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Viili – the Finnish (Scandinavian) alternative for yogurt
Viili (Finnish = viili, Swedish = filbunke, Filmjölk) is a type of viscous fermented milk product originally from Scandinavia with a velvety, somewhat slimy consistency. It is prepared not just in Finland, but also in Sweden, Norway, and other Nordic countries. Viili was historically made on farms in large wooden buckets, but families have also made them in their homes. It has a ropey, gelatinous consistency as well as a pleasantly mild taste. Just like other types of Scandin
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Fermented Milk Products From All Over the World • Amasi (South Africa)
Amasi or maas, as it is called in Afrikaans, is a traditional product made out of fermented milk, which is similar to thick sour milk. In a place where refrigerators are uncommon, the appearance of fermented products was more a necessity rather than just a curiosity. Also, doctors noticed that the children who consumed amasi have less digestive problems, so people learned that fermented milk is healthy and consumed it even more. Amasi is very interesting as it is not yogurt,
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