Erbil yogurt

The barcode 4503187250597 is associated with a product labeled as "Erbil Yogurt" (a brand often linked to Turkish or Middle Eastern dairy products). Here’s a detailed breakdown based on available information:

Product Identification

• Brand: Erbil is a well-known Turkish dairy company that produces yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products. The product in question is likely a plain or flavored yogurt (e.g., natural, strawberry, or vanilla).
• Type: Typically a strainable or Greek-style yogurt (higher protein content, thicker texture), though the exact variant (e.g., whole milk, low-fat, or probiotic) cannot be confirmed without additional packaging details.
• Origin: Produced in Turkey, distributed in regions like the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. (if imported).

Key Details

1. Manufacturer:

   • Erbil Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Erbil Food Industry and Trade Inc.), based in Turkey.
   • The company is regulated by Turkish food safety authorities (e.g., Türkiye Gıda, Tarım ve Hayvancılık Bakanlığı).

2. Packaging:

   • Common formats include 500g–1kg plastic tubs or smaller single-serve cups (e.g., 125g–200g). The barcode suggests a larger tub (likely 500g–1kg), but this is an estimate.

3. Ingredients (Typical for Erbil Yogurt):

   • Milk (cow’s milk, possibly pasteurized or UHT-treated).
   • Starter cultures (e.g., Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus).
   • Thickeners: Often includes milk proteins (casein/whey) or starch (e.g., modified corn starch) for texture.
   • Additives: May contain sweeteners (e.g., sugar, honey, or artificial sweeteners like aspartame in diet versions), flavorings (natural or artificial), or preservatives (e.g., potassium sorbate).
   • Probiotics: Some Erbil yogurts are marketed as containing live cultures (check the label for claims like "probiotic" or "active cultures").