Yogurt and cream Flashcards
Nutrients in yogurt
(Same as milk) HBV protein, vitamins A D B, calcium, magenesuim, potassium
Storage of yogurt
Fridge 1-5
How is yogurt made
Fermenting milk with live bacteria cultures.
What are cultures beneficial for
Gut health, digestion
Greek yogurt texture
Thick, creamy, high in protein, strained to remove whey,
Frozen yogurt texture
Tangy taste
Plain yogurt flavour
Sweet and savoury dishes, mild, tangy flavour
What does live yogurt contain
Active cultures of beneficial bacteria
What is probiotic yogurt
Specially formed to contain specific strains of beneficial bacteria.
What is bio yogurt
Contains live cultures of beneficial bacteria .
3 steps to make yogurt
1-milk from cows, heated and pateurised ( kill bacteria)
2- specific strains of beneficial bacteria is added.
3- produce lactic acid from lactose , and ferments. Lactic acid sets the protein and thickens yogurt
What does the lactose in the milk convert to
Lactic acid
What does the lactic acid on yogurt do
The lactic acid thickens the milk by setting the protein.
What sweet dishes can yogurt be in
Smoothies, fruit salads, yogurt bowls, frozen yogurt.
Savoury dishes using yogurt
Tzatziki, marinades, dressing,
Nutrients in cream
Fat, low HBV protein, low calcium, low vitamins A D
What is the fat range in cream
18-55%
Whatever cream has the highest fat content
Clotted cream
What foods can cream be used for
Enhancing sauces, desserts, creamy soups, carbonara, on top of deserts
What cream contains the highest milk content
Double cream
What is added to soured cream
Soured with acid
Uses for cream
Whipped cream topping, enhances foods, velvet texture, ice cream
