MullerLight Yoghurt and Vegetarians.

louise1966 · 26-03-2012, 15:03

Being vegetarian, I am unable to eat mullerlight yoghurts, due to the fact they contain gelatine which can, in some foods, be used as a setting/thickening agent. It is not necessary to use it for any purpose as activia yoghurts do not use it and they have extremely long shelf lives, and is my yoghurt of choice. I do find some of the flavours of the mullerlight range quite appealing, however, and would like to be able to try them. Muller do not have gelatine in their rices/corners/vitality, so gelatine is evidently not an essential ingredient to the production of the perfect yoghurt. If they did feel gelatine needed to be used, use the vegetarian option. I have emailed the company to see if they would consider rremoving this ingredient from the range. Then vegetarians could also buy the products, so why Muller would alienate them is beyond me.

MICH78 · 26-03-2012, 15:25

OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them.

louise1966 · 26-03-2012, 15:49

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Originally Posted by MICH78

OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them.

As I've never been able to try them, that's handy to know. Thank goodness I'm not missing out on much then. I just thought the mint/chocolate one sounded yummy but, from what you say, it'll probably be overly sweet.

MICH78 · 26-03-2012, 16:12

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Originally Posted by louise1966

As I've never been able to try them, that's handy to know. Thank goodness I'm not missing out on much then. I just thought the mint/chocolate one sounded yummy but, from what you say, it'll probably be overly sweet.

Muller Corners are much nicer and some are suitable for vegetarians. The fruit ones are reasonably healthy. The crunch corners are usually chocolate and cereal based. Nice, but obviously not so healthy. Good if you're not bothered about diets and just want a snack.

http://www.mullerdairy.co.uk/faq/diet

Granny McSmith · 26-03-2012, 16:56

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Originally Posted by MICH78

OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them.

I agree. They taste nothing like real yoghurt, in fact they don't taste of much at all except sweetness and chemicals!

I'd rather choose a decent yoghurt and eat less of it!

stud u like · 26-03-2012, 16:59

Quicker and easier to make your own.

JulesF · 26-03-2012, 17:53

I agree about the Muller lights! They really do taste of chemicals. Muller corners are much nicer. You really aren't missing out on much, OP!

whoever,hey · 26-03-2012, 19:32

OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do.

Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary?

louise1966 · 27-03-2012, 00:30

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do.

Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary?

Not in this case. Other yoghurts such as Activia, as I mentioned, do not use gelatine and the product is delicious. This proves that gelatine is not necessary to achieve a fully flavoured, lovely textured yoghurt. But, even if it was an essential ingredient, vegetarian gelatine is available. If animal gelatine was absolutely necessary for to make yoghurt, I would just refrain from eating yoghurt as my principles are more important to me and I certainly do not mind making sacrifices to maintian them.

ruby36 · 27-03-2012, 07:57

I thought only those on the slimming world diet ate mullerlight yougurts.

Tbh OP you're not missing much at all. Most supermarket brands and especially activia taste much nicer.

c4rv · 27-03-2012, 09:59

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do.

Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary?

do you think not being vegetarian has biased your view ?

Welsh-lad · 27-03-2012, 11:04

Any low-fat yoghurt is crammed with sugar.

I'd rather eat something with proper energy (i.e fat) that satisfies hunger and doesn't give me a carb-spike.

Granny McSmith · 27-03-2012, 11:37

Just buy natural yoghurt (low or high fat) and flavour it yourself with any fresh fruit/nuts/honey (the combinations are endless) then you can control what fat/sugar/gelatine you eat.

Loubogroll · 27-03-2012, 14:56

While you're on a mission, OP, could you sort out Jelly Babies too please?!

Granny McSmith · 27-03-2012, 15:27

When I became a veggie, I was astonished at the amount of stuff that was not suitable for vegetarians because of the inclusion of ingredients like gelatin.

I'm not a thoroughgoing vegetarian, I just say I don't eat meat, partly because I found it a bother to read lists of ingredients for stuff that needn't have animal derivatives in anyway, eg sweets and yoghurts. As the OP said, there are alternatives.

For those who do read labels and scrupulously avoid animal products, good for you! If more people were aware of this, the manufacturers might change.

