Chobani Greek Yogurt
I was lucky enough to receive a box of samples from Tiffany at Chobani. Some of you have probably tried this brand of Greek yogurt before. But for those who aren’t as familiar, I hope this review will be helpful. And for those who are familiar – feel free to chime in with your opinion and agree or disagree with me!
Chobani Greek Yogurt
From the Chobani website: “Chobani Greek Yogurt is a richer, more indulgent way to get your protein. Chobani is all-natural made with hormone-free milk and low sugar.”
Chobani 0% Plain
Ingredients:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK. CONTAINS FIVE LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES INCLUDING S. THERMAPHILUS, BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, AND L. CASEI.
Review:
I am a big fan of the Plain variety. It’s got just the right balance of tartness and creaminess, so it isn’t overwhelmingly bitter and I am able to eat a container without putting in massive amounts of granola, syrup, etc. You have to stir the yogurt to get rid of some of the liquid, but that’s not really a big deal. Overall, the plain flavor was my absolute favorite because it’s very versatile and packs an insane amount of protein with only a small amount of sugar.
Nutrition Information (per container):
- 100 calories
- 0g fat
- 7g carbohydrates
- 7g sugar
- 18g protein
Chobani 0% Vanilla
Ingredients:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR. CONTAINS FIVE LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES INCLUDING S. THERMAPHILUS, BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, AND L. CASEI.
Review:
As far as sweetened Greek yogurts go, this vanilla flavor has got it goin’ on! The sweetness isn’t overpowering and I still feel like I’m eating something light and nutritious. The sugar content is a bit higher, but it’s no different than regular fruit-flavored yogurts. I also should mention that I love the fact that all of these yogurts have five live active cultures. Coming from someone with stomach issues, a little probiotic never hurts!
Nutrition Information (per container):
- 120 calories
- 0g fat
- 13g carbohydrates
- 13g sugar
- 16g protein
Chobani 0% Peach
Ingredients:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, PEACHES. CONTAINS FIVE LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES INCLUDING S. THERMAPHILUS, BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, AND L. CASEI.
Review:
If I’m being honest – and I am! – this was my least favorite out of all the sample flavors I received. The first bite was slightly bitter and off in some way, and I didn’t think the peach added much to the overall flavor, especially considering that it contributed so much extra sugar. As I continued eating, I did notice the flavor start to get better, so perhaps I just didn’t stir it well enough initially. The biggest difference between the plain variety and the fruit flavors in terms of nutrition is the extra sugar and a smaller amount of protein. But the cool thing about the fruit flavors is that there is REAL fruit at the bottom, so if you stir it up really well, you are able to get a small taste with every bite.
Nutrition Information (per container):
- 140 calories
- 0g fat
- 20g carbohydrates
- 19g sugar
- 14g protein
Chobani 0% Strawberry
Ingredients:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, STRAWBERRIES, SUGAR. CONTAINS FIVE LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES INCLUDING S. THERMAPHILUS, BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, AND L. CASEI.
Review:
The strawberry flavor, on the other hand, was FANTASTIC. I suppose it may depend on what fruits you prefer to eat – I happen to like strawberries and blueberries better than peaches, particularly when it comes to yogurt. I thought that this flavor was incredibly creamy and the strawberry chunks were huge and really sweetened the deal. I think the key to the fruit flavors is to make sure to stir and spread the fruit syrup and chunks around so that you don’t have a bitter/sweet separation.
Nutrition Information (per container):
- 140 calories
- 0g fat
- 20g carbohydrates
- 19g sugar
- 14g protein
Chobani 0% Blueberry
Ingredients:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, BLUEBERRIES. CONTAINS FIVE LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES INCLUDING S. THERMAPHILUS, BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, AND L. CASEI.
Review:
The blueberry was by far the best fruit flavor, in my opinion. Everything came together perfectly to create a creamy, sweet container of Greek goodness. Just look at that blueberry chunk in the picture above, and I’m sure you see what I mean 
Through my review of all of the Chobani yogurts, the one area that seems to stay constant is the fact that it is the creamiest Greek yogurt I have had to date. It may require more stirring initially, but the overall taste difference is so worth it!
Nutrition Information (per container):
- 140 calories
- 0g fat
- 20g carbohydrates
- 20g sugar
- 14g protein
If you are uneasy about making the switch to Greek yogurt because you find the plain versions to be too bitter no matter how much honey, maple syrup, etc. you add to the mix, I highly suggest you check out Chobani and its vanilla and fruit-flavored versions. It will help make the transition into Greek yogurt easier, and you’ll still be getting a lot of the protein and probiotic benefits!
Thanks again to Tiffany for the great samples!
