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Today's important question- yogurt

gidgetgh — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:22:28 GMT

So, I'm not a huge Yogurt fan. I like Yoplait Light (Red Velvet Cake flavor) and a few other flavors and that's it. I haven't really branched out any.

I was with a friend today and she told me that she loves Dannon Lite Greek Yogurt. I was at the grocery store this afternoon stocking up on my Red Velvet Cake Yogurt so I bought one Dannon Lite Greek Yogurt.

Again, I'm not a huge yogurt person, but what exactly is Greek yogurt? For years and years, there was just yogurt and now Greek yogurt is everywhere. What's the difference?

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JustJazzmom — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:25:12 GMT

Greek yogurt has a lot of the liquid removed from it and it is thicker in constitution than the other yogurts. At least that is what I read about it.

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ahoymate — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:25:22 GMT

Google is your friend

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Cakers1 — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:25:30 GMT

Greek yogurt is strained to remove the whey, so the consistency is thicker. That's all I know. Although I think Greek yogurt has more protein, too. I could be wrong on that.

I prefer Greek yogurt; but with any flavored yogurts watch out for sugar content.

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straykatz — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:26:00 GMT

It has a different texture....less sugar/carbs...and more protein.

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Burnsite — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:29:05 GMT

Greek yogurt is much superior to US artificially sweetened yogurt. The way it is processed removed more of the water.

During summer, when the summer fruits are available, may be a good time to try it. It is so much better than what we are used to in the US.

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Cakers1 — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:36:46 GMT

I believe Fage sued Chobani for using the term "Greek" yogurt and not "Greek-style" since Chobani does not make their yogurt in Greece.

If it's not made in Greece, is it still Greek?

Anyway, Fage Greek yogurt with fresh fruit is delicious.

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brii — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:38:12 GMT

Greek yogurt has more protein. Anybody make their own yogurt? Just curious

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straykatz — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:38:39 GMT

Chobani brand bothers my stomach

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gidgetgh — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:39:50 GMT

On 4/10/2014 Skylands said:
Google is your friend

Of course it is. But this is more fun. :-).

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Cakers1 — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:40:14 GMT

On 4/10/2014 straykatz said:
Chobani brand bothers my stomach

I still shudder when I see it at the market after that recall.

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Krimpette — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:41:57 GMT

I buy Trader Joe's brand of "Greek" yogurt. I like the vanilla….with a tad of cinnamon sprinkled on top. I also like Fage. However I seem to go in spurts with eating yogurt. I'll eat it for awhile, and then I seem to tire of it and stop for awhile.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:26:31 GMT

On 4/10/2014 brii said: Greek yogurt has more protein. Anybody make their own yogurt? Just curious

i make my own....it is very easy and by just using a cheese cloth you can turn it into greek yogurt by removing the whey. you can then make it sweet or savory, depending on your taste.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 03:59:24 GMT

I don't like Greek yogurt. It is more concentrated and to me, it's sour and not creamy. Don't like the taste or texture. Not nearly as good as Yoplait Red Velvet.

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sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:04:22 GMT

I don't mind Greek yogurt---but I don't like plain ( not sweet)--of any type

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ROMARY — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:36:42 GMT

I'll eat it when I think about it. The 'plain' sours my tummy if I eat it for over one or two days. I have to be 'in the mood', so to speak. Flavored is the only type I can eat.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:59:02 GMT

if you dont want to eat it sweet, try shredding some cucumber into the plain yogurt. add some salt, pepper, dried mint, dill if you like, and garlic if you like. use it as a dip for fresh vegetables OR with pita bread/pita chips.

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Marienkaefer2 — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:37:56 GMT

I buy Stoneyfield organic Greek style yogurt...vanilla. I don't like any other kinds.

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ennui1 — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:55:36 GMT

I always thought Greek yogurt is higher in fat. Since I'm happy with Dannon Light, I never bothered to investigate.

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foundinlv — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:58:52 GMT

On 4/10/2014 Cakers1 said:
I believe Fage sued Chobani for using the term "Greek" yogurt and not "Greek-style" since Chobani does not make their yogurt in Greece.

If it's not made in Greece, is it still Greek?

Anyway, Fage Greek yogurt with fresh fruit is delicious.

The Fage yogurt here in the U.S. is not made in Greece you may or may not already know. There is a Fage USA and it's located in NY. The cattle are from local dairy farms. I no longer purchase it or eat any yogurt at all for that matter.