Parents looking to try a plain yoghurt
A plain yoghurt described as creamy could be a good first try if your child is sensitive to certain flavours or textures. However, this description can’t predict whether they’ll like it.
Who are these options for?
Families who use a large tub
A family-sized tub can be shared or used in a recipe. Before choosing one, consider how often you’ll use it and the storage instructions once it’s opened.
Parents of a child with a milk allergy
If a dairy-free exclusion diet has been prescribed for a diagnosed allergy, your priority is to check the ingredients for the allergen. Greek yoghurt containing milk or cream isn’t suitable for this diet.
What should you look for?
For a first try, start with a plain recipe and consider the packaging. Check the label before deciding whether a large tub suits your household’s needs. If your child has a diagnosed milk allergy, following their prescribed exclusion diet comes first.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and plain flavour | The product name, ingredients and pack size for a first try. A texture described as creamy doesn’t guarantee your child will enjoy it. | If my child refuses certain flavours or textures, I’d rather try a plain recipe before buying more; around 42% of consumers would put their child’s acceptance at the top of their list of concerns. |
| Milk content | Check for milk, which should be highlighted in the ingredients, especially if an exclusion diet has been prescribed. | If my child has a diagnosed milk allergy, I need to avoid yoghurts containing milk. This check would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size and storage | The net weight and product-specific storage instructions once opened. Auchan’s product information for its 1 kg tub says to consume it within 4 days. | If my household also uses yoghurt in cooking, I want to choose a size we can finish within the stated time; around 25% of consumers would make family use their main deciding factor. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a creamy texture means it’s low in fat
The plain options from Carrefour and Auchan don’t all have the same nutritional values: depending on the product, their product information lists between 7 and 10 g of fat per 100 g. A creamy appearance is no substitute for checking the nutrition table.
Compare the fat, sugars and protein per 100 g on the packaging of the products you’re considering.
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Opening a 1 kg tub just to try it
If your child doesn’t like it and nobody else uses it, you may not finish a large tub once it’s open. Auchan’s product information for its 1 kg Greek yoghurt says to consume it within 4 days of opening.
Choose a smaller pack for a first try, unless you already have other uses in mind for the large tub.
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Assuming Greek yoghurt is suitable for a dairy-free exclusion diet
The products mentioned here contain dairy ingredients. French Health Insurance (Assurance Maladie) advises that, in the case of a food allergy, the allergen identified and foods containing it must be excluded.
If your child is following a prescribed exclusion diet, check the ingredients on the packaging and follow the advice of their healthcare professional.
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Relying solely on online product information
Auchan says that the ingredients in its plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g packs may vary depending on the store and purchase date.
Check the label on the product you buy, particularly if you need to check for an allergen or compare specific nutritional values.
Brands to compare
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s range includes plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g packs and a 1 kg tub: two sizes to choose between depending on how you plan to use them.
- The published ingredients lists include milk, cream and live cultures.
- The product information lists 8.5 g of fat per 100 g for the individual pots and 8.6 g per 100 g for the 1 kg tub; both contain milk.
Auchan
Auchan offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g packs and plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.
- The product information for the 1 kg tub lists 7 g of protein per 100 g and gives storage instructions for after opening.
- The same tub contains 10 g of fat per 100 g and, according to its product information, should be consumed within 4 days of opening. Auchan says the ingredients in the 150 g pots may vary, so check the packaging on the product you buy.
Danone
The plain Greek-style option featured by Carrefour contains skimmed milk, cream, concentrated or powdered milk and live cultures.
- The product information lists 7 g of fat per 100 g.
- Check the weight and number of pots on the packaging, as the pack-size information on the product page is inconsistent.
Vrai
The 400 g plain organic option featured by Auchan is a mid-sized choice between individual pots and a 1 kg tub.
- Its ingredients list includes whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and live cultures.
- The product information lists 9 g of fat and 5.8 g of sugars per 100 g. Despite being labelled organic, this recipe contains milk.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Will a fussy child definitely like Greek yoghurt?
No. A recipe described as creamy can’t predict a child’s preferences. A small pack of plain yoghurt lets you try it without opening a large tub.
How do you compare two plain Greek yoghurts?
Compare their ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the fat, sugars and protein. Comparing products per 100 g makes it easier to assess options sold in different pack sizes.
Can a child with a cow’s milk protein allergy eat these Greek yoghurts?
Not if the yoghurt contains the milk their diet requires them to avoid: the products described here contain dairy ingredients. French Health Insurance (Assurance Maladie) says that avoiding an identified food allergen also means avoiding foods that contain it. Follow the medical advice given for your child.
How long can you keep an opened 1 kg tub?
Follow the instructions for the product you buy. For its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan recommends storing it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consuming it within 4 days of opening. This timeframe doesn’t automatically apply to other tubs.
Where can you check whether a yoghurt contains milk?
Check the ingredients list on the packaging of the product you buy. France’s Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergenic ingredients in prepacked foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list.