Greek yoghurt

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Does it exist in Japan? Crazy fad diet requires it...

[matsuki]

Yes, local market carries an overpriced J-brand. I buy the same stuff by the case at Costco....though they occasionally have a larger tub of imported stuff as well.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

what's the name of the local market stuff? think maretsu petit would have it?

[yanpa]

My local Aeon has some (plain and with honey).

[kurogane]

https://www.topvalu.net/items/detail/4902121230624/

It says its non fat if that counts. Get there before it defaults and you have to pay for it in Drachma..............

[yanpa]

Dat's the one. This is the honey one: https://www.topvalu.net/items/detail/4902121230631/

I am no expert on Greek yoghurt but IMHO not bad.

[Samurai_Jerk]

You can also find the Partheno brand by Morinaga in a lot of different supermarkets.

http://partheno-gy.jp/

I think it's actually Greek-style as in made in Japan but it's not bad.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Knew I could depend on you lot! Now just have to find an Aeon.

I've never had it, but as i understand, it tastes bloody awful.

[Samurai_Jerk]

Knew I could depend on you lot! Now just have to find an Aeon.

I've never had it, but as i understand, it tastes bloody awful.

I prefer the taste to regular yogurt and especially compared to the runny Japanese variety. If you've heard it's awful, why are you looking for it?

[matsuki]

You can also find the Partheno brand by Morinaga in a lot of different supermarkets.

http://partheno-gy.jp/

I think it's actually Greek-style as in made in Japan but it's not bad.

This is the stuff I was talking about...and I agree with SJ, it's thicker/creamier than most of the other greek stuff I've tasted, but it's good.

[Samurai_Jerk]

what's the name of the local market stuff? think maretsu petit would have it?

Oh and I've seen Partheno sold at Maruetsu Petit.

[wagyl]

If you've heard it's awful, why are you looking for it?

See OP.

Sometimes it is important to drill down into why these crazy fad diets ostensibly require something. What factor of greek yoghurt are they looking for? Possibly higher protein and lower carbohydrates.

I have never had greek yoghurt in Japan, but I prefer it to other kinds of yoghurt in other countries when I have had it there.

[matsuki]

I dunno where she heard it's awful as I have yet to meet anyone who prefers it to regular yogurt UNLESS they're comparing their usual (loaded with tons of sugar) flavored shit with plain Greek yogurt.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

If you've heard it's awful, why are you looking for it?

See OP.

Sometimes it is important to drill down into why these crazy fad diets ostensibly require something. What factor of greek yoghurt are they looking for? Possibly higher protein and lower carbohydrates.

I have never had greek yoghurt in Japan, but I prefer it to other kinds of yoghurt in other countries when I have had it there.

Correct...higher protein and low carb. Generally high protein means a lot of meat, chicken, fish, and I don't want all of that sitting in my gut. Also, greek yoghurt is on the list of good snack options.

I am not a big fan of yoghurt in general, so the thought of something plain that apparently tastes like sour cream (and I'm sure it's NOT the yummy Russian smetana type of sour cream) is not terribly appetising.

It's actually not that crazy of a diet, more of a metabolism reset. I just spent two weeks in America and have high carbed, deep fried, cheese on top of everything'd myself into a few kilos and bit of a sluggish system that needs to be fixed.

[Russell]

The house-brand yoghurt of Max-Value (or is that Top-Value?) is actually pretty good. I prefer it over the other brands.

Never ate their Greek one.

But now I HAVE to try.

Mjam...

[Takechanpoo]

just google it and easy to find
http://partheno-gy.jp/

its maybe greek-yoghurt-style one, though

btw Aeons top value brand is pretty notorious for its low quality among j-customers.
aeon went into the red and they plan to abolish top value brand.

[Russell]

just google it and easy to find
http://partheno-gy.jp/

its maybe greek-yoghurt-style one, though

btw Aeons top value brand is pretty notorious for its low quality among j-customers.
aeon went into the red and they plan to abolish top value brand.

That would be a pity, because I think the quality of their house brand is actually quite good.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

The house-brand yoghurt of Max-Value (or is that Top-Value?) is actually pretty good. I prefer it over the other brands.

Never ate their Greek one.

But now I HAVE to try.

Mjam...

I found the one that SJ recommended at Maretsu Petit, so will give that a go. I like Top-Valu stuff for things like nuts and otsunami, I agree with you, it's pretty good!

