Yogurt is a staple food in several cultures, originating from countries
in Western Asia and the Middle East. The word yogurt is believed to be
derived from the Turkish word “yoğurmak,” which means to thicken,
coagulate, or curdle. [1] Historical accounts describe nomadic herdsmen
carrying milk in pouches made of animal skins. Naturally occurring
enzymes in the pouches that were carried close to the body produced
enough body heat to ferment the milk, producing an edible food that
lasted longer than milk; thus the introduction of yogurt!
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