Why Is Greek Yogurt Thicker Than Regular Yogurt? Many people know that Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt. But, why? Yogurt is made by heating milk and then cooling it down before live cultures are introduced. As the milk sits, a fermentation process takes place that turns the milk sugars (lactose) into lactic acid. The lactic acid helps thicken the milk into yogurt and creates that classic yogurt taste. The difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt is in the straining process. Whey is the liquid portion of milk that partly remains in the final product of yogurt. This whey is strained when making Greek

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