Today’s Spotlight is on Frozen Yogurt.

Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert made with yogurt and sometimes other dairy and non-dairy products. Frozen yogurt is a frozen product containing the same basic ingredients as ice cream but contains live bacterial cultures.

Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert made with yogurt and other dairy and non-dairy products. It’s also known as frogurt or Froyo.

Ingredients

• Yogurt: The main ingredient
• Milk fat: Must contain at least 3.25%
• Milk solids: Must contain at least 8.25%
• Sugar: May contain flavorings or other ingredients

Preparation

• You can make frozen yogurt with plain full-fat yogurt in an ice cream machine.
• Frozen yogurt must weigh at least five pounds per gallon.
• Taste
• Frozen yogurt has a tangier taste than ice cream because of the lactic acid in yogurt.
• Some add sweetness to compensate for the tart flavor.

Here are some differences between frozen yogurt and ice cream:

• Dairy base: Ice cream uses cream, while frozen yogurt uses cultured milk.
• Fat: Ice cream must contain at least 10% milk fat, while frozen yogurt generally contains between 3 and 6%.
• Texture: Frozen yogurt is creamier and more consistent in texture than ice cream.
• Sugar: Frozen yogurt often has more sugar than ice cream.
• Probiotics: Frozen yogurt may contain probiotics, while ice cream does not.
• Calories: A half-cup serving of frozen yogurt typically has 100–140 calories, while a cup of ice cream has 267 calories.

 

History

Frozen yogurt was invented in the 1970s in New England.  H.P. Hood introduced frozen yogurt as a soft-serve dessert called “frogurt”.  In 1978, Brigham’s ice cream shop in Boston introduced the first packaged frozen yogurt called “Humphreez Yogart”. The most popular brand was introduced by the Dannon Yogurt company.

Frozen yogurt was not possible to make until the 1900s when freezers were invented. The first commercial frozen yogurt was available in the early 1970s.

 

Here are some more fun facts about frozen yogurt:

• The word “yogurt” dates back to 1625. It’s a mispronunciation of the Turkish word “yogurt”, in which the “G” is pronounced with a soft sound.
• Frozen yogurt was originally served in scoops like ice cream. In 1981, it was first served as soft serve.
• Frozen yogurt can help boost the immune system, lower cholesterol, prevent certain yeast infections, and assist with lactose intolerance and milk protein digestion. It’s also a great source of calcium, potassium, protein, and vitamins B12 and Riboflavin.
• In 2020, 69.11 million Americans consumed frozen yogurt.

 

Here is a Frozen Yogurt with Coconut Milk Recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

• 1 can full fat coconut milk
• ⅔ cups cane sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ cup tart cherries or raspberries

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients and stir until consistent.
2. Put in freezer for 2 hours or overnight.
3. Enjoy!

Here are some tips for making frozen yogurt:

• You can freeze yogurt in an ice cream freezer or in a container. If you freeze it in a container, stir it every 5–15 minutes as it freezes.
• You can freeze yogurt in an ice cube tray. Fill the tray about ¾ full and place it in the freezer. Yogurt takes a few hours to freeze completely.
• You can add fruit to frozen yogurt. You can use fresh or frozen fruit, pureed or chunky.

 

Consumption

In 2020, 69.11 million Americans consumed frozen yogurt.

In 2021, the consumption of other dairy products, including frozen yogurt, sherbet, and miscellaneous frozen dairy products, decreased from 3.4 pounds per person in 2000 to 1.9 pounds.

In 2021, the per capita consumption of frozen yogurt in the United States was 0.9 pounds. The American frozen yogurt market was valued at $1.69 billion in 2021.

Production

• In 2013, an estimated 80 million gallons of frozen yogurt were produced.
• It’s estimated that 121 million servings of frozen yogurt are served each year in the United States.

Health

• Frozen yogurt typically has fewer calories and less fat than ice cream.
• A half-cup serving of frozen yogurt typically has 100–140 calories and 0–3 grams of fat.
• A cup of frozen yogurt contains 10% fat, 37.3 g of sugar, and 221 calories.
• A cup of vanilla ice cream contains 22% fat, 28 g of sugar, and 273 calories.

 

Celebrating Frozen Yogurt

Here are some holidays related to frozen yogurt:

• National Frozen Yogurt Day: Celebrated on February 6. In 2024, it will be observed on Sunday, June 2.
• National Frozen Yogurt Month: Celebrated every June.

National Frozen Yogurt Day was created in 1993. It was originally celebrated on two dates, so it was expanded into an international day.

Let us know in the comments your favorite Frozen Yogurt.