curd

(noun)

Curd is the solid coagulated fraction of milk after it has been digested with enzymes or treated with sour substances.

Related Terms

  • gangrene
  • leavening agent

Examples of curd in the following topics:

  • Edible Fungi

    • Different species of the mold Penicillium are added to milk or curd when making soft cheese to produce blue cheese.
  • Microbes and Dairy Products

    • To make yogurt, the milk is first heated to 80ÂșC or boiled to kill any pathogenic bacteria and to denature the milk proteins to prevent the formation of curds.
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