Question

Curd is prepared using milk that is lukewarm. Why?

• A. The milk gets spoiled and the nutrient content will gets destroyed.
• B. The bacteria responsible for curd formation acts best at the normal physiological temperature.
• C. The milk gets sterilized at that temperature, which is important for curd formation.
• D. The bacteria get killed and the milk proteins will denature.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The bacteria responsible for curd formation acts best at the normal physiological temperature.

Curd formation happens when the milk is at the normal physiological temperature of 32-35 degrees. This is the temperature that is ideal for the growth of the Lactobacillus bacterium that promotes fermentation which results in curd formation.