{"id":901137,"date":"2026-04-24T00:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/what-is-the-best-greek-yogurt-taste-test-results\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:16:27","slug":"what-is-the-best-greek-yogurt-taste-test-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/what-is-the-best-greek-yogurt-taste-test-results\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Best Greek Yogurt? Taste Test Results"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Greek yogurt is beloved for its custardy texture, high protein content, and staggering versatility. It can anchor breakfast<\/a>, marinate chicken<\/a>, or become a tangy, creamy dip<\/a>. But which brand is actually the best? In our latest taste test, we revisited the dairy staple, sampling past favorites alongside brands we hadn\u2019t included in earlier versions of this story. We also sampled a few non-Greek strained yogurts, like skyr, to see if any could outshine the popular staple. The best Greek yogurt (or its alternative) had to balance puckery tang with velvety richness. It should be thick and creamy\u2014never chalky, watery, or overly sour.<\/p>\n

Greek yogurt is part of a broader tradition with roots in Southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Today in the US, it\u2019s a multibillion-dollar industry<\/a>. Products like Icelandic skyr, Turkish s\u00fczme yo\u011furt, and Levantine labneh\u2014long staples in their regions and increasingly available in American markets\u2014are made the same way: by straining whey from plain yogurt to create a thicker, more concentrated, and often tangier product. Though each style has subtle differences, they\u2019re essentially interchangeable in the kitchen. Read more:<\/strong> What is Greek yogurt?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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How we picked the products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Since we\u2019d previously tested Greek yogurts, we started with brands we already knew and expanded the field to include more widely available supermarket options, like Target\u2019s Good & Gather, as well as brands absent from our initial lineup, such as Greek Gods. We also included products labeled as skyr, a closely related style of yogurt that\u2019s often used interchangeably with Greek yogurt.<\/p>\n

To keep the comparison focused, we excluded low- and reduced-fat varieties, flavored yogurts, and any products fortified with extra protein or made from plant-based milks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How we tested Greek yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our editors have strong opinions about Greek yogurt, so to keep things fair, we ditched the labels and portioned each sample into identical bowls for a brand-concealed tasting.<\/p>\n

To tease out subtle differences in flavor and texture, we tasted each yogurt on its own, spooning portions onto our plates and giving them a swoosh to assess thickness before diving in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How we evaluated each brand of Greek yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greek yogurt has a lot to live up to. First and foremost, it must be luxuriously creamy, not chalky. It needs tang, but not an aggressively sour bite. The best versions are rich and silky, never watery or grainy, with just a hint of natural sweetness\u2014nothing artificial or overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Texture was another sticking point for our panel. Certainly, it shouldn\u2019t be gelatinous. Our tasters tend to prefer yogurts on the thicker end of the spectrum\u2014thicker than sour cream, but not as dense as mascarpone. Ultimately, they wanted a yogurt that was smooth, creamy, and eminently swoopable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The mild-mannered: Wallaby<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Wallaby\u2019s Australian-style yogurt is cooked\u2014not just strained\u2014to reduce moisture, then double-cultured for extra richness. These steps are meant to achieve a creamier, thicker consistency than standard Greek yogurt. Wallaby\u2019s plain Aussie Greek-style yogurt lists just two ingredients: active cultures and pasteurized whole organic milk.<\/p>\n

Why it won us over:<\/strong> Some Greek yogurts smack you in the face with tang or richness. By contrast, Wallaby draws you in with subtlety. This contender struck an impressive balance between tang and creaminess. Food director Chris Morocco thoughtfully described it as \u201cmild, clean, and sweet,\u201d and pointed out its particularly lush, smooth texture. While Wallaby wasn\u2019t the most punchy yogurt in the lineup, it won over our group with its understated nuance.<\/p>\n

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This preparation is easily scaled up for a bigger piece of fish (and larger family), so double it if you wish.<\/p>\n

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Think of this as a universal buttermilk ranch dressing that you could use to dunk your veggies or onion rings or drizzle onto your pizza.<\/p>\n

