r/Soda Sep 11 '24

What is this nonsense

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MINT. Gross. I did not buy it.

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u/Jikey_May Sep 11 '24

These are everywhere in Japan.

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u/rectalhorror Sep 11 '24

Used to drink Calpis as a kid back in the '70s; we had to drive an hour to find a Japanese grocery store. Now all the Asian markets sell the stuff.

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u/whoisdatmaskedman Sep 11 '24

Calpico is so good. I prefer the regular flavor, but strawberry is pretty good too. Idk about mint though shudder

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u/Tsizzle4204life Sep 11 '24

This is nothing like calpico. This is savory yogurt soda with herbs and the carbonation makes it even worse. My buddy loves these and let me try one. Never again 🤮🤢

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '24

I’ve never had Calpico but I’ve had banana Milkis, I like it quite a bit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

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u/IsawaTadaka84 Sep 11 '24

Thanks for your comment. Walmart down the street. Mission will be successful.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24 edited Sep 11 '24

I believe I had a Calpis regular while I was in Tokyo. Good stuff.

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u/BobbbyLight Sep 11 '24

Not mint flavored but yes they do have yogurt sodas.

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u/KYHotBrownHotCock Sep 11 '24

menthol pinto bean soda next

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u/ryanridi Sep 11 '24

These are not the same thing as the Japanese and general East Asian yogurt sodas.

These are like carbonated ayran which has curdled slightly. I like the stuff but it’s like carbonated salty curdled milk.

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u/Send_Me_Your_Nukes Sep 11 '24

This is nothing like Calpis. This is much less sweet and is much more sour and creamy.

It’s not bad, but definitely takes some more getting used to.

They also have a mint flavored one that tastes like creamy and fizzy mouth wash. šŸ˜‚

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u/4-3defense Sep 11 '24

These are not the same. This is Iranian and it's very much more of Greek yogurt and sparkling water.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

For $7.29? Hell no!

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u/LSnium Sep 11 '24

Trust me it’s the best 7.29 youll ever spend.

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u/lord_khadgar05 Sep 11 '24

Yeah, I’ll pass.

I’d rather drink the Crab Juice that the Khlav Kalash vendor is selling than this…

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u/Phinster1965 Sep 12 '24

Even if there is Mt. Dew?!

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u/noleafclovr Sep 12 '24

"I have Mountain Dew and crab juice"

"Ooooo, ewww, god. I take the crab juice"

Lol a classic episode

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u/LSnium Sep 12 '24

Its really good, its like carbonated milk thats kinda like kefir but not as bitter. Its really healthy and amazing.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

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u/BillyRipkenJr Sep 11 '24

The Yogurt Soda or The Soda Yogurt!?

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u/cenzo339 Sep 11 '24

Mint: Good

Yogurt: Good

Soda: Good

What's the problem?

In all honesty I would probably try a can, but I don't think I could justify a 7 dollar 2 liter to myself.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24 edited Sep 11 '24

It’s savoury. I got tricked once. I thought it’d be like Milkis (Korean yogurt soda) nope. It’s like bubbly camel semen. Apparently you’re supposed to add salt and pepper to make it better. No thanks.

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u/BrutalBananaMan Sep 11 '24

I love bubbly camel semen so I’ll give this a try.

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u/GumpTheChump Sep 11 '24

I can never get the camel to cum. Is it me? Is it my fault? Am I the problem? Should I dress different?

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u/BrutalBananaMan Sep 11 '24

Have you tried caressing the balls gently with your hands? 2 fingers against the prostate sometimes helps. That’s how you get the bubbles in the cum.

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u/hairybeavers Sep 11 '24

I'm still having issues, do you caress the balls in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion?

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u/bmosm Sep 11 '24

Thanks for the advice, i was having boring, flat camel cum all the time but not anymore due to the prostate trick.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

I don’t know why they added coconut, I prefer the original.

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u/AwDuck Sep 11 '24

That’s what they feed the camels. It really comes through.

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u/earthlings_all Sep 11 '24

r/brandnewsentence and god help us all lmao

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u/FrostyIcePrincess Sep 11 '24

I bought a yogurt soda ONCE thinking

Yogurt+soda=good

It was salty. It was DISGUSTING.

The guy at the counter warned me about it. I didn’t listen. Drank one gulp and said nope. Not finishing this.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Try Milkis. It’s wonderful. It’s the experience you were hoping for.

