Why is greek yogurt so sour

So I am very happy. My close friend introduced me to plain greek yogurt which she tops with sweet seedless red grapes. I absolutely adore it this way. The sweetness of the grapes counters the sour bite of the plain yogurt. Thank you for breaking down the difference between yogurts. Hi — thanks for the analysis. It is like eating double cream!

I like to stir in fresh fruit or just cinnamon, chopped walnuts, vanillavor almond flavoring and a little stevia or little raw honey! I felt the same when trying the more popular greek yogurt brands but on a strict diet I had to find some healthy yogurt options I liked and I tried Dann on because they advertised still tasting like normal yogurt.

I bought plain greek vanilla dannon. And it is amazing! Also I eat every morning now … with sliced almonds and raspberries. And coconut, Chia and mango, this seriously tastes like an island! Last thought! In a mason jar it feels like that much more of luxury like you are pampering yourself every morning even if it took you minutes to prepare! I have made yogurt easy! You use a quart of milk and a couple tablespoons of fresh yogurt, and you get a quart of yogurt store brands usually have a bunch of fillers, thickeners and stabilizers; from the taste I suspect they are only about two-thirds yogurt.

You can strain it longer and get cream cheese. The tartness depends on the fat content of the milk you start with and how long it is cultured. You can add honey or sugar to the milk if you want it sweeter, or stir it in later, along with fruit or preserves.

Hi Margaret, I would be really interested to hear how you make your yoghurt and what the whole process is. I am so over processed foods and am moving towards making as much of my own stuff as I can. When was this article written? Dannon Oikos is not Greek Yogurt. Stonyfield Oikos was Greek Yogurt which is strained while Dannon is artifically thickened.

Dannon bought the rights to use the Oikos name alongside Stonyfield, while the real Oikos Greek Yogurt was phased out over a couple of years.

It was essentially milk protein concentrate as a by product of skim milk production, and gelatin as a byproduct of cattle slaughter. It was literally made from garbage as their flagship product continues to be. Fage is a good brand. You can let it strain even further to make Labneh, which is similar to cream cheese.

God Bless and continue to eat wholesomely ever day to remain healthy. I eat it plain, with granola, honey, or even in place of sour cream. Thanks for the info. I have allergies with milk and most diary and when eating regular yougurt I get stuffy sinuses for days after. But with greek yougurt I have none of those symtoms. I love the sour taste but eat it with fruits to sweeten and sometimes granola. Im so happy to get yougurt back into my life!! Due to its high protein and low sugar content in Greek yogurt.

Absolutely LOVE this new lifestyle eating which is simple and natural foods. From the farm to your gullet is healthy, slimming and tasty! Stevia and raw honey the only sweeteners allowed. It is believed to have been a form of yogurt. Galen AD — c. Thank you for explaining the difference.

I tried vanilla Greek yougert, added some berries and walnuts. A delicious treat. Yogurt is spelled yoghurt in the UK and other British speaking countries.

I use greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Also it is my daily breakfast because of the high protein content. I add stevia to sweeten and add powdered peanut butter for a low calorie flavor. I love it! Thank you for the information. Why does yogurt taste sour?

Plain and simple, yogurt is the result of bacterial fermentation of milk. All you need is pasteurized milk and bacteria. During this process, bacterial strains such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus — just two of the many types of lactic acid microorganisms — convert lactose sugars in milk into lactic acid. With such a high volume of active bacteria chugging away, the end result becomes supremely tangy.

For some, that sour taste is anything but tasty, so many varieties of yogurt come adorned with additives ranging from honey to fruit preserves to balance out the flavor. What is yogurt so thick? Usually, yogurt getting watery is simply the result of liquid separating itself from the solids.

Many yogurts come like that fresh out of the container, and it is generally not harmful. Does plain yogurt spoil? The short answer is that refrigerated yogurt is safe to eat up to 14 days after the expiration date, according to the FDA and the food processing giant General Mills. Even perfectly good yogurt may taste increasingly sour because the live cultures continue to produce lactic acid.

Can you get sick from eating expired yogurt? Some bacteria that cause food-borne illness do not have off-flavors associated with them. Because even though you can eat expired yogurt, you shouldn't eat spoiled yogurt. Why is my yogurt not sour? If your yogurt is too sour, culture it at the lower range of temperatures listed for your starter, and for a shorter duration until it acquires the flavor you like.

If you like a sourer yogurt, simply culture longer until it acquires the flavor you like. Does yogurt taste like sour cream? Greek yogurt is similar to regular yogurt, but drained of water. Served plain, whole milk Greek yogurt tastes similar to sour cream. When used in baking and cooking, it can taste just like sour cream.

How do you know if yogurt went bad? Look for a larger-than-normal amount of liquid on the surface don't worry, Greek yogurt is especially prone to some, but if there's more than usual that's a warning sign , a curdling texture near the bottom, and any sign of mold. These indicate the entire product has probably gone bad, say the folks at StillTasty. Why is yogurt good for you?

Yogurts can be high in protein, calcium, vitamins, and live culture, or probiotics, which can enhance the gut microbiota. These can offer protection for bones and teeth and help prevent digestive problems.