Who are these options for?

Parents who want to control the sweetness

You’re making a sweet bowl for a child, but would rather choose the fruit or purée to add to plain yoghurt yourself.

Families who prefer a ready-to-serve option

You’re looking for yoghurt that’s already sweetened or flavoured, without having to prepare a separate topping for the bowl.

Shoppers serving several people

You’re comparing individual pots with larger sharing packs, based on the portions you’ll serve and the storage instructions for the product you choose.

What should you look for?

Choosing between plain, sweetened and flavoured yoghurt mainly depends on how much sweetness you want to add yourself. Then compare the labels and the format of the specific product.

Plain Greek-style yoghurt

Choose this if: you want to make up the bowl with fresh fruit or purée with no added sugar.

Bear in mind: it isn’t already sweetened, and a plain recipe may contain cream.

Sweetened Greek-style yoghurt

Choose this if: you want to serve the yoghurt as it is, with sweetness already added.

Bear in mind: according to Carrefour, its Carrefour Extra sweetened plain recipe lists 5.7% sugar in its ingredients.

Flavoured Greek-style yoghurt

Choose this if: a distinct flavour, such as vanilla, matters more than being able to control the topping.

Bear in mind: the YAOS vanilla recipe shown by Carrefour lists 10% sugar in its ingredients, and its composition differs from a plain yoghurt.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Controlling the sweetness Look for sugar in the ingredients, then compare the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g and per pot. When I’m putting together a child’s bowl, I’d rather choose the topping myself than buy a recipe that’s already sweetened. Around 42% of consumers would put this control first.
Ready-to-serve recipe Compare the ingredients lists of a sweetened recipe and a flavoured one. On a morning when I’m not preparing a topping, I look for a yoghurt that already has a flavour. This convenience would be the priority for around 33% of consumers.
Sharing pack Check the pack weight, how many portions you plan to serve and the storage instructions on the packaging. When I’m serving several bowls, I want a format that suits the amount I’ll use, without overlooking how it should be stored. Pack size would be the top consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “mild” means “no added sugar”

    A creamy texture or vanilla flavour doesn’t, by itself, tell you what’s in the yoghurt. According to Carrefour’s product information, both Carrefour Extra sweetened plain and YAOS vanilla list sugar in their ingredients.

    Check the ingredients for added sugar, then look at the “of which sugars” figure in the nutrition information. If you want to control the topping, start with a plain recipe.

  • Assuming plain yoghurt is low in fat

    “Plain” describes the recipe, not its fat content. Carrefour lists 9.1 g of fat per 100 g for its Carrefour Bio plain Greek-style yoghurt.

    Check the fat and saturated fat figures on the label of the product you choose, both per 100 g and per portion served.

  • Relying on the online product information alone

    Auchan says the composition of its plain Greek-style yoghurt may vary depending on the collection store and purchase date. So check the information on the pot you receive before serving it.

    Read the ingredients, allergen information, nutrition details, use-by date and storage temperature on the packaging.

  • Confusing sweetened yoghurt with Greek-style yoghurt

    Yoplait describes Nature Sucré as a set yoghurt made with cane sugar, not as Greek-style yoghurt. So it may not be what you’re looking for if you specifically want this type of yoghurt.

    Consider it as a different type of yoghurt if your priority is a recipe that’s already sweetened. For Greek-style yoghurt, check the product description.

Brands to know when comparing recipes

Danone

Auchan’s product listing includes Danone Greek-style plain yoghurt in a pack of 8 × 110 g.

  • The listed ingredients include skimmed milk and cream.
  • Check the product description and nutritional values on the pack: “plain” doesn’t mean it contains no cream.

Carrefour

The Carrefour Greek-style yoghurt products reviewed include a sweetened plain Extra recipe and a plain Bio recipe.

  • The Carrefour Extra sweetened plain product listing shows 5.7% sugar in the ingredients.
  • The Carrefour Bio plain product listing shows 9.1 g of fat per 100 g. Compare the two products separately.

Auchan

Auchan’s plain Greek-style yoghurt, available in a 4 × 150 g pack, offers individual pots for several breakfasts.

  • The pack format tells you how much yoghurt each pot contains.
  • Auchan says the composition may vary depending on the collection store and purchase date, so check the pack you receive.

Yoplait

Yoplait Nature Sucré is another option if you’re looking for already-sweetened yoghurt, but it isn’t Greek-style yoghurt.

  • Yoplait describes it as a set yoghurt made with cane sugar.
  • Don’t compare it as a plain Greek-style option: check its category and composition to make sure it suits your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose plain or sweetened Greek-style yoghurt for a child?

Choose plain yoghurt if you want to control the sweetness of the bowl yourself. Manger Bouger suggests dairy with fresh fruit or purée with no added sugar as one of its breakfast ideas for children aged 4 to 17. If you prefer a recipe that’s already sweetened, check its ingredients and the “of which sugars” figure.

Is plain Greek-style yoghurt always low in fat?

No. According to Carrefour, its Carrefour Bio plain Greek-style yoghurt contains 9.1 g of fat per 100 g. Check the nutritional information for the exact product rather than judging its composition by the word “plain”.

What should I check on the label if someone has an allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pot you buy. The DGCCRF says allergenic ingredients must be clearly highlighted. Don’t rely only on the yoghurt’s name or an online listing if the composition of the product you receive may differ.

How should I store Greek-style yoghurt after buying it?

Follow the storage temperature and use-by date shown on the packaging. If you’ve opened a pot, also check the product’s own storage instructions rather than following those for a different product.

Can a toddler have yoghurt for breakfast?

Manger Bouger says that from the age of one, yoghurt is among the dairy products that can be included in a diet suited to a child’s age. This guidance alone doesn’t determine whether to choose a sweetened recipe or how much to serve.