They’re real dairy, just without the lactose. In fact, there are lactose-free versions of many products, including yogurt, milk and ice cream. Another fun fact is most Greek yogurts have live and active cultures, as do regular and Icelandic yogurts, that aid digestion.
In the U.S., any dairy-free yogurt must legally be labeled as such, which is why many non-dairy yogurts use terms like “dairy alternative,” “dairy substitute,” and “non-dairy yogurt.” Often, these products are made from soy milk. However, some varieties are also made from rice milk or almond milk. Check out How to make lactose free yogurt?
Key Point: Greek yogurt is a thick and creamy dairy food that is higher in protein and lower in lactose than regular yogurts. The table below shows the nutritional values for whole milk Greek yogurt per container (200-gram) serving ( 5 ).
It is commonly produced from cow’s milk, however, it can be made from any source of milk that is locally available. Yogurt is commercially made from pasteurized and homogenized milk. Good bacteria or cultures are added to milk to transform its lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid.
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