Who are these options for?

Hosts who like to put together their own desserts

If each child chooses their own fruit or toppings, plain yoghurt lets you serve them separately. Even so, check the ingredients on the pot you choose when comparing recipes.

Hosts who want fruity pots ready to serve

Pre-topped portions mean less preparation. But the flavour alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the recipe, so check the ingredients and sugars per 100 g.

Hosts planning for chilled storage and dietary restrictions

If the yoghurts need to be transported or kept until dessert, store them according to the label. Check guests’ dietary restrictions before choosing products, too: the Greek-style options featured here contain milk.

What should you check before choosing?

First, choose between a plain base and a fruity recipe. Then decide whether individual pots or a sharing tub will make serving easier. Always check the storage instructions and ingredients on the products you buy.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Choice of toppings Name and ingredients of the plain product; toppings served separately. If children prefer to choose their own fruit or toppings, I’d start with a plain pot rather than commit to a fruity recipe; around 33% of consumers would prioritise this flexibility.
Fruity recipe Ingredients, fruit content if stated, and sugars per 100 g. If I want to serve fruity portions quickly, I’d rather not prepare extra toppings; around 25% of consumers would have the same priority.
Quantity and format Net weight, number of pots and storage instructions after opening. If I’m serving several guests, I’d look for a format that suits the portions I need without leaving lots of leftovers; around 25% of consumers would put this first.
Allergens and chilled storage Ingredients and allergens in the pot you buy, use-by date and stated storage temperature. If guests’ dietary restrictions or the journey make serving more complicated, I need to plan the dessert accordingly; this would be the main concern for around 17% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming the origin or recipe from the term ‘Greek-style’ alone

    The legal product name may differ from the name used commercially. For example, Auchan lists a Danone 8 × 110 g format as a ‘plain dairy speciality’.

    For the product you’re considering, check its name, ingredients and country of manufacture, if stated.

  • Assuming a fruit recipe is low in sugars

    Auchan’s listing for Danone strawberry-on-the-bottom 4 × 115 g states that sugar makes up 8.7% of the ingredients and that it contains 12.7 g of sugars per 100 g. These figures apply to this recipe, not to all fruity varieties.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and the ingredients lists for the specific products you’re choosing between.

  • Relying on an old ingredients list for every pot

    Auchan says the ingredients in its plain Greek-style yoghurt may vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase.

    If an ingredient or allergen affects your choice, check the label on the pot you actually buy.

  • Taking all the yoghurts out of the fridge long before dessert

    The Danone and Auchan products featured here carry chilled-storage instructions. The Ministry of Agriculture reminds consumers that they play a part in maintaining the cold chain.

    Follow the temperature instructions on each product, arrange chilled transport if necessary and take the pots out only when you’re ready to serve.

Brands to consider for your buffet

Danone

The Greek-style range lets you compare a plain product with a strawberry-on-the-bottom recipe, as well as different pack sizes.

  • According to Auchan’s listings, the plain version, 4 × 110 g, contains 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, while the strawberry-on-the-bottom version, 4 × 115 g, contains 12.7 g per 100 g.
  • The strawberry version is described as a sweetened dairy speciality. Check the product name and ingredients for the format you choose rather than assuming all varieties are the same.

Carrefour Extra

The plain 4 × 150 g product is a good fit for serving individual pots.

  • Carrefour’s listing states that it contains whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and lactic cultures.
  • For a buffet, check that the number of pots matches the portions you need to serve.

Delisse

The range includes plain yoghurt in individual pots and a 1 kg format, as well as a mango-on-the-bottom recipe.

  • E.Leclerc lists plain yoghurt in a 4 × 150 g pack and a 1 kg format, giving you a choice between individual pots and a sharing option.
  • The mango recipe listed by E.Leclerc includes sugar at 7.3% of its ingredients; check this recipe separately from the plain version.

Auchan

The plain 4 × 150 g product comes in individual portions.

  • Auchan’s listing describes recipes based on whole milk, cream, milk proteins or milk powder, and cultures.
  • Auchan says the ingredients may vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase, so check the label on the product you choose.

Eridanous

Lidl presents a Greek-style yoghurt that can be served plain or with fruit.

  • This gives you the freedom to choose the accompaniments when you serve it.
  • Before adding it to your buffet, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I choose a mild flavour without relying on the packaging?

Compare the product name, ingredients and ‘of which sugars’ figure for the options you’re considering. These details alone can’t predict what every child will like, though. To compare two specific products, Auchan’s listings state that Danone plain 4 × 110 g contains 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, while Danone strawberry-on-the-bottom 4 × 115 g contains 12.7 g per 100 g.

What should I do if a child at the party is allergic to milk?

Don’t serve them any of the milk-based Greek-style products featured here. Ask the child’s carers what restrictions you need to follow, check the allergens on the pack you actually buy and, if necessary, arrange a separate dessert that meets their requirements.

How can I keep the yoghurts chilled until dessert?

Follow the temperature instructions on each pack and put the pots back in the fridge after transport. The Auchan listings checked state that Danone plain 4 × 110 g should be stored between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum, and Auchan plain 4 × 150 g between 0 °C and +6 °C. Also check the use-by date on the pots you buy.