Matsoni
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Matzoon ( , mats'oni) is a fermented milk product found in Caucasian cuisine, armenian origin. It is very similar to yogurt.
It is made with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus lactic acid bacteria
. It is said to be originated in Armenian Highland.
Matsoni is made from cow's milk
(mostly), goat's milk, sheep's milk, or a mix of them and a culture from previous productions.
In Japan, Caspian Sea Yogurt (カスピ海ヨーグルト) is popular; soy milk
is sometimes added to the milk.
It is made with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus lactic acid bacteria
Lactic acid bacteria
The lactic acid bacteria comprise a clade of Gram-positive, low-GC, acid-tolerant, generally non-sporulating, non-respiring rod or cocci that are associated by their common metabolic and physiological characteristics. These bacteria, usually found in decomposing plants and lactic products, produce...
. It is said to be originated in Armenian Highland.
Matsoni is made from cow's milk
Milk
Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...
(mostly), goat's milk, sheep's milk, or a mix of them and a culture from previous productions.
In Japan, Caspian Sea Yogurt (カスピ海ヨーグルト) is popular; soy milk
Soy milk
Soy milk and sometimes referred to as soy drink/beverage is a beverage made from soybeans. A stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein, it is produced by soaking dry soybeans and grinding them with water...
is sometimes added to the milk.