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My first product review is for low fat, no added sugar yoghurts.

Generally, these types of yoghurt are full of thickners, artificial sweeteners and other nasties, so I have chosen 2 newer varieties: Yoplait Forme Satisfy and Tamar Valley - No added cane sugar varieties. I have chosen the strawberry variety in both options, and ate both for my afternoon snack one day after each other.

Yoplait Forme Satisfy Strawberry 100g contains:
210kJ
5.5g protein
0.1g total fat
6.6g sugar
2.6g dietary fibre
179mg calcium

This yoghurt has added fibre, and has no fat. Although this variety is a much better option for health than the regular Forme, it still has a few additives and artificial sweeteners. The added fibre is quite good because Australians rarely meet their daily fibre needs of 25-30g per day. The taste is ok, but does taste a bit artificial. Filled me up for about 2 hours, but then I felt like eating again.

Tamar Valley No Added Sugar Strawberry 100g contains:
278kJ
5.6g protein
1.6g total fat
4.8g sugar
178mg calcium

New addition to the Tamar Valley products. Does have a small amount of fat, and a few more kJs, but less sugar than the Forme Satisfy. This product is much more natural and I found it was more tasty and satisfying. Although no added fibre, I was full right up until dinnertime. I think the thicker consistancy added to this, and I would much rather eat products as close to nature as possible.

Both choices have good points, but I much prefer the ingredients and the satisfaction of the Tamar Valley yoghurts. Be interested to hear your thoughts!