Best yoghurt in Australia reviewed
Last updated: 16 December 2025
We’ve tasted and tested over 25 yoghurts from Australian supermarkets to give you this definitive guide to the best yoghurt in Australia.
We’ve analysed the texture, flavour, price and more of these yoghurts and given each of them a score out of five.
This definitive round up of the best yoghurt in Australia is all you need to find the best yoghurt for your particular needs.
Best yoghurt in Australia – quick summary
Best yoghurt overall in Australia: Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt - Score: 4.75 out of 5
Best tasting yoghurt: Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best yoghurt for gut health: Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt - Score: 4.75 out of 5
Best high protein yoghurt: Chobani Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best organic yoghurt: Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best value yoghurt: Lyttos Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best A2 protein yoghurt: Jalna A2 protein yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best vegan yoghurt: Coyo coconut yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Best yoghurt overall in Australia
Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt
Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt does better than any other yoghurt in Australia at combining a great taste with good gut health qualities through its probiotics and prebiotics.
It is a fairly simple pot set yoghurt with only milk, cream, vegetable fibre (prebiotics) and probiotics.
Jalna Greek Plus yoghurt contains five strains of live cultures which are all considered probiotic (ie they bring health benefits). On their website, Jalna claim two of these strains have been scientifically shown to reduce bloating and improve digestion.
In terms of the actual amount of probiotics present (ie colony forming units), this yoghurt has more than a billion CFU per 100g.
Jalna Greek Plus also includes prebiotic fibre in the form of vegetable fibre. This fibre will feed the good bacteria in your gut and help them multiply. It has 3g of dietary fibre per 100g.
It has high levels of fat though, and moderate levels of protein and calcium.
Flavour
The texture is very thick and beautifully creamy. Yum. But you would expect this given the fat level!
Similar to Procal Greek yoghurt, it has a savoury cheese aroma - which is not a bad thing!
The taste is lovely. It is rich and creamy, with some cheesy notes coming through. The acidity is moderate and definitely less sour than other creamy, fatty yoghurts like Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt.
Overall, the taste is very nice and thoroughly satisfying.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 1kg tub from Woolworths for $8.80.
Summary
4.75 stars out of 5.
A fantastic yoghurt which ticks a lot of boxes - great taste, added prebiotics and a good range of probiotics.
Pros
5 strains of probiotics
added prebiotics
great, creamy taste
Cons
high in fat
only moderate levels of protein and calcium
premium price
Best tasting yoghurt
Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt
Tamar Valley Greek style yoghurt is best if you want to prioritise taste above other factors.
This yoghurt has only four ingredients - milk, cream, milk solids and cultures.
It does have a high degree of fat compared to others brands and a decent amount of protein.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
Flavour
The texture is very thick, creamy and luxurious - more so than most of the competition.
The acidity is quite high, so it might not be for people who don’t like sour taste too much. But for me this balances the richness very well.
Overall, the creamy taste, texture and consistency are just very good.
Cost and availability
I bought a 1kg tub from Coles for $7.80.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A delicious, high quality yoghurt with a strong sour kick.
Pros
great taste
thick and creamy
simple ingredients
Cons
high in fat
some information on the bacterial strains present and colony forming units would be helpful
might be too sour for some
Best yoghurt for gut health
Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt
Vaalia Probiotics yoghurt is the choice for those who want to prioritise health benefits above taste (which is not to say it tastes bad, it doesn’t).
Along with milk and milk solids, this yoghurt also includes inulin, a dietary fibre and various strains of bacteria. This means that Vaalia gives you probiotics (ie live bacteria) as well as prebiotics (ie fibre which will feed the good bacteria in your gut).
In terms of probiotics, Vaalia includes three strains. And it has over 3 billion colony forming units of these probiotics per 100g - which is much higher than most brands.
On their website, they claim that clinical studies show that two of these probiotics survive through the gastrointestinal tract to deliver immune and digestive health benefits.
It also has more calcium than most brands which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the intestinal lining.
And it is low in fat and has a good level of protein.
Flavour
The texture is thick enough, but I wouldn’t describe it as creamy.
The taste is not very sour and quite approachable.
Overall, the taste is fine - but there is something a bit bland and underwhelming about it.
Cost and availability
The normal retail price for a 900g tub from Coles is $7.
