Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that’s popular worldwide. In recent
years, a specific type called Greek yogurt has taken off among health
enthusiasts. Greek yogurt, also known as
concentrated or strained
yogurt, is made by eliminating the whey and other liquids from regular
yogurt. Because the straining process reduces the total volume, Greek
yogurt takes significantly more milk than regular yogurt to make a batch
of the same size. Traditionally, the yogurt is strained in cloth bags up
to three times until it reaches the desired texture. Modern production
methods use centrifuges to achieve the same effect. Some companies may
use thickening agents or other dry ingredients, in which case the final
product is referred to as fortified or
Greek-style yogurt.
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