Yogurt, as a fermented dairy product, is good for health and is loved by many people. There are many kinds of yogurt in the market, and the consistency is also very different. Many people think that the thicker the yogurt, the better the quality and the higher the nutritional value. Is this really the case?

First of all, if it is homemade yogurt, because it is fermented from pure milk and strains, and does not contain any additives, the thicker the yogurt, the higher the protein content and the higher the nutrition. However, the consistency of yogurt on the market is not completely determined by the raw materials and strains for making yogurt, nor is it directly related to nutrition, but is closely related to the making method. According to different production methods, yogurt can be divided into coagulation type and stirring type. Yogurt in glass bottles and porcelain bottles, such as old yogurt, belongs to solidified yogurt. A certain amount of thickener is added in the production process, which makes the taste smooth and thick and sells well. Stirred yogurt is yogurt that is fermented and solidified, stirred and then put into cups or boxes. Relatively speaking, the taste is thin. It can be seen that the consistency of yogurt in the market does not represent the nutritional value.

you don't need to worry too much about the thickener added in yogurt. Thickeners include dietary fiber and protein. For example, pectin belongs to a kind of dietary fiber, which can help gastrointestinal peristalsis and can play a role in relaxing bowels; Gelatin belongs to protein, which is good for health.

When purchasing yogurt, it is recommended to read the food label carefully. If the protein content is above 3%, it belongs to yogurt with high nutritional value. Whether it is solidified or stirred yogurt, as long as it meets the national food safety and hygiene standards, you can buy it with confidence.

For obese people, people with high blood sugar, or infants over one year old, it is recommended to buy plain yogurt, and the sugar should not be too high (carbohydrate should not exceed 12%), so as to avoid excessive calories or abnormal blood sugar; Yogurt that is too sweet or too rich in flavor will stimulate children's taste buds and have an adverse effect on taste growth.