Summary
4.75 stars out of 5.
A health-focused yoghurt with good probiotics and added prebiotic fibre for extra health benefits. The taste might not blow you away, but the health factors are impressive.
Pros
various probiotic strains
high levels of probiotics (ie colony forming units)
added prebiotic fibre
low in fat
high in protein
good source of calcium
Cons
the low fat content prevents it from having a nice creaminess
slightly underwhelming taste (without being bad)
Best high-protein yoghurt
Chobani Greek yoghurt
This is the yoghurt to choose if you’re after high protein as well as a good taste.
Chobani has only three ingredients: skim milk, cream and live cultures.
They strain their yoghurt three times to thicken it and increase the protein content. The final product is 8.6% protein.
Chobani includes five strains of probiotics:
Streptococcus thermophilus
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Bifidus
Lactobacillus casei
Flavour
It appears thick with an almost cottage cheese-like texture.
The texture is very thick and somewhat creamy. Although the mouthfeel is not as satisfying as Tamar Valley.
In terms of taste, the sourness is quite low for a yoghurt.
Overall, the taste is good and about as good as you could hope for with these protein and fat levels.
Cost and availability
The normal retail price for a 907g (hmmm, is that 7g free or 93g lost??) tub from Coles or Woolworths is around $8. This puts it at the premium end of the market.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A high-protein yoghurt with a relatively low fat level and five strains of probiotics. It’s a great compromise between taste, and good protein and fat levels.
Pros
high in protein
low in fat
five probiotic strains
good taste
Cons
not as creamy as some
price is higher than others
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Best organic yoghurt
Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt
Jalna biodynamic organic yoghurt is a great choice for those looking for an extremely clean and natural yoghurt. (More on biodynamics in our full review.)
This is a very simple pot set yoghurt with only milk, milk solids and probiotic cultures.
It contains three strains of probiotic cultures and has more than 1 billion CFU per 100g.
It has high levels of calcium, good levels of protein and moderate levels of fat.
Flavour
The texture is nice and thick. But like some other pot-set yoghurt, it lacks an even consistency which means it isn’t as creamy as others.
Similar to Jalna Greek Plus, it has a nice savoury cheese aroma along with the expected soured milk notes.
The yoghurt has a pleasant savoury cheese taste also. And it has a fairly strong acidity, but not quite as strong as Tamar Valley or Lyttos.
Overall, the taste is good and it is impressively satisfying for a yoghurt with a lot less fat than some competitors.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 1kg tub from Coles or Woolworths for $8.80.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A great choice for those wanting an ultra clean and natural yoghurt.
Pros
organic and biodynamic
3 strains of probiotics
much lower fat than some other high-quality yoghurts
high levels of calcium
good levels of protein
nice taste but…
Cons
the texture is not as creamy as others
premium price
Best value yoghurt
Lyttos Greek style yoghurt
Its gut health credentials aren’t as clear as other brands, but from a taste and value perspective this is a fantastic yoghurt.
It is an authentic natural yoghurt with just milk, milk solids, cream and live cultures.
It doesn’t contain any additives like thickeners, sweeteners or flavourings. And unlike Aldi’s other own-brand yoghurt Brooklea organic natural yoghurt, it doesn’t use milk powders.
It has high fat levels, and fairly good levels of protein and calcium. (More information in our full review.)
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
Flavour
The texture is lovely - very thick with an even consistency and delightfully creamy thanks to all the fat!
The aroma is mainly of cheddar-like savoury cheese and soured milk as you would expect.
In terms of the taste, I absolutely love it - but boy is it sour! The first time you have it the sides of your tongue tingle.
Otherwise there is a fantastic rich creaminess and subtle savoury cheese flavours. The flavour is quite similar to Tamer Valley - rich creaminess backed up by strong sourness.
Overall, the taste is excellent - provided you don’t mind this level of sourness.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 1kg tub from Aldi for $3.99.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
An incredibly good value yoghurt with a great luxurious taste. Just mind the sourness.
Pros
fantastic taste
great value for money
thick, creamy texture
clean and authentic ingredients
Cons
needs more information on the live cultures it contains
high in fat
Best A2 protein yoghurt
Jalna A2 protein yoghurt
This is the yoghurt to choose if you want to avoid A1 beta-casein. (More on this in our full review.)
