This workshop is designed for advanced level yogurt and fermented dairy product manufacturers and is a required part of the Dairy Extension Advanced Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Products Certificate Program.  The course may also be taken as a stand-alone Advanced Science of Yogurt and Cultured Dairy products training. 

The workshop will provide attendees with information in key areas related to advanced microbiology, chemistry in cultured milk and dairy product production, protective cultures, flavors, sweeteners, and functional ingredients, and packaging innovations, along with advanced sensory product evaluation, safety and quality assurance.