Introduction Yogurt is a popular staple food in many countries, including the West. Internet sources say it originated in Western Asia and the Middle East, and it appears that the word Yogurt is derived from the Turkish word ‘Yoğurmak,’ meaning coagulate, thicken, or curdle. The history goes like this: Wandering herdsmen used to move with … Read more
Introduction Indian curd, known as Dahi in Hindi, is a popular fermented milk product consumed by most of the Indian population. It is consumed as a part of the daily diet, as a refreshing beverage, or as part of a fast-food snack. For most Indians, a meal is not complete without Dahi. Popular examples are … Read more
Introduction Pasteurization is a process of heating the milk to a designed temperature for a designed time; it destroys the disease-causing pathogens and makes the milk healthy for human consumption. Pasteurization increases the shelf life of milk. Do you know who invented the process of pasteurization? Yes, you are correct. Louis Pasteur invented the idea … Read more
Introduction Milk is good for health since it contains calcium, vitamins A and B12, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and casein (milk protein). However, raw milk contains harmful pathogens, and consuming raw milk can make you seriously ill. So, it is a must to drink only pasteurized milk, and if you purchase raw milk from a local … Read more
Introduction Most people consume milk as part of their daily diet, and they start their day with a cup of refreshing coffee or tea. Milk is delicious to drink and is considered a complete food since it contains fat, protein, antioxidants, and some essential vitamins and minerals. Moreover, milk is affordable. People may have many … Read more
Introduction Over the last four or five decades, cheese has gained reasonable popularity amongst the Indians at a slow but steady phase. Cheese is more popular in metros, mini-metros, and large towns. One reason is the opening of fast-food restaurants that serve and home-deliver pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and other foods where cheese is a major … Read more
Introduction Even though cheese is one of the oldest foods consumed by humans, cheese was not manufactured on a large scale till the 1850s. During those periods, cheese was made in local form houses using the raw milk obtained from the cows, buffaloes, sheep, and goats raised on the farm. Production of cheese in large … Read more
Introduction Considering the types of cheeses consumed worldwide, the number of cheese varieties will easily exceed 100. But, do you know some of these cheeses have a vegetarian label and the reason behind it? Yes, it is correct. Even though all the cheeses worldwide are made using the milk obtained from buffaloes, cows, sheep, or … Read more
Introduction Mozzarella cheese is a semisoft and not aged cheese originating from Southern Italy. Traditional Mozzarella cheese is made from water buffalo milk (bred in Italy), cow milk can also be used. After cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese is the second most popular cheese worldwide. The elastic structure of mozzarella cheese and its uniform meltability make … Read more
