Yoghurt Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria ferment ________ to produce ___________
A
Milk
Yoghurt
2
Q
What is fermentation
A
When microorganisms break sugars down to release energy
3
Q
Fermentation is when microorganisms break down _________ to release energy - usually by _____________ _____________
A
Sugars
Anaerobic respiration
4
Q
Yoghurt is basically __________ milk
A
Fermented milk
5
Q
How yoghurt is made:
- Equipment is _____________ to kill off any unwanted ___________________
- The milk is _______________ (heated up to 72°C for 15 seconds) - again, to kill off any unwanted ________________
- _______________ _____________ are added, and the mixture is ______________ (heated to about 40°C) in a vessel called a ________________
- The bacteria ferment the __________ sugar in the milk to form _________ acid
- ___________ acid causes the milk to ________ and solidify into yoghurt
- Finally flavours and colour are added and the yoghurt is packaged
A
Sterilised Microorganisms Pasteurized Microorganisms Lactobacillus bacteria Incubated Fermenter Lactose Lactic acid Clot