Three yoghurt brands have been declared winners of the KNUST Yoghurt Blind Taste Competition, each standing out for the same set of qualities preferred by student tasters.

The contest which forms part of Yoghurt Day, featured eight brands drawn from popular campus spots, including the commercial area, halls of residence, the Impact Building, CCB Market, SMS bush canteen, KSB Market, and the KNUST Animal Science Department.

A panel of five students: two males and three females, participated in the blind challenge, which was conducted in three stages. After successive rounds of tasting, three brands emerged as favourites.

According to the judges, the winning yoghurts shared certain characteristics: they were thick in texture, slightly sour, less sugary, and enhanced with creative add-ins. A banana-and-wheat blend proved particularly popular, while versions that included coconut flakes were considered less appealing.

Speaking after the competition, Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Debrah, Head of Digital Communications at KNUST, said the event was not only a fun engagement but also a way to capture student tastes and preferences.

“This challenge shows how creative our campus food culture has become,” he noted. “Students clearly appreciate yoghurt options that are healthier and different from the usual sweet, sugary blends.”

Organisers said the competition highlighted both the diversity of yoghurt sold on campus and the growing demand for healthier, flavour-rich alternatives.