PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve problems in the conventional technique and to obtain a fermented milk having a hardness in a degree of being capable of maintaining structure upon circulation by economically advantageous means.SOLUTION: Provided is a method for producing a fermented milk comprising a process where a raw material mix is homogenized under high pressure, and fermentation is caused in such a manner that the average particle diameter of fat is reduced. In particular, this invention is a method comprising a process where a raw material mix is fermented to produce a fermented milk, in which the raw material mix is pasteurized, thereafter, the fat of the raw material mix is homogenized under high pressure, and fermentation is caused. Also provided is a fermented milk produced by the method.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPO&INPIT【課題】本発明は、従来技術の問題点を解決し、流通時に組織を維持できる程度の硬度を有する発酵乳をより経済的に有利な手段で得ることを課題とする。【解決手段】本発明は、原料ミックスを高圧で均質化し、脂肪の平均粒径を小さくし発酵することを含む発酵乳の製造方法に関する。とくに本発明は、原料ミックスを発酵して発酵乳を製造する方法であって、原料ミックスを低温殺菌処理した後、原料ミックスの脂肪を高圧で均質化し、発酵することを含む、前記方法、ならびに、該方法で製造された発酵乳に関する。【選択図】なし
