Dairy & Cheese · per 100g
A thick, Icelandic cultured dairy product with a mild tang and exceptionally dense texture, skyr functions as a versatile culinary staple that offers a concentrated source of protein with minimal fat content.
Calcium, Phosphorus
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Phosphorus
Calcium, Protein
Iodine, Selenium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Though often categorized as yogurt, skyr is technically a fresh sour-milk cheese because it is traditionally produced using rennet and strained to remove the whey.
Standout nutrients
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Calcium
Copper
Iodine
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a strained product, it requires significantly more milk per kg than standard yogurt, increasing its footprint.
Storage
Refrigerate
1–2 weeks
Check use-by date; consume within 3 days of opening
Flavour
Harmonized from 1 validated source