Fage 0% Greek Yogurt

Challo · 29-01-2015 8:31pm

Fage is on offer in Dunnes at the moment: 3 euro for large, 1 euro for small.

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 12:52pm

Read that Liberte uses milk powder where Fage uses fresh milk... I suppose there's always a catch..

Alf Veedersane · 30-01-2015 12:57pm

As Meghan Trainor sang:

"It's all about the taste, 'bout the taste, and macros"

Good enough for me.

dastardly00 · 30-01-2015 3:07pm

Martha_Mae wrote: »

Read that Liberte uses milk powder where Fage uses fresh milk... I suppose there's always a catch..

Link?

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 3:22pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

Link?

It was Irish Independent (actual paper) a couple of weeks ago. Let me see if I can find something online..

Alf Veedersane · 30-01-2015 3:43pm

Most likely that they use milk powder as a thickening agent along with milk as an actual ingredient rather than it only including milk powder.

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 4:17pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Most likely that they use milk powder as a thickening agent along with milk as an actual ingredient rather than it only including milk powder.

Don't know but doesn't that beat the purpose? Isn't it for that unique recipe that makes greek yogurt so think and tasty?

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 4:20pm

Oooh look what I just came across!!

''Some companies just add more milk protein concentrate to the mix instead of making and straining a batch of regular yogurt. According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, Canadian brand Liberté uses this method to manufacture their Greek yogurt.''

consumerist.com/2012/09/05/greek-yogurt-thick-and-luxurious-or-just-full-of-milk-powder/

power pants · 30-01-2015 4:21pm

dont know

I only eat it for the protein, if it had very little protein I would never eat any of the 2.

Alf Veedersane · 30-01-2015 4:25pm

Martha_Mae wrote: »

Oooh look what I just came across!!

''Some companies just add more milk protein concentrate to the mix instead of making and straining a batch of regular yogurt. According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, Canadian brand Liberté uses this method to manufacture their Greek yogurt.''

consumerist.com/2012/09/05/greek-yogurt-thick-and-luxurious-or-just-full-of-milk-powder/

That Canadian Liberté is different to the Yoplait, which doesn't claim to be Greek yoghurt anyway.It's 'Greeek style'.

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 4:47pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

That Canadian Liberté is different to the Yoplait, which doesn't claim to be Greek yoghurt anyway.It's 'Greeek style'.

It does have a paragraph about Yoplait too and how they got sued, but it seems that they replace the product or something..

Alf Veedersane · 30-01-2015 5:15pm

Martha_Mae wrote: »

It does have a paragraph about Yoplait too and how they got sued, but it seems that they replace the product or something..

Even if they use milk powder/protein concentrate in a Greek-style yoghurt, a lot of people buy them for dem macros.

And obviously the Flava Flav.

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 6:54pm

I just believe it's good to know what we're actually eating.

leck · 30-01-2015 8:00pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

As Meghan Trainor sang:

"It's all about the taste, 'bout the taste, and macros"

Good enough for me.

What do you mean by the "macros"? Do you mean probiotics?

As for the added milk powder in Liberte, this is from their own FAQs:

Why does Liberté add skim milk or milk protein powder to its yogurts?
Liberté does not add gelatine to its yogurts. Instead, we add skim milk powder and milk protein concentrate for creamy and delicious products that are high in protein.

By contrast, Fage yoghurt is naturally thick as a result of straining the yoghurt and also as a consequence of being strained the protein content is higher and not due to added dried milk to boost the protein and the thickness.

Stench Blossoms · 30-01-2015 8:15pm

leck wrote: »

What do you mean by the "macros"? Do you mean probiotics?

Macronutrients

leck · 30-01-2015 8:21pm

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Macronutrients

The protein, carb and fat content? or maybe you are mostly concerned with protein?

Martha_Mae · 30-01-2015 8:50pm

leck wrote: »

By contrast, Fage yoghurt is naturally thick as a result of straining the yoghurt and also as a consequence of being strained the protein content is higher and not due to added dried milk to boost the protein and the thickness.

