Health: Why Does Greek Yogurt Cost So Much
Why Does Greek Yogurt Cost So Much Greek yogurt has been strained to remove excess water, and the price has been adjusted accordingly. Greek Yogurt is still a good deal, since it takes 4 cups of milk to make one cup of Greek yogurt, while it takes one cup of milk to make one cup of regular yogurt, per Dr. Oz. Since Greek yogurt is a concentrated product, it has more protein than other yogurts. It also has a thicker, richer texture. Most other yogurts have pectin or cornstarch in them to thicken the yogurt and absorb the water. At one time, I was having digestive trouble, so my doctor recommended a temporary diet to re-balance the bacteria in my digestive tract. On that diet, I had to make my own yogurt, since almost all yogurt products had pectin or cornstarch in them. The idea was to starve out the bad bacteria and then re-populate my digestive tract with good bacteria or probiotics. I have a very small kitchen, so making yogurt in my...