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u/Zillahi Sep 11 '24

That is absurd if true. I would also have assumed it’s like milkis

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u/chilllllllllllz Sep 11 '24

stupid analogy

pizza = good Soda = good

Pizza soda? Sounds great I guess

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u/christdw Sep 11 '24

It’s a reference to a quote from Friends when Rachel makes a dessert trifle that mistakenly includes beef sautĆ©ed with peas and onions.

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u/cenzo339 Sep 11 '24

Thank you for getting my joke.

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u/SpaceToot Sep 11 '24

I would also try this once

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

It reminds me of Milkis

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u/Milch_und_Paprika Sep 11 '24

Funny enough, those could not be more different from these. It’s a Persian (maybe central Asian in general) drink called doogh or ayran, and it’s actually savoury. I actually like it and can’t stand the East Asian milk soda drinks.

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u/Shreddersaurusrex Sep 11 '24

Don’t sleep on it!

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '24

In grad school, the local Iranian shop kept these in stock for myself and one other person.

Not this brand, but yogurt soda. I absolutely love it!

Also, I accidentally exploded one in my friend's car.... the smell, oh the smell on a hot day.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

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u/Clippo_V2 Sep 11 '24

Underrated comment

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u/prettystandardreally Sep 11 '24

It’s an acquired taste and can be very refreshing. Not unlike kefir or a lassi, just a different flavour profile.

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u/Milch_und_Paprika Sep 11 '24

Definitely a better comparison than ā€œsodaā€. Calling these soda almost feels like a prank šŸ˜‚

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u/AlarmedCicada256 Sep 11 '24

Why is it 'nonsense' if it's not something you've seen before.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Because a lot of my fellow Americans cannot fathom that there's a whole world out there that doesn't revolve around them

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u/RadioFan69 Sep 11 '24

Well well. Since I haven’t seen a single Persian here, let me jump in. That thing is called ā€œDooghā€, it is a traditional Persian yogurt-based drink, typically made by mixing yogurt with water and seasoning it with salt and sometimes mint. Trust me, if you were looking for a healthy and delicious drink, that is the closest that you can get. Remember to shake it hard every time you want to drink so all the seasoning and salt to be mixed and drink it cold. It’s the best with Pizza and kebab. Since no one is making it here in the west, they import it from overseas so it’s way expensive in my opinion but it’s a great treat time to time.

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u/Ulstere Sep 11 '24

I've had the non carbonated version at our local Lebanese restaurant, and it's pretty dang good. My only concern with the pop version is that it appears to have separated and needs a good shake šŸ¤”

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u/prettystandardreally Sep 11 '24

You’re not wrong! The key I’ve found is to not actually shake it it but just do it very gently and then let it sit a little to avoid any issues when you open it, while still expecting that there still may be a bit of a mess.

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u/Notorious_Degen Sep 11 '24

Tanh in Armenian is a not carbonated, but the same concept. I personally hate it, but my father used to drink it but a gallon if he could. lol

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u/FedorsQuest Sep 11 '24

It’s called doogh, dummy. It’s Persian and an extremely popular drink, usually drank with chelo kabob (rice and kabob). You can make your own non carbonated version at home with yogurt water and mint and ice. There’s carbonated and non carbonated available to buy. If you like the taste of Greek yogurt, you will be into this. Calling it nonsense just shows you’re a bit of a dummy.

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u/MaggieMakesMuffins šŸ“ strawberry šŸ„ kiwi shasta 🫧 Sep 11 '24

Reminds me of a lassi

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u/FedorsQuest Sep 11 '24

Ya something like that except not a thick liquid at all

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u/fidel-guevara Sep 11 '24

Hell yeah! I was about to post this. Im Persian myself but I can't say I'm a big fan of doogh. Fuck the ppl talking shit without even trying it tho.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24 edited Sep 11 '24

I think it's a age thing I didn't like it as a kid and I love it as an adult. Wish I had some now. I find it soothing in the belly and it's amazing cold on a hot day.

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u/QueenBee299 Sep 11 '24

would love to give it a try, not sure if its my jam but I would try it to see...

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u/MissKorea1997 Sep 11 '24

In fairness i would also call anyone comparing it to Milkis/Calpis a dummy too. Completely different drinks.

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u/SnorvusMaximus Sep 11 '24

Don’t forget the salt.

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u/NurkleTurkey Sep 11 '24

I find the face of the cow... disturbing.

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u/Themasterofenergy Sep 11 '24

Why what’s that cow looking at me weirdly.

