Curd Vs Yoghurt: What's The Difference
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20 March 2025
Do you often get confused between curd and yoghurt?
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Yoghurt and curd are two of the most commonly used dairy products
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Most of us use these terms interchangeably, but the foods are indeed quite different from each other
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Let's help you understand the differences between yoghurt and curd in detail below
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Curd, also known as dahi, is a fermented milk product. Fresh curd made at home has a taste that is unmatched by store-bought yoghurt
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While yoghurt is a fermented milk product too, it involves the use of artificial bacteria, which makes it last longer
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Curd is the byproduct of the curdling of milk
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Yoghurt, on the other hand, is made using two different types of bacteria, namely lactobacillus and streptococci
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Curd is much lighter in texture and may not have a smooth texture, whereas Yoghurt is much creamier and smoother in consistency
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