Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt review
Here we will give a hands-on, taste-tested review of Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt. We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, nutrition, use and flavour of this lower fat Greek yoghurt. And we’ll also compare a few factors against other similar yoghurt.
This yoghurt is available in Lidl supermarkets in the UK.
You might also be interested in reading our article on the best probiotics in the UK if you want to add more healthy microbes to your diet.
Ingredients of Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt
Because UK law allows single-ingredient products not to state ingredients, there is no listed ingredients on the tub.
This is good because it means that this yoghurt is clean and simple and only contains milk and live cultures. It also means they haven’t used milk powders.
On the downside it means they don’t list which live cultures they have used to ferment it. More on this below.
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Benefits of Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt
This product comes with the usual health benefits of yoghurt, along with a high protein content and lower-than-usual fat. Below we’ll compare a few factors against Fage Total 5% fat yoghurt - which is another strained Greek yoghurt with the same fat level.
Live cultures
Unfortunately Lidl doesn’t state which live cultures were used to make this yoghurt.
In contrast, Fage lists five live cultures which have been used in fermentation.
In terms of the amount of actual live cultures present (ie colony forming units), no information is provided by either brand.
Read more about the benefits of probiotic foods.
Postbiotics
Postbiotics are essentially beneficial things cultures can produce during fermentation.
Here are the main postbiotic compounds typically present in yoghurt after fermentation:
Lactic acid – lowers pH, inhibits pathogens, aids lactose digestion
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) – such as acetate which supports microbial balance, helps control inflammation and indirectly nourishes the gut lining by feeding butyrate-producing bacteria
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) – carbohydrate polymers that can modulate immunity and support the gut barrier
Bioactive peptides – released from milk proteins; some have antihypertensive, antimicrobial or antioxidant effects
Nutrients
While Lidl’s health measures certainly aren’t bad, it doesn’t perform as well as Fage in some cases.
Fat: This yoghurt is 5% fat - the same as Fage. It’s worth nothing strained Greek yoghurts are typically around 10% fat.
Protein: It has good protein levels at 7.8% - which is under Fage’s level of 9% protein.
Sugar: The sugar content is moderate at 4.2% - which is above Fage’s level of 3%.
Calcium: Unfortunately Lidl doesn’t provide information on its calcium content. In contrast, Fage has moderate levels of calcium with 121mg per 100g.
Appearance
As the picture below shows, it has an appearance like cream which holds its shape somewhat in the bowl.
Texture
The texture is quite thick. It has some creaminess but not as much as some other brands (like Fage) or higher fat versions.
Flavour
The aroma is quite neutral with a savoury cheese character coming though most.
The taste is also mostly of savoury cheese. There’s a slight chalkiness to it as well. The acidity is quite high and seems a bit out of balance.
Overall, the taste isn’t bad, just a bit underwhelming. It’s one of the more savoury yoghurts we’ve tested.
Use
This yoghurt would be quite versatile. It can be had on its own, added to cereal or granola, or put in a smoothie.
It might also work in dressings given its acidity.
Cost of Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt
You can buy a 500g tub from Lidl for £1.89.
Review summary
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt has lower-than-usual fat and good protein content. It comes at a good price, but the flavour won’t blow you away.
Pros
simple ingredients
high in protein
lower in fat than a lot of similar yoghurt
fairly thick texture
good price
Cons
not as creamy as others
acidity is a bit out of balance
no information on the live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on calcium content
Now read our article about the best yoghurt in the UK!
Health benefits of yoghurt
Aside from the specific benefits listed above, especially related to probiotics and postbiotics, yoghurt has some other important health benefits.
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 by bacteria during the fermentation process. 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 the product 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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Healthpath gut health test is the UK’s most comprehensive gut health test. It tests over 100 biomarkers, checks your digestion and immune response, analyses leaky gut and provides a clear and understandable report on your microbiome
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 reviewed 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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