Sounds healthier to me

Alf Veedersane · 30-01-2015 9:22pm

leck wrote: »

The protein, carb and fat content? or maybe you are mostly concerned with protein?

Yes. And sugars as well.

Fage may be healthier comparison but that doesn't make Liberte unhealthy.

Fage is a Greek yoghurt. Liberte is Greek style - it doesn't claim to be anything else.

And there isn't anything inherently bad about what they add to thicken it.

duke886 · 03-02-2015 1:28am

Dunnes Stores,Dungarvan stock it in 500grm tubs-o%fat and 10.3g protein per 100 grms.

CWF · 03-02-2015 3:37pm

It's a euro in Dunnes at the moment for the small tub.

groovyg · 03-02-2015 5:03pm

CWF wrote: »

It's a euro in Dunnes at the moment for the big tub.

Thats really good value for the big tub, will be stopping by Dunnes on the way home

OldMrBrennan83 · 04-02-2015 2:55pm

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Alf Veedersane · 04-02-2015 3:07pm

CWF wrote: »

It's a euro in Dunnes at the moment for the big tub.

No sign of it in Dunnes Rathmines yesterday at that price. The price tag didn't have it at that either. Got a Liberte for €2 though.

Mars Bar · 04-02-2015 3:28pm

They only had the small tub with the honey in Dunnes in Terryland this morning at full price.

CWF · 04-02-2015 4:17pm

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Not sure what Dunnes it is, my friend put this on FB and she lives on the North Side of Dublin, so around there somewhere I imagine!

power pants · 04-02-2015 4:27pm

maybe it is some that are fast approaching best before date and only in that particular shop?

Alf Veedersane · 04-02-2015 4:28pm

CWF wrote: »

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Not sure what Dunnes it is, my friend put this on FB and she lives on the North Side of Dublin, so around there somewhere I imagine!

Ah. They're the small (170g) tubs.

The 500g tubs usually go on special at €3.

power pants · 13-02-2015 5:29pm

**** that ****, im done with fage and liberte

Alf Veedersane · 13-02-2015 9:20pm

power pants wrote: »

**** that ****, im done with fage and liberte

Stick to the Dime Bars

gg2 · 15-02-2015 11:29pm

I haven't been able to get my hands on this in 2 weeks:mad:Luckily I stockpile but I'm down to my last big tub.... Love it with some Dromcolliher raw honey, raisins and chopped roasted hazelnuts.... mmm

jenizzle · 16-02-2015 11:08am

The new Tesco Express on Pearse St. has both - Liberté for €2, and Fage 0% for €3.50ish. The Centra on Westland Row still sells the large tub of full fat Fage, nearly €4 for a tub IIRC.

I've been mixing Fage 0% with a scoop of chocolate cookies protein powder, some oats and a little almond milk for overnight oats - it's like having chocolate pudding for breakfast

fartyarse · 16-02-2015 12:58pm

A euro for the small pots (plain and flavoured) in tesco Ballybrack just now. Low stock of the plain but the others seemed plentiful

StickyMcGinty · 02-03-2015 3:31pm

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Did you manage to find anywhere around Meath doctorwhogirl?

Picked up some of the Total 0% in Tesco Ashbourne at the weekend

Slattsy · 02-03-2015 11:49pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Have still yet to see Fage anywhere, in any shop i've been to in Dublin over the past few months.

Liberte is every where though. I just want to try Fage once before i die.

Yippee!
Finally noticed it and tesco and picked up a few packs. Plain, honey and the raspberry and pomegranate. Really nice and thick.
The h&p is delicious but very sweet and probably goes against the point of a health yoghurt!!

Does anyone add anything to the plain one? Any tips? I'm thinking so powdered protein could be good.

Tigger99 · 03-03-2015 12:06am

It's lovely with protein powder, defrosted "summer fruits" from Tesco and a sprinkle of stevia sweetener. Less sugar and carbs than the sweet ones.

dastardly00 · 03-03-2015 12:22pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Yippee!
Finally noticed it and tesco and picked up a few packs. Plain, honey and the raspberry and pomegranate. Really nice and thick.
The h&p is delicious but very sweet and probably goes against the point of a health yoghurt!!

