Parents who want to control the sweet ingredients
You’re making pancakes for children and would rather decide what goes into the batter and toppings. Santé publique France recommends limiting sweet foods in children’s diets.
Who is this guide for?
Families making several batches
You need enough yoghurt for the batter or a topping, while also planning how to use the rest after opening.
People who prefer a mild flavour
You’re mainly looking for a mild flavour that children will enjoy, even if the product isn’t Greek-style yoghurt. Yoplait describes Perle de Lait Nature as having this kind of flavour, although it’s made to a different recipe.
What should you look for?
When making batter for children, first decide whether you want to control the sweet ingredients yourself. Then consider the texture you’re after and how much yoghurt you’ll use.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Sugar and mild flavour | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and read the ingredients: “mild” doesn’t mean “no added sugar”. | If I want to decide what goes into the batter and toppings, I’ll start with plain yoghurt; around 40% of consumers would prioritise this control over sweet ingredients. |
| Texture | Check the recipe, including whether it contains cream, and the fat content per 100 g. Distinguish Greek-style yoghurt from other plain dairy desserts. | For pancakes served with a creamy topping, I’d look first for a smooth texture and mild flavour, even if that means choosing a different category; around 30% of consumers would prioritise this preference. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a net weight that suits your recipe and check the storage instructions for the specific pot after opening. | If I’m making several batches, I want enough yoghurt without leaving a large, opened pot unused; around 30% of consumers would put pack size and how they’ll use it first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming “mild” means no added sugar
The word may describe the flavour or texture, but it doesn’t tell you what’s in the recipe. Sweet ingredients added to the batter and toppings also matter when choosing a yoghurt.
Before choosing your yoghurt and toppings, read the ingredients list and the “of which sugars” line per 100 g.
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Choosing solely because it says “Greek-style”
Fat content varies between the products reviewed. Carrefour France and Auchan France list 7 g per 100 g for Danone, 8.5 g for Carrefour Extra and 8.2 g for Auchan 4 × 150 g. So the category alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the pot you choose.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and the ingredients of the products you’re actually considering.
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Opening a large pot without planning how to use the rest
A 1 kg pot may contain more than you need for your pancakes. For its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan recommends keeping it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consuming it within 4 days of opening.
Work out how much your recipe needs and plan to use the rest, following the instructions on the product you buy.
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Relying on a product listing without checking the pot you buy
Auchan notes that some product details may vary depending on the online grocery collection service and purchase date. The E.Leclerc listing for the 1 kg Délisse pot also advises checking availability with your local store.
Check the pack size, ingredients, nutrition information and storage instructions on the product in store.
Brands and ranges to consider
Danone
Plain Greek-style yoghurt in small 110 g pots.
- The Carrefour France listing describes a recipe made with skimmed milk, cream and cultures.
- This product contains milk and has 7 g of fat per 100 g. Check the label if either of these points affects your choice.
Carrefour Extra
Plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots.
- According to the Carrefour France listing, the recipe contains whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and lactic cultures.
- The listing gives a fat content of 8.5 g per 100 g. Bear this in mind when comparing different recipes.
Auchan
The range reviewed includes plain Greek-style yoghurt in 150 g pots and plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg pot.
- Auchan France lists 3.8 g of sugars and 8.2 g of fat per 100 g for the 4 × 150 g product.
- For the 1 kg pot, Auchan recommends consuming it within 4 days of opening. Check the ingredients on the label of the pot you buy.
Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
The range reviewed includes a 1 kg pot of plain Greek yoghurt.
- The E.Leclerc listing describes this pot as made with pasteurised skimmed milk, pasteurised cream and lactic cultures.
- E.Leclerc advises checking availability with the store. Don’t assume it’s stocked at your local branch.
Eridanous / Lidl
Greek-style yoghurt presented by Lidl France for sweet and savoury recipes.
- Its stated suitability for cooking makes it worth considering as an ingredient in a pancake recipe.
- Check the pot in store for its size, ingredients and nutrition information before comparing it with other products.
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Frequently asked questions
Does mild-tasting yoghurt always contain added sugar?
No. “Mild” describes a flavour or texture, not whether sugar has been added. For your pancakes, read the yoghurt’s ingredients and the “of which sugars” line, then consider what you’ll add to the batter and toppings.
How can I use a 1 kg pot without having any left after Candlemas?
Choose this size if you can use the pot within the stated period by making pancakes and other dishes. For its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan recommends keeping it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consuming it within 4 days of opening. Follow the instructions on the pot you buy.
Are these Greek-style yoghurts suitable for people with a milk allergy?
No. The Danone, Carrefour Extra and Auchan products reviewed contain milk. Always check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact product’s packaging before using it.