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You are very welcome! Nice Posting! -Tiffany
I love yogurt, but just had no desire to try the Greek yogurt. Everyone keeps saying how great it is. I tried it two weeks ago, and I am hooked! The raspberry is my favorite. I shake it up then put it in the freezer for an hour or so. ooooooooooooohhhhhhhh so good!!
I have to say – Chobani yogurt is my favorite new nutritional find. The strawberry one tastes like a piece of strawberry cheesecake without all the fat, and I cannot believe the amount of protein in this yogurt! How do they do it? The plain has 18 grams! Do you happen to know if that is a whole protein (like in meat) or just a partial protein that needs to be combined with another to be whole? So good tho – I have been mixing the plain with a couple of Splenda packets and a whole bowl of mixed berries, it is so good!
Dana Koenig ~ Glad you like Chobani – it’s definitely one of my favorites! I’m pretty sure that it’s whole protein. It’s amazing how much they can pack into those containers. Your mix-ins sound awesome! Enjoy!
I just wanted to say thanks so much for this article – it was really informative and really well written. I’ve got some of the peach in my refrigerator, and I think I’m going to definitely go for the plain 0% fat next time.
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I tried this brand of Greek Yogurt for the first time today. Blueberry was my choice and it was a great one. Better then other brands I’ve tried in the past. Will buy again.
Make ANY flavor Chobani! Just buy plain…the options are unlimited!
Plain + Cherry Jam = Cherry Chobani
Plain + Maple Syrup = Maple Chobani
Plain + Grandma’s Applesauce = Spiced Apple Chobani
Plain + Lemon Curd + Freezer = Lemon Ice Chobani
Plain + Mashed Ripe Banana = Bananas & Cream Chobani
Plain + Mushroom Gravy = Gross
etc…
Hahaha! I love the “Plain + Lemon Curd + Freezer” and the “Plain + Mushroom Gravy.” I totally giggled in the middle of a meeting (yea, ok, I’m reading blogs, but in my defense, I am just a face at this meeting.)
I’ll pass on the gravy, but I’ll give them lemon curd a shot.
I just tried Chobani for the first time today! I have been wanting to switch to a yogurt that has more than just taste and sugar in a cup. I had the Vanilla Chobani and cut up some kiwi and blueberry flax for mix in’s. Not too bad, I will buy some more this weekend! – Lindsay
Ooh, good idea to add the kiwi and blueberry flax! I’m glad you liked it!
I love the honey and vanilla flavored. I mixed in a little cinnamon added some cut up strawberries, banana and raisins and called it a meal. it was so delicious! I must add that up until Chobani I hated yogurt because of the tastes…This yogurt is by far the best I have ever had and have recommended it to all my Facebook friends!
That sounds amazing! Never would have thought to add raisins – good call! Thanks for sharing
I just bought some honey-ana flavor and I dont’ know the deal but it tasted like booze. I couldn’t even take a second bite.
I don’t know if it was spoiled or what.
I tasted the Chobani strawberry yogurt today with granola and it was the best tasting yogurt I have tasted.
My taste buds are still thanking me.I am glad to have found a yogurt with the amount of protien for me.
Glad you liked it, Adair!
honey chobani is so good! great review : )
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Today was my first taste of Chobani yogurt[Pomegranate]…and I’m hooked! It was incredibly delicious…and even better,is the nutritional value! The downside is not being able to purchase this product anywhere near my home,Princeton WV.I was visiting my sister in Thomasville NC,and purchased Chobani at the Food Lion there. Another special feature of Chobani is that it’s manufactured in New Berlin NY,the home of my niece and her husband…who own the New York Pizzeria…some of the finest cuisine in Central New York!
Chobani rates an A+!
Thanks for sharing, Elaine!
I tried the yogurt a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious. Unfortunately, it turns out that I am extremely allergic to one of the active ingredients. If you are someone with allergies to antibiotics, you should talk to your doctor before trying the yogut to make sure that it is ok for you to eat. I would hate for anyone to have to go through the reaction that I had.
Hi Janice. I get an allergic reaction to greek yogurt and not to other yogurt. I can’t figure it out. I am allergic to antibiotics. If anyone can explain this to me, I would appreciate it. Thank you!!
what happen to you? I think I’m having the same reaction.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts ladies. I’m not sure if I can explain what is happening, but hopefully you are able to figure it out. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a reaction to it!
I love the taste of Chobani, but the last 2 times I ate it for lunch, I had nausea and palpitations that night and next morning.
I think I had an allergic reaction too! It made my throat really dry and it felt hard to breathe. You mentioned about being allergic to antibiotics, I happen to be allergic to penicillin, (really all the ‘cillins’) and bactrum. Is that what everyone else is allergic to?
