One For The Yoghurt Lovers ....

[seekeerz]

What is the difference between Greek and European-style low fat yoghurt ? Certainly the analysis looks to be much he same, but the Greek yoghurt seems to be creamier and slightly sweeter....any thoughts ?

[boxtops]

I don't know what European yoghurt is.... Greek is certainly thicker and sweeter than bog-standard. More calories :-(

[woofgang]

greek is strained, I think the euro style is thickened with a thickener.

[boxtops]

Here you go, I didn't know that http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/09/30/greek-yogurt-vs-regular-yogurt-which-is-more-healthful

[seekeerz]

Silly isn't it, when you consider where I'm buying it ! No Ozzie style available, maybe they think it sounds better

[seekeerz]

Wow thanks boxy :))

[RATTER15]

I make both kinds, Greek is just strained.

[seekeerz]

RATTER is there anything you don't do ?

Thanks boxy I'm a bit wiser now, low fat would seem to be the key words here

[woofgang]

boxy, that's a US website, comparing it to american products.
I know this is the dreaded DM, but the calorie counts and info should relate better to UK products.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-19005/The-good-yoghurt-guide.html

[seekeerz]

Thanks everyone

[nungate]

Don't know if you have the Barefoot Contessa cooking shows over in Oz (it is American on Good Food Channel) but she has often strained yogurt through some muslin (or kitchen paper) overnight to get a really thick yoghurt next day - she then adds things like fruit, honey or even a little fruit juice to the yogurt, have often thought about trying it with ordinary yoghurt
just to see what happens (have to be a natural yoghurt I think...)

[woofgang]

yoghurt without thickeners strains. Check the ingredients. If you are a big yoghurt fan, get an easy yo....scrummy!

[ivor4781]

Greece is in Europe