Homemade yogurt and Kefir

Lumpy, ropy, sloppy, and viscous texture when making yogurt and kefir at home and how to fix that

Slow fermentation sometimes delivers a lumpy, ropy, sloppy, and viscous texture when making homemade yogurt and homemade kefir. Although...

How do probiotics stay alive until they are consumed?

The idea of consuming live microbes to promote health is not new. Back in 1907, Élie Metchnikoff, a disciple of Louis Pasteur, the Father...

How Many Bacterial Colonies Do You Need to obtain from probiotic foods?

The average CFU count in probiotic capsules is between 1 and 10 billion CFUs per serving. On the other hand, yogurt producers can add a...

How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You?

To do that, you need to research your personal microbiome, which might not be a viable option, as it can be expensive. Bacterial strain...

The difference between probiotic foods (like homemade yogurt and kefir) and probiotic capsules.

We are often asked what the difference is between probiotic foods (like homemade yogurt and kefir) and probiotic capsules and powders...

How to Tell if the Bacterial Colonies in Probiotics are Working?

Many people immediately think of better digestion when they hear probiotics. It’s true that beneficial bacteria in the gut play a very...

Sourcing milk when ready to make some homemade cheese (Critical Task)

Sourcing milk is one of the most critical tasks., Unlike yogurt and kefir, cheeses preferably are made with minimally processed milk from...

Milk Allergy vs. Lactose Intolerance or how much lactose can a person with lactose intolerance have?

People sometimes confuse lactose intolerance with a milk allergy, but these are completely different things caused by different...

Pink mold and how to get rid of it before you start making your yogurt or kefir

The term "pink mold" covers several types of microscopic organisms you might find growing in the damp, dark corners of your home, such as...

How to make homemade frozen yoghurt without an ice-cream maker + 8 top recipes

Frozen yoghurt is great for the summer or winter holidays, especially when combined with poached mulled wine pears, baked apple slices,...

The Skim milk and traditional yogurt

Many people asked why skimmed milk and its variants are not considered authentic for making yogurt. Well, there are two reasons for this...

Glossary - a short guide for all...

1. Yogurt/Bulgarian yoghurt: Yogurt is a dairy food that has been consumed for millennia across southeastern Europe and western Asia. It...

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