StepH,
I am allergic to bactrum, all sulpha drugs and penicillin. I had 4 inflamatory attacks that affected every joint in my body. I could not bend any of them, fingers, toes, knees, shoulders, elbows etc etc. Couldn’t turn my neck or head. It was extremely painful and blood tests showed inflamation in my organs also. It was horrible. The last attack lasted 4 days. My husband realized I was eating 2 chobani yogurts a day. Each attack was worse than the rest. Stopped the yogurt. Attacks stopped.
8 months later forgot and ate chobani. Attack ! This time only lasted 1 day. Not so horrible
I too think i’m having allergic reaction to the yogurt i had the honey/vanilla and broke out in a rash all over my body a few hours later its sad cause i really enjoy this yogurt. i also am allergic to a few different antibiotics.
Just tried Chobani for the first time today and I am sold. So much better than Lucerne, Dannon, etc.
Agreed! It is the best!
I tried Chobani Yogurt a few months ago and I am hooked. Very tasty, rich and creamy. Blows the other yogurts away. And the toll free number is answered in America !! Not some overseas call center. I’m loving this company !!!!
You know I just noticed one word “hooked”. Please do investigate to see if there is nothing else added than yogurt. I have been soooooo hooked, I can go to the store in the middle of the night if I find no Chobani in my refrigerator.
Glad you’re loving it, Brian and Tatie!
Yes, hooked is the correct word! I’m hooked too. I LOVE this yogurt!
Awesome – thanks for sharing, Mary Jo
I was just introduced to Chobani yogurt from Costco. I am quite surprised at how much I like it! I had always been a fan of Yoplait, but felt they had too much sugar. Chobani’s flavored yogurt has a bit less sugar but comes with a protein punch! I am trying the plain and honey Chobani yogurts next as I am looking for yogurts with minimal sugars and no artificial sweeteners…trying to go back to nature without all the chemicals we have come to know if our food!
So far Chobani is a success with me! No more Yoplait, Chobani will now take its place…permanently!
I’ve grow to love lowfat/nofat dairy food.
But most have too much sodium (salt). Not so with Chobani! Recent studies claim that sodium is worse for your health than saturated fat.
I’m hooked on their zero percent plain yogurt. Just hope I can find some bulk deals on the 32 oz containers.
Love this stuff but it always gives me a stomach ache ! Had to quit eating eat
I agree. Doesn’t happen with any other yogurt! I had to quit eating it as well, couldn’t keep getting sick at work!
I tried chobani yogurt for the first time yesterday. I loved the taste and the fact of bone building calcium and high protein. It was going to be my new choice for yogurt. Unfortunately I ended up in the ER 12 hours later. I had a severe allergic reaction with bad rash , itching, and shortness of breath. Benedryl and prednisone took care of it and I am fine. Something with the active cultures must have not agreed with me. I am sorry I will not be able to eat this yogert because I really enjoyed the taste.
I too had an extremely bad reaction to greek yogurt, although it was OIKOS brand. The first time, I thought I had come down with a bad case of stomach flu. I have eaten yogurt for years and had no problem, so I didn’t relate my flu like symptoms to the new yogurt.
I also broke out in a rash and knew thought it was like the rashes I used to get because of an allergic reaction to certain fruits, but there was no fruit in the yogurt, it was plain and as it was very hot and humid, I thought the rash was actually heat rash.
Then I had another greek yogurt this week and within 15 minutes I was projectile vomiting. This left no doubt what had caused my reaction. Same rash as before as well.
I was researching on the net to see what the ingredient was that caused my reaction. I knew it had to be an active culture that caused the reaction, as that was the only difference in the other brands of yogurt I eat.
This reaction I was like my reaction to penicillin. I haven’t taken any in so many years (about 40) that I had not recalled the symptoms of my allergic reaction to it..
So please be aware of your allergies!
Iam so loving this i was worried about the strawberry is so good.Ihave never wrote too a company i am addicted to this .Do you ever send out coupons? If so my adress is 4221 Tillson Rd Wilmington N.C. 28412 Ps I meant worried about Strawberry sugar amount i eat it everday!
I eat Chobani everyday, and peach is actually one of my favorites. >;) The best, in my opinion, though, is Pomegranate. And I found Honey so bad I couldn’t finish it. All the others are great.
I can’t believe all the people who LIKE this yogurt.
I tried this, becuase well who can’t benefit from healthy eating right?
Ooh heavens was I wrong.
This stuff is nasty in a dish.
Bitter, very very very bitter, and the plain, to me, tastes like spoiled milk.
I TRIED making my own “fruited yogurt” by adding in some berries to the plain and mixing it in the bullet thing, and still, all three adults in my household couldn’t finish more then a mouthful.
Unfortunately, this just isn’t for everyone.
I agree! I wanted to like it but it was so gross. I bought the peach and it was like a bowl of sour milk, as if it was spoiled. I choked down one bite and thought I’d be sick.
