Why should I not stir greek yogurt?

[theYoungerMrsWarde]

I am new to the consumption of greek yogurt (recomended by my doctor.) I bought the individual FAGE Greek Yogurt contaniers with the fruit in a seperate section to add to the plain, unsweetened yogurt. I've been mixing the fruit in very well, as the plain makes me gag. But yesterday I noticed (after I'd already stirred it in) that is says on the container: "Suggestion: Please do not stir."

 

Is there a reason for that? Does it upset the bacteria, or change the yogurt somehow? :confused:

[Jean in Newcastle]

It's just a texture thing. If you don't stir, the consistency is firmer. So if you like the taste and texture after you stir it, don't worry. If you want it firmer, tip the contents into a bowl and let the fruit plop onto the top.

[theYoungerMrsWarde]

Which one do you get? I get the full fat one (Fage). I'm wondering on the lower fat ones if it makes it thinner? That's all I can come up with. The do no stir instructions are not on my container.

 

Yes, it's the 0% fat one. It doesn't seen thin to me, but then I'm used to fat free regular yogurt. It's taking me a while to get used to the Greek yogurt, but I've lost a pound! :party:

[theYoungerMrsWarde]

It's just a texture thing. If you don't stir, the consistency is firmer. So if you like the taste and texture after you stir it, don't worry. If you want it firmer, tip the contents into a bowl and let the fruit plop onto the top.

 

Okay, thanks. I'll keep stirring.