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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If your child regularly eats probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, or fermented vegetables and doesn't experience digestive problems, a probiotic supplement is not necessary.
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Dahlia Rimmon, Parents, 24 June 2024
Reduce the amount of Greek yogurt for a thinner and less gooey texture.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 June 2024
The last quarter of your plate can be filled with carbohydrates, such as beans, fruit, yogurt, milk, and grains.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 June 2024
Of course, the star here is the inn's delicious continental breakfast, which includes yogurt, fruit, juices, muffins, toast, and plenty of coffee.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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Dahlia Rimmon, Parents, 24 June 2024
Reduce the amount of Greek yogurt for a thinner and less gooey texture.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 June 2024
The last quarter of your plate can be filled with carbohydrates, such as beans, fruit, yogurt, milk, and grains.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 June 2024
Of course, the star here is the inn's delicious continental breakfast, which includes yogurt, fruit, juices, muffins, toast, and plenty of coffee.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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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
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