It's been far too long since I last reviewed any yogurt, so I was very pleased when FAGE, known for their Total range of Greek yogurts, came to the rescue by offering to send me some of their Fruyo fat free range to try. There are four flavours in the Fruyo strained yogurt range; Cherry, Peach, Pineapple and Vanilla. They are all free from artificial colours and preservatives, and suitable for vegetarians.
Strained yogurts seem to be the next big thing in yogurts. I've previously tried them in the super thick Danio range (review here) and loved the dense texture. Fruyo yogurts are very similar texture wise but they have the added bonus, in my opinion, of having the fruit flavor within the yogurt rather than layered separately at the bottom. I much prefer the yogurt being fruity and not just plain.
Cherry
Cherry Fruyo- The fat free strained Greek yogurt creates a luxuriously thick experience with lots of fruity flavor. There are generous chunks of cherry pieces throughout the yogurt too, adding extra bursts of satisfying fruitiness.Pineapple Fruyo - The super thick yogurt is again bursting with fruity chunks. The pineapple is extremely sweet and very moreish. This was my husbands favorite of all the flavours.
Peach
Peach Fruyo - Peach is usually one of the first flavours I try from any yogurt range and this Fruyo did not disappoint. This was my favorite fruity Fruyo flavour, closely followed by the Cherry.Vanilla Fruyo - I love the fact that there is a vanilla in this range. It might seem to be a simple flavor but I find it quite hard to find a simple vanilla yogurt in individual servings. There are little black specks from the vanilla seeds throughout the yogurt. The sweet flavor and thick texture makes this taste more like a dreamy dessert rather than a yogurt!
I also tried the Total 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt. This unsweetened yogurt, with it's deliciously thick texture, is perfect for enjoying with a drizzle of honey in the morning. The large tub goes a long way and provides several servings.
The Fruyo strained yogurts are all extremely generously sized and due to their thick nature, I find them very filling to eat. On several of these recent very hot days I've been having a tub for lunch and it keeps me full for ages. It's not often I say something like this, but I'd actually like to see these tubs available in smaller sizes too - my kids love the flavours but they struggle to finish even half a pot!
Check out the full Fruyo range from FAGE on their website: http://uk.fage.eu/
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Grocery Gems Verdict: Fruyo Yogurts
RATING: 8.5 out of 10.
Buy them again?: Absolutely.Vegetarian: Suitable for vegetarians.
Purchased: Available at Waitrose
Price: £1.09p per 170g pot (also on 4 for the price of 3 offer).
