Can yogurt be heated

Yes, but yogurt should not be heated too high

There is no significant difference in the content of lactic acid bacteria in yogurt under cold storage and mild heating conditions. Many yogurt require refrigeration mainly for the sake of quality and preservation, just like other foods that require refrigeration. However, the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt are indeed "white" and "hot", and around 40 degrees Celsius is no problem. However, if it exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, the lactic acid in yogurt will lose its activity.

In addition, not all yogurt is suitable for heating and drinking, such as solidified yogurt. Once heated, it may cause whey precipitation and affect the quality of yogurt

Will heating yogurt affect its nutritional value?

The temperature of heated yogurt cannot exceed 45 degrees, but if the water temperature is too high, heating can easily lead to the death of probiotics in yogurt, thereby affecting its nutritional value and efficacy, which greatly reduces the effectiveness. Due to overheating, it is easy for fungi to become ineffective. Although there is no difference in taste, both nutrition and efficacy will disappear. Therefore, a suitable temperature is sufficient.

What to do when drinking yogurt too cold in winter

1. Warm water bath

Place yogurt in a bag or cup in warm water at around 45 ° C (with the help of a thermometer) and slowly heat it up. Shake with the heat for about 3 minutes until it feels mild and ready to drink. This is much more comfortable than drinking a cold cup of yogurt in the cold winter

Do not heat yogurt at high temperatures! The most nutritious bacteria in yogurt are not heat-resistant. If heated at temperatures above 60C, a large amount of active lactic acid will be killed, and its nutritional value will be greatly reduced.

2. Microwave low heat heating

Pour the yogurt into a microwave cup and heat it at low heat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. At this point, the temperature of the yogurt is more suitable. The probiotics and active bacteria are also healthy and lively.

Tips 

Some people say that the heated yogurt is too sour, and if some yellow water appears, it must be spoiled. Actually, there's no need to worry. This is because the temperature rises after yogurt is taken out of the refrigerator, causing a large number of live bacteria to multiply again, and the result is that the pH value of yogurt continues to be slightly acidic. The light yellow liquid that seeps out of yogurt actually contains a large amount of whey protein and has a very good taste. Don't pour it out.