If you want to control the amount of sugar in bread that children will also be eating, start with plain Greek-style yoghurt: the plain options reviewed do not list any added sugar, unlike Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt, which contains 5,7 %. Then check the quantity required by the recipe, the fat content and the allergens on the pot you buy ; none of these options guarantees the result of a bread recipe on its own.
If you’re making dough for children and the recipe includes yoghurt, plain yoghurt lets you decide how much sweetening to add. However, ‘plain’ doesn’t mean the yoghurt contains no sugar at all : milk naturally contains lactose.
If your recipe calls for Greek-style yoghurt, compare the fat content of plain options rather than relying on the product name alone. The Danone, Auchan and Carrefour Extra products considered here have different values per 100 g.
The products reviewed contain milk. Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt also warns that it may contain traces of nuts : check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you buy.
When making bread with Greek-style yoghurt, start by checking the quantity and type of yoghurt specified in the recipe. Then compare plain and sweetened options, taking into account the other ingredients you plan to add.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugar | Check the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g. Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt contains 5,7 % added sugar ; lactose in milk is different from added sugar. | I want to decide how much sugar goes into the dough, without already adding some through the yoghurt : around 33 % of consumers put this check first. |
| Texture and fat content | Check that the recipe calls for Greek-style yoghurt, then compare the fat content per 100 g rather than per pot. | If the yoghurt’s consistency matters in my recipe, I also want to know its fat content ; around 27 % of consumers share this priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the total net weight with the quantity required by the recipe, then check the use-by date on the batch. | For a single batch, I’d rather buy an amount I can use before its use-by date : around 27 % of consumers prioritise pack size and managing leftovers. |
| Allergens and storage | Check the ingredients, any potential traces and the recommended storage temperature on the pot. | When I’m cooking for someone who needs to avoid an allergen, the information on the batch I buy matters more than the yoghurt’s name ; around 13 % of consumers prioritise these checks and storage information. |
How sweet a yoghurt tastes doesn’t tell you what’s in it. Carrefour Extra, for example, offers sweetened plain yoghurt containing 5,7 % added sugar, which is different from its plain option.
Read the ingredients on the pot you choose and take into account any sweetening ingredients already included in your bread recipe.
The fat content varies between the plain options reviewed : Danone has 7 g per 100 g, Auchan 8,2 g and Carrefour Extra 8,5 g.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then calculate how it relates to the amount of yoghurt required for the dough.
The products reviewed contain milk, and Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt warns that it may contain traces of nuts. Information you checked previously may not match the batch you use.
Before cooking for someone with an allergy, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging.
A pack may contain more than you need for a single batch of dough. The use-by date and storage instructions also matter if you plan to use the remaining pots later.
Work out the weight you need before buying and follow the storage instructions on the product you choose.
The plain Greek-style yoghurt reviewed can be compared with other plain options when your recipe calls for this type of yoghurt.
The range reviewed includes plain Greek-style yoghurt and a sweetened plain option : your choice depends on how much sugar is already planned for the dough.
The plain Greek-style yoghurt reviewed comes in four 150 g pots, so compare the pack size with the quantity required by the recipe.
Lidl describes Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as an ingredient for savoury or sweet dishes.
Nature Sucré is a comparison option if you want a yoghurt that’s already sweetened, but it isn’t presented as Greek-style yoghurt.
No : milk naturally contains lactose. The Carrefour Extra, Danone and Auchan plain options reviewed don’t list added sugar in their ingredients, unlike Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt, which contains 5,7 %.
Plain yoghurt is a good choice if you want to control the sweetening ingredients in the dough yourself. However, stick to the type and quantity of yoghurt specified in the recipe ; if you use a sweetened option, you’ll need to adjust the other sweetening ingredients.
Compare their ingredients and nutrition information per 100 g, particularly the sugar and fat content, then check the total pack weight. For a specific recipe, the amount per pot isn’t enough if the pots aren’t the same size.
At the very least, check for milk in the products shown here and look for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the one you choose. Carrefour Extra sweetened plain yoghurt warns that it may contain traces of nuts ; check the packaging of the batch you buy before using it.
Follow the storage temperature and use-by date shown on the pot you buy. For example, for its plain option, Auchan recommends storage between 0 °C and +6 °C : don’t assume this temperature range applies to another product without checking its packaging.