Something Special! (Asda Extra Special Lemon Curd Yoghurt)

Member Name: AmyAmy

Product:	Asda Extra Special Lemon Curd Yoghurt
Date:	21/07/08 (108 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: delicious!

Disadvantages: only in Asda, pricey, unhealthy

Amongst the yoghurts in the dairy section of Asda, I noticed their Extra Special range, and was lured closer to the Lemon Curd flavour. Although I'd not had a Lemon Curd yoghurt before, I am quite partial to a Tart, and thought it was most certainly worth a try.

This particular yoghurt comes in a circular pot like most others, but is made of tough cardboard rather than plastic. It's a little challenge to remove the shiny lid from the white pot, but when I did, licking the lid was almost irresistible. Though there was quite a lot of the yoghurt on the lid, so I decided to scrape it back into the pot instead. As I did so, the delicious aroma filled the air around me; a tangy lemon scent worth paying for!

One of the first things you'll notice, before you even eat the yoghurt, is how thick it looks. A pale lemon yellow shade, the creamy substance full in the pot. Often yoghurts can look watery and thin, but this didn't even come close. With such an amazing aroma and appetising appearance, I couldn't wait to give the special yoghurt a taste.

Now, I've actually got the yoghurt sitting next to me as I type, and am reviewing it at each stage. You have no idea how hard it is to resist temptation whilst I write up each stage! But now, I think can wait no longer...

*pauses from typing and picks up spoon...*

Wow! I just about fell off my seat! As I gave a fair amount of yoghurt a sample, the combination of taste and texture was almost too much to handle (but not quite!). The cool yoghurt had the most amazing zesty lemon flavour with a slightly sugary curd tint to it. I'd expected it to be quite sickly sweet as lemon curd tarts often can be, but it was quite fruity and refreshing. Quite often if I'm eating whilst I review, I'll share my opinion after one taste, then continue to eat afterwards, though I cannot stress how delicious this yoghurt was. I ended up eating my way through the whole pot before expressing my views. Now, there is nothing more beside me except the empty yoghurt pot. It's quite a depressing sight.

As satisfyingly tasty this yoghurt was, I didn't expect too much joy from it in the ways of nutrition. The information on the back of the pot is stated for 100g, and since this is a 150g yoghurt, I had to do a bit of calculating of my own (thank goodness for technology!). Each pot contains 277 calories, 30.5g sugars and a shocking 13.8g fat. I was quite astonished by that, but as it's for a special review, it's worth it! On a positive, they are suitable for vegetarians, and contain no artificial colours or preservatives.

*WARNING* Each pot contains milk and eggs. There may also be traces of nuts or seeds.

Yoghurts can be quite versatile, though I feel that this one does not have as many uses as others. Unfortunately, it cannot be added to yoghurt or with fruit as there is simply too much of it, unless you intend to split it over several portions. It's not suitable for childrens' lunches either as it is quite tough to open and could create a little mess. However, it does make a tasty snack or pudding after meals.

Especially with the rising cost of food prices, I understand that we have started watching how much we spend of food shopping, and as much as I would love to sit here and tell you that this yoghurt is a bargain buy, I wont lie. Each pot will cost you 64p, which is quite a bit for a single yoghurt. Though if you multi-buy, you can mix and match with Asda's offer of 5 for £3.

Fortunately, if you do decide to buy a few at once, the will last a little while, so you do not need to indulge in them all within a short period. Each yoghurt lasts around a fortnight after purchase, similar to most other yoghurts.

There are several other yoghurt options in Asda's Extra Special range, each sounding equally luxurious. Some of the more tempting ones include Rhubarb & Champaign, Strawberries & Cream, and Devon Fudge. They're very sophisticated flavours indeed!

Although this is not a yoghurt for everyday, it's most certainly one of the most delicious, luxurious dairy desserts around, and definitely worth a try! If you're tempted but are a little put off by the high nutrition levels, even just half of the dessert is a delight!
Next time you're at Asda, don't just turn a blind eye at the yoghurts; give this Extra Special treat a try. Out of all fifty yoghurts, this is without a doubt one of the best!

© Amy 2008

Quick facts
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Packaging: white tub, round
Appearance: lemon, thick
Smell: sweet lemon
Texture: thick, creamy
Taste: zesty lemon
Price: 64p, or 5 for £3

Summary: A tasty, creamy yoghurt