cheesecake or with fruit
Salads - dressing or dip
Garnish - soup
Toppings - moussaka, baked potato 
As an alternative to cream
With breakfast cereals