frozen yogurt

7 Reasons We Love Frozen Yogurt
1. It helps boost our immune systems.
According to the National Yogurt Association, thanks to the live and active cultures (LAC) found in yogurt, it may increase our resistance to immune-related diseases such as cancer and infection, particularly gastrointestinal infection. So get yourself a light-size acai berry at OrangeCup (8687 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 2202. 214-890-7710; www.myorangecup.com), which has received the coveted LAC seal from the NYA. And throw on some mixed berries while you’re at it. Doctor’s orders.
2. We like exotic flavors.
Sure, you can get chocolate at most of these places. But why would you when there’s a world of flavors before you: pomegranate, green tea, taro, coconut, and more. We crave the pink guava from Natsumi (2323 N. Henderson Ave., Ste. 105. 214-823-1707; www.natsumiusa.com), made with organic yogurt and milk. Kinda makes vanilla seem so, well, plain.
3. It’s an excellent source of calcium.
We know we have to worry about bone density and osteoporosis and all that, and sometimes the only calcium we get is in our morning latté. Research also suggests that calcium can help keep off weight and improve premenstrual mood. Snap! Off we go to Berry Berry (4145 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 218, Addison. 972-991-6002; www.berryberryyogurt.com) for tart and tasty YoGo topped with granola.
4. We’re mad about mochi.
Mochi are those squishy little tapioca balls that taste a bit like marshmallows. While we’re still not sure if they make a great topping for fro-yo—you can find them at most of the yogurt shops around town—we like to eat them like, well, candy.
5. We get to BOO (build our own).
Thanks to the self-serve concept, we can mix and match to our tummy’s content. California-based I Heart Yogurt (10720 Preston Rd., Ste. 1006; www.ihearty.com) claims to be the first self-serve yogurteria in the country; Yogurtland (2625 Old Denton Rd., Ste. 316, Carrollton. 214-483-3553; www.yogurt-land.com) is another self-serve import. Yogurtville (3220 E. Hebron Pkwy., Ste. 114, Carrollton. 972-862-8000) deserves a nod for its toppings, but of the self-serve shops, Yogilicious (3000 Blackburn St., Ste. 160. 214-521-7888; www.yogi-licious.com) is the yummiest.
6. It’s cheery.
With neon walls, mod seating, bursts of accent color, and good lighting, you can’t help but have a smile on your face the second you cross the threshold. Who couldn’t use a little happy?
7. It feels naughty.
But it’s not—assuming you don’t pile on the cookie dough. A light size at OrangeCup runs about 100 calories, and the label on the cup is a handyreminder. The calories range from 112 to 168 for 10 ounces at Berry Berry, and a half-cup at Yogurtville will set you back 100. So when it comes in flavors such as cookies and cream, it’s a good way to be oh-so “bad.” But if you can’t be trusted to control your portions in the self-serve line, then go to a shop where they serve you—or fill your cup with a healthy dose of antioxidant-rich blueberries. Your waistline will thank you.

Best Frozen yogurt shops in United State

Cefiore

19481 San Jose Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91748
909/869 7727; Fax: 909/869 7737
www.cefiore.com

Italian non-fat frozen yogurt
Smoothies, snow ice, waffles and organic beverages
Inside the Menu
Cefiore’s fro-yo is called “Italian” due to the fact that its formula
comes from Italy, a point of differentiation for the chain. The tart fro-yo
comes in six flavors with a choice of more than 20 toppings. The fro-yo
menu centers on:
• Italian non-fat fro-yo—in Original, Aiberry, Acerola
Cherry, Chocolate, Green Tea and Raspberry-
Pomegranate flavors (95￠ per topping)
• Original flavor—(kids, $2.50; single, $3.50; double, $4.50;
family, $5.75)
• All other flavors—(kids, $3; single, $3.95; double, $4.95;
family, $6.50)
• Fruit Toppings—blueberries, blackberries, bananas, pineapple,
pomegranate, mangos, kiwi, cantaloupe, raspberries,
watermelon, coconut and strawberries
• Nut Toppings—almonds, mixed nuts and walnuts
• Miscellaneous Toppings—chocolate chips, Oreo cookies,
M&M’s, mochi, granola, Gummy Bears, Fruity Pebbles and
yogurt chips
The company notes that the most popular flavor-topping
combinations are Original with strawberries, mangos and kiwi;
Raspberry-Pomegranate with raspberries, blackberries and coconut;
and Aiberry with blueberries, granola and mochi. Mochi is sweet,
sticky rice. Ai (ah-sigh-ee) berry, grown in the Amazon rainforest,
is said to have a number of health benefits, including boosting the
immune system and increasing energy and strength.
Smoothies, snow ice, waffles and beverages
Unlike some of the other new fro-yo concepts, Cefiore offers
more than just fro-yo. Although it is certainly the main attraction, it’s
hardly the only one. The chain also menus a variety of snacks, desserts
and organic beverages in an effort to appeal to a broad cross-section of
customers.