This pot-set yoghurt is fairly simple and only contains A2 protein milk, vegetable fibre, milk solids and live cultures.
The vegetable fibre provides a decent amount of dietary fibre.
It has three strains of probiotics and over 1 billion colony forming units of these strains combined per 100g.
It has low levels of fat and moderate levels of calcium, but fairly low levels of protein.
Flavour
The texture is thick which is helped by the vegetable fibre. And it is decently creamy for a yoghurt with low levels of fat.
The aroma is not super strong but is it has some savoury cheese notes.
The taste is a bit unique in that it has a very low sourness. Otherwise it has a subtle savoury cheese taste. In some ways it doesn’t taste so much like a normal yoghurt - more like a creamy, mild, subtle cheese.
Overall, the taste is good but probably not what you were expecting.
Cost and availability
The normal retail price for a 1kg tub from Coles or Woolworths is around $8.80.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A yoghurt free of A1 beta-casein with a unique taste and fairly low fat.
Pros
no A1 beta-casein
three strains of probiotics
added prebiotics
low in fat - yet still creamy
nice, unique taste…
Cons
…but perhaps not the taste you were expecting
fairly low in protein
more expensive than others
Best vegan yoghurt
Coyo coconut yoghurt
Coyo coconut yoghurt is the best choice if you want a vegan yoghurt.
This is a natural yoghurt made with only organic coconut cream, water, starch, chicory root fibre, live cultures and probiotics.
It’s important to note that coconut yoghurt has a very different nutritional profile to dairy yoghurt.
Compared to dairy yoghurt, it has extremely high fat levels, low protein levels and very low calcium levels. However, it does have lower levels of sugar.
Coyo coconut yoghurt includes two proprietary probiotic strains which are backed by clinical research. In terms of the actual amount of these probiotics, there are 1 billion colony forming units per 100g of each of them.
This yoghurt also includes prebiotics in the form of chicory root fibre.
Flavour
The texture is not as thick as dairy yoghurt, but it has a lovely rich creaminess - courtesy of the fat…
The aroma is simply of coconut.
It has a fresh coconut taste, low-to-moderate acidity and a luxurious creaminess.
Overall, the taste is fantastic. It’s refreshing, comforting and very moreish.
Cost and availability
A 900g tub from Coles costs $12 - which is around 50% more expensive than premium yoghurts.
Summary
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Coyo coconut yoghurt is absolutely delicious. However, as with most coconut yoghurts, some of the health measures are not great. It is also eye-wateringly expensive.
Pros
fantastic taste
luxurious creaminess
natural ingredients
includes two well-researched probiotic strains
some prebiotic fibre
low in sugar
Cons
extremely high in fat
low in protein
very low in calcium
very expensive
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Runners up - quick summary
Runner up yoghurt for taste: Procal Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Runner up high protein yoghurt: Also Procal Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Runner up yoghurt for gut health: Activia yoghurt - Score: 4.25 out of 5
Runner up organic yoghurt: Jalna Farm to Pot organic Greek yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Runner up yoghurt for value: Coles Greek style yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Runner up vegan yoghurt: Coles coconut yoghurt - Score: 4.5 out of 5
Runner up yoghurt for taste
Procal Greek yoghurt
Procal Greek yoghurt is a great all round yoghurt and it also wins our award for runner up high protein yoghurt.
It has simple, clean ingredients - only milk, cream, milk solids and live cultures. So this is a natural, authentic product without thickeners, sweeteners or flavourings.
Like Farmers Union, it has the two common strains of live cultures found in yoghurt - Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Procal gives no information on the amount of bacteria present.
Procal has fairly high levels of protein at 6.8%, but also high levels of fat (8%).
Flavour
The texture is very thick and creamy - a gift from the high fat content!
The taste is a little different to other yoghurts we have reviewed. The sourness is low to moderate and there is a slight cottage cheese taste to it - and I don’t mean that in a bad way. This gives it a nice savoury characteristic.
Overall, the taste is very good with a lovely thick texture. It does feel like you are eating a natural, authentic product.
Cost and availability
The normal retail price for a 900g tub from Coles or Woolworths is $7.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
An authentic, natural yoghurt with a unique taste and a good amount of protein.
