acidophilus milk

noun

: milk fermented by live cultures of the bacterium acidophilus and consumed especially to promote intestinal health

An advantage of using yogurts or acidophilus milk rather than supplements is that you get calcium, protein and vitamins in addition to the probiotics.

—Amy Tousman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11 Jan. 2007

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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