Chobani's Yogurt Rebels: FDA Permits Low-Fat Rule-Benders
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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Summary
The FDA is letting Chobani keep testing new kinds of yogurt that don’t follow the usual rules, using ultrafiltered milk to make lower-fat options. This temporary permit extension helps Chobani see if people like these yogurts and gather info to possibly change the official yogurt rules. Other companies can join the fun and test their own unique yogurt products too!
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Chobani Allowed To Market-Test Yogurt
The FDA amended and extended a temporary permit allowing Chobani, LLC to market test yogurt that deviates from the yogurt standard of identity and from 21 CFR 130.10 by using ultrafiltered nonfat milk as a basic dairy ingredient. The extension lets Chobani continue to evaluate commercial viability and collect consumer acceptance data to support a petition to amend the yogurt standard.
Other Firms Invited To Join Market Test
The FDA invited other interested parties to participate in the market test that permits yogurt products deviating from the standard of identity using ultrafiltered nonfat milk. Interested manufacturers can join the market test to evaluate commercial viability and collect consumer acceptance data in support of potential petitions to amend the yogurt standard.
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