Pros
delicious, unique taste
high in protein
simple, traditional ingredients with no additives
Cons
fairly high in fat, but below competitors
more information needed on the amount of live cultures it contains
just the two strains of probiotics (as is common in authentic, traditional yoghurts)
Runner up yoghurt for gut health
Activia yoghurt
The first thing to note is that while Activia has some great aspects for gut health, it does include a lot of additives like flavours, thickeners, sweeteners and colourings.
In terms of positives, Activia has four strains of probiotics, including a unique strain which has been scientifically proven to survive well in the digestive system.
It also has a lot of actual bacteria - 3.5 billion colony forming units per 100g - which compares very well to other brands.
Activia includes lemon pulp which provides fibre and lactase which is the enzyme your body uses to break down lactose.
It is high in calcium and low in fat compared to other brands.
Flavour
The texture is thick, but a bit different from the luxurious, creamy thickness of Tamar Valley which comes from the high fat content. In contrast, the thickness in Activia comes from the added thickener which is a modified starch.
In terms of taste, it is surprisingly low in sourness. The vanilla comes through nicely and there is a little citrus in the background.
Overall, the taste is fine and approachable but not very deep or complex. There is something about the texture which isn’t quite right if you’re used to natural yoghurts which don’t use thickeners.
Cost and availability
The normal retail price for a 500g pack (of 4x125g tubs) from Coles or Woolworths is $5.75. This makes it one of the most expensive yoghurt options in supermarkets on a per gram basis.
Summary
4.25 stars out of 5.
A gut-focused yoghurt with great probiotics and an approachable taste. It does include a lot of (not necessarily nasty) additives so it isn’t a traditional-style yoghurt.
Pros
scientifically proven probiotics
high in calcium
source of fibre
low in fat
Cons
a lot of additives including thickeners, flavourings, sweeteners and colourings
expensive
the texture isn’t luxuriously creamy like other brands (with higher fat levels)
Runner up organic yoghurt
Jalna Farm to Pot organic Greek yoghurt
Jalna Farm to Pot organic Greek yoghurt is another good choice for those willing to pay a little more for a clean organic product.
This is a simple pot set yoghurt with only milk, cream and probiotic cultures.
It contains three strains of probiotic cultures and has more than 1 billion CFU per 100g.
It has fairly high levels of fat and moderate levels of calcium and protein.
Flavour
The texture is thick - but like other pot-set yoghurt, it lacks an even consistency which prevents it from having a luxurious mouthfeel.
I have described other yoghurt, such as Procal Greek yoghurt and Jalna Greek style yoghurt, as having savoury cheese characteristics but this yoghurt is the cheesiest of them all! This isn’t a bad thing but it might not be to everyone’s taste.
The aroma is like a slightly sweaty cheddar - again not as bad as it sounds I promise!
The taste is less powerful than the aroma suggests, but still predominantly of generic savoury cheese with a nice creamy taste showing also. It has a moderate acidity to balance the richness.
Overall, the taste is good and quite unique. Unfortunately it has a slightly underwhelming mouthfeel compared to what you would expect from its high fat content - but again this is common with pot-set yoghurt.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 1kg tub from Coles or Woolworths for $8.80.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
An very clean organic yoghurt with an interesting savoury cheese flavour.
Pros
organic
3 strains of probiotics
I like the savoury cheese flavour…
Cons
…but it might not be to everyone’s taste
fairly high in fat
lacks a luxurious mouthfeel you would expect from the fat content
premium price
Read our full review of Jalna Farm to Pot organic Greek yoghurt.
Runner up yoghurt for value
Coles Greek style yoghurt
Coles Greek style yoghurt provides excellent value for money and a good taste.
This natural yoghurt contains skimmed milk, cream, milk solids and live cultures.
It doesn’t contain any additives and doesn’t use milk powders.
It has high levels of fat, but has good levels of calcium and a decent amount of protein.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the strains of probiotics included or the amount of them.
Flavour
The texture is pretty good - decently thick and fairly creamy.
The aroma is not very strong, but there are some characteristics of mature cheddar cheese.
The taste is of savoury cheese with a moderate sourness. It has a nice creaminess, but it can’t match that of our winners in the taste category.
