Introduction Curd or Dahi in Hindi, is a well-liked fermented milk product eaten by the majority Indians. Dahi is eaten with breakfast, as a side dish with spicy food, or as a summer beverage in the form of Lassi or Butter Milk. All milk dairies in India commercially produce and sell packed Dahi made from … Read more
Yogurt is considered a key food. Its pleasant taste makes it popular in many parts of the world, including Western countries. It comprises superior-quality proteins, calcium, potassium, and vitamins. Some Yogurt types have live cultures (probiotics), which are considered good for our gut health. Yogurt is considered to have medicinal properties, and people who consume … Read more
Introduction Yogurt is a fermented milk product. It is made by mixing specific bacteria cultures in warm pasteurized milk. The culture-mixed milk is incubated at that temperature for a few hours. Yogurt is normally made from cow or buffalo milk. Depending on the type of milk used for making the Yogurt, the Yogurt can be: … Read more
Introduction Dahi, or curd is an Indian fermented milk product that has been popular in the Indian subcontinent for hundreds of years. It is eaten with meals or as a refreshing summer drink. In most Indian homes, Dahi is an inseparable part of the meal. The food items include Dahi Chaval/curd rice, paratha Dahi, pulao … Read more
Introduction You can define fermented milk products as products made by adding certain microorganisms called starter cultures to pasteurized milk at designed temperatures. The bacteria in the starter culture convert the milk sugar lactose into lactic acid and enable coagulation or curd formation. There is an associated reduction in the PH value. Fermented milk products … Read more
Introduction Some of us have heard of Yogurt but are unclear what it is. And, others think Yogurt is the Western name for our Indian curd (Dahi in Hindi). However, it is not correct. Yogurt and Dahi are indeed similar, but they are not the same. Both Dahi and Yogurt are fermented milk products. However, … Read more
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
