14 interesting facts about yoghurt
- Yoghurt or yogurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk.
- Regular yoghurt uses a minimum of 3.5% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids.
- The earliest yoghurts were probably spontaneously fermented by wild bacteria Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus native to and named after Bulgaria.
- Yoghurt, got is name from the Turkish word “yogurur”, which means “long life” .
- In 1916, Isaac Carasso of Barcelona introduced packaged yoghurt to Europe. He dubbed it Danone, his son Daniel’s nickname.
- 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.
- There has long been a belief that eating yoghurt is associated with longevity, and many studies have been done.
- People have been making—and eating—yogurt for at least 5,500 years.
- Yoghurt bacteria can relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
- Yoghurt helps to fight against vaginal yeast infections.
- According to nutritionists, a cup of plain yoghurt, about 240 milligrams, made with whole milk, is said to contain only 140 calories
- 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.
- In Ecuador, yoghurt smoothies flavored with native fruit are served with pan de yuca as a common type of fast food establishment.
- Eating yoghurt on a regular basis can help you absorb the nutrients in other foods.
