Best yoghurt in Australia reviewed

Last updated: 12 December 2025

Best yoghurt in Australia reviewed

We’ve tasted and tested over 25 yoghurts from Australian supermarkets to see which are the best.

We’ve analysed the texture, flavour, price and more of these yoghurts and given each of them a score out of five.

This page is a brief round-up of the best yoghurt in Australia and you’ll find links to the full reviews of each yoghurt if you want to read more in-depth analysis.

 

Best yoghurt in Australia – quick summary

Follow the links to the full reviews.

Best yoghurt overall in Australia: Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt - Score: 4.75 out of 5

Best tasting yoghurt: Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Best yoghurt for gut health: Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt - Score: 4.75 out of 5

Best high protein yoghurt: Chobani Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Best organic yoghurt: Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Best value yoghurt: Lyttos Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Best A2 protein yoghurt: Jalna A2 protein yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Best vegan yoghurt: Coyo coconut yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

 

Best yoghurt overall in Australia

Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt

Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt

Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt does better than any other yoghurt in Australia at combining a great taste with good gut health qualities through its probiotics and prebiotics.

It is a fairly simple pot set yoghurt with only milk, cream, vegetable fibre (prebiotics) and probiotics.

Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt contains five strains of live cultures which are all considered probiotic (ie they bring health benefits). On their website, Jalna claim two of these strains have been scientifically shown to reduce bloating and improve digestion.

In terms of the actual amount of probiotics present (ie colony forming units), this yoghurt has more than a billion CFU per 100g.

Jalna Greek Plus also includes prebiotic fibre in the form of vegetable fibre. This fibre will feed the good bacteria in your gut and help them multiply. It has 3g of dietary fibre per 100g.

It has high levels of fat though, and moderate levels of protein and calcium.

Flavour

The texture is very thick and beautifully creamy. Yum. But you would expect this given the fat level!

Similar to Procal Greek yoghurt, it has a savoury cheese aroma - which is not a bad thing!

The taste is lovely. It is rich and creamy, with some cheesy notes coming through. The acidity is moderate and definitely less sour than other creamy, fatty yoghurts like Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt.

Overall, the taste is very nice and thoroughly satisfying.

Cost and availability

You can buy a 1kg tub from Woolworths for $8.80.

Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt ingredients

Summary

4.75 stars out of 5.

A fantastic yoghurt which ticks a lot of boxes - great taste, added prebiotics and a good range of probiotics.

Pros

  • 5 strains of probiotics

  • added prebiotics

  • great, creamy taste

Cons

  • high in fat

  • only moderate levels of protein and calcium

  • premium price

Read our full review of Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt.

 

Best tasting yoghurt

Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt

Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt

Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt is best if you want to prioritise taste above other factors.

This yoghurt has only four ingredients - milk, cream, milk solids and cultures.

It does have a high degree of fat compared to others brands and a decent amount of protein.

Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.

Flavour

The texture is very thick, creamy and luxurious - more so than most of the competition.

The acidity is quite high, so it might not be for people who don’t like sour taste too much. But for me this balances the richness very well.

Overall, the creamy taste, texture and consistency are just very good.

Cost and availability

I bought a 1kg tub from Coles for $7.80.

Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt nutritional information

Summary

4.5 stars out of 5.

A delicious, high quality yoghurt with a strong sour kick.

Pros

  • great taste

  • thick and creamy

  • simple ingredients

Cons

  • high in fat

  • some information on the bacterial strains present and colony forming units would be helpful

  • might be too sour for some

Read our full review of Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt.

 

Best yoghurt for gut health

Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt

Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt

Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt is the choice for those who want to prioritise health benefits above taste (which is not to say it tastes bad, it doesn’t).

Along with milk and milk solids, this yoghurt also includes inulin, a dietary fibre and various strains of bacteria. This means that Vaalia gives you probiotics (ie live bacteria) as well as prebiotics (ie fibre which will feed the good bacteria in your gut).

In terms of probiotics, Vaalia includes three strains. And it has over 3 billion colony forming units of these probiotics per 100g - which is much higher than most brands.

On their website, they claim that clinical studies show that two of these probiotics survive through the gastrointestinal tract to deliver immune and digestive health benefits.

