Where Did Yoghurt Originate?

The nomads carried their milk in animal skins, creating a ripe environment for bacteria to grow and cause fermentation, producing yoghurt. In all likelihood, yoghurt was discovered in this way in different places at different times, and probably originated in the Middle East and Central Asia.

What country invented yogurt?

The origins of yogurt are unknown, but it is thought to have been invented in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC. In ancient Indian records, the combination of yogurt and honey is called "the food of the gods". Persian traditions hold that "Abraham owed his fecundity and longevity to the regular ingestion of yogurt".

Is yogurt Greek or Turkish?

As with many other words in Greek, this likely means the word tzatziki is the spelling of the word cacık in Greek pronunciation. Looking at the origins of the main ingredients, yogurt is of Turkish origin, cucumbers earliest cultivation is in the Thrace region which represents Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.