I’ve wanted to try this yogurt for quite some time, and when it was on sale 10/$10 I decided to try the strawberry and peach, because they’re my favorite fruity-yogurts anyway. I decided to eat the peach first. When I opened it, I noticed that it looked very “dry.” I thought, okay – maybe it’ll be okay once I stir it..and it did look better, but when I tasted it – it was so paste-y that I nearly choked. I stirred it more hoping it’d get better and it did, but the same thing happened with the strawberry & the strawberry never got better. I just don’t think I can eat it anymore. More power to those of you who are able to stomach it. I just can’t & am slightly sad because I hoped it’d be amazing!
I agree! I tried honey yesterday, and although the first bite was pretty good…it was TOO much honey flavor for me. So today I tried vanilla ICK!!!! I thought it was spoiled! It seriously tasted like I took a spoonful of vanilla extract. I will not be buying this again–I love the Fage yogurt much better than this…
I have the same problem as CL. Chobani yogurt gives me terrible stomach aches. I will have to go back to Activia, even though I liked having a yogurt with more protein and less sugar. Thank you for this blog, it is very helpful.
I wish I could eat this – I actually love the thick consistency and the health benefits, but my stomach cannot handle it. I don’t have this problem with other yogurts. It causes a lot of bloating and discomfort, nausea, even cramping. I’m afraid I can’t eat it either!
I’m so glad to know that I am not alone in this. Greek yogurt is so good but it gave me cramping and nausea (weird!) everytime I had it.
I would love to eat greek yogurt…but the only yogurt that does not hurt my stomach is activia…I cant tolerate any yogurt that is zero fat…
can anyone tell me why zero fat yogurt causes terrible stomach pain…and often dizziness from the acid in the stomach that it creates…
I can only eat the fatty kind….
I was doing a search about this yogurt and found this site. The reason for the search, a horrible allegic reaction to the yogurt. I have a rash and it is BAD. It actually hurts. Another interesting thing, I have a very low tolerance for antibiotics, they make me very sick and I noticed others here with a bad reaction also have that problem. I miss go old dannon with fruit on the bottom. I am have to go back to the regular sugary water stuff that “yogurt” has become. Hope I don’t end up in the ER!
Kate can you tell me how long it took for the rash to calm down… ive had a dreadful rash since eating greek yogurt for the first time… i’m thinking this is what it’s from altho not long over an operation too and thought it might be a delayed reaction to the anaesthetic… doc put me on piriton it’s nearly 3 days now since i had the two bowls of yogurt and i look and feel dreadful my whole body apart from the lower part of my legs and arms are covered in it!
It took over a week to feel at least comfortable. It was weeks before it completely went away. I am so sorry for you Lorraine, an operation and a rash! Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks Kate, had a very uncomfortable scratchy sleep last night but my neck seems to have eased down this morning it doesn’t look as raw although the rest of my body is still the same…fingers crossed it gets better soon.. feeling like an outcast yuk!
ME TOO! Been eating ALL yogurts for years–and tried Chobani nonfat unflavored and the stomach pains, gas, diarrhea are unbelievable. I AM NOT ALLERGIC to antibiotics. This made me think I had the flu–in bed sick for 24 hours. At first I didn’t know it was the Chobani, didn’t eat the day I was sick and had some again–same reaction–I’m in pain!
Hi,
I have lived in Greece and know what authentic Greek yogurt should taste like. While I like Chobani, I noticed you forgot to list Locust Bean as an ingredient which is a thickener. I believe they add too much of that in the yogurt and it is probably makes the product cheaper to produce. The yogurt is just ok in my opinion. If I wanted filler, I could add granola on top!!!
we recently started buying a case of 12 Chobani Greek Yogurt at Sam’s. Beforehand I thoought I would like the strawberry best but I LOVE the PEACH–the only other Peach dish I like is Peach Cobbler–love this yogurt. Wish I could find Chobani at more stores.
I love chobani! I eat the vanilla and went to three stores yesterday because I could not find any!
If you have not tried it yet be ready to have a new favorite.
Laura, I am having trouble finding it too. The shelves of many grocery stores in the North Shore areas of Massachusetts have slim pickings of especially the large containers or vanilla and honey … my favs.
A clerk told me that the plant in down for some remodling and supplies will be low for a couple of months. Please tell me that is not so!!
Can anyone update me and anyone else in my area. I’ve stopped in many grocery chains in my area and am finding the same thing … slim pickings and empty shelf space where Chobani should be.
I love how the yogurt is non-fat and high in protein. It is also less calories than many Greek yogurts, but taste better.
Have you checked a Target store near you? That’s usually where I find Chobani.
I LOVE Chobani Yogurt…all flavors!
