#15 - Siggi's Skyr

One of my awesome labmates brought me something new to try! Today I tried skyr for the first time.

Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product similar to greek yogurt.

 Iceland Map by ChEngel on Etsy

Some facts about skyr:

Click here for the correct pronunciation. :) 

• Thought to have originated in Norway and taken to Iceland by the Vikings. 

Viking Ship Sons of Odin by steffmetal on Etsy

•  Skyr is said to date as far back as the 9^th century.

• The main difference between Icelandic and Greek yogurts is fat content. Greek yogurt may be fat free, but skyr is only made with non-fat milk, so it’s always fat free.   

•  Unflavored skyr is roughly 12% protein, 3% carbohydrate, and 0.5% fat. 

• It is traditionally served cold with cream and sugar as a topping.

•  It is high in calcium and vitamins commonly found in milk products.

• Skyr has almost no added sugars or other unhealthy ingredients. The Siggi's skyr I tried has just a little agave.