[simoragn]

Back in the UK, I voraciously consumed Yeo Valley yoghurt. While I didn't expect to have that brand here, I was hoping for some nice yoghurt, but have failed to find any yet - it all seems a bit too artificial tasting so far...

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Scorpio]

I kinda like Yoplait, esp the ones with berries. Goes really well with fruit, look out for specials at Pak N Save or Countdown. You might also like Meadow Fresh and Fresh N Fruity. Bon appetite! :p

[GrumpyGoat]

You could try one of those yogurt makers but you still have to buy the packages which are full of sugar etc

Try making your own yogurt from scratch. It is really simple. There are many websites with instructions. Here is an example (http://www.makeyourownyogurt.com/)that has easy instructions.

I used to put my yogurt into an old insulated "chilly box" (or cooler to americans) with boiling water but now I use the yogurt maker thing here. It works fabulously to make fresh yogurt (without the packets).

If you want to make your yogurt more "firm" (and less "runny") add some powdered milk before you let it culture.

Then add your own fruits or syrups or flavoring. It is delicious and good for you. And really inexpensive.

[KerryS]

Easi-yo sachets don't contain any sugar, just milk powder and cultures. Once you've used one you can then make your own without the sachet, as it's simple to just use a cup of old yoghurt as the starter.

Store bought - DeWinkel and Cyclops are both pretty reasonable brands.

[GrumpyGoat]

Easi-yo sachets don't contain any sugar

I would have to disagree.

I don't have any of the plain ones in my cupboard but the Greek with honey and the Bio in vanilla have sugar in them.

Obviously, any of the "flavors" will have lots of sugar --and possibly colorings as well.

I have Easi-yo sachets and Hansell's.

Even the Hansell's "lite" contains sugar.

[KerryS]

I would have to disagree.

I don't have any of the plain ones in my cupboard but the Greek with honey and the Bio in vanilla have sugar in them.

Obviously, any of the "flavors" will have lots of sugar --and possibly colorings as well.

I have Easi-yo sachets and Hansell's.

Even the Hansell's "lite" contains sugar.

That's because the 'lite' is replacing the fat content with sugar.
If you buy the plain ones the only ingredient is milk solids and milk cultures.
Ingredients are listed on the website here: https://www.yogurt2you.com/products/index_dynamic.php/product/3586/

[YouMeAndThree]

We've turned to making our own too. It came about when we couldn't find mousse for the children and they were turning down the shop-bought yoghurt (which from memory I think cost a lot!).

I buy EasiYo packets and have the EasiYo maker, but would be intested how I make my own using a cup of the first batch - any tips KerryS?

[KerryS]

We've turned to making our own too. It came about when we couldn't find mousse for the children and they were turning down the shop-bought yoghurt (which from memory I think cost a lot!).

I buy EasiYo packets and have the EasiYo maker, but would be intested how I make my own using a cup of the first batch - any tips KerryS?

Very easy to make without a sachet - which is 99% milk powder anyway.
Warm 1 litre of milk to blood temperature. Add a generous tablespoonful of your natural yoghurt and a couple of tablespoonfuls of skimmed milk powder. Put into your Easiyo or other yoghurt making device. Shake. Leave overnight. That's it.

[Kiwi Mac]

Isn't "nice yoghurt" an oxymoron?!:laugh

[mooncalf]

what I don't get is why a lot of the yogs here have gelatine added. Its a nightmare if your a veggie and think there is not gonna be any animal in it (apart from the milk and bacteria that is) :)

Also found getting to that yeo valley stuff is best to get the yoghurt from an Indian spice store. they have the unadulterated stuff that most indians use

[Angelonthemove]

If in Welly and don't want to make yogurt.

Moores Wilson (Wellington) have a yogurt, not sure on make, that comes in a Milk bottle (plastic kind) container, not seen it anywhere else. Has hardly any sugar and it taste more like the UK kind, tangy full of sharp fruit. Do 3 flavours and all are yummy and very fruity. Highly recommend.

http://www.moorewilson.co.nz/


You do not need to be a business to buy there, but no credit cards.

Plus they have washing powder in large bags which work out really cost effective. Usual cash and carry stuff.

You do get used to the sweeter yogurts here, along with everything else that is sweeter. BUT NOT the tin soups, still can't stand them.

[Park City Partner]

My experience are that the packets cost about the same as a large container of Yoplait which as far as I can tell has less sugar than the others....and we didn't care for the Easi-yo packet and haven't tried others.....We get Yoplait Vanilla and DeWinkles Plum....

[drakew]

Yep I always make my yogurt from a just a cup of already established yogurt. Now I have yet to make a good batch, but I dod not have a yogurt maker I have just tried in my crock pot.

[Kanga]

I think yoplait contains gelatine though (might be wrong there- it's been a while since I looked), most yoghurt brands here do, making them not only inedible for vegetarians but also not really real yoghurt- a sort of weird gloop.

Easy-yo plain yoghurt sachets contain no added sugar and you don't need the easy-yo maker- just add sachet to half a litre of blood warm water and then top up to the litre mark (or just under). Then you can put it in a bottle or tub somewhere warm and it'll be yoghurt by the next day.

Cylcops and DeWinkle are reasonable 'real' yoghurts- and then only just and damned pricey to boot. We used to eat a lot of yoghurt in the UK but it's a rare snack here now because even the sachets don't really compare (although I make them up extra thick, which helps). Most of what passes for yoghurt in NZ is foul and full of ridiculous additives.

[Kanga]

sorry for slightly bitter yoghurt rant- it bothers me and I'm in withdrawal after 7 months in Oz eating organic bush honey yoghurt!!!

[mooncalf]

To my surprise I found that the Sour Cream also contained gelatine...seriosuly WHY?

[Kanga]

As does "thickened cream" and many ice creams brands etc- I'm not 'over' this yet, lol.

It's just ridiculous! Why add gelatine to yoghurt and cream ... I actually don't get it.

I have found plastic milk bottle-shaped cartons of bush honey yoghurt (also make a plain, unsweetened one too) which the kids and I are getting addicted too- I'd love some REAL Greek yoghurt though, not gelatine riddled rubbish or that other weird one that although is vegetarian is made from thick cream or something.

: sigh: Sometimes it's tough livin' in paradise, lol!

[moses]

Okay so in the UK I never ate yoghurt. Couldnt stand the stuff yet I love the stuff here. I can happily sit with a large tub and a big spoon and devour the tub.

[Kiwi Mac]

Back in the UK, I voraciously consumed Yeo Valley yoghurt. While I didn't expect to have that brand here, I was hoping for some nice yoghurt, but have failed to find any yet - it all seems a bit too artificial tasting so far...

Does anyone have any suggestions?

'Nice yoghurt' is surely a contradiction?!

It's milk that has gone off. How can it be nice?! There are a few recipes I use it in but I have never been able to eat it 'raw'.

My wife tells me the De Winkels stuff is nice. Have you tried that?

[Kiwi Mac]

To my surprise I found that the Sour Cream also contained gelatine...seriosuly WHY?

My guess is that it is the cheapest way for them to get the 'look' they want.

In a country almost 100% driven by price, making your product the proper but more expensive way is just going to cost you business, sadly.

[Flutterby]

for those that have made their own yoghurt in the past do you think it would work with a alternative milk, eg either ricemilk or soyamilk?

[Kanga]

Soya milk works a treat but the culture is less keen on rice milk :)

[Flutterby]

thanks for that kanga i might give it a go.