Thick creamy and NOT TOO SWEET. Finally a decent yogurt on the market. I am so tired of the thin and overly sweet yogurts that plague the market. I am so happy to have this product available. Love the pineapple and pomegranate flavors the best.
I one hundred percent agree. I heard such wonderful things about this yogurt…I made a huge mistake and bought the lemon flavor. TERRIBLE. HORRIBLE. I forced myself to eat half a container, and now I’m hoping I don’t get sick! I thought it might actually be spoiled, but when I looked at the date it goes bad in JUNE! That is two months away from the date I bought it! Isn’t that a long time for a dairy product?
Activa is soooo yummy. Way better. The vanilla tastes like cake!
I love, love, love the lemon. It’s a matter of taste buds, I suppose. We’re all different. The only flavor I am not keen on is Honey.
I just discovered Greek yogurt a couple weeks ago. I bought a couple single serve and had no reaction. I bought a large container of plain Chobani…..had three bowels of it over for days…that was two days ago…I started itchinright after the first bowl …but nothing really noticeable…it has gone into a full blown reaction….swollen throat tongue mouth weeps in ceases of arms and around neck and chest areas……went to dentist for my swollen mouth….he said he saw nothing really wrong but a little rednes…..just hit me this morning….it has to be the Chobani…the only new thing in my life …. Which sucks because I love it!!! I have an appointment with doctor tomorrow but have been getting worse today as the hours pass….. Going to try to get in this evening….I am uncomfortable and likely need some steroids…..and I jane no history of allergic reactions to food or antibiotics……Cheryl on Maryland
Does any of the Chobani Yogurt contain any dies..e.g. red 40 etc? I reviewed your page and it looks like all natural stuff, no dies etc..but I am still curious..thanks jason
I love Chobani. I want this inside my gunt.
I thought I’d leave a comment on this post since other people have been talking about some of the adverse reactions they have to chobani and I might have a tip that helps. I’m not lactose intolerant and I’ve only recently developed some allergies to antibiotics, but both chobani and another brand of greek yogurt called voskos give me horrible cramps and send me running to the restroom within an hour or two of eating them. However, I can eat Fage greek yogurt with no problem at all. I think it has fewer of the active cultures in it and a milder flavor and is maybe not quite as healthy as the others, but if you like greek yogurt (but not the reaction to it), you might want to give it a try (except for those of you who had to go to the ER!). And I swear, I don’t work for Fage, just thought I’d try to give some fellow yogurt eaters another option : )
Pineapple is my absolute favorite. But I’m going to have to switch to plain as I’m trying to follow a low sugar plan. I had an incident with a spot of mold in my cup (which is understandable as they have no preservatives) and I emailed them and they returned my email in minutes (not an automated response from a computer) & they sent me out coupons for free yogurts which I received in 2 days! Also, another great thing is the protein content. As much as most protein shakes with more benefits. In my opinion, most people do not like it because they have become so accustomed to the sugary yogurt that occupies most of the dairy section– this is where it’s at
I agree, Lauren. I don’t like my yogurt to taste like a dessert – just my preference. I’m not sure how much sugar content is in the vanilla, but it is a little more palatable then plain. One of my favorites. I’ve made these yogurts a part of my health and weight loss plan. Although It just one part of m plan, the feedback I am getting from others is that I am looking good … and I feel good too. : )
I too have had a horrible rash on both upper arms from eating Chobani brand yogurt. I am not lactose intolerant, and I have been eating Fage brand of Greek style yogurt for many years with no problems. It took me about 2 weeks to figure out what the adverse skin rash could be attributed to. The Chobani was the only food I had just started eating — I don’t really like this brand, too watery for me, so I won’t miss it at all.
My daughter had a rash all over her body after eating Regular Chobani Lowfat Yogurt. She has a sensitive immune system. She was ok with Fage though. We loved the texture, but we are back to our Dannon.
I dont crave dessert after a meal thanks to Chobani! I love it!!!
I was introduced to Chobani a couple of months ago and I love it, Actually I think I am addicted to it. I eat at least two cups a day. Sometime I leave the fruit at the bottom of the container to avoid the sugar associated with the fruit. I have tried the plain, it is OK but doesn’t taste the same as the fruit yogurt sans fruit. The suggestions about mixing fruit jam etc with the plain will be considered.
I usually HATE yogurt…as in, it makes me gag! Someone told me that Chobani yogurt was different, so I gave it a try and I LOVE IT! I actually crave it now, and can’t wait to eat the next container! Fantastic!
Lemon is awful? Who said that?!?!?! Lemon is THE BEST!!!! I can’t get enough of Lemon Chobani.
I used to eat Chobani all the time but I’ve had three bad cartons all in the past few weeks. So we are switching to Stonyfield – just to be safe.
I just started eating Chobani. They were on sale at my local grocer so I bought several flavors. I love it! Mango and Pomegranate are my favorites but I also like the Lemon, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach and Raspberry. Looking forward to trying Vanilla.