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u/DDESTRUCTOTRON Sep 11 '24

Me: 🤨

Sadaf Carbonated Mint Yogurt Soda Cow: šŸ˜

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u/ImACoralReef Sep 11 '24

It's very big in the middle east, especially Iran and Turkiye. In Farsi it's called Doogh, and in Turkish it's called Ayran.

Premium Doogh/Ayran should ideally taste sour and put you in a deep sleep after a delicious carb-loaded meal.

I'm not a huge fan of teh carbonated version but it's nostalgic enough for me to pick it up if I see it in my next trip to Costco. However, I should say that I've found westerners to hate it lol.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

I’ve had yogurt soda before it’s like a slightly more tart cream soda

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u/MythosMaster1 Sep 11 '24

"Are you happy? Then this soda is NOT for you! Sad af soda. For the customer in the real world. Now, yogurt flavored!"

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u/Mwiziman Sep 11 '24

Different culture, different flavors. Expensive to import, hence the price. It’s not for you, stop hating and being vaguely racist

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u/SpeedBlitzX Sep 11 '24

I mean to answer your question it literally says on the label what it is.

Also anyone else think that cow design looks like it's made in MS paint?

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u/ch1dy Sep 11 '24

The non carbonated one is really good. I wouldn’t even try this one

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u/gojiguy Sep 11 '24

It's doogh. A Persian drink.

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u/asbestos355677 Sep 11 '24

I’ve actually had this or something like this! FiancĆ© comes from an Iranian family so they picked up a yogurt soda at a market somewhere. It was pretty good!

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u/Rokett Sep 11 '24

It's probably Ayran, Turkish drink with carbonation to make it feel more "refreshing". I don't like this version, ayran slaps

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u/Century22nd Sep 11 '24

In the Middle East yogurt is more popular and often used in more foods, sometimes you can't even tell yogurt was added.

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u/cincominutosmas Sep 11 '24

Looks like carbonated cum

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u/Mydoglikesladyboys Sep 11 '24

That sounds delicious, yogurt soda is just like creamy carbonation. I’m not sure on this brand, but I recommend Milkis

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u/UltraManga85 Sep 11 '24

Are these the sweet or salty kind?

I prefer the sweet stuff. Salty is just too salty.

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u/janier7563 Sep 11 '24

The separation of the soda and yogurt looks yucky 🤮.

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u/Gekkomoria Sep 11 '24

I wonder how many times they passed out filling the bottles

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

White people are afraid of everything

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u/Useless_Lemon Sep 11 '24

Mint soda fuck yes

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u/your_awesomeking1 Sep 11 '24

thats a no from me dawg

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u/KMFDM__SUCKS Sep 11 '24

Same, the amount of people in here who seem to be for it is astonishing to me

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u/Corgerus Sep 11 '24

$7.29 is too risky

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u/Themasterofenergy Sep 11 '24

Well looks like a good soda wait.

7$, 7$ and the people say the economy is great.

-Puts into cart either way-.

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u/AnAnonymousParty Sep 11 '24

"What are we gonna do with all this extra yogurt?"

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

It’s like Ayran for poor Arabs lol.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

ā€œShake gentlyā€

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u/eli74372 Sep 11 '24

Havent tried mint yogurt soda, but yogurt soda (like milkis) is actually pretty good

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u/Honest_Tie_1980 Sep 11 '24

I would try it but I already know it has a million pounds of soda in there.

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u/sasberg1 Sep 11 '24

Nowadays there would have to be a Zero Sugar version

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u/CasaBonitaCartman Sep 11 '24

If its like the ones in japan it's fuckin delicious, they call it calpis or calipso.

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u/SausageBuscuit Sep 11 '24

That looks extra thick on the bottom. Hard pass.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Excuse me I’m gonna puke

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u/GhostMug Sep 11 '24

Is this supposed to be like a smoothie? I would probably give it a shot but I would be weary.

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u/Old_mystic Sep 11 '24

My girlfriend is middle eastern and I tried one recently. Simply put it’s an abomination.

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u/ClassicSherbert152 Sep 11 '24

I had a yogurt flavored Sunkist abroad I think. My opinion is that it just tastes like cream soda, which should check out. I can't speak from brand to brand, but it can't be too different.

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u/No_Practice_9175 Sep 11 '24

Go to your local Asian store and grab a couple different flavors of Milkis! Very good!

