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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And dairy products that are fermented—a process by which milk is heated and combined with certain bacteria that break down the milk and convert it into a new product, like in yogurt and most cheeses—might be extra beneficial.
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Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 2025
With more than two billion probiotics in its formula, the rich yogurt benefits the gut flora, otherwise referred to as the microbiome.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Add berries to smoothies and yogurt, or eat them with a handful of almonds and walnuts.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The fruit can be added to smoothies, yogurt, cereal, and salads.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
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Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 2025
With more than two billion probiotics in its formula, the rich yogurt benefits the gut flora, otherwise referred to as the microbiome.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Add berries to smoothies and yogurt, or eat them with a handful of almonds and walnuts.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The fruit can be added to smoothies, yogurt, cereal, and salads.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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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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