Yolida yogurt hunt...

[dblaisde]

I'm recovering from a nasty antibiotics session that kills everything in your gut, and wanted some Yolida yogurt (because it contains *live* cultures, which make it effective as a "probiotic".). All other yogurts I've seen don't contain live cultures.

I searched in my neighborhood for it and came up empty--nothing in 3 7-11s or the local large supermarket. (I live near Phra Athit Rd near Khao San Rd).

Where do I get this stuff. It's made in Thailand after all. Is there a chain store that sells it? (since I could find a location near me).

thanks in advance.

Edited October 9, 2015 by dblaisde

[pinkpanther99]

Not sure about Bangkok but in Hua Hin, Yolida is sold in Makro and Villa Market

[Jingthing]

Yeah most places don't stock it.

Not sure how effective your plan is going to be and you're right to be concerned about bacteria wipeout, but KIMCHI would have a lot more activity than live culture yogurt.

[kkerry]

Jusco/Aeon have sold it for years and still do. It can go out of stock at times but in stock at my local store today.

[phil2]

^ + Makro

[Sheryl]

I also often find Yolida in Tesco Lotus...not all of them, but many. And almost always in Tops and Foodlands.

At 7-11, the Bulgaria brand also has live culture and the navy blue ones are unsweetened. I know the culture is live because I am able to successfully make my own yogurt with just a spoonful of it as a starter.

[Misterwhisper]

All branches of Foodland definitely stock it.

But as another poster mentioned, the Bulgaria brand which you can find in practically all 7-11 stores also has live acidophilus and bulgaricus cultures.

[kkerry]

from the producer...

[AyG]

OP, you are aware that the bacteria in yoghurt are not going to survive in your gut? They like living in milky surroundings, not in an acid bath.

What you need is "poo pills" as they are known (or "poop pills" in Americanese).

[h90]

OP, you are aware that the bacteria in yoghurt are not going to survive in your gut? They like living in milky surroundings, not in an acid bath.

What you need is "poo pills" as they are known (or "poop pills" in Americanese).

If the Yoghurt is fat enough a few may survive...that is a common problem with fat food and food-poisoning....bacteria survive inside fat bubbles.

[Sparkles]

I also often find Yolida in Tesco Lotus...not all of them, but many. And almost always in Tops and Foodlands.

At 7-11, the Bulgaria brand also has live culture and the navy blue ones are unsweetened. I know the culture is live because I am able to successfully make my own yogurt with just a spoonful of it as a starter.

Bulgaria blue label is by far the best and probably most expensive.For diabetics it has the top rating.

Dont fall for the cheaper low fat vareties ,they are full of sugar and as Sheryl says buy some and you can make your own ,simple.

In CM available at ALL supermarkets and sometimes 7/11

[h90]

I also often find Yolida in Tesco Lotus...not all of them, but many. And almost always in Tops and Foodlands.

At 7-11, the Bulgaria brand also has live culture and the navy blue ones are unsweetened. I know the culture is live because I am able to successfully make my own yogurt with just a spoonful of it as a starter.

Bulgaria blue label is by far the best and probably most expensive.For diabetics it has the top rating.

Dont fall for the cheaper low fat vareties ,they are full of sugar and as Sheryl says buy some and you can make your own ,simple.

In CM available at ALL supermarkets and sometimes 7/11

yes only 100% pure yogurt without any additive are OK. Else the lower fat are full with sugar. Always need to read the label....

A fruit yogurt, low fat without tons of sugar (or chemicals) does not exit in Thailand...not sweet not good for the usual customer as it seems.

[robertthebruce]

I love it i buy mines from either ''Makro'' or ''Tops''...

[Jingthing]

Need to eat prebiotics too ... food for the bacteria you're trying to repopulate.

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrition-vitamins-11/probiotics

[NickJ]

I use BioFlor sachets. 400b 10 of them once a day. sold at Booths and Watsons.....They claim it repopulates is 7 days.

[Stocky]

Yes, Tops Supermarket sell it.

[dblaisde]

I also often find Yolida in Tesco Lotus...not all of them, but many. And almost always in Tops and Foodlands.

At 7-11, the Bulgaria brand also has live culture and the navy blue ones are unsweetened. I know the culture is live because I am able to successfully make my own yogurt with just a spoonful of it as a starter.

Ah ha! I saw the Bulgaria brand at the local 7/11 and wondered about it. And read the label for anything that said "Live Cultures" but didn't see it. If your making more yogurt from it, that's the "proof in the pudding".

[dblaisde]

Thanks to all who've replied. Sometimes I feel like Banglampoo is a little village somewhere. No Tops, Makro, Tesco, Foodland, etc. Usually I like that feeling, but sometimes...

[theguyfromanotherforum]

I like Yolida better than Bulgaria, but highly doubt both have a significant amount of bacteria.

[h90]

Thanks to all who've replied. Sometimes I feel like Banglampoo is a little village somewhere. No Tops, Makro, Tesco, Foodland, etc. Usually I like that feeling, but sometimes...

I got told by specialist doctor, that usually the bacteria recover very fast also without any help. So I wouldn't be too serious if you can't find it.

[Sheryl]

I like Yolida better than Bulgaria, but highly doubt both have a significant amount of bacteria.

Based on how easy it is to make yogurt using them as a starter, they must have.

A single spoonful of either one mixed into a quart of milk produces yogurt in less than a day.