Imsil County Holds Tasting and Promotional Event for "Unsweetened Yogurt"

"Introducing Healthy Products to School Meals"

Imsil County announced on April 28 that it recently held a tasting and promotional event for supplying unsweetened yogurt to school meals, targeting about 20 nutrition teachers in the area.

The event took place at the sales venue within the Imsil Cheese History and Culture Center at Imsil Cheese Theme Park. It was part of a pre-promotion effort ahead of supplying unsweetened yogurt to school meals. Through this initiative, the county plans to actively expand the distribution of unsweetened yogurt in school meal programs.

Imsil County recently held a tasting and promotional event for supplying unsweetened yogurt to school meals, targeting about 20 nutrition teachers in the area. Photo by Imsil County

Unsweetened yogurt is fermented using only milk and lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a firmer texture and richer flavor compared to traditional yogurt. It is also known for its high protein and calcium content, which help boost immunity and promote gut health, and is reported to be effective in preventing colorectal cancer. In line with current health-conscious trends, the county is expanding the supply of unsweetened yogurt.

Previously, as part of an educational cooperation project with the North Jeolla Provincial Office of Education, the county has been providing ImsilN Cheese dairy products such as yogurt, string cheese, and cheese sticks free of charge for school meals at 34 educational institutions in the area, including kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools, up to three times a week within a budget of 4,500 won per week. Starting in June 2025, the county plans to further expand the distribution of unsweetened yogurt in school meals.

County Governor Sim Min stated, "This event was a meaningful opportunity to introduce healthy products into school meals. We will do our utmost to develop and supply high-quality dairy products to promote healthy eating habits among students," adding, "We will make every effort to promote the excellence of unsweetened yogurt and Jersey cow dairy products, expand their distribution, and increase accessibility."