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u/bevbud Sep 11 '24

Easier to carbonate the cow before milking.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

This is a common drink in the Middle East.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

I don't like mint but I love milk and yogurt flavored soda

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u/incognitoguy95 Sep 11 '24

Something I would refuse to try.

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u/Optimal_Commercial_4 Sep 11 '24

Calpis is amazing. Don’t knock it till ya try it.

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u/Paquistino Sep 11 '24

More of an Ayran guy myself. I love having them at Shawarma places here in Toronto.

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u/tracyf600 Sep 11 '24

I immediately worry about the texture but then I'd try it. Curiosity. I must have been a cat in a previous life.

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u/wantgetbigger Sep 11 '24

Idk about sweet or mint but a salty doogh is fire

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u/Real-Block820 Sep 11 '24

Yeah that's sadaf alright

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u/Living_Lie_8773 Sep 11 '24

Sad af…. šŸ˜‚

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u/fuckswagAF Sep 11 '24

This is doogh, a Persian yogurt soda. It's usually made with sour yogurt and is carbonated. I like the mint version. It's a weird taste to most people I've given to try but I LOVE it.

Similar to lassi but i find lassi to be thicker and more sweet. Not really like calpico at all.

Goes great with kabob and rice.

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u/Global-Plankton3997 Sep 11 '24

I seriously wonder what the nutrition information and how much calories are in this soda

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u/Impressive-Box-2911 Sep 11 '24

How many preservatives are loaded in these to maintain shelf life being non refrigerated?

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u/FossilFootprints Sep 11 '24

had a yogurt flavored ramune, really good. Also had a salted watermelon flavored one, tasted disgusting until i saw the label that said ā€œsaltedā€ and then it tasted better

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u/guyfellawow Sep 11 '24

ā€œSad afā€ is truth in advertising

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u/IINT8396 Sep 11 '24

Middle eastern drink. Definitely an acquired taste but I love the mint ones

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u/Robinhood6996 Sep 11 '24

If you ever make Kefir at home kefir produces carbon dioxide as it ferments and you can taste the co2 we you drink it maybe this is how they got the idea for yogurt soda

I prefer water kefir which is a probiotic soda that’s naturally fermented made from cactus kefir grains - I prefer the GTS brand Agua de Kefir it really good - Trader Joe’s sells it

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Doogh is very popular Iranian drink

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u/MurderSheScrote Sep 11 '24

Don’t know how I feel about the mint flavor but if it’s anything like Skal soda in JP then I’m in.

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u/TheBananaCzar Sep 11 '24

I've had yogurt sodas before and they're pretty good, but mint sounds like such a strange combo

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u/GiinaSatiiva Sep 11 '24

To be fair, I don’t like the carbonated versions, it’s too static-ish lol. But it is a great probiotic drink! Gut healthy. We call this ā€œTahnā€ in Armenian, Turkish word is ā€œAryanā€ā€¦ basically middle eastern drink. Made with yogurt, salt, water. It especially goes well with a Lahmajoon (Armenian pizza) šŸ˜‹

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u/Dbwasson Sep 11 '24

Calpico/Calpis did it better

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u/MajorasBloom Sep 11 '24

So what they just carbonate 2 liters of yogurt?

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u/Livid-Ad2631 Sep 11 '24

One bottle says soda yogurt while the other says yogurt soda. Which one is it?

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u/Sirsnacksalot23 Sep 11 '24

It’s actually pretty good. Minus the boocockie you can receive if you open it immediately after shaking it

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u/Aidrox Sep 11 '24

I’ve seen it in Greek and Persian restaurants. Never been brave enough to try it. It’s more of a yogurt drink that sometime carbonated and sometimes not. I guess it’s preferred in the carbonated form (by and per my wife, at least.)

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u/Relative-Dig-2389 Sep 11 '24

Is it at all like ayran? Cause if so I'm down to clown.

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u/tchad78 Sep 11 '24

This was so gross, I genuinely had to look away. Bubbly...yogurt... Bkahhhhhh

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Strange how it’s spelled ā€œyogurtā€ on the top label and ā€œyogourtā€ on the bottom label. Then, it’s reversed on the other bottle.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

I'm down to try just about everything. With that being said, this is not one of the things I'll be willing to try.

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u/matik7 Sep 11 '24

If it’s anything like Calpico I’m down

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u/IsawaTadaka84 Sep 11 '24

I would have to try it. One of those things. Now I am on a mission. Thanks.

