{"id":10044,"date":"2021-12-20T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T07:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ingredients.saccosystem.com\/yogurt-and-vegetable-kefir-an-alternative-to-dairy-products\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T15:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:55:57","slug":"yogurt-and-vegetable-kefir-an-alternative-to-dairy-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ingredients.saccosystem.com\/en\/yogurt-and-vegetable-kefir-an-alternative-to-dairy-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Yogurt and vegetable kefir: an alternative to dairy products"},"content":{"rendered":" \n

There is often no shortage of milk and yogurt on the breakfast table, which is often paired with cereal or fruit. In recent years, there are more and more alternatives to dairy products <\/strong>that we can find in the supermarket, as in the case of plant-based<\/strong> yogurt<\/strong> and kefir<\/strong>. Of we share their benefits, how to prepare them, how to incorporate them into a balanced diet and when to consume them.<\/p> \n\r\n

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Yogurt and vegetable kefir: the benefits<\/h2> \n \n

Plant-based yogurts<\/strong> can be an excellent alternative to the classic yogurt<\/a> made with cow’s milk: these are fermented products derived from “milk” extracted from the seeds or fruits <\/strong>of certain plant species, such as soy<\/strong>, almonds<\/strong>, coconut<\/strong> oroats<\/strong>.<\/p> \n \n

They are a source of protein<\/strong> and fiber<\/strong>, have less fat than cow’s milk yogurt, and their nutritional composition differs depending on the starting vegetable drink.<\/p> \n \n

An important tip is to read the label well<\/strong> before buying because some companies add sucrose or other sweeteners, but it is always preferable to buy products without added sugar. <\/p> \n \n

Kefir <\/strong>can also be consumed in its plant-based<\/strong> versions, particularly when it is made with coconut or soy milk; it is an excellent solution for people with lactose intolerance.<\/p> \n\r\n

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How to make vegetable yogurt at home<\/h2> \n \n

Making vegetable yogurt at home<\/strong> is very simple and ensures that you consume a product that is free of added sugar, healthy and tasty.<\/p> \n \n

Even those who do not have a yogurt maker<\/strong> can do this, and the ingredients<\/strong> needed are only a vegetable drink<\/strong> of your choice and a pot of vegetable yogurt<\/strong> (only for the first time, then as a starter you will use what you have made).<\/p> \n \n

The fermentation process<\/strong>, as in the case of making cow’s yogurt, takes place at a temperature between 36\u00b0C and 40\u00b0C, which is<\/strong> ideal for the development of two ferments: Lactobacillus bulgaricus<\/em> and Streptococcus thermophilus<\/em>. The resulting vegetable yogurt will be slightly less thick than cow’s yogurt, thanks to the different fat and protein composition of the starting beverage.<\/p> \n \n

The procedure for making vegetable yogurt at home <\/strong>involves these steps:<\/p> \n\r\n