How to heat yogurt if it is too cold in winter: water bath heating or microwave heating.

First, we can put the yogurt into a container, and then put the container into hot water to keep the water temperature between 40-50 degrees Celsius, so that the yogurt can be heated slowly. It should be noted that the yogurt should be stirred constantly when heating to avoid uneven heating. Moreover, the heating time should not be too long to avoid destroying the probiotics and lactic acid bacteria in the yogurt.

In addition, we can also use a microwave oven to heat yogurt, but it should be noted that the microwave heating time should be shorter, usually 20-30 seconds, to avoid overheating and causing the yogurt to deteriorate. Moreover, after heating in the microwave, it needs to be stirred evenly before eating to avoid uneven hot and cold conditions.

In short, water bath heating and microwave heating are both feasible heating methods. Which method to choose can be decided according to your actual situation. Either way, you need to pay attention to the heating time and temperature to avoid destroying the nutrients and taste of the yogurt.

How to preserve yogurt

The method of preserving yogurt is very simple. Since the activity of lactic acid bacteria needs to be maintained, yogurt should be stored in a low-temperature environment, usually around 2-8 degrees Celsius. In a 4°C refrigerator, the number of lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will slowly decrease, and after 14 days, the number of viable bacteria will be reduced to about 1/10 of the original value.

If you can’t finish it at one time, use a clean spoon to scoop out a portion each time, and keep the rest in the refrigerator. It is recommended that the storage time be no more than 3 days. Yogurt is not suitable for storage at room temperature for long periods of time.

The active lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will stop growing in an environment between 0°C and 7°C. However, as the ambient temperature increases, the lactic acid bacteria will multiply and die quickly. At this time, the yogurt will become inactive. The nutritional value of acidic dairy products and yogurt will be greatly reduced. After opening the yogurt, it is best to drink it within 2 hours. After opening the yogurt, bacteria will begin to multiply, so it is best to keep it refrigerated.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yoghurt