: what is a lassi?
The Background.
Lassi is a yoghurt-based beverage, originally from India where two basic varieties are known: salty and sweet. Salty lassi is usually flavoured with ground-roasted cumin and chili peppers; the sweet variety with rosewater and/or lemon, mango, or other fruit juice.
The Science.
Yoghurt making involves the introduction of specific "friendly" bacteria into preferably unpasteurised, unhomogenised milk (to maintain the healthy balance of bacteria and enzymes of milk in its unprocessed state) under very carefully controlled temperature and environmental conditions. The bacteria ingest the natural milk sugars and release lactic acid as a waste product; the increased acidity, in turn, causes the milk proteins to tangle into a solid mass, (curd, denature). The increased acidity (pH=4-5) also prevents the proliferation of other potentially pathogenic bacteria, this then helps to keep your own Bacteria Army in bigger numbers than any potential invaders.
At Taza we have brought the flavours right up to date in our own version of this very tasty and popular drink. Order one at your table before you head for starters next time you’re in, choose from the different flavours available on the back of the drinks menu at your table.
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