Households comparing quantities
If you usually buy four pots, check their total weight: depending on the product, the pots listed by Carrefour and E.Leclerc weigh 110 g, 125 g or 150 g each.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Regular consumers and home cooks
If you often serve this yoghurt or use it in cooking, a pack of eight pots or a large tub may suit your needs. Make sure you can use the quantity you buy before its use-by date.
Shoppers choosing between plain and flavoured
Plain yoghurt can be used in savoury dishes, while a flavoured version may work well as a dessert. Check the ingredients list for the specific product to tell the difference.
What should you check before buying?
Start by choosing a recipe that suits how you plan to use it, then pick a quantity your household can get through. When comparing packs, look at the total weight rather than just the number of pots.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity in the pack | Compare the number of pots and the total weight: four pots may add up to 440 g, 500 g or 600 g, depending on the products listed by Carrefour and E.Leclerc. | If I usually buy four pots, I want to know how much yoghurt I’m actually getting. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise this comparison. |
| Pack size and consumption | Check the weight of the pack or pot and the use-by date shown on the product. | If I eat yoghurt regularly, I need enough for my needs without leaving some unused. Pack size would be the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Recipe and ingredients | Check whether it’s plain or flavoured, then read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. | If I’m planning to make a savoury sauce, I want to choose a recipe that suits it. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise the recipe and its ingredients. |
| Portions and packaging | Consider whether individual portions are useful to you, and check the recycling information on the packaging. | If I’m serving separate portions, I also consider how to sort the pots and foil lids for recycling. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise this combination. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming four pots always add up to the same amount
Four pots weighing 110 g, 125 g or 150 g each don’t contain the same total amount.
Check the weight of each pot and the total pack weight before comparing products.
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Choosing a large tub without planning how to use it
A 1 kg tub may be more than a household needs if you only eat this yoghurt occasionally.
Think about the portions and recipes you have planned, then check the use-by date. Anses points out that once a product has been opened, its use-by date is no longer the relevant guide.
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Using a flavoured version as if it were plain
Ingredients vary by recipe: Auchan’s vanilla Greek-style yoghurt, in a 4 × 150 g pack, contains 9.3% sugar, among other ingredients.
For a savoury dish, first choose a recipe that suits what you’re making, then check the ingredients for the specific product.
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Forgetting to sort the packaging for recycling
A pack of individual pots includes several pots and foil lids.
Follow the recycling instructions on the product. Guidance published by the French ministry responsible for ecology says to separate each pot and its lid before putting them in the recycling bin.
Greek-style yoghurt brands to know
SIMPL' (Carrefour)
Carrefour’s plain option comes in four 125 g pots.
- A 500 g pack divided into four portions.
- Check the weight if you’re comparing it with another four-pot pack.
DELISSE (E.Leclerc / Marque Repère)
E.Leclerc’s category page lists plain options in 4 × 150 g, 8 × 125 g, 450 g and 1 kg sizes.
- A range of pack sizes lets you choose according to how often you eat it.
- For larger sizes, consider how you plan to use the yoghurt and check the use-by date on the product you choose.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s plain option contains four 150 g pots.
- The pack contains 600 g, divided into individual portions.
- Four pots don’t always add up to the same total weight: this pack is heavier than the 4 × 110 g and 4 × 125 g options.
Danone
Carrefour’s listing for Danone plain yoghurt includes four 110 g pots.
- Four individual portions of 110 g each.
- Its 440 g total is less than that of packs containing four larger pots.
ERIDANOUS (Lidl)
Lidl describes this Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for eating plain or using in recipes, including tzatziki.
- Lidl’s product information also suggests serving it with honey or fresh fruit.
- Check the size and recipe on the packaging of the product you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a pack of eight pots suitable for every household?
No. It’s most suitable if you expect to use all eight portions within the time indicated on the product. Check the weight of the pots and the use-by date; Anses explains that the use-by date no longer applies in the same way once the product has been opened.
Can vanilla yoghurt replace plain yoghurt in savoury cooking?
Not necessarily: the flavouring changes the recipe and may not suit the dish you have in mind. Auchan’s vanilla Greek-style yoghurt, in a 4 × 150 g pack, contains 9.3% sugar, among other ingredients. Check the ingredients list for the product you’re planning to use.
How should you recycle the pots and foil lids?
Follow the recycling instructions on the packaging. Guidance published by the French ministry responsible for ecology says to separate each pot from its lid before putting them in the recycling bin.