Who are these options for?

Fans of creamy toppings

You’d like to serve your crêpes with natural yoghurt made with cream, and want to check its fat content before choosing.

Anyone making crêpes for a group

You need enough for several servings or a shared recipe, rather than choosing based simply on the number of pots.

Shoppers who check the label

You compare the ingredients, milk allergen information and nutritional values, as well as organic certification or milk origin if these matter to you.

Which criteria should you prioritise?

For crêpes, start with how you plan to use the yoghurt: as a topping, in a larger quantity or in a recipe with specific requirements for its ingredients.

Criteria What to check Who this matters to
Creaminess Check whether cream is listed in the ingredients and the fat content per 100 g; the name alone doesn’t tell you how it’s made. When topping my crêpes, I’m mainly looking for a creamy texture, while still checking the ingredients in the pot I choose. Around 45% of consumers are said to make this their top priority.
Quantity Check the total net weight and pack size: a 1 kg tub, a pack of 4 × 150 g and a pack of 4 × 125 g don’t contain the same amount. If I’m making a topping for several people, I want enough yoghurt without opening lots of packs. Quantity is said to be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients Check the ingredients, milk allergen information, nutritional values per 100 g and any organic or origin claims that matter to you. Before choosing, I want to know exactly what the yoghurt contains and check its nutritional information. Around 22% of consumers are said to prioritise these checks.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘Greek’, ‘Greek-style’ and ‘mature’ mean the same recipe

    These words alone don’t tell you which ingredients or production method have been used for the product you’re buying.

    Read the product name and ingredients on the pot, then compare its protein and fat content per 100 g if these criteria matter to you.

  • Relying on a creamy appearance without checking the nutritional information

    Carrefour and Auchan product listings show 8.6 g of fat per 100 g for Carrefour Extra in a 1 kg tub and 10 g per 100 g for Auchan in a pack of 4 × 125 g, respectively.

    Compare the nutritional information for the exact product you’re considering. Don’t assume that all Greek-style yoghurt has the same values.

  • Counting the pots instead of checking the total weight

    A pack of 4 × 150 g contains 600 g, while a pack of 4 × 125 g contains 500 g, according to the relevant Carrefour and Auchan product listings.

    Work out how much you need for your crêpes or recipe before choosing individual portions or a large tub.

  • Forgetting about milk and storage instructions

    The Carrefour Extra, Auchan and VRAI products described here contain milk or milk cream. Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy.

    Check the milk allergen information and follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you choose.

Brands to consider for these products

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers natural Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 150 g and a 1 kg tub, so you can compare the two sizes and choose the quantity you need.

  • Carrefour’s product listings show whole milk, cream and live cultures in the ingredients.
  • The 1 kg tub contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g; this value applies to this specific size.

Auchan

Natural Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g, worth considering if you prefer individual pots.

  • Auchan’s product listing includes skimmed milk, cream and live cultures among the ingredients.
  • This product contains 10 g of fat and 3.2 g of protein per 100 g; these values don’t apply to the whole range.

ERIDANOUS (Lidl)

Lidl recommends this Greek-style yoghurt for sweet or savoury recipes.

  • It could work as an ingredient in a recipe to serve with your crêpes.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging of the product available to you.

VRAI

A 400 g tub of organic natural Greek-style yoghurt for shoppers looking for organic certification and a claim that the milk is organic and French.

  • Auchan’s product listing shows AB and Euroleaf certification for this product.
  • The recipe contains whole milk, cream and skimmed milk powder, and has 9 g of fat per 100 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Should you look for ‘mature’ or ‘aged’ Greek yoghurt for Pancake Day?

No. These claims alone won’t help you choose a yoghurt for crêpes. Instead, compare the product name, ingredients, nutritional information and pack size of the specific product.

Which size should you choose when making crêpes for a group?

Choose according to the amount you need. Carrefour offers, among other options, a 1 kg tub and a pack of 4 × 150 g, which contains 600 g. Auchan’s pack of 4 × 125 g contains 500 g. The total weight is a more useful guide than the number of pots when working out how much you need.

How should you store the yoghurt before serving your crêpes?

Follow the temperature instructions on the packaging of the product you buy. The relevant Auchan product listings specify 0 °C to +6 °C for its multipack of Greek-style yoghurt and +2 °C to +6 °C for the VRAI product.

What should you check on the label if the ingredients matter to you?

Read the ingredients, check the milk allergen information and compare the nutritional values per 100 g. Also look for organic claims and stated origin if these are part of your criteria. The recipes described for Carrefour Extra, Auchan and VRAI contain milk or milk cream.