skyr,facts
Plain skyr
- Skyr is a cultured Icelandic dairy product which closely resembles yogurt, with a similar taste and slightly thicker texture.
- Skyr is made by adding bacteria cultures to skim milk and then straining it to remove the whey.
- Skyr is a naturally fat-free product.
- Sometimes cream is added during processing, which accounts for the minimal fat content in some varieties.
- Skyr contains important vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and potassium.
- Probiotics in skyr support normal bowel function.
- Skyr contains less lactose than milk and is better tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.