Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt review
Here we will give a hands-on, taste-tested review of Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt. We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, nutrition, use and flavour of this high protein yoghurt. And we’ll compare a few factors against similar yoghurt.
This yoghurt is available in Waitrose 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 Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt
This is simple yogurt which only contains milk and live cultures.
And it is a strained yoghurt - meaning some of the liquid whey is removed during production - which is made in Greece.
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Benefits of Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt
This product comes with the usual health benefits of yoghurt as well as a great nutritional profile. For context, we’ll compare a few key factors against Tesco high protein yoghurt - which is a similar product with high protein and very low fat.
Live cultures
Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt includes Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. These are two classic yoghurt starter cultures.
Waitrose doesn’t give any information on the actual amount of them though (ie colony forming units).
For comparison, Tesco high protein yoghurt doesn’t give any information related to the live cultures (ie type or amount).
Postbiotics
Postbiotics are beneficial substances produced by live cultures during fermentation. In yoghurt, these can include small amounts of organic acids, peptides and other fermentation by-products.
Nutrients
This yoghurt has very good health measures which are broadly similar to Tesco high protein yoghurt, although it stands out in terms of calcium content.
Protein: It has very high protein levels at 10% - which is below Tesco at 11.3%
Fat: The label states this yoghurt has 0g of fat per 100g. Tesco states it has 0.4g of fat per 100g.
Sugar: The sugar content is moderate at 3.1% - which is below Tesco’s level of 3.9%.
Calcium: Waitrose has excellent calcium levels of 233mg per 100g. In contrast, Tesco has almost half this with 120mg per 100g.
Appearance
As the picture below shows, it holds a very irregular shape in the bowl. It is quite ‘sticky’ and hard to get off the spoon.
Texture
The texture is very thick and even though there is no fat, there is a decent level of creaminess.
Flavour
The aroma is mainly of savoury cheese.
The taste has a moderate savoury cheese character - but what really stands out is the acidity. Oh boy is it high. The sides of your tongue tingle and it’s hard to focus on much else! But it is clear there are no obvious flaws in the taste and no dreaded chalkiness which is common in no fat, high protein yoghurt.
Overall, for a high protein yoghurt with no fat, and putting aside the acidity for a moment, the taste is pretty good. But really you can’t ignore the acidity - it is very high, among the highest we’ve ever reviewed.
Use
The usability of this yoghurt will depend on your tolerance of acidity. If you like acidic yoghurt this could be had on its own or added to cereal. If you don’t, then maybe this would be best lost in a smoothie.
The absence of fat may mean it wouldn’t work well in dressings or marinades.
Cost of Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt
You can buy a 500g tub from Waitrose for £2.40 - which is on the more expensive end of the spectrum for this type of yoghurt.
Review summary
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Waitrose No.1 fat free Greek yoghurt is a strained yoghurt made in Greece with very high protein and calcium. The taste, while otherwise flawless, is very acidic which won’t suit everyone.
Pros
very simple ingredients
very high protein levels
excellent calcium content
no fat
thick texture
decent creaminess for a non-fat yoghurt
Cons
very acidic
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
more expensive than some other brands
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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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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.
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