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Plain yogurt (dahi, curd) in Japan: what it's called and where to buy it

Unsweetened yogurt is プレーンヨーグルト in 400 g tubs. Check for 無糖 so you get the one without sugar.

Look for this on the label

  • プレーンヨーグルト

    purēn yōguruto · plain

  • 無糖

    mutō · no sugar

  • ギリシャヨーグルト

    girisha yōguruto · Greek, thick

How the world cooks Plain yogurt (dahi, curd)

Where to find it

In the shop

Dairy case, with milk and cheese.

Which shops

Every supermarket and convenience store.

Watch out

Some plain tubs come with a sugar packet (砂糖付き) or are 加糖 (sweetened). For curry marinades take 無糖.

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