What Makes a Great Yogurt Smoothie for Kids?
Healthier than a milkshake but just as fun to drink, yogurt smoothies are the ideal afternoon snack for kids. They provide lots of calcium, a bright fruit flavor, and they require no preparation or cleanup. Our chefs define a high-quality kids’ yogurt smoothie as having a natural fruit color or a stylized color that appeals to kids. There should be a discernible fruit aroma, closely followed by the yogurt aroma. There should be no inappropriate off notes detracting from the overall aroma. A yogurt smoothie will be in taste balance when bold sweetness is the most evident basic taste. Lower levels of sourness should follow, but because this is a children’s product, sweetness is expected to be strong. Noticeable yogurt flavor intensity should lead the flavor profile, and the fruit flavor intensity should follow closely to create a balance of flavors. There should be no off notes detracting from the overall flavor. The smoothie should have a clean and smooth mouthfeel that is not chalky. T
