2023-11-06 13:30:27
Skyr, an Icelandic dairy specialty, has taken its place among the flagship products of the fresh sections, alongside yogurts and cottage cheeses. Known to be “rich in protein” and “low in fat”, and consumed for centuries in Iceland, it is sold under the banner of major brands such as Danone, Yoplait, Lactalis (owner of Siggi’s), but also under distributor brands. The latter do not lack multiply the referenceseager to capitalize on growing consumer interest in foods considered beneficial for health.
Are the benefits of skyr overvalued?
However, UFC-Que Choisir has reservations regarding the price positioning of skyr, describing it as “ sold at a high price ». In comparison with similar dairy products such as low-fat cottage cheese, skyr displays a cost ” between 3 and 6 times more expensive »with brands that charge prices ranging up to 9 euros per kilo. The association points the finger a notable disproportion between the price and the supposed benefits of this product, suggesting that the additional cost would not be justified by exceptional nutritional benefits. Private label brands, although charging lower prices, are also in the spotlight to maintain a significant price gap with their own low-fat white cheeses.
A disproportionate cost for the supposed virtues
In terms of nutritional attributes, if skyr actually contains “ 30% more protein » that low-fat cottage cheese, Stéphane Walrand and Claire Gaudichon, researchers at INRAE, cited by the association, question the usefulness of such a protein content for the general population, including even vegetarians and people physically active.
In addition, the “appetite suppressant” effect often put forward thanks to the protein richness of skyr is contested. Anestis Dougkas, specialist in dairy proteins at the Lyfe Institute, points out that the difference in protein compared to low-fat cottage cheese is too minimal to really influence satiety. In addition, it is noted that the consumption of foods with a thick texture, characteristic of skyr, tends to be more moderate, which might reduce the benefit of its additional protein intake.
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