Greek yoghurt

Creamy fermented dairy

Greek yoghurt is yoghurt that has been strained to remove most of its whey, producing a thicker, creamier texture and higher protein content than regular yoghurt.

The straining process also gives it a tangier taste.

Despite the name, strained yoghurt appears in cuisines throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Also spelled Greek yogurt.

dairy

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
strainingExerting intense effort
fermentedTransformed by microbial action

cultures · live cultures · labneh · skyr · kefir · homemade · pasteurized · lactose · casein · milk solids

texture

thick

Having great depth

creamySmooth and rich
velvetySoft and smooth-textured
silkySmooth and lustrous

smooth · dense · rich · luscious · viscous · custardy · full-bodied · strained · concentrated · heavy

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

tartSharp-flavored small pie
sourSharp, biting taste
acidicBelow neutral pH

lactic · sharp · mild · plain · unsweetened · zesty · piquant · bracing · clean · fresh

culinary

tzatziki

Yogurt-cucumber sauce from Greece

parfaitLayered yogurt dessert
smoothiePuréed fruit beverage
dipBrief immersion or condiment

marinade · sauce · topping · baking · substitute · raita · meze · cucumber · honey · granola

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

calciumElement twenty, builds bones
probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
gut healthIntestinal microbiome condition

amino acids · satiety · nutrient-dense · healthful · macros · diet · low-fat · nonfat · full-fat · muscle recovery

Opposites

texture/consistency

Greek yoghurtkefir

Cultured milk drink

lassi · Yakult

Family

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Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G