It also has more calcium than most brands which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the intestinal lining.

And it is low in fat and has a good level of protein.

Flavour

The texture is thick enough, but I wouldn’t describe it as creamy.

The taste is not very sour and quite approachable.

Overall, the taste is fine - but there is something a bit bland and underwhelming about it.

Cost and availability

The normal retail price for a 900g tub from Coles is $7.

 
Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt ingredients
 

Summary

4.75 stars out of 5.

A health-focused yoghurt with good probiotics and added prebiotic fibre for extra health benefits. The taste might not blow you away, but the health factors are impressive.

Pros

  • various probiotic strains

  • high levels of probiotics (ie colony forming units)

  • added prebiotic fibre

  • low in fat

  • high in protein

  • good source of calcium

Cons

  • the low fat content prevents it from having a nice creaminess

  • slightly underwhelming taste (without being bad)

Read our full review of Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt.

 

Best high-protein yoghurt

Chobani Greek yoghurt

Chobani Greek yoghurt

This is the yoghurt to choose if you’re after high protein as well as a good taste.

Chobani has only three ingredients: skim milk, cream and live cultures.

They strain their yoghurt three times to thicken it and increase the protein content. The final product is 8.6% protein.

Chobani includes five strains of probiotics:

  • Streptococcus thermophilus

  • Lactobacillus bulgaricus

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus

  • Bifidus

  • Lactobacillus casei

Flavour

It appears thick with an almost cottage cheese-like texture.

The texture is very thick and somewhat creamy. Although the mouthfeel is not as satisfying as Tamar Valley.

In terms of taste, the sourness is quite low for a yoghurt.

Overall, the taste is good and about as good as you could hope for with these protein and fat levels.

Cost and availability

The normal retail price for a 907g (hmmm, is that 7g free or 93g lost??) tub from Coles or Woolworths is around $8. This puts it at the premium end of the market.

Chobani Greek yoghurt ingredients

Summary

4.5 stars out of 5.

A high-protein yoghurt with a relatively low fat level and five strains of probiotics. It’s a great compromise between taste, and good protein and fat levels.

Pros

  • high in protein

  • low in fat

  • five probiotic strains

  • good taste

Cons

  • not as creamy as some

  • price is higher than others

Read our full review of Chobani Greek yoghurt.

 

Our favourite gut health products in Australia

  • YourBiology Gut+ probiotic not only offers 10 strains of probiotics, but also includes two types of prebiotics, three digestive enzymes and vitamin D for gut health support. All this means it offers a lot more benefits for gut health and general health than most probiotic supplements do

  • FixBIOME is a natural and very evidence-based supplement which is specifically designed to get your gut back into good shape. Perfect for those who need a gut reset

  • 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.

Read more about the best gut health products in Australia.

 

Best organic yoghurt

Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt

Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt

Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt is a great choice for those looking for an extremely clean and natural yoghurt. (More on biodynamics in our full review.)

This is a very simple pot set yoghurt with only milk, milk solids and probiotic cultures.

It contains three strains of probiotic cultures and has more than 1 billion CFU per 100g.

It has high levels of calcium, good levels of protein and moderate levels of fat.

Flavour

The texture is nice and thick. But like some other pot-set yoghurt, it lacks an even consistency which means it isn’t as creamy as others.

Similar to Jalna Greek Plus, it has a nice savoury cheese aroma along with the expected soured milk notes.

The yoghurt has a pleasant savoury cheese taste also. And it has a fairly strong acidity, but not quite as strong as Tamar Valley or Lyttos.

Overall, the taste is good and it is impressively satisfying for a yoghurt with a lot less fat than some competitors.

Cost and availability

You can buy a 1kg tub from Coles or Woolworths for $8.80.

Summary

4.5 stars out of 5.

A great choice for those wanting an ultra clean and natural yoghurt.

Pros

  • organic and biodynamic

  • 3 strains of probiotics

  • much lower fat than some other high-quality yoghurts

  • high levels of calcium

  • good levels of protein

  • nice taste but…

Cons

  • the texture is not as creamy as others

  • premium price

Read our full review of Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt.

