We all know the difference between a regular yoghurt and Greek
yoghurt.
The information can be found all around the internet.
Some of the differences we all know in mind, are that Greek
yoghurt contains more protein and it is creamier in texture. The cost of the Greek
yoghurt are much higher, compared to the regular normal yoghurt as it has more
nutrients and also twice the amount of proteins.
Now what we might not know , is that , in the supermarket , they
are also selling this “ Greek Style yoghurt “ and people like me , might
thought that this is same as the Greek yoghurt. In fact, there are big
differences between “Greek yoghurt “and “Greek style yoghurt”.
***Therefore, ‘Greek yoghurt “and “Greek style yoghurt” is not the
same!!!!!!!
Now let me show the differences between Greek yoghurt and Greek
style yoghurt.
Greek yoghurt: "The difference between
Greek yogurt and regular yogurt is that they strain off the whey, [the watery
part of milk that remains when milk is curdled] which makes it really thick and
creamy," says Karen Roth, clinical nutritionist and founder of Karen Roth
Nutrition in Los Angeles. "And because they're removing the whey, there's
less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and a lot more protein compared to regular
yogurt."
Hence now we know why the real greek yoghurt are contains much
more protein than the regular yoghurt.
But when we go to the supermarket , there is this “ Greek style
yoghurt “ and the price are about the same as the regular yoghurt , thus we think
that , hmm it must be the same as Greek yoghurt , therefore , we can get this .
In fact, it is not the case.
"Greek style yoghurt " it is actually a name for a regular yoghurt that has been made it to a " Greek Style " Version .
“Greek style yoghurt “is actually the normal regular yoghurt, that
contains the same amount of nutrients and protein as regular natural yoghurt,
but however, it has been added cream into it to give it a creamier texture just
like the Greek yoghurt. You can also check the ingredients of making the “Greek
style yoghurt “as you will find cream as one of the ingredient.
Therefore, Greek style yoghurt might not be as healthy compared to
the regular yoghurt as cream has actually been added into it. Hence, it
can be high in saturated fats and Trans fats.
So consume too much of the Greek style yoghurt might not be an
ideal option.
Thus, this “Greek style yoghurt “does not go through the extra
process straining. Hence when the yoghurt did not go through the extra process
of straining, it will not contains higher amount of proteins as compared to the
Greek yoghurt. The price of the Greek style yoghurt is about the same as the regular
yoghurt.
So now we know what are the differences between “Greek yoghurt “and
“Greek style yoghurt”.
Tips for buying the “Greek Yoghurt “are always check the price,
ingredients and also the proteins amount.
