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When milk turns sour, one of the products formed is

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lactic acid
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When milk turns sour, bacteria (mainly Lactobacillus) ferment lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid through the process of fermentation. This is what gives sour milk its characteristic tangy taste and is the principle behind yogurt production.

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