Dairy Products

Cheese is produced naturally by the action of Lactobacilli and streptococci. These bacteria cause sourness in milk products. Dairy production is dependent on the microorganisms involved. Specific microorganisms like Lactobacillus acidophilus, are added to milk after pasteurization. Lactobacillus acidophilus produce sour milk and cottage cheese. Cheddar cheese are products of Streptococcus lactis while yoghurt is produced from coconut milk and skim milk mixture using Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Such products like sour milk, butter yoghurt, and cheese usually result from the action these microorganism.