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Skyr
Calories & nutrition facts
plain, 4% fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 95 kcal —
- Protein 10 g 20%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 4 g 5%
- Saturated fat 2.6 g 13%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 3.6 g —
- Sodium 43 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 12.8 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 33.2 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 14.9 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.34 µg 14%
Minerals
- Calcium 97.2 mg 7%
- Iron 0.12 mg 1%
- Magnesium 9.6 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 140 mg 11%
- Potassium 136 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.43 mg 4%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 4.8 µg 9%
- Iodine 21.5 µg 14%
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Questions about Skyr
What is skyr, and how is it different from yoghurt?
Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy food traditionally made by adding live cultures to skimmed milk, then straining away much of the whey. It is usually thick and mild, with a texture between yoghurt and soft cheese.
Can you use skyr in place of yoghurt?
Yes: use it in dips, marinades, breakfast bowls and cold sauces wherever you would use thick Greek-style yoghurt. For baking or hot sauces, its low fat and high protein can make it split or turn grainy, so stir it in off the heat.
How do you stop skyr splitting in a hot dish?
Take the pan off the heat before stirring skyr in, and avoid boiling it afterwards. If the dish must simmer, loosen the skyr first with a spoonful of warm sauce, then add it at the end.
What do you eat with skyr?
For breakfast or a snack, top it with berries, sliced banana, oats, toasted nuts or seeds. Its tangy flavour also works with cucumber, dill and garlic as a dip or sauce for potatoes, roasted vegetables or fish.
Can you make a skyr dip or dressing?
Mix skyr with grated cucumber, chopped dill, garlic and a pinch of salt for a quick dip; squeeze excess liquid from the cucumber first so it stays thick. For a salad dressing, thin it with lemon juice and a little water.
How should you store skyr after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time; follow the use-by date and any storage instructions on the pack. If it develops mould, an unusual smell or a changed texture, discard it.
Can you freeze skyr?
You can freeze it, but thawed skyr often becomes watery or grainy. Stir it well after thawing in the fridge and use it in a smoothie, baking or a cooked sauce rather than serving it plain.
Is skyr higher in protein than ordinary yoghurt?
Skyr is concentrated by straining, so it is typically high in protein: a 100 g portion has 10 g. The exact amount differs between products, so compare plain varieties if protein is what you are looking for.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 34593 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