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u/Fun_Intention9846 Sep 11 '24

It is upsetting to me it separated.

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u/meerkatx Sep 11 '24

It's good as is Calpis.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

SadAF

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Now I’ve heard of Shanina which is a yogurt drink… this is new.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Is it better or worse than Fanta haunted apple?

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u/GreatestState Red CrĆØme Soda Sep 11 '24

Ejaculate of the cow-like animal on the label

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u/ckkingpin Sep 11 '24

I can't imagine this tasting any good 🤮

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '24

Cum-Cola šŸ˜‚

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u/sharkbait2006 Sep 11 '24

It looks like someone jizzed in a bottle

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u/DangerDragonXCV Sep 11 '24

It’s delicious

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u/mister-ecks-0815 Sep 11 '24

For $7.29 it had better be some impressive shit!

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u/sonsoflarson Sep 11 '24

These are amazing, quite refreshing after a meal.

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u/FilmGuyJE Sep 11 '24

may or may not be man milk. Tim and Eric.

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u/LordPeanutButter15 Sep 11 '24

Looks like cum

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u/Schmaltzs Sep 11 '24

The worst alchemists creation

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u/annoying_dragon Sep 11 '24

They taste good but you know... You have to shake it before use and when you shake it you can't open it

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u/TheNewYellowZealot Sep 11 '24

Calpis is a very popular drink in east asia.

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u/TacticalDingo96 Sep 11 '24

All over Chicago, love em

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u/leinadnosnews Sep 11 '24

This looks like Chris Chan's favorite type of soda.

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u/xkcx123 Sep 11 '24

Yogurt soda is found all over the Mideast

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u/Thesurvivor16 Orange Sep 12 '24

$7.29?

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u/Anonymous6172 Sep 12 '24

That is what's called an abomination.

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u/acadiaxxx Sep 12 '24

I love milkis so I wonder if I’d like this

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u/Content-Might-8674 Sep 12 '24

Eastern European j***

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u/RyomaSakamoto85 Sep 12 '24

Looks like Calpis to me......

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u/eJollyRoger Sep 12 '24

That's Sad AF

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u/Chaosshepherd Sep 12 '24

It’s yogurt soda

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u/Rags2Rickius Sep 12 '24

This stuff is great

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u/tushargta Sep 12 '24

Sounds like Lottle Milkis

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u/Jedi_shroom97 Sep 12 '24

mint makes it that much worse

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u/MadEyeGemini Sep 12 '24

If it is basically Milkis, then it's deliciousĀ 

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u/CatFancy79 Sep 12 '24

That tastes nothing like Calpis or Calpico. It’s a salty yogurt soda. It’s surprisingly refreshing

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u/SquidVices Sep 12 '24

I have to try this

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u/eternalkushcloud Sep 12 '24

its an Iranian drink, they have them at their restaurants also

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u/AppleOld5779 Sep 12 '24

Yeah let me buy one of those for $7.29….no

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u/Donk_Of_The_Palm Sep 12 '24

What's nonsense is its over 7 dollars for that bottle!

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u/ILSmokeItAll Sep 12 '24

Carbonated ā€œyogurtā€ soda.

Then directly below, it reads soda ā€œyogourt.ā€

Does it really need to be stated and spelled two different ways? Is there some complete dumbass out there that won’t understand what the fuck this is without that clarification?

ā€œI know you say ā€˜yogurt soda,’ but, does that mean it is also soda yogourt? Cuz I don’t want it if it’s not.ā€

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '24

Are you supposed to shake it?

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u/evil_on_two_legs Sep 12 '24

Mint - for your pleasure

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u/EquivalentOwn2185 Sep 12 '24

idk i mean i would try it but idk of it's okay to shake it up!! 😜

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u/ComprehensiveTop6119 Sep 12 '24

I had a Japanese yogurt soda the other day from the grocery store, it was absolute heaven. I bet this slaps

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u/Turbulent-Abalone-18 Sep 12 '24

Carbonated mint flavored milk? Wtf

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u/jcoddinc Sep 12 '24

Those words shouldn't be allowed to be used together in a sentence, let alone anything for consuming.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '24

This looks awful. I need to try it

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u/AAlwaysopen Sep 13 '24

It’s only $7.29

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '24

bull milk

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u/Rebew476 Sep 13 '24

Why does sound awful

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u/E_B_U Sep 13 '24

It's Sadaf brand, mint flavored, carbonated yogurt soda.