Introduction
Yogurt, the creamy superfood known for its gut health benefits and immune system boosting properties, can be quite pricey when it comes to top brands. With some pots costing more than £1.50, it's worth exploring the cheaper own-brand options available in supermarkets. In this article, we compare own-brand yogurts to industry leaders Yeo Valley and Onken to find the best value for money.
Asda Natural Yogurt – £1 (500g)
Asda's own-brand natural yogurt separates slightly and requires thorough mixing before tasting. It has a subtle taste with a small yogurt-like twang at the end. While it may not add much to a dish, it also won't ruin it.
Taste: 5/10 Value: 5/10 Overall: 10/20
Tesco Natural Yogurt – £1.10 (500g)
Tesco's own-brand natural yogurt sprays when the lid is removed and requires mixing for a smoother consistency. It has a sharp taste with a slight cheesy undertone. Overall, it is underwhelming for the price.
Taste: 6/10 Value: 4/10 Overall: 10/20
Tesco Yeo Valley Organic Plain Yogurt – £2 (450g)
Yeo Valley's organic plain yogurt from Tesco has a tangy smell and requires mixing to eliminate a watery residue on top. It is extremely smooth but lacks flavor, with only a slight zing when it coats the tongue.
Taste: 5/10 Value: 3/10 Overall: 8/20
Winner – Sainsbury's Natural Yogurt – 90p (500g)
Sainsbury's own-brand natural yogurt has a strong, tart smell and sprays easily when opened. It is runny but smooth, with a sharp initial taste that quickly fades into a less intrusive flavor. Overall, it is a favorite.
Taste: 9/10 Value: 6/10 Overall: 15/20
Waitrose Essential Low Fat Natural Yogurt – 75p (500g)
Waitrose's own-brand low-fat natural yogurt is surprisingly cheap but lacks taste and thickness. It is disappointing in flavor, almost tasteless, and not worth eating.
Taste: 2/10 Value: 4/10 Overall: 6/20
M&S Live Natural Yogurt – 75p (500g)
M&S's own-brand live natural yogurt has a subtle dairy flavor and is pleasantly thick. It coats the mouth without overpowering, making it a great option to pair with fruit.
Taste: 6/10 Value: 8/10 Overall: 14/20
Aldi Greek Style Yogurt – 89p (500g)
Aldi's own-brand Greek style yogurt doesn't taste like traditional yogurt and is more like a thick cream. It has a sturdy texture and a similar smell to other options, but it falls short in delivering the classic yogurt goodness.
Taste: 2/10 Value: 5/10 Overall: 7/20
Tesco Onken Set Natural Yogurt – £1.75 (450g)
Onken's set natural yogurt from Tesco is thick and reminiscent of cottage cheese, but lacks flavor. It can be used for mixing with sharp fruit to balance out the taste, but the high price isn't justified.
Taste: 7/10 Value: 2/10 Overall: 9/20
