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In Asia, curd is essentially a vegetarian preparation using yeast to ferment the milk. In the Indian subcontinent, buffalo milk is used for curd due to its higher fat content making a thicker curd. The quality of curd depends on the starter used. The time taken to curdle also varies with the seasons taking less than 6 hours in hot weather and up to 16 hours in cold weather. In the industry, an optimal temperature of 43°C for 4-6 hours is used for preparation. However in India, the word 'curd' is used to mean yoghurt. In South India, it is common practice to finish any meal with curd or buttermilk. In Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, South India, it is customary to have few cups of 'curd rice', made by mixing rice and yoghurt. And, in North India, lassi is consumed. It is generally accepted to cool the body in tropical climates, counter the generally spicy cuisine of India and is nutritious.

Cheese curds are popular in some French-speaking regions of Canada such as Quebec and parts of Ontario as well as in the Midwest of the United States. They are freshly made morsels of cheddar cheese before being pressed and aged. In Quebec, they are popularly served with french fries and gravy as poutine. In some parts of the U.S., they are breaded and fried, or are eaten straight. Fresh cheese curds squeak against the teeth as they are bitten. There are also many popular varieties besides cheddar, such as white cheeses and flavored cheeses (pepper, garlic, butter, lemon, etc). The cheeses themselves are not flavored but rather lightly coated with a powdered flavor, natural or not, similar to potato chips.Fact: date=February 2007

See also

• Curdled (film), a 1996 film.
• Paskha (meal), a Russian Easter dessert made of curd or quark.
• Túró Rudi, a Hungarian chocolate bar with curd.
• Coalhada, Brazilian curd dessert.
• Curd Rice a day-to-day recipe from Tamil Nadu, India
• Paneer, an Indian cheese recipe of only milk and yoghurt/lemon juice.
• Curd snack, a snack, popular in the Baltic States.

Milk will also create curds if you boil it. (These curds are safe to eat.)