What is the total carbohydrate content of a skimmed milk home-made yogurt when fermentation goes to completion

Question

I undersand that fresh skimmed milk contains carbohydrates (mostly lactose at approx 5% w/v) When fermented this is converted into other fermentation products including lactic acid (?). However does anybody know if any carbohydate remains? If so what is it? And what is the likely concentration to be? (low carbo dieters need to know!) Thanks!

Answer 1

Lactose is a disaccharide that is digested into glucose and galactose. Each glucose molecule will be broken down into 2 molecules of pyruvate or pyruvic acid. Each pyruvate will be broken down into lactic acid and carbon dioxide by the muscles during fermentation. Bacteria will ferment glucose and form lactic acid as well. All of the results of fermentation of milk except the carbon dioxide are carbohydrates.

Answer 2

yes it will contain some carps, although im not sure how much