Re: ORGANIC yoghurt vs milk

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My aunt introduced me to yogurt 50 yrs ago. Then is was a terrible tasting thick product, with the liquid (whey?) strained out. I have made my own - not hard to do and probably also good for folks with lactose intolerance. The yogurt today, includes the whey and often a wheat starch or gum is added to sop up the excess liquid and extend the product. My conclusion is if I want real yogurt I have to make it although I eat plain dannon often in place of salad dressings, sour cream, etc. The only reason it's higher in Ca in the table is there is less water than milk. Milk is cheaper, more available, and not "played" with, and I don't have to read the labels EVERY time I buy it. Those are the factors that influence my usage.

Regards.

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From: patricia cocchiaraley <celestewayland@...>

Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 10:21 PM

Subject: [ ] ORGANIC yoghurt vs milk

I agree with you regarding the additives in store bought yoghurt. My opinion based on organic youghurt or home made. Stoneyfield Farms sells an organic yoghurt in the stores near me. I live in South Jersey. Maybe your market carries it.If Kefir works for you then great! The more variety we have, the better!