UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND - REYKJAVIK  

Milk product Dessert

ECOTROPHELIA ICELAND 2011 - Or/Gold
ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE 2011 - Not awarded

Þaraskyr (Aurora skyr)

Skyr is a unique fermented dairy product with deep roots in Iceland‘s history. It is produced from organic skimmed milk from the ancient isolated local and grass fed dairy breed of the country. Auroraskyr combines tradition with new health promoting ingredients.

Skyr is a unique fermented dairy product with deep roots in Iceland‘s history. It is produced from organic skimmed milk from the ancient isolated local and grass fed dairy breed of the country. Auroraskyr combines tradition with new health promoting ingredients. Aurora skyr is flavoured with Icelandic blueberries, organic flower honey produced on Reykjavik´s water preservation area and kelp from the Breiðafjörður bay that has both prestigious Blue Flag and Earth Check certifications. Aurora skyr is a healthy snack you can bring to work/school and is suitable between meals or as a quick nutritious breakfast. Skyr is high in protein and contains no fat. Aurora skyr is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Kelp contains a variety of active ingredients including magnesium that helps the body absorb the calcium from the skyr. It also aids in creating and maintaining the texture of the product. The skyr gives the product its basic fermented dairy flavour that is then combined with the sweet and floral and spicy taste of the local heney and the sweet refreshing feel og-f the wild blueberries. Whether your goal is to lower calorie intake, to increase your protein consumption or simply leading a healthier lifestyle. Aurora Skyr will satisfy your need for a healthier choice. Aurora Skyr comes in 170 g recyclable containers. Be healthy and experience the unique taste of Aurora Skyr.