14 interesting facts about yoghurt

  1. Yoghurt or yogurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk.
  2. Regular yoghurt uses a minimum of 3.5% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids.
  3. The earliest yoghurts were probably spontaneously fermented by wild bacteria Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus native to and named after Bulgaria.
  4. Yoghurt, got is name from the Turkish word “yogurur”, which means “long life” .
  5. In 1916, Isaac Carasso of Barcelona introduced packaged yoghurt to Europe. He dubbed it Danone, his son Daniel’s nickname.
  6. Yoghurt with added fruit jam was patented in 1933 by the Radlická Mlékárna dairy in Prague. It was introduced to the United States in 1947, by Dannon.
  7. There has long been a belief that eating yoghurt is associated with longevity, and many studies have been done.
  8. People have been making—and eating—yogurt for at least 5,500 years.
  9. Yoghurt bacteria can relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
  10. Yoghurt helps to fight against vaginal yeast infections.
  11. According to nutritionists, a cup of plain yoghurt, about 240 milligrams, made with whole milk, is said to contain only 140 calories
  12. Today it is a common food item throughout the world. A nutritious food with unique health benefits, it is rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
  13. In Ecuador, yoghurt smoothies flavored with native fruit are served with pan de yuca as a common type of fast food establishment.
  14. Eating yoghurt on a regular basis can help you absorb the nutrients in other foods.