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Frozen yoghurt is growing in popularity—it’s often enjoyed as a summertime treat, and it makes a great dessert any time of year.
Frozen yoghurt tastes much like ice cream. Many people prefer it to ice cream because it is often lower in fat and calories; however, be sure to read the label carefully because this is not always the case.
Many kinds of frozen yoghurts are available, including fat-free and reduced-fat varieties. The basic flavours are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, but many more flavours are available, too. It can be bought “soft-serve” in frozen dessert shops and ice-cream parlors.
Frozen yoghurt is widely available in health food stores, specialty stores, and markets.
Frozen yoghurt is a dessert food. It can be served in a cone or a bowl, and it’s available in frozen sandwiches.
Frozen yoghurt (soft-serve, vanilla), 1/2 cup
(72g)
Calories: 115
Protein: 2.9g
Carbohydrate: 17.9g
Total Fat: 4.3g
Fiber: 1.6g
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