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variants
or less commonly yoghurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added
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Basically, there are two major groups of Lactobacillus bacteria—one originating from Russia, which is the one most used globally for making yogurt and cheese, and another one from Tibet.
—Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Sour cream: Swap with Greek yogurt or crème fraîche for a similar tangy flavor.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt is typically more protein-dense than regular yogurt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
What’s inside varies greatly — some contain only fruit, while others have a mix of vegetables, grains, yogurt and even meat.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Turkish yoğurt
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: a slightly acidic semisolid food that is often flavored and sweetened and is made of milk that has been soured by the addition of bacteria
Medical Definition
yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (L. bulgarius) and Streptococcus (S. thermophilus) have been added
More from Merriam-Webster on yogurt
Nglish: Translation of yogurt for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of yogurt for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about yogurt
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