Black Cherry is SO good!!!!
Hello Everyone
I was eating another brand of Greek Yogurt and doing fine. Then my kids brought home Chobani Vanilla Yogurt and after five bites I almost ended up in the hospital. I swelled up and turned red and had problems breathing. The rest of the day was spent trying to reverse these symptoms along with headache and really bad stomach ache. Weak heart flutters and over all weakness. Now I am trying to figure out why.
Lynn
Hi All,
I am lactose intolerant and also allergic to penicillin but have no trouble with Chobani, My favorite is 0% and thank you so much for not putting sugar, fake sweeteners and high sodium in this. I question the 0% cholesterol though. I am on a low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugar diet and this product just seems too good to be true. I have never liked any yogurt in my life until now! I love it right out of the cup or I make awesome creamy veggie dips with it! Yum, I think I’ll go get some right now!!!
Maryann
Pomegranate!!!!!! followed by mango and blueberry, for the fruited flavors!
MY DAUGHTER’S EYES SWELLED UP AND SHE ALSO FELT ITCHY ALL OVER HER BODY AFTER EATING CHOBSNI YOGURT.
How long is shelf life. I assume date on package is the date of manufacture
Chobani was on sale at my local Kroger and I hadn’t had yogurt in a while so I bought some and loved it. I was used to the cheap house brand and when I scooped up a spoonful of the thick tasty product I was sold. Great way to start the morning! Two negs though. I don’t like the Pomegranate flavor (hate biting down on seeds), and I have been experiencing some short bouts of intestinal discomfort.
Hi Chobani group…I heard about this yogurt from some friends at Weight Watchers and decided to try it. I too became addicted! I am lactose intolerant and as long as I take my dairy supplement before eating my Chobani, I don’t have any problems. I really LOVE the strawberry but mostly the blueberry…I can’t get enough. I sometimes think I am eating too much of it. I have tried other Greek yogurts and the only other one I liked was Fage but it is a smaller cup and costs more. I love that Chobani is on sale a lot and especially when it is 10 for $10. I feel so bad about all the people with the allergic reactions and hope they have it figured out…I too have some food allergies but fortunately Chobani is not one of them. I am happy to say that I was able to get my kids to eat yogurt because all three of them like the flavor of Chobani and they are all teenagers….how great is that? I love that it is non-fat and high in protein. Yes, love it!
I just bought a case at Sam’s. The peach is not my favorite, but I do like the strawberry and blueberry.
While yogurt is not a food that everyone can eat I think that some people have unknown allergies. The live cultures may give some people problems at first but as your system adjusts you will find the gas and bloating should go away. Check with your doctor before eating and see what their suggestions are some people can just be sensitive to new foods.
Enjoy people. Those of us who like it, love it!!!! We will enjoy what you cannot.
This is my first time trying Chobani. Went to a 7/11 to get something to eat and decided on something healthy. There were two choices of yogurt and I decided to get Chobani after comparing ingredients, calories, etc. I really like this yogurt. I’m not used to eating thick yogurt. Will def. be purchasing it again.
I have never had any problems with my digestion and eat a very healthy diet, including all dairy products. I thought I would try the new Greek yogurt–thought I was on to something good–however, I have been terribly bloated/gassy for the last 24 hours, and I am going to have to stop eating it. I am wondering what is in it that makes me ill?
One blueberry chobani last week and one strawberry today. Got a stomach ache and generalized upper body and arm pain/aching. Also some intestinal problems. I AM NOT allergic to dairy or antibiotics. And I can eat other yogurt with no problem. I would REALLY like to know what ingredient i am reacting to–so confusing!
I love Greek yogurt. I think more than the flavor and texture, I love that it has 18 grams of protein! I enjoy it with different kinds of fruit and Stevia. I especially enjoy the yogurt with cherries or pears. Yummy. I only eat the non-fat. The others have too much sugar for me. I like Chobani but I especially like Fage!
I’ve been eating Chobani for about a week and I LOVE it! I’ve tried different flavors and Blueberry is my favorite. Last night I tried the Mango for the first time. I started feeling very strange within about 5 mintues. I feel asleep about 20 minutes after I finished it and woke up about 45 mintutes later and my throat was swollen and all of my limbs were aching. I coud barely swallow and my stomach felt like it had a knot in it. I got up to go to bed and coughed a couple times realizing my throat was pretty raw at that point. After about 5 minutes I found myself in the bathroom vomiting, but nothing would come up. Like it was stuck. I was able to fall asleep and felt sick all through the night. I woke up this morning and my throat feels all swollen and my voice is very raspy.
