Best Aldi yoghurt in the UK reviewed
Here we will give a hands-on, taste-tested review of the best Aldi yoghurts in UK stores, which are sold under the Brooklea brand. This includes Aldi Brooklea Authentic Greek yoghurt, Greek style yoghurt and coconut yoghurt.
We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, nutrition and flavour of these yoghurts and see where each yoghurt stands above the others.
You might also be interested in reading our popular article on the best probiotics in the UK if you want to add more healthy microbes to your diet.
Best Aldi yoghurt overall in the UK
Aldi Brooklea Authentic Greek yoghurt
Aldi Brooklea Authentic Greek yoghurt provides great value for a strained yoghurt made in Greece.
This is a fairly traditional Greek yoghurt which only includes milk, cream and live cultures. I say ‘fairly traditional’ because strictly speaking a traditional Greek yoghurt would use whole milk only and not cream.
Otherwise, it is made in Greece and strained as traditional Greek yoghurt is. This straining removes some of the liquid whey which produces a yoghurt that is thicker and creamier, higher in protein and has a more concentrated flavour.
It includes two types of live cultures, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. However these are starter cultures which ferment milk into yoghurt and are not generally regarded as probiotic - which means they give us health benefits.
In terms of the amount of actual live cultures present (ie colony forming units), no information is provided.
It has high levels of fat (10%), good levels of protein (5.9%) and low to moderate levels of sugar (3.1%). Unfortunately they don’t state its calcium content.
Flavour
It has a great texture that is very thick and very creamy.
The aroma is quite cheesy, almost like a mild cheddar cheese.
The taste is more on the savoury end, but not as much like savoury cheese as I was expecting from the aroma. It is very rich with a fairly strong acidity to provide balance.
Overall, the taste is nice, rich and luxurious - as you would expect from a strained authentic Greek yoghurt.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Aldi for £2.19.
Summary
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Aldi Brooklea Authentic Greek yoghurt is a strained yoghurt which is rich, decadent and has a nice savoury taste.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients (even if cream isn’t entirely traditional)
rich, savoury taste
thick and creamy texture
good value for a strained yoghurt made in Greece
good protein levels
fairly low in sugar
Cons
high in fat
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
Read our full review of Aldi Brooklea Authentic Greek yoghurt.
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Best value Aldi yoghurt in the UK
Aldi Brooklea Greek style yoghurt
Aldi Brooklea Greek style yoghurt provides incredible value for money for a natural yoghurt.
This yoghurt is very simple containing only milk and live cultures.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
It has high fat levels (10%), moderate protein levels (4.1%) and moderate sugar levels (4.4%). Unfortunately they don’t state its calcium content.
Flavour
The texture is moderately thick (not as thick as the authentic Greek version) but it has a nice creaminess.
The aroma is quite neutral with a touch of savoury cheese.
The taste is similar - milky, clean with just a bit of savoury cheese characteristics. The acidity is moderate.
Overall, the taste is good and there’s a nice freshness to it which makes you want to go back for more. The simple taste doesn’t have the character of some other yoghurts, but it comes across as being very clean and natural.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Aldi for £0.95 - which is less than half the price of the authentic Greek version.
Summary
Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Aldi Brooklea Greek style yoghurt is a natural yoghurt with a simple, fresh taste at a great price.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
lovely fresh taste
nice creaminess
incredible value
Cons
not as thick as some other similar yoghurt (but not runny either)
high in fat
no information on the live cultures present
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
Read our full review of Aldi Brooklea Greek style yoghurt.
Other Aldi yoghurt in UK stores
Aldi Brooklea Greek style coconut yoghurt
Aldi Brooklea Greek style coconut yoghurt is an interesting dairy yoghurt with added coconut, not a vegan yoghurt as you might expect from the name.
It has a long ingredient list which includes Greek style yogurt, cream, water, sugar, coconut milk powder (coconut milk powder, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate), desiccated coconut, maize starch, concentrated lemon juice and flavouring.
In summary, it is quite a processed product which includes a lot of added sugar.
It has high levels of fat (9.8%), low to moderate levels of protein (3.5%) and very high levels of sugar compared to natural yoghurt (10.3%). Unfortunately they don’t state its calcium content.
