Tag: Curd vs buttermilk

According to Ayurveda, while yogurt is considered heating, buttermilk derived from it has a distinct cooling potency, making it ideal for warmer seasons. This traditional knowledge provides a valuable perspective on whether buttermilk is heat or cold for the body, a question also addressed by modern nutritional science.

Scientific studies show that traditional curd, or dahi, typically contains a higher concentration of beneficial live bacteria than buttermilk on a per-unit basis. This is because buttermilk is essentially diluted curd, with added water and spices, which reduces the overall colony-forming units of probiotics per serving.