Berry Chill

635 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312/266 2445
www.berrychill.com

Non-fat, lactose-free frozen yogurt
Blasts and blenders
Inside the Menu
Berry Chill rotates its fro-yo flavors on a monthly basis, ensuring
that customers never tire of one particular flavor. Original flavor
is always offered, with the other three flavors changing regularly.
Customers are encouraged to vote online for their favorite flavors,
with those votes influencing which flavors are offered every month.
Berry Chill’s fro-yo has been identified by the National Yogurt
Association as having the necessary amount of probiotics as well as
live and active cultures to qualify as yogurt; it’s a distinction that the
chain notes and advertises with pride. In addition to being non-fat, the
fro-yo at Berry Chill is made with specially treated lactose-free milk,
making it a preferred dessert choice for customers who are lactoseintolerant.
A look at the fro-yo menu reveals:
• Frozen yogurt—in Original, Chocolate Amaretto, Peach
Mango, Pink Guava, Pins Colada and Pistachio flavors
– Small (no toppings, $2.99; one-topping, $3.99; twotoppings,
$3.99; three-toppings, $4.99)
– Medium (no toppings, $3.99; one-topping, $4.99; twotoppings,
$5.49; three-toppings, $6.49)
– Large (no toppings, $5.49; one-topping, $6.49; twotoppings,
$7.49; three-toppings, $8.49)
• Fruit Toppings—strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries, bananas, pineapple, mangos, kiwi, Brazilian
papaya and starfruit
• Cereal Toppings—Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Captain
Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Krispies, Apple Jacks,
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Oh’s, Kashi Go Lean Crunch and
Special K Red Berries
• Miscellaneous Toppings—coconut, chocolate chips, yogurt
chips, carob chips, chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, mini
marshmallows, mochi, Leonard’s smiley face cookies and granola.

Cherry on Top

6281 Beach Blvd., Ste. 203
Buena Park, CA 90621
714/676 8088
www.cherryontopyogurt.com

Low-fat and non-fat frozen yogurt
Fruit, nut, cereal and sweet toppings
Inside the Menu
The simplistic menu at Cherry on Top can be divided into
just two categories: fro-yo and toppings. Therefore, customers
who are partial to diverse menus with numerous choices might
be disappointed with Cherry on Top’s strictly fro-yo offerings.
Nevertheless, the chain contends that it does offer variety to its
customers through its 11 different fro-yo flavors and more than 30
toppings. Cherry on Top serves both non-fat and low-fat fro-yo at
96 and 110 calories per serving, respectively. The concept’s fro-yo
menu reveals:
• Frozen yogurt—in Strawberry, Blueberry Tart, Chocolate,
Raspberry, Cherry Tart, Banana Cream, Plain Tart,
Cheesecake, Mango, Peach Tart and Cookies ’n Cream
flavors (39￠ per ounce)
Cherry on Top differentiates itself from its competitors with
its unique self-serve approach. Customers prepare their fro-yo
themselves, dispensing it from machines and adding toppings on their
own from a central toppings bar. The central location of the toppings
bar, accessible from all sides, cuts down on time spent waiting in line.
Unlike many other fro-yo concepts that have set prices based on the
number of toppings, Cherry on Top weighs its products to determine
the price. That means customers can add as many toppings as they
wish and are limited only by their imaginations in what they can create.
The self-serve approach guarantees that patrons get exactly what they
want, helping to ensure customer satisfaction.
Fruit, nut, cereal and sweet toppings
To complement its fro-yo, Cherry on Top menus a wide array
of toppings, including some 10 sweet toppings that balance out the
fro-yo’s relative tartness. The chain’s diverse toppings include some
selections offered by few of its competitors. Unusual offerings such as
cantaloupe, Mandarin oranges, grapes and Skittles illustrate Cherry
on Top’s creativity, as well as its desire to put its own spin on fro-yo
in what has become an increasingly competitive market. Toppings can be
divided into four categories:
• Fruit Toppings—cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple,
Mandarin oranges, grapes, bananas, mango, kiwi fruit, cranberries,
coconut and dried fruit
• Nut Toppings—peanuts, walnuts, almonds and pine nuts
• Cereal Toppings—granola
• Sweet Toppings—Gummy Bears, sprinkles, Oreo cookies, chocolate
chips, Skittles, M&Ms, peanut brittle, white chocolate shavings and
Reese’s Pieces.

Red Mango

15301 Ventura Blvd.
Building B, Suite 470
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
310/215 4888; Fax: 818/461 9454
www.redmangousa.com

Frozen non-fat yogurt and toppings
Blenders
Inside the Menu
Red Mango’s fro-yo is arguably the sweetest among the new froyo
chains, although it does have a hint of tartness. When it comes
to flavors, Red Mango favors simplicity, offering just two options:
Original and Green Tea. The company notes that its Original flavor,
with strawberries either alone or with another fruit or cereal, is its
most popular selection. The Green Tea flavor tastes surprisingly like
actual green tea. It is likely that in the future the company will slowly
introduce new flavors one by one, but for now Red Mango is all about
maintaining the “excitement and originality” of its product. The froyo
menu is highlighted by:
• Frozen yogurt—Original (4-oz. small, $2.50; 8-oz. medium,
$3.50; 12-oz. large, $5.50) and Green Tea (4-oz. small, $3.50;
8-oz. medium, $4.50; 12-oz. large, $6.50)
• +1 Topping ($1)
• +2 Toppings ($1.25)
• +3 Toppings ($1.50)
• Fruit Toppings—strawberries, mango, raspberries, pineapple,
blueberries, blackberries and banana
• Dry Toppings—Bear Naked Granola, Captain Crunch, Cocoa
Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate, graham
crackers, coconut, mochi and sliced almonds
Fat-free and 90 calories per serving, Red Mango’s fro-yo is
a slightly sweet treat that customers can feel good about. Red
Mango patrons also value the fact that its fro-yo contains no
artificial flavors or colors.
Blenders
For on-the-go customers who seek a more portable way to enjoy
their fro-yo, the chain offers Blenders, a drinkable smoothie-like
blend of yogurt and toppings. The Blenders menu centers on:
• Blenders—a drinkable blend of yogurt and choice of up to three
toppings; Original (16-oz. regular, $4.95; 24-oz. large, $5.95)
and Green Tea (16-oz. regular, $5.95; 24-oz., $6.95)