 

Best value yoghurt

Lyttos Greek style yoghurt

Lyttos Greek style yoghurt

Its gut health credentials aren’t as clear as other brands, but from a taste and value perspective this is a fantastic yoghurt.

It is an authentic natural yoghurt with just milk, milk solids, cream and live cultures.

It doesn’t contain any additives like thickeners, sweeteners or flavourings. And unlike Aldi’s other own-brand yoghurt Brooklea organic natural yoghurt, it doesn’t use milk powders.

It has high fat levels, and fairly good levels of protein and calcium. (More information in our full review.)

Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.

Flavour

The texture is lovely - very thick with an even consistency and delightfully creamy thanks to all the fat!

The aroma is mainly of cheddar-like savoury cheese and soured milk as you would expect.

In terms of the taste, I absolutely love it - but boy is it sour! The first time you have it the sides of your tongue tingle.

Otherwise there is a fantastic rich creaminess and subtle savoury cheese flavours. The flavour is quite similar to Tamer Valley - rich creaminess backed up by strong sourness.

Overall, the taste is excellent - provided you don’t mind this level of sourness.

Cost and availability

You can buy a 1kg tub from Aldi for $3.99.

Lyttos Greek style yoghurt ingredients

Summary

4.5 stars out of 5.

An incredibly good value yoghurt with a great luxurious taste. Just mind the sourness.

Pros

  • fantastic taste

  • great value for money

  • thick, creamy texture

  • clean and authentic ingredients

Cons

  • needs more information on the live cultures it contains

  • high in fat

Read our full review of Lyttos Greek style yoghurt.  

 

Best A2 protein yoghurt

Jalna A2 protein yoghurt

Jalna A2 protein yoghurt

This is the yoghurt to choose if you want to avoid A1 beta-casein. (More on this in our full review.)

This pot-set yoghurt is fairly simple and only contains A2 protein milk, vegetable fibre, milk solids and live cultures.

The vegetable fibre provides a decent amount of dietary fibre.

It has three strains of probiotics and over 1 billion colony forming units of these strains combined per 100g.

It has low levels of fat and moderate levels of calcium, but fairly low levels of protein.

Flavour

The texture is thick which is helped by the vegetable fibre. And it is decently creamy for a yoghurt with low levels of fat.

The aroma is not super strong but is it has some savoury cheese notes.

The taste is a bit unique in that it has a very low sourness. Otherwise it has a subtle savoury cheese taste. In some ways it doesn’t taste so much like a normal yoghurt - more like a creamy, mild, subtle cheese.

Overall, the taste is good but probably not what you were expecting.

Cost and availability

The normal retail price for a 1kg tub from Coles or Woolworths is around $8.80.

Jalna A2 protein yoghurt ingredients

Summary

4.5 stars out of 5.

A yoghurt free of A1 beta-casein with a unique taste and fairly low fat.

Pros

  • no A1 beta-casein

  • three strains of probiotics

  • added prebiotics

  • low in fat - yet still creamy

  • nice, unique taste…

Cons

  • …but perhaps not the taste you were expecting

  • fairly low in protein

  • more expensive than others

Read our full review of Jalna A2 protein yoghurt.

 

Best vegan yoghurt

Coyo coconut yoghurt

Coyo coconut yoghurt

Coyo coconut yoghurt is the best choice if you want a vegan yoghurt.

This is a natural yoghurt made with only organic coconut cream, water, starch, chicory root fibre, live cultures and probiotics.

It’s important to note that coconut yoghurt has a very different nutritional profile to dairy yoghurt.

Compared to dairy yoghurt, it has extremely high fat levels, low protein levels and very low calcium levels. However, it does have lower levels of sugar.

Coyo coconut yoghurt includes two proprietary probiotic strains which are backed by clinical research. In terms of the actual amount of these probiotics, there are 1 billion colony forming units per 100g of each of them.

This yoghurt also includes prebiotics in the form of chicory root fibre.

Flavour

The texture is not as thick as dairy yoghurt, but it has a lovely rich creaminess - courtesy of the fat…

The aroma is simply of coconut.

