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An ancient Bulgarian recipe used live ants to ferment milk and make yogurt.

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The almost forgotten technique involves using natural acids and enzymes from ants to coagulate milk, resulting in a slightly acidic and herbaceous yogurt. Danish scientists and Michelin chefs recreated the recipe, revealing a unique fermentation process.

Source: Gizmodo

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