Yoghurt – The basics

Yoghurt is made by introducing non-harmful bacteria into milk. These bacteria ingest the natural sugars in milk and produce lactic acid, which causes the milk to ferment and curdle, giving yoghurt its texture. When yoghurt is not heated to kill the bacteria after fermentation it is sold as “live” yoghurt, which some consider more beneficial to the consumer’s health. The kinds of bacteria used to produce yoghurt come mainly from two families, Streptococcus and Lactobacillus. Generally, yoghurts are made with two or more kinds of bacteria.

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  • have celiac disease so what ever I eat has to be gulten free. now I want to know if this activia is good for me.

    Posted by vrose on 8th September 2013

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    Posted by Sally Williams on 22nd March 2011

  • Yea! Mee too!!!!!

    Posted by Biotrecker on 21st December 2009

  • yeah it does work IF you keep using the product for the rest of your life. it kills your bodies natural bacteria produced in your digestive tract and takes control of these functions which your body will not have control again.

    Posted by Ben-Metro-Detroit on 13th December 2009

  • HI,

    I’VE BEEN EATING ACTIVIA AND BEFORE I HAD PROBLEMS DIGESTING MY FOODS AND NOW I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER. THIS YOGURT REALLY WORKS AND I’M SO HAPPY TO BE RELIEVED OF ALL OF THIS. WHO EVER READS THIS TRY IT AND SEE.

    Posted by NATALIE-BAY AREA on 11th December 2009