Explain the process of chemical reaction that takes place in formation of curd from milk and also tell the chemical - Science - Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question

Explain the process of chemical reaction that takes place in
formation of curd from milk and also tell the chemical equation for
this chemical reaction

Mohd Raza · Accepted Answer

Dear Students,
The bacteria Lactobacillus when added to milk converts it into curd
The bacteria breakdown the lactose in milk to lactic acid This
increases the acidity of milk due to which the milk protein casein
coagulates as curd This process is known as fermentation and
requires a temperature of 35 - 40 degree Celcius
The chemical reaction involved is:
C12H22O11 (lactose) + H2O (water) → 4 CH3CHOHCOOH (lactic
acid)

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Explain the process of chemical reaction that takes place in formation of curd from milk and also tell the chemical equation for this chemical reaction.