As for Muller yoghurts, I don't not eat them because of the gelatin (which I didn't know about till this thread started), but because they are awful.

whoever,hey · 27-03-2012, 15:44

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Originally Posted by c4rv

do you think not being vegetarian has biased your view ?

That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste? My views is regardless of what is in it. If I personally don't like what is in a product I don't buy it simple as. Whether that be packed with sugar, empty carbs or quorn. That's my choice as a consumer. What goes in it is up to the manufacturer.

c4rv · 27-03-2012, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Loubogroll

While you're on a mission, OP, could you sort out Jelly Babies too please?!

you can get jelly babies style sweets that are veggie

c4rv · 27-03-2012, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste? My views is regardless of what is in it. If I personally don't like what is in a product I don't buy it simple as. Whether that be packed with sugar, empty carbs or quorn. That's my choice as a consumer. What goes in it is up to the manufacturer.

yes, but the manufacturers do listen to public demand. Remember the fiasco regarding mars bars ?

Moggio · 27-03-2012, 16:25

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste.

They may think they know best but they don't always get it right.

Ask The Coca-Cola Company.

Not personally convinced they can't find alternatives that would make these yoghurts suitable for vegetarians without affecting the taste or texture.

All they've done is reduce their market.

Kevin1960 · 31-03-2012, 16:14

Try Rachels Oganic yogurts and Yeo Valley Organic yogurts. Not only are they vegetarian, the cows that produce the milk that goes into them will live a decent life

silentNate · 31-03-2012, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Kevin1960

Try Rachels Oganic yogurts and Yeo Valley Organic yogurts. Not only are they vegetarian, the cows that produce the milk that goes into them will live a decent life

They also taste a lot nicer that Múller which I've only had on planes but never managed to finish. They have a nasty Aspartame aftertaste imho

26-03-2012, 15:03	#1
louise1966 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: workington, cumbria Posts: 3,384	MullerLight Yoghurt and Vegetarians. Being vegetarian, I am unable to eat mullerlight yoghurts, due to the fact they contain gelatine which can, in some foods, be used as a setting/thickening agent. It is not necessary to use it for any purpose as activia yoghurts do not use it and they have extremely long shelf lives, and is my yoghurt of choice. I do find some of the flavours of the mullerlight range quite appealing, however, and would like to be able to try them. Muller do not have gelatine in their rices/corners/vitality, so gelatine is evidently not an essential ingredient to the production of the perfect yoghurt. If they did feel gelatine needed to be used, use the vegetarian option. I have emailed the company to see if they would consider rremoving this ingredient from the range. Then vegetarians could also buy the products, so why Muller would alienate them is beyond me.

26-03-2012, 15:25	#2
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them.

26-03-2012, 15:49	#3
louise1966 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: workington, cumbria Posts: 3,384	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them. As I've never been able to try them, that's handy to know. Thank goodness I'm not missing out on much then. I just thought the mint/chocolate one sounded yummy but, from what you say, it'll probably be overly sweet.

26-03-2012, 16:12	#4
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	Quote: Originally Posted by louise1966 As I've never been able to try them, that's handy to know. Thank goodness I'm not missing out on much then. I just thought the mint/chocolate one sounded yummy but, from what you say, it'll probably be overly sweet. Muller Corners are much nicer and some are suitable for vegetarians. The fruit ones are reasonably healthy. The crunch corners are usually chocolate and cereal based. Nice, but obviously not so healthy. Good if you're not bothered about diets and just want a snack. http://www.mullerdairy.co.uk/faq/diet

26-03-2012, 16:56	#5
Granny McSmith Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,093	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 OT i know, but i have to say, Muller lights are the most unnatural tasting yogurt i have ever tried. Like many low fat products, they are overly full of sugar and anyone looking for a healthy snack should stay away from them. I agree. They taste nothing like real yoghurt, in fact they don't taste of much at all except sweetness and chemicals! I'd rather choose a decent yoghurt and eat less of it!

26-03-2012, 16:59	#6
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Quicker and easier to make your own.

26-03-2012, 17:53	#7
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	I agree about the Muller lights! They really do taste of chemicals. Muller corners are much nicer. You really aren't missing out on much, OP!

