1, their manufacturing processes are different.

Yogurt is fermented with pure milk, so yogurt also belongs to the category of pure milk.

Yogurt drink is made of fresh milk or milk powder as raw materials, and additives such as sugar solution are added to the emulsion which is cultivated and fermented by lactic acid bacteria. It is "diluted yogurt".

2. Their nutritional prices are different.

Yogurt is made of high-quality milk fermented by lactic acid bacteria, which belongs to the category of milk in essence, and preserves all nutrients in fresh milk, rich in protein, fat, minerals and so on. In addition, yogurt contains a lot of choline, which can lower cholesterol.

Yogurt drink, which belongs to lactic acid products, is just a kind of drink, no longer milk, and its nutritional content is less than 1/3 of that of yogurt.

3. Their tastes are obviously different.

Yogurt tastes mellow and rich.

Yogurt drinks are not as pure as yogurt because of the addition of a lot of water and juice, especially the milk taste is not enough.

4. The difference of lactic acid bacteria content is large.

The active lactic acid bacteria contained in yogurt can promote nutrient absorption and regulate gastrointestinal function, and the content of active lactic acid bacteria can directly affect the quality of yogurt.

Yogurt drinks only contain lactic acid, but not active lactic acid bacteria.

5. Different storage conditions

In order to maintain the activity of lactic acid bacteria, yogurt needs to be stored in a low temperature environment. Generally, the most suitable temperature is about 2-8 degrees Celsius, and the storage time usually does not exceed one month.

There are few or no lactic acid bacteria in yogurt drinks, so the shelf life will be much longer, and the storage conditions are not so strict. Usually, it can be stored at room temperature.

To sum up, there are essential differences between yogurt and yogurt drinks.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia _ Yogurt Beverage