What is the difference between Greek yogurt and plain yogurt?
One of the ingredients of a recipe is Greek yogurt. May I replace it with plain yogurt? If I do it, what is the difference that I would immediately note?
Best Answer
Greek yogurt is thicker. You can turn not-so-greek yogurt into it by letting it strain. Put cheesecloth into a colander, dump yogurt in, and allow to sit. Not too long, or you'll accidentally achieve paneer instead.
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Can I use plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?
Plain yogurt. Plain yogurt has a looser texture than the Greek variety. If you're using the replacement in baking or pancakes, you can use plain yogurt as a 1:1 substitute for Greek yogurt. For dips or other recipes where you want at thicker consistency, here's a trick: make your own Greek yogurt.Which yogurt is healthiest?
Greek yogurt has more protein and fewer carbs, while dairy-free yogurt tends to have less fat and no lactose. Organic yogurt may be richer in certain nutrients, but it's lower in others.How is Greek yogurt different from plain yogurt?
Greek yogurt is made by straining out the extra whey in regular yogurt. It makes a yogurt that's thicker, creamier and tangier than regular yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt has less sugar and more protein than regular yogurt. But regular yogurt delivers twice the bone-strengthening mineral calcium.More answers regarding what is the difference between Greek yogurt and plain yogurt?
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Greek yogurt has more fat than a "normal" yogurt, about 10%.
Further an original Greek yogurt is made from sheep's milk since there aren't many cows in Greece. This might taste a bit odd for people used to cow's milk though...
When buying Greek yogurt made from cow's milk I recommend you look out for the native brand ????.
Answer 3
Another difference is that Greek yoghurt has much more protein - the kind I purchase has double the protein of regular yoghurt.
If you need Greek yoghurt for the thickness more than for the protein (making, for example, tzatsiki sauce), then you can strain it as bmargulies indicated.
I strain yoghurt in a coffee filter, over a coffee mug. Believe it or not, the damp filter clings to the mug enough that it doesn't just fall into the mug.
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