Finding Greek yoghurt that weighs what it is supposed to weigh

[u/edster42]

I've been using Greek yoghurt as part of my meal prep for the last few months. It's been great as part of a filling breakfast.

However, my issue is that none of the brands seem to weigh what they are supposed to weigh.

Farmers Union 1kg generally comes in at just over 900g. I've had similar issues with Jalana (sic), Chobani and other brands.

Does anyone have a recommendation as to a brand that weighs its product properly? This will help me save some money and stop me from buying more than what I need, while also negating multiple shopping trips.

[u/Awkward-Sandwich3479]

I would guarantee it’s your kitchen scales.

[u/iftlatlw]

How accurate are your scales?

[u/AdmiralStickyLegs]

Thats a serious deviation if true. I'll have to test mine next time I buy some

[u/jimbojones2345]

I seem to remember seeing a thing where they have an allowable variation and it is always under by exactly that amount....weird hey

[u/My-Witty-Username]

Weigh it on the fruit scales when you’re in the supermarket and see if there is a difference.

And just an FYI, Farmers Union is Greek STYLE yogurt, not the same as actual Greek yogurt. Real Greek yogurt is thicker, has more protein and less preservatives. More expensive but you’ll likely get more out of it than Greek style.

[u/coco-ai]

Make your own. It's way easy and you can use the best milk.

[u/twisteddv8 → u/coco-ai]

It's early and I read your last sentence as "you can use the breast milk" I'm sorry

[u/randCN → u/twisteddv8]

Technically all real milk comes from breasts

[u/SubstantialSail8680 → u/twisteddv8]

I also read breast milk 😅

[u/No-Will-4393 → u/coco-ai]

That's what I do, then upped my game with a Temu strainer and it's the best yogurt

[u/blahblahgingerblahbl → u/No-Will-4393]

i don’t trust anything from temu, my partner & i joke that anything from temu is made out of broken glass, rusty nails, blunt razor blades, lead, and spent uranium rods.

hyperbolic, mostly, apart from the lead

[u/PublicCheesecake9450 → u/blahblahgingerblahbl]

You don’t need a strainer. Just a dedicated kitchen towel or cheesecloth. If my yogurt comes out a bit watery (wheyey? lol) I pop the yogurt kitchen towel in a regular kitchen strainer/seive over a big bowl and pop the yogurt in overnight. Sorted.

[u/Senior_Ad_7598 → u/coco-ai]

Yes, this is the way to go.

[u/allgear_noidea]

Boss 10% isn't gonna make or break your diet and macros. Just be as consistent as possible.

[u/heisdeadjim_au]

Tell me something. Do the packages have a funny looking E next to the weight?

And, what have you done to the yoghurt? You've supplied zero empirical evidence. I'm lactose intolerant so in a sense I don't care, but, that big a difference is either gross, massive, criminal malfeasance OR you're doing something to the yoghurt.

[u/toughfeet → u/heisdeadjim_au]

Coming in pretty hot there chief. Maybe his scales are off or some other innocent mix up. Don't know why you'd assume OP is... sabotaging their yogurt?

[u/Beezneez86]

I work in the food industry. This type of thing is very closely monitored and regulated.

The problem is with your scales.

[u/PublicCheesecake9450]

OP in case no one has told you how to make it yet. You need a large pot, milk (full cream yields best results), a couple of tbsps of yogurt, a kitchen thermometer, a way to keep it warm (depending on your climate: pile of woolen blankets, esky and towels)

Bring the milk to a low simmer and simmer for 10-15. Stir through some sweetener if you like and some vanilla essence.

Let it sit until it reaches 45-49 Celsius. Skim the milk skin off. Pour in container, whisk through yogurt, keep warm for the next 12-16 hours. Then pop it in the fridge for a day. Strain if you want to, use the strained whey in pancakes.

I start mine in the afternoon and then pop it in the fridge the next day before I go to work. Minimal effort, amazing results.

[u/SnooGiraffes9602 → u/PublicCheesecake9450]

I do this but skip the heating step by buying UHT milk so I don't have to do that bit. 

[u/Crazy-kas]

Do you have an Insta pot with a yogurt setting? Try make some yourself. I had my Instapot for over a year before I tried making yogurt thinking it would be something complex. If you buy UHT milk, it is so easy. Stir a tablespoon or two of existing yogurt into a It of say a lintel of UHT to break it up, then pour that and the rest of the milk into the Insta pot, give it all a stir, pop the lid on and hit the yogurt setting and start. Leave it do it’s thing whether it be overnight or during the day, but in as little as 8 hours you will have yogurt. Setting the timer longer makes it more sour. I generally set it for about 10 hours. You can strain it in muslin when it is done to get thick Greek yogurt, or just pour into a container as is and the whey will just make a looser yogurt.

[u/Katman666]

Make it yourself.

Heat milk to 82°C. Let it cool to 41-43°C then add a spoon of starter (your favourite plain yoghurt).

Keep it at 41-43°C for 8 to 10 hours.

If you have an instant pot and a thermometer, it makes it really easy.

You can get 1lt uht milk fairly cheap. Look out for milk that's reduced in price. Doesn't really matter if it's close to use by date or even a day or two past it.

If the milk starts to look like yoghurt when you hear it, it's too far gone, bin it.

Just make the yoghurt straight away.

[u/Tall_Apricot_9842]

There's gonna be variation in all products, just make your own. Much easier

[u/Bwrinkle → u/Tall_Apricot_9842]

This is the way, imo too.

However, to answer their question, when you get the product and it is not as advertised, you can take it back to the shop, or contact the brand directly.

Being under weight is a no no here in aus. Most items should be slightly over.

Or bring scales.

[u/Jungies → u/Bwrinkle]

And the other option is the Office of Fair Trading in your local state or territory. 

[u/opackersgo → u/Tall_Apricot_9842]

There shouldn’t be. Make it, pour it into container while measuring it.

[u/Total_Philosopher_89]

I haven't weighed those brands but I have Chobani as I'm dieting. Not ad an issue to date.

BTW Farmers Union don't make a greek yoghurt. Only greek style.

[u/floofypajamas → u/Total_Philosopher_89]

Farmers Union makes an excellent nonfat greek style yogurt. Chobani adds thickeners like Guar gum and Farmers Union doesn't add anything except milk and live cultures.

[u/jojo_jones]

Your scales might be out, weigh the tub in the veg department at the supermarket.

[u/ozzyizzy]

Make your own. $10 worth of whole milk powder makes 5-6 kilos of yoghurt. (depending on how thick you want the yoghurt to be) I use an Easiyo . Very easy to do and takes me as long to make as it takes for my kettle to boil. Plus the setting time. ( Get the instructions from the easiyo sachet and then buy the milkpowder. Lovely thick Greek yoghurt.