It has a fresh coconut taste, low-to-moderate acidity and a luxurious creaminess.

Overall, the taste is fantastic. It’s refreshing, comforting and very moreish.

Cost and availability

A 900g tub from Coles costs $12 - which is around 50% more expensive than premium yoghurts.

Coyo coconut yoghurt ingredients

Summary

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.

Verdict: Coyo coconut yoghurt is absolutely delicious. However, as with most coconut yoghurts, some of the health measures are not great. It is also eye-wateringly expensive.

Pros

  • fantastic taste

  • luxurious creaminess

  • natural ingredients

  • includes two well-researched probiotic strains

  • some prebiotic fibre

  • low in sugar

Cons

  • extremely high in fat

  • low in protein

  • very low in calcium

  • very expensive

Read our full review of Coyo coconut yoghurt.

 

Our favourite gut health products in Australia

  • YourBiology Gut+ probiotic not only offers 10 strains of probiotics, but also includes two types of prebiotics, three digestive enzymes and vitamin D for gut health support. All this means it offers a lot more benefits for gut health and general health than most probiotic supplements do

  • FixBIOME is a natural and very evidence-based supplement which is specifically designed to get your gut back into good shape. Perfect for those who need a gut reset

  • 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.

Read more about the best gut health products in Australia.

 

Other good yoghurt in Australia

Below are more yoghurts we’ve tested which didn’t take the top prize but deserve a mention in this round up.

 

Runners up & honourable mentions

Follow the links for the full reviews.

Runner up yoghurt for taste: Procal Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Runner up high protein yoghurt: Also Procal Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Runner up yoghurt for gut health: Activia yoghurt - Score: 4.25 out of 5

Runner up organic yoghurt: Jalna Farm to Pot organic Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Runner up yoghurt for value: Coles Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Runner up vegan yoghurt: Coles coconut yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5

Honourable mentions:

A good tasting yoghurt: Jalna Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.25 out of 5

A good value yoghurt: Farmers Union Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.25 out of 5

A good value yoghurt: Woolworths Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4 out of 5

 

Benefits of dairy yoghurt

Live cultures

These are the live microbes you are ingesting when you eat yoghurt. Some brands include specific strains of live cultures which may be beneficial to our health.

Vitamins and minerals

Yoghurt contains various vitamins and minerals:

  • Calcium and phosphorus contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth

  • Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function

  • Potassium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system

  • Vitamins B2 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and the normal function of the immune system

Fermentation

Because yoghurt is made through fermentation, some of the lactose in milk is broken down during the process. This means yoghurt is can be better tolerated than milk by people who struggle with regular dairy.

Protein and fullness

Yoghurt, and especially thicker styles like Greek yoghurt, tends to be relatively high in protein. Higher-protein foods can help you feel fuller for longer.

 

Factors we considered in our ratings

Below are some of the questions we asked ourselves when deciding on a rating for these yoghurts.

Health factors

Is it high in fat? Does it have good levels of protein and calcium? Does it have a lot of sugar? Does it have a long ingredient list with questionable additives? How many live cultures does it include?

Texture

Is it runny or nice and thick? Does it have a good level of creaminess?

Flavour

Is it satisfying? Does it have any defects? How is the acidity? Does it have a nice aftertaste? Is the taste in balance?

Price

The main question is: does it provide good value? We expect quality products to be more expensive, but 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.

 

Our favourite gut health products in Australia

  • YourBiology Gut+ probiotic not only offers 10 strains of probiotics, but also includes two types of prebiotics, three digestive enzymes and vitamin D for gut health support. All this means it offers a lot more benefits for gut health and general health than most probiotic supplements do

  • FixBIOME is a natural and very evidence-based supplement which is specifically designed to get your gut back into good shape. Perfect for those who need a gut reset

  • 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.

Read more about the best gut health products in Australia.

 

Your reviewer

This review was written by Travis, founder of Hello Gut Health.

A long-time gut health writer and advocate with over ten years of experience exploring the science of the microbiome and fermentation.

He combines careful research with practical testing to help readers make informed, trustworthy choices.

He has reviewed over 150 gut health products.

Learn more about me.

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