Overall, the taste is good - which is especially impressive given the low price.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 1kg tub from Coles for $4.10 - which I think is great value for a product which tastes good and doesn’t use any milk powders.
Summary
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Coles Greek style yoghurt provides great value and a good taste. It’s a shame some of its gut health qualities are unclear.
Pros
good taste
great value
simple, natural recipe with no milk powders
no additives like sweeteners, thickeners or flavourings
decent protein levels
high in calcium
Cons
no information given on the strains of probiotics included or the amount of them
high in fat
Runner up vegan yoghurt
Coles coconut yoghurt
Coles coconut yoghurt offers a good price, probiotics and a lovely taste.
It has simple ingredients and is certified organic.
The specific ingredients are coconut cream (56%), water, tapioca starch and live vegan cultures.
In terms of health measures, it has very high levels of fat (12.3%) and has low levels of calcium and protein. However, it is low in sugar.
It includes two strains of probiotics but doesn’t mention the actual amount of these (ie colony forming units).
Flavour
Unlike some other vegan yoghurts which overdo the added thickeners, it doesn’t have a odd, unnatural texture. The high fat content also gives it a nice creaminess.
The aroma is clean and simply of coconut.
The taste is very refreshing and is again of clean coconut. It has a moderate acidity.
Overall, the taste is lovely and it’s very moreish like Coyo.
Cost and availability
A 500g tub from Coles costs $5.40. While this doesn’t make it super cheap, it presents great value considering its quality.
Summary
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Coles coconut yoghurt is among the better coconut yoghurts available in terms of taste. And since it is cheaper than most, it presents great value.
Pros
dairy free (if that’s important to you)
lovely refreshing taste
good texture
nice creaminess
great value
Cons
very high in fat (even if lower than some competitors)
low in protein
very low in calcium
no information on the actual amount of live cultures (ie colony forming units)
Niche yoghurt guides
This article is our main yoghurt guide, but you might also be interested in our specialised yoghurt articles:
Benefits of dairy yoghurt
Live cultures
These are the live microbes you are ingesting when you eat yoghurt. Some brands include specific strains of live cultures which may be beneficial to our health.
Vitamins and minerals
Yoghurt contains various vitamins and minerals:
Calcium and phosphorus contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
Potassium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamins B2 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and the normal function of the immune system
Fermentation
Because yoghurt is made through fermentation, some of the lactose in milk is broken down during the process. This means yoghurt is can be better tolerated than milk by people who struggle with regular dairy.
Protein and fullness
Yoghurt, and especially thicker styles like Greek yoghurt, tends to be relatively high in protein. Higher-protein foods can help you feel fuller for longer.
Factors we considered in our ratings
Below are some of the questions we asked ourselves when deciding on a rating for these yoghurts.
Health factors
Is it high in fat? Does it have good levels of protein and calcium? Does it have a lot of sugar? Does it have a long ingredient list with questionable additives? How many live cultures does it include?
Texture
Is it runny or nice and thick? Does it have a good level of creaminess?
Flavour
Is it satisfying? Does it have any defects? How is the acidity? Does it have a nice aftertaste? Is the taste in balance?
Price
The main question is: does it provide good value? We expect quality products to be more expensive, but they still have to be priced within reason. On the other side of things, a product which is priced very competitively will get a ratings boost based on the value it provides.
Our favourite gut health products in Australia
YourBiology Gut+ probiotic not only offers 10 strains of probiotics, but also includes two types of prebiotics, three digestive enzymes and vitamin D for gut health support. All this means it offers a lot more benefits for gut health and general health than most probiotic supplements do
FixBIOME is a natural and very evidence-based supplement which is specifically designed to get your gut back into good shape. Perfect for those who need a gut reset
YourBiology SuperGreens+ is a superfood and greens supplement which makes it very easy to get a huge amount of nutrition - vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibre, polyphenols and more - in one glass. Great for supporting gut health, skin health, energy, mental clarity and immunity.
Read more about the best gut health products in Australia.
Your reviewer
This review was written by Travis, founder of Hello Gut Health.
A long-time gut health writer and advocate with over ten years of experience exploring the science of the microbiome and fermentation.
He combines careful research with practical testing to help readers make informed, trustworthy choices.
He has reviewed over 150 gut health products.
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