Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt Review

Fro-yo girl here. I’m always on the lookout for yogurt. Recently, I spotted a new yogurt, Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt, at The Market in Pasadena. What is Armenian yogurt, you ask. It contains a strain of bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus Er-2 strain 317/402 Narine, that was isolated and discovered in 1954 at the Laboratory of the Institute of Microbiology in Armenia. The strain was only available in Armenia and the Soviet Union for many years.

Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt contains the Narine strain. The yogurt is made with a traditional Armenian recipe, using dairy from local farms. It contains no additives and no added sugar. It is high in protein and probiotics. Armenian yogurt is made with milk and a starter (plain yogurt with live cultures). The milk is heated and cooled. The starter is then added, and the mixture is incubated in a warm place to allow fermentation to take place. It is not strained.

Muusho Armenian dairy products can be found in Los Angeles in Armenian stores. Muusho launched in Los Angeles in 2024. The Narine yogurt product was introduced in July 2025.

Muusho Narine yogurt: the texture was creamy, clumpy and soft, like your traditional unstrained yogurt. It’s made with milk and live active cultures. The yogurt is slightly sour and natural-tasting. I liked the simplicity of it. One tablespoon (15g) is 10 calories, with 0.5g total fat, 0g cholesterol, under 1g of sugar, and 0g protein. The jar is 130 calories.

A jar is 7 fl oz and $4.29 at The Market.

Is it any better than Straus European Style Yogurt? I haven’t had Straus in a long time, so I’m not sure.

THE MARKET: 1511 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

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New Flavor at Yoga-urt, Masala Chai

 

Fro-yo girl here. I’m so in love with the newest Yoga-urt flavor, Masala Chai, developed in collaboration with Roma B, a plant-based recipe developer. The flavor is inspired by her family’s masala chai recipe. The masala blend is made with nine organic spices added to black tea and Yoga-urt’s plant-based, organic cashew and almond base. The spices are fresh and blended by Roma herself.

I’ve always loved masala chai, so this flavor truly excites me. The black pepper adds a bit of a kick. With so many spices, the flavor is complex. None of the spices is too strong or overwhelming. There’s ginger, cardamom, saffron, and more. The texture is super thick and creamy, and it has a clean finish.

You can find Masala Chai at all Yoga-urt locations (Granada Hills, Santa Monica, Echo Park, Glendale) from now until December 15. Buy some pints for home consumption too.

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Results of the 2025 National Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey Reveal that Frozen Yogurt Consumers Prioritize Quality and Want New Offerings

 

Fro-yo girl here. The International Frozen Yogurt Association invited frozen yogurt consumers in the United States to participate in an online survey about frozen yogurt in September 2025. Open to U.S. residents aged 13 and older, the online survey explored a wide range of topics, including flavor preferences, consumption frequency, brand loyalty, and attitudes towards frozen yogurt. It is the only survey about frozen yogurt that gathers responses from across the United States. Because it is conducted annually, it captures trends over time.

The 2025 online survey received 180 responses from frozen yogurt consumers in the United States. The typical respondent was a male (62%), 25 - 34 years old (65%), with one or two children under 18.

Key survey findings

Quality is king: For the second consecutive year, "quality frozen yogurt" was ranked as the most important factor when choosing a frozen yogurt shop, followed by great tasting frozen yogurt, and value for the money. 

Price sensitivity remains, but with a caveat: Although 64% of respondents report reducing froyo consumption this year due to the high cost of froyo, 83% indicated a willingness to spend more for a high-quality product they value. This suggests that transparent messaging about ingredient quality can help justify higher price points. 

Consumers want something new: Consumers seek the excitement of new flavors, limited-time flavors, seasonal flavors, and collab flavors. This is the main way to draw them to a frozen yogurt shop. Frequent flavor rotations would also be helpful. When asked what type of other products would interest them if offered by a frozen yogurt shop. The most popular response was frozen yogurt cakes and pies, followed by frozen yogurt cookie sandwiches and frozen yogurt popsicles. 

The full results and recommendations are accessible to IFYA members on the IFYA website in the IFYA Research in the Froyo Resources section. A basic IFYA membership is free.

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Ellenos NEW Pecan Pie Yogurt Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Ellenos just introduced a new seasonal flavor, Pecan Pie, made with real pecan puree, Vermont maple syrup, Ellenos plain Greek yogurt, and Biscoff cookie crumble. I found it at Whole Foods in Pasadena for $2.69 on sale (regular price, $3.19).

