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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Combine chopped chicken or eggs with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and chopped herbs for a simple, high-protein salad.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
They can be added to yogurt with granola and flax seeds; they can be sprinkled on avocado toast with feta cheese.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers, cheese, pickles, and eggs are some popular options.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Only two life forms — lactobacilli, found in yogurt, and Borrelia burgdorferi, which is responsible for Lyme disease — are currently not dependent on iron.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
They can be added to yogurt with granola and flax seeds; they can be sprinkled on avocado toast with feta cheese.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers, cheese, pickles, and eggs are some popular options.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Only two life forms — lactobacilli, found in yogurt, and Borrelia burgdorferi, which is responsible for Lyme disease — are currently not dependent on iron.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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