I thought I may be losing my mind thinking it was the yogurt until I found this site. I have a possible allergic reaction to pencillian…so this would make some sense. Other than my reaction seems to have been different than others. My skin is very itchy right now but I dont have any rashes to speak of. Just thought I would share my experience with everyone. I love the stuff and want to try it again, but am scared to. Could it have just been something to do with the Mango?
I stir in grape-nuts with all the flavors. I love it. I also stir in frozen rasperries w/grape nuts in the vanilla. It was a little tart for me, so I added a few banana bits and that was a perfect balance. I need the grapenuts for fiber and the probiotics given my lifelong digestive troubles. I’m 39 and feeling so much better!
I must say the strawberry and banana was my favorite,,,, absolutely delicious!!!
Pineapple hands down best flavor….that’s why hardest to find in storwes
My Favorite Flavors:
Apple Cinnamon (0%)
Mango (2%)
Blood Orange (0%)
Peach (0%)
My Least Favorite Flavors:
Lemon (0%)
Honey (0%)
Honey is by far the worst. It has a uniform flavor to it and is hard to down because of the overly sweet taste and texture.
Flavors I REALLY want to try:
Passionfruit
Raspberry
By the way, I think mixing your Chobani before you eat it is the WORST way to eat it. The two best ways, in my opinion, are either not using a spoon and sort of drink it or to use a spoon, not stir it, and dig straight down to the bottom.
I just tried Chobani for the first time last week, and love it! I suffer from slight lactose intolerance, and would always experience gas whenever I ate regular yogurt (and many other dairy products like milk, cream cheese, and ice cream). So, I would only eat WholeSoy soy yogurt, and didn’t experience any gas. However, eating the soy yogurt never made me feel full.
When I moved from Oakland to Atlanta a couple of months, I found it difficult to find WholeSoy at a grocer close to my home. While I was in California I never paid attention to the different types of dairy yogurt, because I had found soy yogurt. In Atlanta, I stumbled across Greek yogurt during my searches for soy yogurt. I didn’t buy any right away, but did go online and did some research, and one very informative site provided some very good information about how Greek yogurt is made. One thing the writer said that stuck out was that Greek yogurt may not cause a negative reaction for those with mild lactose intolerance.
The very next day I went to Publix and bought some Vanilla flavored Chobani. When I got home I mixed it with some blackberries. The slight tartness of the yogurt reminded of the little “smack” that you get from key lime pie. There were two other things that I noticed right away. I felt full after one serving (I’d have to eat two soy yogurts to feel full), and I didn’t get one bit of gas! The following weekend I was at Costco, and bought the twelve pack that has Blueberry, Strawberry, and Peach flavors. They are delicious too, but I think they are a bit too sweet. I plan to buy a large tub of Plain flavored Chobani, and will mix it in with the flavored ones to lessen the sweetness.
I am so happy that I found Chobani. Kroeger has Fage on sale this week, and will try them out, too. If I like them too then that will be great. But if not, at least I will have Chobani. Oh my, I think I am going to have one right now.
I discovered Chobani Greek Yogurt Back in Dec 2011. I loved it so much I was eating up to 3 sometimes 4 a day. Recently I’ve started having trouble breathing and feeling as if my throat is closing up and coughing usually 30 t0 45 minutes after consumption. I’ve even ended up in a couple ER to the intense breathing problem. I have been to numerous doctors to rule out any medical condition that could be the cause of my symptoms. So far they have found nothing. I have continued to eat Greek Yogurt until the ER asked me if there was a recent change in my diet and I finally realized my obsession with Greek Yogurt was a recent change in diet. I also am allergic to penicillin as well.
Has anyone had anything similar to me? The breathing symptoms have become debilitating.
Thanks thought I was crazy! Only thing I added to my diet Chobani Greek Yogurt.Trying to eat healthier and left work I broke out in hives terrible stomach pains thanks to this blog Im not alone will not eat anymore. Thanks!!
Chobani yogurt gave me pretty bad diarrhea which took about 6 hours to go away. I didn’t realize what the cause was, then the next day I had another Chobani and the same thing happened. I’ve had the same symptoms before from eating goat cheese. As far as I can tell from searching, Chobani is made with cow’s milk. It’s weird because I eat lots of other brands of yogurt with no problems, including ‘Greek’ yogurts. I’m sure it’s some allergy that I have, but I’m just posting to let people know you’re not alone with Chobani-specific issues.
It sounds like a lot of people are getting allergic reactions. My guess is from the fact that it has live bacteria in it, so you’re probably allergic to one of those. On that note, it has nothing to do with a penicillin allergy – yogurt is a probiotic, giving you good bacteria, and penicillin is an antibiotic. It has no bacteria in it, but rather destroys bacteria.
Haven’t been able to eat yogurt for years, due to gassy, bloated, crampy symptoms. It’s yucky nowadays, anyway. Not like what I think I recall from my youth.
