Frae for Frozen Yoghurt

Whilst frozen yoghurt is massively popular in the States, it remains an unknown proposition to most people in the UK.

Ask anyone native to these shores to describe what frozen yoghurt is and their answers will vacillate between yoghurt, ice cream and any number of probiotics.

However, it is not just an amalgemation of other products but stands by itself as a distinct food. The foundation for frozen yoghurt is natural yoghurt together with milk. From there, it can be developed as the makers see fit.

The way in which Frae, the new frozen yoghurt outlet based in Angel, has chosen to go is with a combination of British and American influences, a mixture that extends to the premises themselves. Sat snugly on Camden Passage, a quintessentially English part of town with quaint shops, Frae’s New York loft interior fits well with the style of the neighbouring kooky boutiques.

The commitment to an all-natural product is not just limited to the food served up. The frozen yoghurt that is made with organic milk and yoghurt comes in a biodegradable cup and is eaten with a spoon made out of potato starch. It’s quite commendable to see retailers actually backing up their claims of a commitment to environmental issues with actual proof rather than just a glossy website with a photo of a goat in a field. But are these good intentions and laudable aims simply covering up a deficiency in the product?

Absolutely not. The texture and the all-round flavour mean that you can savour what’s in your mouth rather than having to swallow whilst keeping your eyes firmly on the Fairtrade logos. The frozen yoghurt comes in two flavours; natural and green tea. Both have a very smooth feel, which is partly due to the temperature they are made at, which produces something that is not too runny and free from any ice crystals.

But the yoghurt is just half of what Frae offer. There are 18 different toppings, once again showing the blend of British and American ingredients. Blueberries sit alongside Oreo cookies and Captain Crunch cereal although it would be unwise to try and balance the delicate flavours of green tea with something so heavy as chocolate brownie pieces.

Frae also does a mean coffee as well as their smoothies which feature a mixture of the ingredients that can be placed on top of the yoghurt. However, those behind Frae say that they are most proud of their frozen yoghurt and at 170 calories per serving, you’ve got one less excuse not to come back.

Frae
27 Camden Passage
Islington
N1 8EA

Open 11am to midnight, seven days a week.