Different Types of Sour Milk
|
Bacteria used (starter) |
Fermented milk (Milk based beverage) |
Characteristics |
Country where used |
|
Streptococcus lactis |
Dahi or Curd |
Sour & soft semifluid drink |
Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
|
S. acidophilus |
Acidophilus milk |
Sour & liquid |
South East Asian Country |
|
S. thermophilus & Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
Yoghurt |
Custard like semi fluid |
Europe & Japan |
|
S. Lactis and Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
Kuomiss |
Grey drink |
Japan |
The nature of the milk product in the above table depends on following factor;
- Source of milk
- to which the milk is heated before inoculation
- Kind of microorganisms used as starter.
- Incubation temp.