Does anyone add anything to the plain one? Any tips? I'm thinking so powdered protein could be good.

Stawberries/raspberries/blueberries/blackberries/pineapple and a very small amount of either St Dalfour or Folláin No Added Sugar jam.

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-03-2015 9:32am

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zzxx · 06-03-2015 7:37am

Does anyone know anywhere in Dublin that stocks the full fat versions? I've seen small pots in Donnybrook Fair but it can work out a bit expensive. Just wondering if they do the larger pots in anything other than 0%?

groovyg · 06-03-2015 11:45am

zzxx wrote: »

Does anyone know anywhere in Dublin that stocks the full fat versions? I've seen small pots in Donnybrook Fair but it can work out a bit expensive. Just wondering if they do the larger pots in anything other than 0%?

Try Mortons in Ranelagh, they stock the full fat tubs

Lia_lia · 25-04-2015 6:35pm

Anyone try the new Glenisk range?

eclectichoney · 26-04-2015 3:27pm

Lia_lia wrote: »

Anyone try the new Glenisk range?

Great to see another 0% fat greek yogurt option. I tried the natural (the rest are loaded with sugar unfortunately

). Tastes very like Liberte to me. Very handy in the 4 x 100g pots at a reasonable price point (€2.75)

Lia_lia · 01-05-2015 7:17pm

They have the full fat Fage now in Dunnes!

leahyl · 10-01-2016 1:18pm

Just for anyone who's interested Fage full fat and non fat is on offer in dunes at the mo at 2.49 for 500g! I picked up 5 full fat tubs the other day...!

Todd Gack · 10-01-2016 4:19pm

leahyl wrote: »

Just for anyone who's interested Fage full fat and non fat is on offer in dunes at the mo at 2.49 for 500g! I picked up 5 full fat tubs the other day...!

They also have the 170g for €1

browne_rob5 · 09-12-2016 12:05pm

eclectichoney wrote: »

Great to see another 0% fat greek yogurt option. I tried the natural (the rest are loaded with sugar unfortunately ). Tastes very like Liberte to me. Very handy in the 4 x 100g pots at a reasonable price point (€2.75)

I got the Glenisk Natural 0% Fat Greek Protein Yogurt today. It was 2 500g pots for €4 and Liberte and Fage were full price so said I'd give it a try!

I quite liked it. Its a lot creamier than the Liberte and the macros are almost the same.

dastardly00 · 09-12-2016 12:37pm

browne_rob5 wrote: »

I got the Glenisk Natural 0% Fat Greek Protein Yogurt today. It was 2 500g pots for €4 and Liberte and Fage were full price so said I'd give it a try!

I quite liked it. Its a lot creamier than the Liberte and the macros are almost the same.

I eat a lot of Greek/ Greek Style + high protein type yogurt (or whatever you want to call it.) My order of preference is Fage, Glenisk and then Liberte. Very little difference in macros between them, so my preference is based on taste. In saying that though, I normally just buy whatever is the cheapest/on special offer

browne_rob5 · 09-12-2016 12:42pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

I eat a lot of Greek/ Greek Style + high protein type yogurt (or whatever you want to call it.) My order of preference is Fage, Glenisk and then Liberte. Very little difference in macros between them, so my preference is based on taste. In saying that though, I normally just buy whatever is the cheapest/on special offer

My order of preference is the same but I rarely buy Fage as its usually a lot more expensive!

Smoked Tuna · 09-12-2016 2:57pm

Icelandic skyr is great

PowerToWait · 09-12-2016 8:07pm

Full fat Fage is way out in front. Just so hard to find it.

Having it with vanilla essence, a drizzle of honey, couple crushed walnut halves and sprinkle of cinnamon is a great, sweet bedtime treat.

dastardly00 · 09-12-2016 11:07pm

PowerToWait wrote: »

Full fat Fage is way out in front. Just so hard to find it.

Oh man full fat Fage is unreal, so creamy.
It's always available in my local Dunnes Stores anyway.

Fage 0% Greek Yogurt

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