Is the thicker the yogurt, the better?

　　The thickness of yogurt is not directly related to nutrition, but closely related to the production method. According to different production methods, yogurt is divided into solidified type and stirred type. Our country's traditional yogurt in glass bottles and porcelain bottles is solidified yogurt, which has a thick taste. The fruit yogurt that people often drink is stirred yogurt, which is relatively thin.

　　But in fact, the solidified yogurt with good taste is not nutritionally better than the stirred yogurt. Stirred yogurt has fine particles, which is easier for digestion. In order to increase the thickness of some stirred yogurts, some thickeners are added during the production process. The common ones are gelatin and dietary fiber. Gelatin is a protein colloid and is easily absorbed by the body. Dietary fiber includes seaweed gum, pectin, plant seed gum, etc., which help digestion, have no calories, and are beneficial to the human body. Compared with solidified yogurt, stirred yogurt has a better flavor and more comprehensive nutrition. However, some thickeners are dextrins and modified starches produced by hydrolysis of starch. These thickeners contain high sugar content and can cause blood sugar to rise.

　　Therefore, thickness is not the criterion that determines the quality of yogurt. When buying yogurt, firstly, read the nutrition label carefully and choose one with high protein content, secondly, choose the type according to taste needs, and thirdly, try to buy products from big brands.