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Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Process of Curd Formation:** - Milk is converted into curd through the action of bacteria, specifically lactic acid bacteria. These bacteria ferment lactose (the sugar present in milk) to produce lactic acid. 2. **Role of Lactic Acid:** - As the bacteria act on the milk, they produce lactic acid. This acidification process is crucial for the transformation of milk into curd. ...
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