yogurt,facts
Plain yogurt, 2% fat
- Yogurt is obtained after fermentation of fresh milk.
- Yogurt dates back thousands of years and originates from Bulgaria.
- The specific properties of the yoghurt are due to its microflora, which is a combination of the fermentation bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, folic acid and B vitamins.
- Yogurt contains magnesium, zinc, iron and iodine.
- Probiotics in yogurt support normal bowel function.
- The more live bacteria there is in yogurt, the lower its durability and the better its quality.
- Yogurt contains less lactose than milk and is better tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.