Skyr
Other names Icelandic yogurt, Icelandic dairy product
Skyr: high in FODMAPs; moderate in lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
Skyr is strained hard, which removes whey and with it lactose - but it is also concentrated, so what remains is packed into less volume. The two effects work against each other, and a normal pot still lands above the threshold.
- LactoseFODMAPsModerate
Skyr is fermented and then strained, and straining pours off the whey with the lactose in it. That is why strained yoghurts sit easier than plain yoghurt, and far easier than milk: the more you ferment and drain, the less lactose is left.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does skyr affect?
Skyr is notable for FODMAPs and lactose. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does skyr contain FODMAPs?
Yes — skyr is high in FODMAPs. Skyr is strained hard, which removes whey and with it lactose - but it is also concentrated, so what remains is packed into less volume. The two effects work against each other, and a normal pot still lands above the threshold.
Does skyr contain lactose?
Skyr contains moderate levels of lactose. Skyr is fermented and then strained, and straining pours off the whey with the lactose in it. That is why strained yoghurts sit easier than plain yoghurt, and far easier than milk: the more you ferment and drain, the less lactose is left. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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