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Frozen Yogurt | Traditional Frozen Dessert From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Frozen Yogurt | Traditional Frozen Dessert From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Frozen Yogurt | Traditional Frozen Dessert From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Frozen Yogurt | Traditional Frozen Dessert From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Frozen Yogurt | Traditional Frozen Dessert From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas

Frozen Yogurt

(Frogurt, Froyo, Frozen Yoghurt)

Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert treat made with yogurt and (sometimes) other dairy products and flavorings. It is lower in fat than ice cream due to the use of milk instead of cream. Frozen yogurt is usually served with numerous toppings such as strawberries, bananas, or chunks of cookies and candy.


The first frozen yogurt was produced in the 1970s in New England, but the name of its inventor is still a mystery. Originally, it was made as a low-fat option for people who consumed ice cream, but it wasn't a big success due to the fact that most Americans preferred the sweet ice cream over the tart frozen yogurt.


In the 1980s, its popularity was on the rise, but still couldn't match the popularity of ice cream. Today, improvements in the recipes and the production process have resulted in a smoother, creamier frozen yogurt, making it a more popular choice than ice cream for numerous dessert consumers.


Nowadays, the interest in low-fat foods seems unabated, and it can best be seen by the annual sales of frozen yogurt in the United States, reaching 195 million dollars.