People preparing several portions
You use yoghurt in several sauces, bowls or breakfasts and want a pack size that suits the amount you need, without forgetting how to store it once opened.
Who is this choice for?
People who prefer 0% fat Greek yoghurt
You want to stick with this type of product rather than choosing something labelled ‘Greek-style’ based on its name alone. The product name and fat content per 100 g help you tell products apart: the Danone version listed by Carrefour has 7 g per 100 g.
People open to plain skyr
You prepare snacks in advance and are happy to try a different type of product from Greek yoghurt, provided its nutritional values and pack size suit your recipes.
What should you check?
When preparing several portions in advance, start with what matters most to you: using the whole tub in line with the storage instructions, sticking with Greek yoghurt, or choosing a base that works in different recipes.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Pack size and freshness | Compare the pack size with the portions you plan to make, then check the date and storage instructions after opening. Auchan’s listing for Delta strained Greek yoghurt says to store it between 2 °C and 6 °C. | I prepare several meals, but want to use the tub in line with the instructions on the packaging. Pack size and freshness would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Greek yoghurt and fat content | Check the product name and fat content per 100 g; don’t rely on the words ‘Greek-style’ alone. | If my recipe calls for Greek yoghurt, I don’t want to choose a different product just because its name sounds similar. Around 29% of consumers would make this their first priority. |
| Protein and alternative types | Compare the protein and fat content per 100 g, and make sure skyr will work in the recipe before using it instead of Greek yoghurt. | For snacks I prepare in advance, nutritional values matter more to me than choosing a Greek-style product. Around 21% of consumers would have this priority. |
| Savoury and sweet recipes | If you’re using the same tub in several recipes, look for a plain version. For a flavoured variety, check the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line. | I’d like to use the same base in both savoury and sweet dishes, without finding out it’s flavoured for just one type of recipe. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise this versatility. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means ‘0% fat Greek yoghurt’
The name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the product: Carrefour says its plain Danone Greek-style yoghurt contains cream and has 7 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g together for the tub you’re considering.
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Treating skyr as Greek yoghurt
Skyr is a different type of product. Its nutritional values may meet your criteria, but that doesn’t mean it will work in a recipe that specifically calls for Greek yoghurt.
Choose it when your recipe allows for a substitute; otherwise, look for Greek yoghurt on the packaging.
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Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it
The date on the tub alone isn’t enough to plan how you’ll use it once opened. Anses recommends following the manufacturer’s storage instructions after opening.
Plan your portions before buying, and check the date, storage temperature and instructions for after opening.
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Confusing ‘0% fat’ with ‘no sugar’
Carrefour’s listing for Delta 0% lemon meringue mentions sugar in its lemon preparation: fat and sugar are two separate nutritional details.
For a flavoured product, check the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line. A plain version also means you won’t add a flavour that may not suit your savoury recipes.
Brands and retailers to consider
Danone
The plain Greek-style variety listed by Carrefour shouldn’t be confused with 0% fat Greek yoghurt.
- Cream is listed in the ingredients.
- Carrefour states that it has 7 g of fat per 100 g. Check this value if you’re looking for a 0% fat product.
Yoplait
Plain Skyr is an option if your recipe doesn’t specifically call for Greek yoghurt.
- Yoplait states that it has less than 0.5 g of fat and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g, and comes in 450 g and 850 g packs.
- It’s skyr, so check that this type of product will work in your recipe.
Carrefour
The retailer lists Delta Greek-style yoghurt 0% in a 1 kg tub, as well as plain Danone Greek-style yoghurt.
- The listing for the 1 kg tub of Delta states that it has 0 g of fat per 100 g.
- The two products have different nutritional values, so compare the listing for the pack size you plan to buy.
E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Delisse
E.Leclerc lists plain Delisse Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.
- This pack size may suit preparing several portions.
- To see whether it meets your fat-content criteria, check the nutritional values on the tub you choose.
Lidl / Eridanous
Lidl presents Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for savoury and sweet recipes, including tzatziki.
- This product information may help you identify a cooking use that suits your recipes.
- Check the fat content per 100 g on the packaging before choosing it if you’re looking for a 0% fat product.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ‘0% fat’ enough to help you choose a yoghurt?
No. Check the nutritional values per 100 g and the product name, too. Carrefour’s listing for Delta Greek-style yoghurt 0% in a 1 kg tub states that it has 0 g of fat per 100 g; check the value for the pack size you’re buying.
Can you use skyr instead of 0% fat Greek yoghurt in recipes prepared in advance?
Yes, if your recipe allows for a different type of product and texture. Yoplait states that its Plain Skyr has less than 0.5 g of fat and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g. If your recipe specifically calls for Greek yoghurt, make sure you look for that when you shop.
How should you store a tub you’ll use in several recipes?
Follow the storage temperature and instructions for after opening shown on the packaging. Auchan’s listing for Delta strained Greek yoghurt says to store it between 2 °C and 6 °C. Anses advises following the manufacturer’s recommendations once a product is opened, rather than relying only on the date printed on the tub.
Does a flavoured 0% yoghurt always contain no sugar?
No: ‘0%’ refers to fat, not all the ingredients. Carrefour lists sugar in the lemon preparation of its Delta 0% lemon meringue yoghurt. If it matters for your recipe, check the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line.