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Buy Wallaby Organic Aussie Greek-Style Whole-Milk Plain Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wallaby Organic Aussie Greek-Style Whole-Milk Plain Yogurt, 32-oz. tub<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The swooper\u2019s dream: Stonyfield<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Like many of our contenders, Stonyfield whole-milk Greek yogurt lists just milk and active cultures on the label. The brand emphasizes organic practices, producing its Greek yogurt \u201cwithout the use of toxic persistent pesticides, antibiotics, artificial growth hormones, or genetically modified organisms,\u201d according to its website.<\/p>\n

Why it won us over:<\/strong> The first spoonful inspired a chorus of praise from our tasters. They called it \u201cbuttery\u201d and \u201cbright\u201d with an approachable tang and a clear balance of sweet and savory flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The scoopable, creamy texture sealed the deal. \u201cI would eat a bowl of this with nothing more than a spackled-on coating of almond butter and be very happy,\u201d Chris said.<\/p>\n

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Chia seeds form a gel when they\u2019re soaked in liquid for awhile, making it a kind of high-protein analog to tapioca pudding. Though you\u2019ll find tubfuls of chia pudding at your local health food store, it tastes especially good when cut with another texture like the yogurt here.<\/p>\n

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Honey-sweetened yogurt with dates and rhubarb is perfect for snack time, breakfast, or dessert.<\/p>\n

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Buy Stonyfield Organic Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stonyfield Organic Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt, 30-oz. tub<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our favorite Greek yogurt: Trader Joe\u2019s<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Trader Joe\u2019s technically offers two strained yogurt options: Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt<\/a> and Greek whole milk yogurt<\/a>. We tested the latter both for consistency with our original tasting and because the Thick & Creamy version fell outside our criteria, with significantly more protein (15 grams per \u00be cup versus 6 grams).<\/p>\n

Why it won us over:<\/strong> In a previous version of this story, we named Trader Joe\u2019s Greek yogurt \u201cthe disappointment\u201d (harsh, in retrospect\u2014sorry, Joe). This time around, our panel had a very different take. Where earlier tasters found it thin and watery, the current group described it as surprisingly rich.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One thing hadn\u2019t changed: its bright, tangy flavor, which both past and present panels agreed was well-balanced. In the end, Trader Joe\u2019s checked all of our boxes: tangy, gently tart, and smooth enough to make us want another spoonful.<\/p>\n

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Because flavors become muted in cold dishes, season this gazpacho as you go and taste again after chilling. Soon this recipe will be in your summer repertoire.<\/p>\n

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Used in place of mayonnaise, yogurt brings tang and brightness to these crostini.<\/p>\n

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Buy Trader Joe\u2019s Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt, 16-oz. tub<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We also tasted the following brands<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Had a distinctly cheesy note; our panel preferred options with a milder, more classic yogurt flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cabot Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A slightly gelatinous quality made this contender less appealing in this lineup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chobani Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The tang was too mild for our tasters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ellenos Plain Unsweetened Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notably sweet for a yogurt labeled \u201cunsweetened,\u201d our panel thought this one tasted out of balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A variety of textures\u2014some tasters called it grainy, others found it watery and mild\u2014kept this one out of the winner\u2019s circle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Good & Gather Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Looser than most Greek-style yogurts, this one didn\u2019t have the creamy texture we craved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Greek Gods Plain Traditional<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although we stirred each yogurt before plating and presenting it to our panel, this one separated as it sat. Tasters also said it had a grainy quality that was far from ideal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Maple Hill Plain Greek Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although its texture was deemed smooth and silky, it was a bit too mild in flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nancy\u2019s Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Boldly tangy, this contender appealed to some of our tasters, but most found it a bit too intense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Norr Organic Probiotic Skyr Plain Whole Milk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This one leaned more savory in flavor; our panel preferred options that showcased a gentle milky sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Siggi\u2019s Plain Whole Milk Skyr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although pleasantly milky, some tasters found this Greek yogurt alternative slightly grainy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Need to finish off a tub?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sam Stone
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