Symbio Probalance Natural Unsweetened Yoghurt

There is no one perfect yoghurt nutritionally – different yoghurts suit different needs and have different nutritional considerations.

Most dietitians and nutritionists would recommend using low fat plain yoghurts as everyday yoghurts while endorsing Greek (or higher fat) yoghurts as good cream replacements, particularly with desserts and cakes.

If you have gut issues (IBS) or are taking antibiotics, beneficial bacteria will also be a consideration.

In this comparison we were looking for a yoghurt that was low in fat, high in calcium with live probiotic cultures.

Bottom line

All three varieties tested are good nutritional choices for an everyday yoghurt.

The differences in taste and nutritional value were minimal so in the end use personal preference and price.

Products are tested by New Zealand registered nutritionist Bronwen King and a diverse, randomly selected group.

The name suggests it assists gut health and this is where it stands out. It has 3.3 billion/100g of the probiotic bacteria listed, making it the best if you are wanting to protect or improve gut health. It was in the middle for kilojoules (190/100g) and also for calcium (205mg/100g). It has added fibre (inulin) which also assists gut health. For taste it was voted top equal (with Cyclops) it was more tart than the other brands but this obviously appealed to the half of our panel that voted it best. It was in the middle for cost at $4.69/500g.

Best – particularly if you are wanting a yoghurt that promotes gut health.

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