How to Buy a Good Greek Yogurt?

[toniiv]

I'm looking for some advice on how to buy good Greek yogurt. I know there are a lot of options out there, but I want to make sure I'm choosing the best one.

What should I look for in terms of texture, flavor, and ingredients?

Are there any specific brands that you recommend? I've heard that authentic Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, but I'm not sure how to tell if what I'm buying is the real deal.

Should I be looking for any particular labels or certifications? Also, if you have any tips on the best ways to enjoy Greek yogurt, I'd love to hear them!

I tend to cook with Greek yogurt and I love to eat it for breakfast with honey and walnuts.

 

[Luana]

My hunch is if you're buying it in the US and not Greece, it's not authentic Greek yogurt, despite label claims. My understanding is that most yogurt in Greece is made from sheep's milk, which makes it more thick, less tangy, and more smooth and filling, more like sour cream than the thin runny stuff. My favorite way to enjoy it is plain. It's not supposed to be sweet or nutty, but one can certainly eat it any way they like best.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

My hunch is if you're buying it in the US and not Greece, it's not authentic Greek yogurt, despite label claims. My understanding is that most yogurt in Greece is made from sheep's milk, which makes it more thick, less tangy, and more smooth and filling, more like sour cream than the thin runny stuff. My favorite way to enjoy it is plain. It's not supposed to be sweet or nutty, but one can certainly eat it any way they like best.

This is very insightful - I agree with this! The exception being if you buy it in a Greek store and they made it themselves, properly, from sheep's milk. Most American style "Greek yogurt" has a bunch of fillers, too, and that is just not how Greeks make it. That being said, if you don't have access to the real Greek stuff, the American style "Greek Yogurt" is good enough and better than other American yogurt.