26-03-2012, 19:32	#8
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do. Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary?

27-03-2012, 00:30	#9
louise1966 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: workington, cumbria Posts: 3,384	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do. Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary? Not in this case. Other yoghurts such as Activia, as I mentioned, do not use gelatine and the product is delicious. This proves that gelatine is not necessary to achieve a fully flavoured, lovely textured yoghurt. But, even if it was an essential ingredient, vegetarian gelatine is available. If animal gelatine was absolutely necessary for to make yoghurt, I would just refrain from eating yoghurt as my principles are more important to me and I certainly do not mind making sacrifices to maintian them.

27-03-2012, 07:57	#10
ruby36 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 385	I thought only those on the slimming world diet ate mullerlight yougurts. Tbh OP you're not missing much at all. Most supermarket brands and especially activia taste much nicer.

27-03-2012, 09:59	#11
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey OP, you clearly know better than the manufacturers do. Whoopie bloody doo. Dont you think being veggie has slightly biased you in your view that gelatine is not necessary? do you think not being vegetarian has biased your view ?

27-03-2012, 11:04	#12
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Any low-fat yoghurt is crammed with sugar. I'd rather eat something with proper energy (i.e fat) that satisfies hunger and doesn't give me a carb-spike.

27-03-2012, 11:37	#13
Granny McSmith Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,093	Just buy natural yoghurt (low or high fat) and flavour it yourself with any fresh fruit/nuts/honey (the combinations are endless) then you can control what fat/sugar/gelatine you eat.

27-03-2012, 14:56	#14
Loubogroll Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,859	While you're on a mission, OP, could you sort out Jelly Babies too please?!

27-03-2012, 15:27	#15
Granny McSmith Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,093	When I became a veggie, I was astonished at the amount of stuff that was not suitable for vegetarians because of the inclusion of ingredients like gelatin. I'm not a thoroughgoing vegetarian, I just say I don't eat meat, partly because I found it a bother to read lists of ingredients for stuff that needn't have animal derivatives in anyway, eg sweets and yoghurts. As the OP said, there are alternatives. For those who do read labels and scrupulously avoid animal products, good for you! If more people were aware of this, the manufacturers might change. As for Muller yoghurts, I don't not eat them because of the gelatin (which I didn't know about till this thread started), but because they are awful.

27-03-2012, 15:44	#16
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv do you think not being vegetarian has biased your view ? That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste? My views is regardless of what is in it. If I personally don't like what is in a product I don't buy it simple as. Whether that be packed with sugar, empty carbs or quorn. That's my choice as a consumer. What goes in it is up to the manufacturer.

27-03-2012, 16:12	#17
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by Loubogroll While you're on a mission, OP, could you sort out Jelly Babies too please?! you can get jelly babies style sweets that are veggie

27-03-2012, 16:14	#18
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste? My views is regardless of what is in it. If I personally don't like what is in a product I don't buy it simple as. Whether that be packed with sugar, empty carbs or quorn. That's my choice as a consumer. What goes in it is up to the manufacturer. yes, but the manufacturers do listen to public demand. Remember the fiasco regarding mars bars ?

27-03-2012, 16:25	#19
Moggio Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,096	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey That the manufacturer knows Best about how they want their own product to taste. They may think they know best but they don't always get it right. Ask The Coca-Cola Company. Not personally convinced they can't find alternatives that would make these yoghurts suitable for vegetarians without affecting the taste or texture. All they've done is reduce their market.

31-03-2012, 16:14	#20
Kevin1960 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Turnford, ENGLAND Posts: 2,731	Try Rachels Oganic yogurts and Yeo Valley Organic yogurts. Not only are they vegetarian, the cows that produce the milk that goes into them will live a decent life

31-03-2012, 16:20	#21
silentNate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Council Estate Posts: 35,538	Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin1960 Try Rachels Oganic yogurts and Yeo Valley Organic yogurts. Not only are they vegetarian, the cows that produce the milk that goes into them will live a decent life They also taste a lot nicer that Múller which I've only had on planes but never managed to finish. They have a nasty Aspartame aftertaste imho

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