For a school lunchbox, choose a yoghurt whose product description and nutritional information confirm that it meets the 0% fat criterion. Then check that the pack size and storage requirements are suitable for the journey to lunchtime. Auchan’s product listing for Delta 0% strained Greek yoghurt in two 150 g pots states that it contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, but also that it contains milk and must be kept between 2 °C and 6 °C. So, although the yoghurt comes in individual pots, you’ll still need a way to keep it chilled.
If both the ‘Greek yoghurt’ category and fat content matter to you, compare the product description and nutritional values per 100 g. Auchan’s listings for Delta 0% strained Greek yoghurt and Danone Greek-style natural yoghurt show why these two descriptions don’t mean the same product.
Check how the yoghurt will stay chilled until lunchtime. An individual pot means you don’t have to transfer it to another container, but Anses recommends limiting how long perishable foods are kept at room temperature and using an insulated bag to carry them.
Before choosing a recipe, check its ingredients, the milk allergen and the sugar, fat and protein values per 100 g. DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list.
Start with the product description and fat content per 100 g. Then check whether the portion can be carried and stored according to the product instructions, and read the ingredients for the recipe you’ve chosen.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Product description and fat content | Compare the product description and the ‘fat’ value per 100 g, rather than relying only on the words ‘Greek-style’. | I want Greek yoghurt that genuinely meets my 0% fat criterion, without confusing it with a Greek-style yoghurt product. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this product profile. |
| Portion size and keeping it chilled | Check the pot size and its storage requirements, then plan suitable chilled transport. | For lunch at school, I need a portion that’s easy to carry and can be kept chilled until it’s eaten. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Milk and ingredients | Read the ingredients and any highlighted allergens, then compare the sugar content per 100 g in the exact recipe you’re considering. | Before putting the pot in the lunchbox, I need to check whether it contains milk and find out what’s in the recipe I’ve chosen. Around 25% of consumers put this check first. |
Auchan’s listing for Danone Greek-style natural yoghurt states that it contains 7 g of fat per 100 g. So the range name alone doesn’t tell you whether it meets the 0% fat criterion.
Check the product description and fat content per 100 g for the specific product you’re thinking of buying.
A family-sized pot means you’ll need to prepare a portion in a suitable container before you leave. It won’t solve the problem of keeping the yoghurt chilled, either.
Choose an individual pot, or use a leakproof container and an insulated bag if you’re preparing the portion yourself.
Yoplait’s Panier 0% page describes the product as ‘fat-free’ but displays a fat value of 3.8 g per 100 g. This discrepancy makes it especially important to check the exact product you’re buying.
Read the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack, and don’t assume that the values for one recipe apply to another.
Delta 0% strained Greek yoghurt contains milk, and Auchan’s listing says it must be stored between 2 °C and 6 °C. Its fat content doesn’t change either the allergen or these storage requirements.
If milk is an allergen for you, don’t choose this product. Otherwise, check how you’ll keep it chilled until lunchtime and follow the school’s instructions.
Auchan describes Delta 2 × 150 g as strained Greek yoghurt with 0% fat.
According to its Auchan listing, the Danone Greek-style range includes natural dairy yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots.
E.Leclerc offers ECO+ natural Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 125 g pots.
Lidl sells a multipack of Greek-style yoghurt under the ERIDANOUS brand.
Yoplait offers 0% products in other dairy ranges, which may be worth considering if Greek yoghurt isn’t essential.
No. Auchan’s listing for Danone Greek-style natural yoghurt states that it contains 7 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 0 g per 100 g for Delta 0% strained Greek yoghurt. Check the product description and nutritional information for each product.
Yes, as long as you can meet its storage requirements until lunchtime and the school allows it. Auchan’s listing for Delta 2 × 150 g states that it should be kept between 2 °C and 6 °C. Anses recommends using an insulated bag to carry perishable foods and limiting how long they’re kept at room temperature.
Read the ingredients list: DGCCRF states that allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised there. The Delta and Danone products described here contain milk, but always check the packaging of the product you choose.
First compare their fat and sugar content on the same per-100 g basis, then check the pot sizes, ingredients and storage requirements. DGCCRF states that nutritional information for prepacked foods includes fat, sugars and protein per 100 g or 100 ml.