Total lactic acid bacteria, total dissolved solids, and organoleptic properties of cocogurt with the addition of stevia leaf extracts

The term "cocogurt," a combination of the words "coconut" and "yogurt," is commonly used to describe yogurt prepared with coconut milk. Cocogurt is a lactic acid bacteria- fermented beverage made from coconut milk that has similar properties to yogurt. Sugar is used as the carbon source in the majority of commercially available fermented beverages. Customers, particularly diabetics, are demanding that food items have lower calorie levels, so sugar, which is known to have a high concentration...