• What is fresh cheese?
• What's the difference between fresh cheese and yogurt?
• How do the nutrients in Yoplait Minigo contribute to health?
• Why do you compare Yoplait Minigo to a 125 mL glass of milk?
• How much sugar does Yoplait Minigo contain compared to a 125 mL glass of milk?
• Are Yoplait Minigo's ingredients 100 % natural?
• Can you serve Yoplait Minigo to babies?
• Why does Yoplait Minigo come in small 60 g servings?
• Can Yoplait Minigo be frozen?

Both fresh cheese and yogurt are made in a similar way. Unlike regular cheese (such as cheddar), fresh cheese does not have to be aged to develop its firm texture and flavours. The texture of Yoplait Minigo fresh cheese is similar to that of yogurt because it contains bacterial cultures only of a different kind, whish is why we call it 'cheese' and not 'yogurt'.

It's also why cheeses like Yoplait Minigo are mild and creamy. They don't stay fresh as long as other types of cheese because they hold more humidity.

The main difference is due to the microorganisms of fermentation.For example, a 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo provides 15 % of the Recommended Daily Intake of calcium while a 100 g serving of yogurt with fruit provides 10 %. Yoplait Minigo has a firmer and smoother texture than stirred yogurt and is sweet, making it an ideal choice for kids.

Calcium: Aids in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.
A 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo contains 15 % of the Recommended Daily Intake of calcium (based on the RDI of calcium for people over the age of two, i.e. 1100 mg).

Vitamin D: Plays an important role in the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, and improves the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.
A 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo contains 8 % of the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin D (based on the RDI of vitamin D for people over the age of two, i.e. 5 ug).

Vitamin B12 : Aids in the formation of red blood cells.
A 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo contains 10 % of the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin B12 (based on the RDI of B12 for people over the age of two, i.e. 2 ug).

Protein : Builds and maintains muscle and other tissues. Yoplait Minigo is a source of protein.

These two foods are included in the Milk and Alternative group of Canada's Food Guide and a 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo and a 125 mL glass of milk are serving sizes that are well suited to a preschooler's appetite. Canada's Food Guide recommends giving preschoolers smaller portions of food throughout the day. A 125 mL of milk represents half a portion of dairy products, as recommended by Canada's Food Guide.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/advice-conseil/child-enfant-eng.php

The foods included in the Milk and Alternatives group provide nutrients such as calcium, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, potassium, carbohydrates, protein and lipids. Some of these nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones.

 http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/pubs/res-educat/res-educat_3-eng.php

A 60 g serving of Yoplait Minigo contains as much calcium and as little sugar as a 125 mL glass of milk, making it a sensible daily dairy option.

More specifically, the sugar contained in Yoplait Minigo comes from sugar naturally found in milk (lactose), in fruits (fructose) and in sugar cane. Sugar cane contributes to the taste and the natural preservation of the fruits in Yoplait Minigo.

Of course! Experts recommend introducing yogurt, fresh cheese and other textured foods should around the age of 9-12 months. Whole milk and regular yogurt with at least 2 % M.F. is also advised since fat promotes brain development in the first 2 years of life.

References :
Mieux-vivre avec notre enfant de la grossesse à deux ans. Institut national de santé publique du Québec 2010.

Parents Canada Baby and Child Care Encyclopaedia. Volume 19, Issue 1-Spring 2010.