Pecan Pie yogurt: The puree is on the bottom of the cup, topped by plain Greek yogurt. It’s rich, creamy, and tangy. The pecan flavor isn’t prominent, but it adds a pleasant nuttiness. And the best part might be the Biscoff cookie crumbs on top. All the components work well together and make it a more interesting cup of Greek yogurt. You’ve got the creamy, tangy yogurt, the crispy, buttery crumbs, and the nuttiness of the pecans. It’s so good!

One serving is 270 calories, 9g total fat, 25g total sugars, 12g protein, and 35g total carbs.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Black Friday Froyo Specials

 

Fro-yo girl here. Most froyo shops will be closed on Thanksgiving, but many will have Black Friday specials. Then there are Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals too.

The shops are listed in alphabetical order.

• Alpine Chill (Alpine, CA): BOGO free on 16 oz froyo cups on 11/28
• 16 Handles (participating locations): gift card sale – get $100 gift card for $75, $50 gift card for $40
• Chozen Yogurt (Casper, MT): buy a $25 gift card for $20, buy a $50 gift card for $45 now – December 1
• Cuppa Yo (Redmond, OR): Buy $40 in gift cards and get a free $10 gift card from November 22 – 28
• Cuppa Yo (Madison, AL): Enjoy 25% off when you buy 4 gift cards from now – Nov. 29
• Fifth and Emery (KS): Buy $20 in gift cards, get $10 free on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
• Frazzberry Frozen Yogurt (Wilmington, DE): Buy $25 in gift cards, get $5 FREE, Buy $50 in gift cards, get $10 FREE, & 20% OFF all candy and all beanies from 11/28 – 12/1
• Golden Spoon (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA): 30% off on Black Friday from 5 PM – 10 PM
• Kiwi Loco (Rexburg, ID): BOGO gift cards on 11/28
• Menchie's Stonehill Plaza (Oviedo, FL): BOGO 50% off froyo on 11/28 from 3 PM - 7 PM
• Myfroyoland Wakad Phoenix Mall of Millennium (Pune, India): 30% off your froyo on 11/28
• Orange Leaf (Cypress, TX): $5 froyo flights & $5 smoothies on 11/28
• Orange Leaf (US): $1 off froyo on 11/28 & 11/29, minimum $8 purchase
• Purple Penguin (Lambertville, MI): Buy $20 in gift cards, get a free $5 card from 11/25 – 12/1
• Red Mango (US): $1 off froyo on 11/28 - 11/29, minimum $8 purchase
• Sweet Frog (US): $6 small cups on 11/28
• Yagoot (Salt Lake City, UT): Buy a kid’s cup, get one free on 11/28
• The Yog Bar (UK): all day deals on 11/28, 50% off from 12 PM - 2 PM, 25% off from 2 PM - 4 PM, 10% off from 4 PM - 6 PM
• Yogen Fruz (Paraguay): Buy 3 for the price of two froyo and smoothies from 11/26 - 11/28/25
• Yogorino (Via Reggio, Tuscany, Italy): Visit on 11/28 and get a voucher for a free cup
• Yogurtland double points on purchases
• Yole (Guatemala): 2x1 small pots on 11/28
• YOMG (Australia): 20% off online pick up orders on 11/28
• Yo Way (Parramatta, Australia): 10% off froyo on Black Friday
• Zoyo (AZ, US): Spend $25 on gift cards, get $5 bonus card; buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card, purchase $100 in gift cards, get a $20 bonus card during Black Friday weekend

Expect a few more updates to this post, since many shops announce deals at the last minute, even on Black Friday. You can also view Black Friday froyo specials on this Pinterest board, https://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/black-friday-froyo-specials/

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Save the Date for the Disney Percy Jackson and the Olympians Free Froyo Promo at Menchie’s

 

Fro-yo girl here. You’re going to want to save the date, Wednesday, December 10, for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians event at Menchie’s. The first 50 guests on December 10 at 3 PM will receive 5 oz of free froyo to celebrate the premiere of Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Be sure to try Percy Jackson’s No Sugar Added Blue Raspberry flavor.

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is coming to Disney+ on December 10.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

New at Menchie’s, Dubai Chocolate Froyo

 

Fro-yo girl here. It took awhile for me to find the new Menchie’s flavor, Dubai Chocolate froyo. It’s described by Menchie’s as “rich, creamy milk chocolate with the nuttiness of pistachio.” The flavor is lowfat, gluten-free, and made with no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, and no artificial colors.

Dubai Chocolate froyo: It looks brownish like milk chocolate froyo. I could definitely taste the pistachio too. The flavor was creamy and smooth. It didn’t work for me though. I think the appeal of Dubai Chocolate depends in part in the different textures. Also, it’s nice that the chocolate and the pistachio are separate.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.