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Skyr

Skyr is a thick cultured dairy food from Iceland, commonly eaten plain or with fruit and other toppings.

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About Skyr

Skyr is a thick cultured dairy food associated with Iceland, made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures before draining or concentrating the curd. It is commonly eaten plain or topped with fruit, cereals, or other foods, and is also used in chilled desserts, sauces, and baking.

Plain skyr is usually white, with a clean lactic flavour and noticeable tang. Its texture is smooth to slightly grainy, dense, and spoonable. Flavoured versions may contain fruit, sweeteners, or other additions, changing the flavour, colour, and texture from plain skyr.

Products may be sold plain, flavoured, sweetened, or mixed with fruit. Texture varies with straining, stabilisers, and fat level. Skyr may be served directly from the container, stirred with toppings, diluted into sauces, or incorporated into batters and desserts, with each use changing its consistency.

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English

Skyr

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Skyr nutrition & diet

Skyr nutritional value

Reference: Skyr Icelandic style strained yogurt < 10 % fat in dry matter

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
64kcal
Protein
10.3g
Carbs
3.2g
Fat
0.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Match plain cultured skyr with the stated milk source and serving form, distinguishing strained product from flavored cups, drinkable versions, and desserts. Fruit, cereal, sugar, syrups, and toppings should be counted as separate components because they change the portion’s composition and carbohydrate pattern.

Compare the right form: Reference plain cultured skyr in its original thick form, identifying milk source, sweetening, flavoring, and added cultures or toppings; brand recipe matters.

Diet considerations

Skyr is animal-derived cultured dairy when made from milk, though commercial formulations vary. Compatibility changes with added sugar, fruit, cereal, gelatin, cream, or other ingredients. Plain skyr differs from sweetened cups, parfaits, and drinks, where toppings and portion size can substantially increase the meal’s carbohydrate emphasis.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
Permitted by the lacto-ovo vegetarian pattern used here, in its plain form.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
Permitted by the pescatarian pattern used here, in its plain form.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — M710100 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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