Yogurt is in a diary product category that is labeled as a fermented milk product. It is considered to be a healthful food because of its nutritional benefits. Carbohydrate (lactose), protein (casein), vitamins (B vitamins), and minerals (calcium and phosphorus) can be regarded as the main ingredients of yogurt. Yogurt also includes bacteria called lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptocococcus thermophilus which helps fermentation of milk at a certain temperature. As a base food, yogurt has... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2022. 3p.