Who doesn't like yogurt? Tasty, airy, they allure to themselves from the windows of supermarkets. More recently, in Russia, the only yogurt was ordinary kefir with a shelf life of 2-3 days, to which we ourselves added sugar, berries or syrup at will. It turned out a wonderful and very healthy drink. Did Danone manage to repeat this?
The yogurt of this producer is a priori considered useful, because advertising annually tells us about it. The latest development of scientists, living bifidobacteria, a product that restores digestion and intestinal activity, strengthens the immune system - all these are famous slogans that we hear from the TV every day. Does this product really have such an effect on the body, or is it just an advertising move to sell as much as possible? Let's get it together. So, meet the product from the Danone company - yogurt with live bifidobacteria.
First meeting
It is not surprising that a modern consumer is in no hurry to believe advertising. And the more the manufacturer assures him that the Danon product is the optimal solution to all his digestive problems - yogurt without chemical additives, flavorings and colorings, the more the buyer begins to think. Today, there are many lactic acid products on the market whose shelf life is more than 30 days, and the information on the label says that it can and should be used to normalize digestion.
In a closed jar, no useful bacteria will live for 30 days, so you can immediately refuse such a purchase. A bright shade, a pungent smell of fruit - it is better not to give such a yogurt to a child, as he will not give him anything but harm. It is in this that the difference between Danone products is manifested. The yogurt produced in this production is really natural, it does not contain any dubious additives. But so that you know exactly what you will buy, let's analyze the composition in more detail.
Living bacteria
I would like to make a reservation right away, Danone natural yogurt is not a medicine, therefore, if you have serious problems in the field of gastroenterology, then consult a doctor, not a supermarket. But for the prevention of various diseases, it is perfect. Fermented dairy products help your digestive system function as it should. In the composition in the first place are living cultures. These are varieties of probiotic microorganisms, which are the active components of yogurt.
How exactly do they affect the digestive tract
What are probiotic cultures? These are special microorganisms that, getting into the intestines, survive and help fight harmful, putrefactive and pathogenic bacteria. Thus, you get a double effect. On the one hand, probiotics improve the health of the digestive system, slowing down the inflammatory processes in the stomach, and on the other hand, they maintain the balance of natural microflora. You get this effect by regularly eating Danone yogurt.
The natural product does not contain chemistry and dyes, its composition is extremely simple. At the same time, the calorie content of this yogurt is only 83 kcal per 100 g of product. Now we will continue to consider what it consists of.
Sodium citrate
The incomprehensible term on packaging with a natural and safe food product introduces the buyer into some confusion. What it is? In fact, this is just an acidity regulator; it acts as a buffer. Sodium citrate is widely used in the manufacture of commercial food products and is considered completely safe. In simple terms, it is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is added to improve the taste, since this ingredient allows you to control the acidity level of the final product. And again, we are convinced that we have natural and safe yogurt. "Danone" coordinates the composition of its products with the Institute of Nutrition RAMS, so these yogurts are the most trusted by consumers.
Sugar
We know yoghurts as a sweet dessert, although they come in a neutral flavor. However, this brand all comes with the addition of sugar. If you plan to lose weight, and it is recommended that you give up sweets, it is better to choose fermented milk products without fillers. However, the manufacturer, taking care of the final consumer, introduced sugar and fructose in a proportion of 50/50. No synthetic sweeteners. However, this very moment is the reason for the appearance of negative reviews on the Web, in which consumers accuse the company of releasing low-quality products. The fact is that in a certain category of people there is fructose intolerance. When using such yogurt, they will experience diarrhea and bloating, as well as abdominal pain. However, these are isolated cases, mainly consumers tolerate Danone yogurt perfectly. The price is not overpriced.
The product is sold within the middle price category. On average, a bottle (290 g) of this brand of drinking yogurt costs 46 rubles. An ordinary dessert product is slightly cheaper - about 30 rubles.
Additional ingredients
Milk fermented with sour-milk bacteria does not have the same consistency as the yogurt that you are used to buying in the store. To achieve this, manufacturers use gelatin. This component gives the yogurt uniformity and texture, and it also helps to improve the taste and aroma of this product. However, it should be remembered that gelatin is always of animal origin, so vegetarians are better off looking for a product using agar-agar.
Corn starch is used to thicken yogurt. It not only makes the mass thicker, but also protects against damage at high temperatures. Finally, there is malic acid in the composition . This in itself is a useful and natural product that does not allow harmful bacteria to multiply in yogurt, which is very important for maintaining beneficial microflora and the stability of the environment inside the jar.
Special technology
So far, we have known two forms of yogurt that are on the shelves. It is bottled and dessert. In both cases, the finished product was poured into prepared containers. However, welcome a new product from the Danone company - thermostat yogurt. This is a product that is fermented and matures directly in the container in which it is sold in a store. It contains only three ingredients: milk, sourdough and bifidobacteria. A unique environment is created inside the package, which allows fermenting milk. And since the container is hermetically closed, there is no access to other bacteria, due to this it turns out to refuse various preservatives, even such as citric acid and apple cider vinegar.
There is one more cardinal difference of the new product, which pleased the manufacturer Danone. Thermostatic yogurt is dense in consistency, which eliminates the addition of starch and gelatin. Thus, the buyer receives exactly that useful and natural product that helps to establish bowel activity and lose weight quickly. Given the low calorie content of this variety of yogurt (50 kcal per 100 g of product), it is obvious that it is better to use it for weight loss.
Customer reviews
What do consumers say about a product like Danone yogurt? Reviews show that this particular brand is the most popular. Parents without fear take sweet desserts for their children, and emphasize that after this, the kids get better digestion and go away with stool problems. However, it was thermostat yogurt that attracted the most attention from consumers. Judging by the words of customers, this is almost the only natural product on the shelves of modern supermarkets. Moreover, in the reviews people talk about excellent results. Even a single use of a package of yogurt gives a feeling of comfort in the stomach, and regular use allows you to solve a number of problems with the gastrointestinal tract.