Who is this choice for?

Parents baking with children

You’re looking for plain yoghurt to measure out for a cake, pancakes or a cream, while checking for milk before the activity.

Households that often cook in larger quantities

If you’re planning several recipes, compare the total weight of a multipack with that of a 1 kg pot, then plan how you’ll use any leftovers after opening.

Shoppers who pay close attention to ingredients

You want to check the ingredients, fat content per 100 g and, if it matters to you, the stated origin of the milk, rather than relying on the product name alone.

What should you check before buying?

Start with the amount your recipe needs, then choose a plain variety and check the label. If your shopping list says “4 pints” or calls for a 2-litre bottle, check the product category and net quantity before using it as a substitute for Greek yoghurt sold in pots.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Amount needed for the recipe Check the total net weight: Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list four-pot packs weighing either 440 g or 600 g, depending on the product. To make your mixture without running short of yoghurt or ending up with lots left over, the exact weight comes first. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise getting the quantity right.
Plain yoghurt Check the product name and ingredients if the recipe calls for you to add fruit, sugar or flavourings separately. When the children are adding the ingredients themselves, I want to start with a base whose ingredients I already know. Nearly 29% of shoppers prioritise choosing a plain variety.
Pack size and leftovers Compare the amount you need for your recipes with the storage instructions for a large pot once opened. If I’m planning several recipes, I can use a 1 kg pot; for just one small bake, I’d rather avoid having much left over. Around 21% of shoppers put this choice between pack sizes first.
Ingredients and fat content Check the ingredients list, the highlighted milk allergen and the fat content per 100 g. Check where the milk comes from if that matters to your choice. Before a baking session with children, I need to identify the milk in the product and choose ingredients that suit the recipe. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise these checks.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming four pots always contain the same amount

    Carrefour and Auchan list the Danone 4 × 110 g pack at 440 g, compared with 600 g for 4 × 150 g packs listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan. So the number of pots alone isn’t enough to measure out your recipe.

    Check the total net weight in grams before you start, even if your shopping list uses a different unit.

  • Confusing plain yoghurt with fruit-on-the-bottom

    The E.Leclerc listing for a Délisse red-fruit-on-the-bottom variety includes fruit, sugar, starch, flavourings and pectin, among other ingredients. These are in addition to anything your baking recipe calls for.

    If the recipe asks you to add fruit and sugar separately, choose plain yoghurt or adjust the recipe ingredients.

  • Relying on the yoghurt name alone to check for allergens

    The Greek-style products mentioned here contain milk. The DGCCRF says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked foods. The exact ingredients depend on the product you buy.

    Read the label on the pack you’ll be using before buying it and starting your baking session. If anyone taking part has a milk allergy, follow their individual guidance rather than choosing based on the yoghurt name alone.

Brands to consider, depending on the size you need

Danone

The plain Greek-style yoghurt from Danone listed by Carrefour and Auchan comes in a 4 × 110 g pack, giving you 440 g in total.

  • This amount may suit a recipe that needs less yoghurt than a 600 g pack.
  • The ingredients listed include skimmed milk, cream and condensed or powdered milk. Check that it’s suitable for everyone taking part and for the recipe you have planned.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour Extra’s plain variety comes in a 4 × 150 g pack, giving you 600 g in total.

  • Carrefour’s product listing gives the ingredients as whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and lactic cultures.
  • If your recipe needs less than 600 g, plan how you’ll use the rest rather than counting only the four portions.

Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists Délisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 4 × 150 g pack, as well as a 1 kg pot of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • Having the choice of 600 g in individual portions or 1 kg in a single pot lets you start with the amount your recipes call for.
  • The 1 kg pot is listed as containing 10% fat. Also check the storage instructions once opened.

Auchan

Auchan’s plain Greek-style yoghurt comes in a 4 × 150 g pack, giving you 600 g.

  • The product listing gives a fat content of 8.2 g per 100 g and says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the store and purchase date, so check the label on the pack you collect.

Eridanous / Lidl

Lidl describes Eridanous as Greek-style yoghurt for savoury or sweet recipes.

  • This product may be worth considering if you’re looking for Greek-style yoghurt to use in a recipe.
  • Before comparing it with other pack sizes, check the pot for its net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Do four pots of Greek yoghurt always contain the same amount?

No. Products listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan include packs of 4 × 110 g, giving you 440 g, and 4 × 150 g, giving you 600 g. Compare the total net weight with the amount stated in your recipe.

Can you use fruit Greek yoghurt instead of plain?

Yes, as long as you adjust the ingredients in your bake. A Délisse fruit-on-the-bottom variety listed by E.Leclerc already contains fruit and sugar, as well as other ingredients. Check the ingredients before adding anything else called for in the recipe.

Is a 1 kg pot suitable if you bake often?

A 1 kg pot can be a good choice if you’re planning several bakes and will use the yoghurt after opening. E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg pot of Délisse plain Greek yoghurt. Check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pot you buy.

What should you check about milk before baking with children?

Check the ingredients list on the yoghurt you’ll be using: the products mentioned here contain milk. The DGCCRF says allergens must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods. If anyone taking part has a milk allergy, also follow their individual guidance before handling or tasting the food.