Flavour
It is kind of thick, but in a slightly unnatural way compared to normal dairy yoghurt. It is quite creamy though.
The aroma is like a coconutty cheesecake.
The taste is basically the same and quite rich. It much sweeter than normal natural yoghurt and there’s not enough balancing acidity. You also get some little bits of coconut throughout.
Overall, the taste is fine enough but also a bit strange. It tastes like the Frankenstein it is - a dairy yoghurt combined with coconut with a lot of additives to try to make it work. It is not a natural tasting yoghurt like the normal Greek style version.
And if you’re used to natural or Greek yoghurts, you will likely find the sweetness too much.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Aldi for £1.25.
Summary
Rating: 2.75 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Aldi Brooklea Greek style coconut yoghurt is a somewhat strange product which combines dairy yoghurt and coconut with partial success. It has many additives, including a lot of sugar.
Pros
nice creaminess
not too expensive
some health benefits from the coconut
Cons
lots of additives
high in sugar
protein levels are on the low side
thickness is lacking and not quite the same as normal Greek style yoghurt
high in fat
no information on the live cultures present
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
Read our full review of Aldi Brooklea Greek style coconut yoghurt.
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Health benefits of dairy yoghurt
Live cultures
These are the live microbes you are ingesting when you eat yoghurt. And some are considered probiotic which means they bring health benefits.
Probiotics offer many health benefits including:
better digestive health
better immune function
reduced inflammation
reduced allergies
better nutrient absorption
Postbiotics
In simple terms, postbiotics are essentially beneficial things probiotics produce. These include short-chain fatty acids which nourish our gut lining and may help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Prebiotics
Not traditionally in yoghurt but some brands add prebiotics for extra health benefits.
Prebiotics are essentially fibres which feed the good bacteria in your gut and help them multiply.
Vitamins and minerals
Yoghurt is a source of various vitamins and minerals including::
calcium - which helps digestion and supports bone and teeth health
magnesium - which supports bone health, muscle function and energy production
phosphorus - which is important for bone and teeth health and energy metabolism
potassium - which supports heart, muscle, nerve and kidney health
vitamins B2 and B12 - which support immunity, energy production and cell and nerve function
vitamin A - supports vision, immune function, cell growth and healthy skin
Satiety and weight management
The high protein and low carbohydrate content in yogurt, especially Greek-style yogurt, helps you feel fuller for longer which can help control your appetite. Greek yoghurt is often recommended by dietitians for this reason.
Reduced lactose
Compared to unfermented dairy products such as milk, yoghurt has lower levels of lactose as this is partially consumed during the fermentation process by the bacteria. This makes it more digestible for people who have some degree of lactose intolerance.
Factors we consider in our ratings
The factors we consider when doing a review (and the weightings of each of these) may vary depending on the product we are testing, but here are the key general factors we consider when we settle on a rating for a product.
Health benefits
We find out how the product will be good for your health and outline the benefits for you in simple language. This often involves doing research so you don’t have to. We often link to scientific studies or articles summarising scientific findings so you can dig deeper if you want to.
Things detrimental to health
We want to highlight where a product might include something bad for your health - even if it might be good for you in another way. This could include such things as pointing out certain additives it contains or high sugar levels.
How it’s made
This will vary depending on the product, but we want to see a quality process for making it and quality ingredients. For example, we want to see a kombucha traditionally fermented with lots of different microbial strains and we want to see a yoghurt made with fresh milk and not milk powders.
Price
While we expect quality products to be more expensive, they still have to be priced within reason. On the other side of things, a product which is priced very competitively will get a ratings boost based on the value it provides.
Flavour
For some products flavour won’t be a factor (eg probiotic tablets), but for others, like yoghurt or kimchi, flavour is a key aspect because these products are made to be enjoyed as well as being healthy! We will try to be as subjective as possible and describe the flavour in detail so you can get an idea of whether you would like it or not.
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YourBiology SuperGreens+ is a superfood and greens supplement which makes it very easy to get a huge amount of nutrition - vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibre, polyphenols and more - in one glass. Great for supporting gut health, skin health, energy, mental clarity and immunity.
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Your reviewer
This article was written by Travis, the founder of this website, long-time gut-health enthusiast, science nerd and passionate kombucha maker of over 10 years!
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