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    Can I use skim milk with this recipe?
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    Yes; this is not about the fat content of the milk, it is about the milk solids.
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    Can I eat curds and whey?
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    Yes, you can. It's pure and natural without artificial flavors or additives.
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    If I put the vinegar in before heating the milk, will it make curds?
    Sameer Pawar
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    You have to heat the milk to a sufficient temperature before adding the vinegar.
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    Can I use pasteurized milk?
    Sameer Pawar
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    Yes, but low living bacteria will reduce its potency.
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    Which part is the whey and which the curds?
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    The curds are the solid clumps, and the whey is the liquid that remains.
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    What can I do with the whey?
    Sameer Pawar
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    Eat or drink it with fruit or fruit smoothies. It is a quality source of protein.
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    Do I have to wait until the milk is cold before adding the lemon juice?
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    Add it to lukewarm milk.
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    Can I use this in my hair?
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    Yes. Rub it into your hair at bedtime and put on a shower cap to keep it moist. Leave it on whilst sleeping, then remove the cap before washing your hair in the morning. This will make your hair soft and shiny.
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    Can I use nut milk like soya or almond milk for this?
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    No. This happens because of the coagulation of milk solids, and there are no milk solids in nut milk.
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    What type of vinegar can I use to make curds and whey?
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    Any type will work. I like to use my own homemade kombucha vinegar, but since my family doesn't like the taste, I use plain white distilled vinegar. Any acid that is strong enough (most vinegar is standardized at 5% acid, regardless of what type it is) will work, so some people even use fruit juice.
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    Can I let this coagulate this for a bit longer and then strain through a cheesecloth?
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    Yes, that's appropriate. I do that, then add herbs and salt to what is in the cheesecloth. Once done, you can put the ends of the cheesecloth together and hang the mixture over the faucet so it can drain into the sink for an hour or so.
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