| For at least 4500 years, yogurt
has been a food that people have not only enjoyed, but relied
on for a
healthy and nutritious diet. There are many countries that
lay claim to this delicious treat, but there is no clear answer
as to
its true origins. What we can tell you is that the type
of yogurt that made here at Seven Stars Farm is of European
descent, with roots that can be traced to the ancient Turks.
Until recently, yogurt probably changed little over the centuries.
Although the USDA
still defines yogurt as milk cultured with Lactobacillus
bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, modern
yogurt manufacturers have been busy "improving" yogurt
by adding fillers, thickeners, flavorings, and an ever increasing
list of additional bacterial cultures. Here, at Seven Stars
Farm, we strive to bring to you something more natural, something
that the ancient Turks would have recognized and appreciated
a great mix of tradition and modern craftsmanship. |