Cheese is basically a dairy product made from milk. It is available in numerous textures, flavors and forms. Cheese is comprised of fat and milk proteins. These are mainly sourced from cows, goats, sheep and buffalo. Cheese has been surrounded by controversies for decades. While some researchers think it healthy, others think it’s not. It’s true that cheese has high calcium content thus a recommended diet. However, it is high in fat. So, is it healthy or not? Let’s explore some of the nutritional facts, types and benefits associated with cheese and probably make a final verdict. The History Behind …

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The demand for yogurt has been rising over the years with the many variances making it a favorite desert. You can always have it as a desert or even a snack and knowing how to make it at home makes it possible to have all the flavors that you desire with the guarantee of quality and availability. You will enjoy your yogurt even more knowing that you have walked through every step of its processing and tweaking the ingredients to suit your desires. There’s a common trend of an avalanche of yogurt machines following the popularity of foods and this …

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Boost your dairy revenues by adding value to your milk. One of the best dairy milk preservation strategies is making milk shakes. But how do you make milk shakes? Let’s walk through the easy and interesting milk shake making process. What Is Milk Shake? Before we can make a milkshake why not discuss what it entails! A milk shake is a delicious ice cream treat. It can be made from iced milk, ice cream or natural milk. In most cases, it will have sweeteners such as caramel sauce, fruit syrup, butterscotch or chocolate syrup. Types Of Milk Shakes Milkshakes come …

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When we started researching about the best milk preservation techniques, yogurt making stood out and proved to be one of the most reliable techniques. Many people have loved it but the challenge has been making natural homemade yogurt and we found it necessary to shed some light on some of the easy homemade yogurt recipes. Let’s walk through the yogurt making process together and see how we can tweak the ingredients to give different tastes and flavors. Yogurt making is not difficult and only requires you to have basic skills. It is fun packed and doesn’t have to follow a …

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Did you know that yogurt is a staple food in some cultures? Yogurt has its origin in the Middle East and Western Asia. Its name is believed to be derived from the Turkish word ‘yoğurt’ which means tart, coagulate, thicken, thick milk or curdle milk. Natural yogurt making is as simple as leaving fresh milk in a clean environment and letting healthy and friendly bacteria act on the milk. The reaction gives a sweet and delicious yet sour taste. The reaction results in production of lactic acid that acts as a preservative The History Behind Yogurt Making Historically, yogurt was a …

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