Question

What happens to curd when it is not stored in refrigerator??

Explain in brief.

Answer 1

When curd is not stored in refrigerator it start tasting more sour due to multiply of lactobacillus bacteria which convert milk into curd.

Answer 2

Once the curd is set, we usually keep it in the fridge, because it starts to become sourer with time. The sourness depends on the room temperature.

You can keep it outside the fridge for about 5–6 hours, if you do not mind little sourness.

If you set the curd in an earthen pot, it will remain fresh for a longer time without turning sour. This is because of the pores in the pot, which allow the water in the curd to evaporate slowly, which in turn keeps the curd cool.