Fage Yogurt; Reviews and a Giveaway!

by hungryyogini on April 6, 2009

So remember last week when I received some yummy Fage products to sample?

Well, over the weekend I had the pleasure of sampling some of these little gems. Let’s start with the basics.

Fage 2% Yogurt

This is my all-time favorite yogurt. It’s high protein content (17g) and dose of healthy fat help keep me full for hours as well as provide a great protein source for me on days when I don’t eat meat. This is also the only yogurt that doesn’t hurt my sensitive stomach thanks to it’s short and pure ingredient list. I also love the thick and luscious texture from the straining process rather than the use of pectin which is found in many other Greek yogurts.

My favorite ways to eat it:

The possibilities are endless! It can be used as a sweet treat, or as a savory topping.

Fage with Fruit Preserves

I was very excited to sample the cherry flavor, as I have been loving cherry everything lately. Upon opening, I found this…

which turned into this…

and then this…

I really enjoyed this, although I would consider this more of a treat than an everyday type thing. This obviously has more sugar due to the cherry preserves. It was the perfect amount of preserves to yogurt however, as it was not overwhelmingly sweet or fake-tasting. I enjoyed it with a little bit of homemade granola. I would probably buy this again for the occasional treat.

Fage 0% Yogurt

I am typically not a fan of fat-free yogurt, but the Fage 0% is really great! It had that same luscious and thick taste as my beloved 2%, but was slightly more tangy. I think I will use 0% again in the future as a substitute for sour cream. I am planning on making enchiladas in the near future and will use this as a topping rather than 2%, as I don’t think I will be able to tell the difference when used as a savory topping.

Here’s some more fun facts about Fage:

About the Company

Over its 82-year history, FAGE® (pronounced “fa-yeh”), the leading dairy company in Greece, has built a reputation for superior product quality through advanced technical expertise and significant investment in sophisticated production facilities.

Through its extensive distribution network, the company sells a wide range of branded dairy products, including yogurt and dairy desserts, milk and milk cream, and cheese, all sold under the FAGE® trademark worldwide.

The company believes that wherever introduced, FAGE Total spurs new interest and will likely displace unhealthy snack options in consumer’s shopping carts unlike other yogurt products. People add FAGE Total to their shopping lists.

Why People Love FAGE Total

There is no other product like FAGE Total on the market. Its unique ingredients list includes only two ingredients, live cultures and milk. Plus, FAGE Total is all-natural, free of additives, preservatives, and sweeteners, and is more filling due to higher quantities of protein than other yogurts on the market.

When people try FAGE Total and experience its thick texture and deliciously creamy taste – they fall in love with it. This passion parlays into incredible brand loyalty and almost fanatical advocacy of FAGE Total yogurt.

Arriving In America

FAGE USA is opening its first North American state of the art production facility in Johnstown Industrial Park, NY. The $85 million, 110,000-square-foot building aims to continue growth of operations and fulfill the ever rising consumer demand for FAGE Total yogurt by loyalists and new converters.

So, now that I have professed my love for all things Fage, you are probably wondering what’s in it for you, am I right?

Well… not only did the sweet food fairy, Stacy, send me a beautiful package of goodies, but she is letting me share the love with YOU! One luck reader will win a ONE MONTH SUPPLY OF FAGE YOGURT (1-case which includes twelve 8oz. cups)!

How to enter:

1. Leave a comment answering the following question: What is your favorite Fage product? If you haven’t tried it, what product are you most excited to try?

2. For an extra entry, you can link back to this post from your blog. Don’t have a blog? No biggie, just email me with the subject line: Fage Giveaway.

And that’s it folks!! I can’t wait to share my love of Fage with one lucky reader! I will announce the winner on tomorrow evening’s post (Tuesday April 7, 2009). Best of luck!