A Culinary Journey Through Time: Skyr-Making and Icelandic Food History - INLUS Webinar

skim milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk can be used for a creamier texture.

live active cultures

🥗Healthier: probiotic powder

💰Cheaper: yogurt starter

Probiotic powder is often more concentrated and can be more affordable.

rennet

🥗Healthier: vegetarian rennet

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a natural coagulant and is often more accessible.

sweetener

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie alternative, while sugar is a common sweetener.

Introduce the topic of cheese making and its historical significance in Iceland.

Explain the process of making cheese, starting with milk.

Discuss the acidification process that causes milk to coagulate.

Separate solid curds from liquid whey after coagulation.

Place the solid curds into a form to shape them into cheese.

Add salt or herbs or spices during the salting period.

Allow the cheese to age, explaining the benefits of aging for lactose intolerance.

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