Not lactose intolerant, supposedly, although any dairy products consumed after lunchtime-ish would cause the symptoms. No idea why. Then I discovered Chobani. No SYMPTOMS!!! No matter what time of day I eat it. And it tastes wonderful!
What I’m trying to find out is, what kind of milk is it made of? I’ve looked and looked all over the net (that’s how I found this thread) and cannot find a definitive answer. The reason I want to know is twofold: first, because it DOESN’T give me the symptoms that dairy products have been for years, and second, because ever since I was a kid, everytime I’ve encountered any product from sheep or goats, I have an intense nausea-gag reaction, completely uncontrollable and involuntary. I’m also extremely sensitive to the odor/flavor of sheep/goat products. I notice it in tiny, tiny amounts when others are unaware of it.
When I eat the Chobani Honey flavored yogurt, I could swear I taste a faint goat-y taste. The weird thing is, I actually didn’t mind the goatiness all that much the first few times I had it, but it made me wonder if it might be goat’s milk that made Greek yogurt “Greek”. I started asking around, but noone could tell me. I like the Honey flavor best nowadays, and oddly (unbelievably!) it’s because of that goat-y taste. I was even looking at goat cheese at Sam’s club the other day, wanting to try it and see if I can eat it now. Am I crazy to think I taste goat’s milk in the Honey Chobani?
Does anyone know for sure what milk it’s made from?
I really don’t like yogurt at all. I tried this and it is significantly better (to my taste) than all the other yogurts but still doesn’t make me a yogurt fan. I tried the raspberry and there is a definite (perhaps citrus) after-taste. I won’t be buying it unless I am desperate and forgot to eat breakfast or bring a lunch to work.
I do not have any food allergies, but experienced extreme stomach cramps after eating this yogurt. Definitely caution others to have a small amount to see their reaction. I had a container and thought a thunderstorm was starting in my belly.
I started out with this great idea in mind that I would eat healthier than I normally do, so I ate Chobani Yogurt 3 mornings in a row. I ended up with diareah so bad, and it took weeks to get my stomach back where it was prior to the yogurt. It was the only change in my diet. It is crazy, but i am positive it was the Chobani yogurt. Maybe there is a bad strain of bacteria that grew in some of the batches.
I know if I go to the regular MD, he will roll his eyes at me, but I am pretty in tune with my body. I never had a problem with other yogurts. This was not my first time eating greek yogurt but I eat it rarely. I am afraid to try it again.
Can i ask people who got the bad reaction how long it took to calm down…. This has happened to me this week.. On Monday i took a pain difene tablet for a pulled muscle and i thought that the reaction had been from this… it dawned on me after that i had eaten greek yogurt for the first time Sunday night and broke out in a small rash… which then escalated as i had another bowl on Monday.. i went to the doc today and she has me on Piriton and also a cream to help with the rawest of the rash… Any more advice please?
It says on the carton “Milk from cows not treated with rBST”
I don’t taste donkeys in there. Sometimes squirrel in the passionfruit, but never donkeys.
Chobani has made me love yogurt. Has anyone tried Siggi’s? It’s Icelandic yogurt made from a man in a tiny NY kitchen. It’s like eating cold cheese in the morning. Delicious! I like my yogurt so think that the metal spoon stands straight up on its own.
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I too have tried chobani greek yogurt in the plain variety. I have a very bad stomach ache and I have read here that others have experienced the same. I thought it was a stomach virus. Yes i do have an allergy to penicillin and certain antibiotics. I eat regular yogurt without any problems. I do like the texture but unfortunately it doesn’t like me back. So I’m back to regular yogurt.
Oh My GOD! I love Chobani fruit flavored Greek yogurt and Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Champions! I have tried to like yogurt over the years and always hated it.. made me gag and resent others who would suggest it to me as a way to cut calories, etc. Then I was offered Chobani at a function and brought it home and stared at it in my fridge for a day and then was about to just toss it in the trash thinking “I’m gonna hate this one too so why bother” … then I decided to try it anyway… SO glad I did! I love it!
I was doing the OA thing, trying to completely cut out all sugar and it was driving me nuts… I was miserable and not doing well at all… I have eating issues and overate junk food for years, emotional eater since quitting drinking, smoking etc. So now, eating chobani even with the sugar added I’m not doing that and I’m fine with the sugar in the yogurts since I’m not eating any other added sugars in other foods… AND I have lost 10 pounds in a month so it works for me!
I’m also super allergic to things, penicilin, nickel, antibiotics, I have acid reflux, etc. and I have had no reaction to any flavors so far … strawberry, straw/banana, peach, mango, apple/cinn, raspberry… so I’m so glad I’m not someone who has an issue with it.. and feel for those who do.
Have to admit. I love it with the fruit stirred up into it!!!
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