YOGURT has even more reason to claim it is top of the pots.
We reported yesterday that scientists say the plain version snuffs out the sulpher-based compounds that give you garlic breath.
GettyWe compared own-brand supermarket yogurts to industry leaders Yeo Valley and Onken[/caption]
It is just another great asset of the creamy superfood – which is known to boost gut health, strengthen your immune system and get protein in your diet when losing weight.
But with top brands charging more than £1.50 for a pot, it is a pricey product to stock in your fridge.
So we see how the cheaper own-brands compare to industry leaders Yeo Valley and Onken to ensure you always have a good remedy in your house.
Thea Jacobs rates for taste, value and an overall score.
Natural yogurt
Asda, £1 (500g)
Damien McFaddenAsda’s natural yogurt was pretty tasteless[/caption]
THIS separated slightly more than the others and requires being mixed thoroughly before tasting.
It is pretty tasteless, with a tiny little twang of yogurtiness at the end.
It wouldn’t really make much difference to anything it was paired with.
Likewise, it wouldn’t ruin anything, either.
Taste: 5/10Value: 5/10Overall: 10/20
Natural yogurt
Tesco, £1.10 (500g)
Damien McFaddenTesco’s natural yogurt was very underwhelming[/caption]
I WAS sprayed with yogurt as I removed the lid, which was a messy start.
This requires a bit of mixing to have a smooth consistency and is runnier than the others.
It is very sharp, with a slight cheesy undertone, which is not ideal.
I am very underwhelmed over all. At this price, I would expect better.
Taste: 6/10Value: 4/10Overall: 10/20
Yeo Valley organic plain yogurt
Tesco, £2 (450g)
Damien McFaddenBrand leader Yeo Valley’s version is extremely smooth but a little flavourless[/caption]
AS I ripped off the lid I was hit with a tangy smell.
This one needs mixing together as there was a watery residue on top which was a little off-putting.
It is extremely smooth but a little flavourless – all I get is a bit of zing when it coats my tongue.
Taste: 5/10Value: 3/10Overall: 8/20
WINNER – Natural yogurt
Sainsbury’s, 90p (500g)
Damien McFaddenSainsbury’s natural yogurt is the sharpest tasting yogurt of the bunch[/caption]
THE tub was a liability to open and I managed to spray the yogurt over my face and top.
It has a strong, tart smell too.
This is another runny option, but that isn’t a bad thing as it is very smooth.
It is the sharpest tasting yogurt of the bunch but it quickly gives way to a much less intrusive taste. I liked it.
Taste: 9/10Value: 6/10Overall: 15/20
Essential low fat natural yogurt
Waitrose, 75p (500g)
Damien McFaddenWaitrose’s version was disappointing in flavour but it was cheap[/caption]
I AM surprised at how cheap this is given it is from a premium store but once I opened the pot I could see why.
It is a very liquidy yogurt with not a lot of taste.
While most of the others coat the palate, this doesn’t.
I found it disappointing in flavour, being virtually tasteless, and the spoonful I had wasn’t worth eating.
Taste: 2/10Value: 4/10Overall: 6/20
Live natural yogurt
M&S, 75p (500g)
Damien McFaddenM&S’s live natural yogurt is perfect paired with some fruit[/caption]
I COULD barely smell this as I peeled the film lid away to reveal a smooth, perfectly mixed yogurt underneath.
This is pleasantly thick and plops off the spoon in large blobs.
It coats your mouth with a subtle dairy flavour but isn’t overpowering.
It is the perfect yogurt to have with some fruit.
Taste: 6/10Value: 8/10Overall: 14/20
Greek style yogurt
Aldi, 89p (500g)
Damien McFaddenAldi’s Greek style yogurt tasted more like a thick cream[/caption]
THE budget supermarket doesn’t offer a plain option so I had to go with the Greek style.
This doesn’t really taste like yogurt, in fact, it is more like a thick cream.
It is very sturdy and smells similar to the other options, despite being a different style.
Overall, it is just not really delivering yogurty goodness.
Taste: 2/10Value: 5/10Overall: 7/20
Onken set natural
Tesco, £1.75 (450g)
Damien McFaddenTesco’s Onken set natural will remind you of cottage cheese[/caption]
OUT of all the options, this one is the thickets and reminds me of cottage cheese – but not in a good way.
It virtually has no taste. It is probably good for mixing with sharp fruit to take the edge off.
But at this extortionate price, I would leave it on the shelf.
Taste: 7/10Value: 2/10Overall: 9/20