[Samurai_Jerk]

Let's hope this interest in yogurt extends to all things Greek.

[Coligny]

Let's hope this interest in yogurt extends to all things Greek.

Yes, naked male wrestling is really something we need moar...

/not

[Yokohammer]

Just by pure coincidence, I woke up this morning to find a couple of packs of Partheno in the fridge. The kind with the little cup of honey in the lid. It was very good, so I have requested that my live-in purchasing agent make it a regular stock item.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Let's hope this interest in yogurt extends to all things Greek.

sorry, you'll definitely have to go to siberia then, this bride is definitely too uppity to go Greek.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Just by pure coincidence, I woke up this morning to find a couple of packs of Partheno in the fridge. The kind with the little cup of honey in the lid. It was very good, so I have requested that my live-in purchasing agent make it a regular stock item.

i bought it, but have yet to try it. it's always scary to go greek the first time...

[Coligny]

Urban dictionnary...

Oooopsss...

You guyz are hell bent on making me lose mah innonsense...

[Yokohammer]

Just by pure coincidence, I woke up this morning to find a couple of packs of Partheno in the fridge. The kind with the little cup of honey in the lid. It was very good, so I have requested that my live-in purchasing agent make it a regular stock item.

i bought it, but have yet to try it. it's always scary to go greek the first time...

Just add a little honey and everything'll go sweet and smooth.


~ Tapatalking ~

[yanpa]

Just by pure coincidence, I woke up this morning to find a couple of packs of Partheno in the fridge. The kind with the little cup of honey in the lid. It was very good, so I have requested that my live-in purchasing agent make it a regular stock item.

i bought it, but have yet to try it. it's always scary to go greek the first time...

Just add a little honey and everything'll go sweet and smooth.

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts of yoghurt.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Just by pure coincidence, I woke up this morning to find a couple of packs of Partheno in the fridge. The kind with the little cup of honey in the lid. It was very good, so I have requested that my live-in purchasing agent make it a regular stock item.

i bought it, but have yet to try it. it's always scary to go greek the first time...

Just add a little honey and everything'll go sweet and smooth.


~ Tapatalking ~

No can do... honey is forbidden.
The sticky factor would kinda prevent it from going very smooth though. Although, I have been after the husband for that sac and crack waxing...

[J.A.F.O]

Late to the party but it's relatively easy to make. By some high fat milk morinaga makes one that's 4.5%. Then get a large sealable container. Pour the amount of milk you want to turn into yogurt into container. But one of those R-1 yogurt drinks and add to the milk. Seal and let sit for a day and a half ish or until its pretty thick. Then line a colander with a clean linen and pour contents into that. Tie ends together with a rubber band so you now have a pouch sitting in a colander then put the colander into a large bowl for the whey to drain into. Set whole thing in fridge for a day or two occasionally draining the whey. Check for the consistency you want and when done stir all together. Voilà done. Too long in the fridge and you get cream cheese. Enjoy.

[Samurai_Jerk]

Late to the party but it's relatively easy to make. By some high fat milk morinaga makes one that's 4.5%. Then get a large sealable container. Pour the amount of milk you want to turn into yogurt into container. But one of those R-1 yogurt drinks and add to the milk. Seal and let sit for a day and a half ish or until its pretty thick. Then line a colander with a clean linen and pour contents into that. Tie ends together with a rubber band so you now have a pouch sitting in a colander then put the colander into a large bowl for the whey to drain into. Set whole thing in fridge for a day or two occasionally draining the whey. Check for the consistency you want and when done stir all together. Voilà done. Too long in the fridge and you get cream cheese. Enjoy.

Or you could just buy it at the store.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Late to the party but it's relatively easy to make. By some high fat milk morinaga makes one that's 4.5%. Then get a large sealable container. Pour the amount of milk you want to turn into yogurt into container. But one of those R-1 yogurt drinks and add to the milk. Seal and let sit for a day and a half ish or until its pretty thick. Then line a colander with a clean linen and pour contents into that. Tie ends together with a rubber band so you now have a pouch sitting in a colander then put the colander into a large bowl for the whey to drain into. Set whole thing in fridge for a day or two occasionally draining the whey. Check for the consistency you want and when done stir all together. Voilà done. Too long in the fridge and you get cream cheese. Enjoy.

Sounds like a wonderful way to spend all the hours and hours of free time I have every day, but yeah, as SJ says...I'll just get it at the shops.