Is Greek yogurt protected?

Is Greek yogurt protected?

While Greek yogurt is not protected by a geographical indication, it does fall under the 2011 EU Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers.

What’s wrong with Greek yogurt?

Like other dairy products, Greek yogurt contains natural hormones, which can be harmful to people with hormonal imbalances. The pasteurized and homogenized milk used in the yogurt can lead to histamine problems such as acne and eczema, as well as gastrointestinal problems for some people.

Does Greek yogurt have anything to do with Greece?

It’s not even really Greek. What Americans know as Greek yogurt is a yogurt with most of the whey strained out, making it thicker. In Greece, it’s called straggisto (which simply translates to strained yogurt).

How is Greek yogurt made commercially?

Greek yogurt or concentrated yogurt is processed in the same manner as stirred yogurt. Following the breaking of the coagulum, Greek yogurt is strained through a filter. The straining process separates out some of the whey, resulting in a thicker, higher-protein yogurt.

Can Greek yogurt be made outside of Greece?

The product name ‘Greek yoghurt’ may not be protected by a geographical indication, but the European Commission made clear that the denomination ‘Greek yogurt’ cannot be used for yogurts produced outside Greece.

When should you not eat Greek yogurt?

If Greek yogurt is properly sealed and refrigerated at the right temperature, it can be safe to eat yogurt 14 to 24 days after the sell-by date, but the taste will become more sour as the product gets older. The longer the yogurt sits in the fridge, the more watery substance forms on top of the yogurt.

What do they call Greek yoghurt in Greece?

straggisto
“What is known abroad as ‘Greek yogurt’ is called ‘straggisto’ in Greece,” an Athens-area cheesemaker told the AFP, which pointed out that, unlike taking ownership of foods like feta cheese, neither Greece nor any Greek company has laid claim to patent the product.

Does commercial yogurt have live cultures?

Most yogurts on supermarket shelves probably don’t have the beneficial “live” or “active” cultures typically found in yogurt in countries such as Greece, Israel, Lebanon, or India. To give their products a longer shelf life, manufacturers often heat-treat yogurt after fermentation. This kills off the live cultures.

What animal does Greek yogurt come from?

cow’s milk
Old-fashioned Greek yogurt is made with goat’s milk while American yogurt, and many of the American-made “Greek-style” products, are made from cow’s milk. (“Greek-style” yogurts may also contain thickening agents like condensed milk or gelatin.) All yogurt starts out the same, with milk and live cultures.

Should I eat Greek yogurt every day?

“Regular intake of healthy bacteria, such as the kind from yogurt, has been shown to have positive effects on weight management and the GI tract,” says Morgyn Clair, RD. “Eating yogurt daily can help you reach a healthy weight while still providing a satisfying snack.”