About Us
Sheep yogurt is a superfood and has long been a staple of the Mediterranean healthy diet. After struggling to find it locally, our family returned to its farming roots and is now proud to share its passion for traditional sheep yogurt for you to enjoy!
Why Sheep Yogurt?
Sheep yogurt is richer, tastier, and easier to digest than cow yogurt, making it perfect for those sensitive to cow dairy. Packed with unique nutritional benefits, it’s a standout choice for health-conscious individuals. Discover how adding sheep yogurt to your diet can be a game-changer!
Easy to Digest
More Than Just A2
With 70% of people experiencing intolerance to traditional cow milk products, sheep yogurt stands out as one of the gentlest yogurts to digest. This is attributed to its distinct protein profile including A2 beta-casein and its distinctive fat composition having smaller fat globules. Additionally, sheep yogurt contains short-chain and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are absorbed more quickly and easily than the long-chain fats in cow yogurt. These MCTs are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, providing quick energy and reducing the strain on the digestive system. Ovino sheep yogurt also undergoes a long set-style fermentation where healthy active bacteria convert most of the lactose found in milk into lactic acid. These gut-friendly active bacteria promote healthy digestion and balance. The natural balance of gut bacteria is essential for good nutrition, proper immune system function, and weight management. All these factors make sheep yogurt the perfect alternative for those sensitive to cow milk but who still want to enjoy the benefits of dairy.
Nutrition Powerhouse
Energy
Complete Protein Source
Minerals, Vitamins, Lactoferrin, and DHA
Sheep yogurt is considered a complete protein source, meaning it contains all 10 essential amino acids, which are vital because the body cannot produce them on its own and must obtain them through one’s diet. Not all protein is equal and sheep yogurt has a unique protein profile with the highest levels of essential branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine), which fuel skeletal muscles during exercise, aid in muscle recovery, and support muscle protein synthesis.
Sheep yogurt is rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs), comprising about 25% of its fat content, which can aid weight management by enhancing feelings of fullness, reducing fat storage, boosting energy use, and being more efficiently converted into energy.
Sheep yogurt is richer in B12, folate, calcium, and magnesium. Sheep yogurt contains more lactoferrin than cow yogurt, which helps defend the body against harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Sheep yogurt has naturally occurring DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), which is essential for maintaining healthy brain function in adults.
Rich Flavor
Delicious Taste
When it comes to feeding your family, we understand that taste matters just as much as nutrition. That's why we're committed to creating products that are both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Sheep yogurt is naturally richer and more flavorful than cow yogurt. Unlike goat yogurt, sheep yogurt doesn’t have a strong smell and doesn’t have a gamey taste. Instead, sheep yogurt offers a pleasant, clean, mildly sweet, and delightful flavor. Many people who try sheep yogurt after consuming cow yogurt find they prefer the taste of sheep yogurt.
Silky Smooth Texture
Sheep yogurt is known for its silky smooth texture, which sets it apart from other types of yogurt. Its higher fat content and rich composition give it a creamy consistency, making each spoonful indulgent yet light. Unlike cow or goat yogurt, which can sometimes be thin or grainy, sheep yogurt has a velvety finish that adds to its overall appeal. This smoothness enhances the eating experience making sheep yogurt a favorite for those seeking both texture and flavor.
More Environmentally Sustainable
Sheep yogurt is considered more environmentally sustainable than cow yogurt due to the lower environmental impact of sheep farming. Sheep require less land, less water, and less feed compared to cows, and they produce less methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This leads to a smaller carbon footprint and reduced strain on natural resources, contributing to a more sustainable dairy production process when compared to cow yogurt.
Enjoy the creamy taste of Ovino ghee for a wide variety of high-heat cooking, baking and sautéing options. A versatile spread or ingredient, Ovino ghee is perfect for so many recipes. Try adding some to coffee or other beverages as well!
Sheep Ghee
Our rich and creamy plain yogurt is easy to digest and the most versatile choice. Whether you top it with your favourite ingredients for a creative twist or use it to enhance savoury dishes, it adds a delightful creaminess to any meal. Its smooth texture and subtle flavor make it perfect for exploring endless meal and snack possibilities.
Plain Sheep Yogurt
Real vanilla and a perfect touch of organic cane sugar are blended with easy-to-digest sheep milk to create this creamy, rich yogurt. It’s ideal for making smoothies, cakes, and parfaits, or you can pair it with your favourite fruits, nuts, and granola to brighten up your breakfast, snack, or lunch!
Vanilla Sheep Yogurt
"I tried your yogurt last week when I saw it in our local Costco. I generally make my own yogurt so that I am sure it has no additives and has active live culture.
Your yogurt delivers on both those fronts and is the most delicious yogurt I have ever had. As long as I can get your yogurt I will not bother to make my own.
What a wonderful addition to healthy delicious eating!"
Elana J.
Chantal
"I just want to thank you for making the best yogurt ever. I buy it at Costco. It is so rich and thick. With basic ingredients. Thank you for your hard work to produce such a deliciousness!"
2/5
Trudy D.
"I LOVE your plain yogurt, which I have been purchasing at my health store for months.
Surprisingly, I am able to eat it, even though I have not eaten dairy for years due to lactose intolerance, so I THANK your sheep every day for the delicious taste treat and health benefit of it."
3/5
Pamela G.
"I have an intolerance to cow milk products, and goat yogurt has a very tart and unpleasant taste.
I had been buying coconut yogurt which is a very poor substitute but better than nothing.
I recently saw your sheep yogurt in the grocery store and purchased a tub to try. I found it to be absolutely delicious, even better flavour than cow yogurt.
Congratulations for producing such a delicious and nutritious product. Breakfast is redeemed!"
4/5
Tammy
"I recently purchased your sheep yogurt at Costco. It was my first time trying sheep yogurt. I have to say it was delicious. I loved it . I likely stock my spare fridge with it lol. The taste is great the texture wonderful."
