»Home » Recipes » Cultured DairyCultured dairy foods enjoy a long and vibrant history.In every society that historically consumed dairy foods, homemade yogurt, kefir and similar foods made from fermented milk earned a much-loved and much-respected place in the human diet.Jump to Recipes | What is it? | Benefits | TipsThis list includes modern-day favorites such as Greek yogurt, sour cream, a variety of cheeses, and also more obscure cultured dairy products that are less easy to find such as bonny clabber, filmjolk, and blaand.Their honored place at the table is rightly deserved, too.While culturing milk and cream inevitably offered the practical benefit of enabling dairy foods to last longer; it also enhanced their nutrient profile.What is it?Cultured dairy is any food made by introducing live bacteria into fresh milk. As dairy ferments, beneficial bacteria release lactic acid, creating an acidic environment that helps to preserve the milk. This is why cultured dairy products taste sou...
