Yoghurt Flavour Coating

Yoghurt flavour coating is a compound used to give a product a yoghurt-like taste and appearance. It is typically made from a blend of fats (like vegetable oils or hydrogenated vegetable oils), sugars, and flavourings, often including milk-derived ingredients for authentic flavour. It is applied as a coating, usually by dipping or enrobing, to confectionery, baked goods, and snack bars.

Manufacturers add yoghurt flavour coating to impart a tangy, creamy flavour reminiscent of yoghurt, and to provide a smooth, white appearance. It is commonly found in confectionery, cereal bars, flapjacks, and some baked goods, where it enhances the overall sensory appeal and flavour profile of the product.

Yoghurt flavour coating is not a single additive but a mixture of ingredients, some of which may be regulated as food additives. For example, certain emulsifiers or flavourings used within the coating would be subject to UK food additive regulations. The fats and sugars present contribute to the overall energy content of the food. Regulatory bodies like EFSA evaluate the safety of individual food additives used in such coatings.