Fans of thick, creamy yoghurt will probably be familiar with both its Greek and Icelandic (skyr) versions.
They’re both luxuriously velvety, sometimes almost mascarpone-like in texture.
But are there any actual differences between them, countries of origin aside?
What’s the difference between Skyr and Greek yoghurt?
How are Skyr and Greek yoghurts made?
Dairy company Arla said that while both are creamy, Skyr tends to be even more so. That’s partly because, Food Republic writes, Skyr is actually considered a strained cheese, not a yoghurt.
Greek yoghurt is a “regular” yoghurt (made from fermented milk with live cultures) that’s been strained.
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