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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Mayonnaise: Substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt or sour cream, if preferred.
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 28 May 2024
Spread half the frozen strawberry yogurt in a freezer-safe container and drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze over the top.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Though rare, live bacteria in Greek yogurt and yogurt alike can cause people with weakened immune systems to be sick.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The all-day bakery-restaurant showcased Rucker’s famous pies and Pham’s creative menu with Vietnamese beef stew, sweet potato pancakes and dahi toast with spiced yogurt and curry leaves.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 28 May 2024
Spread half the frozen strawberry yogurt in a freezer-safe container and drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze over the top.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Though rare, live bacteria in Greek yogurt and yogurt alike can cause people with weakened immune systems to be sick.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The all-day bakery-restaurant showcased Rucker’s famous pies and Pham’s creative menu with Vietnamese beef stew, sweet potato pancakes and dahi toast with spiced yogurt and curry leaves.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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