Yoghurt

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Yoghurt can be a simple, wholesome snack, eaten with fresh fruit, nuts, or hearty bread. It is a healthy substitute in recipes calling for sour cream, even though cooking destroys its friendly bacteria. Often the best approach to yoghurt is to enjoy it as-is, and that can include using it as a substitute for milk with breakfast cereal.

Buying and storing tips

Like other fresh cultured-milk products, yoghurt can be kept for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Varieties

Yoghurt is available in many varieties, best described by their characteristics.

Milk type

In addition to yoghurt made from regular cows’ milk, some yoghurts are made from goats’ milk.

Yoghurt culture

American yoghurt originally contained only Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. thermophilus, and L. bulgaricus cultures. Yoghurts are now available with added bifidobacteria and other beneficial lactic-acid bacteria.

Fat content

Yoghurt can be purchased with a range of fat content, from cream-on-top style to fat-free.

Flavouring

Varieties include the different flavours of plain yoghurts, and yoghurts sweetened with sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fruit juice; some yoghurt contains fruit preserves.

Texture

Some yoghurts are thick and rich; others, made in the style of Eastern European yoghurt, are very smooth; yet another variety is a beverage drink that resembles Kefir, and yoghurt products are available in many other styles as well.

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Nutrition Highlights

Yoghurt, 1 cup (254g) (plain)
Calories: 155
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrate: 17g
Total Fat: 3.8g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (447mg)
*Good source of: Magnesium (43mg), and Potassium (573mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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