People planning meals for the week
If you’re planning several breakfasts, desserts or recipes, choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use it. The weight per pot and use-by date will help you choose between different sizes.
Who are these options for?
Fans of creamy textures and savoury cooking
If you’re enjoying it plain or making a sauce or tzatziki, check the ingredients for each variety, including the type of milk and whether it contains cream. Lidl, for example, describes its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for cooking.
People comparing nutritional information
If fat, sugar or protein content influences your choice, compare the values per 100 g for specific products. Plain skyr could also be part of your comparison, but it shouldn’t be considered the same as Greek-style yoghurt.
What should you look for when shopping for the week?
Start with the amount you expect to use, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information. If you’re buying fresh yoghurt to enjoy over several days, check the use-by date and storage instructions too.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Size and quantity | Total weight, pot size and how much you’ll need for the week. | When I’m spreading desserts over several days, I want to buy the right amount without opening a large tub for just one portion. Around 31% of consumers would put this need for the right size first. |
| Texture and cooking | Type of milk, whether it contains cream and whether the plain variety is suitable for how you plan to use it. | If I’m serving the yoghurt plain or making a sauce, I first look for a variety with a texture I enjoy. This would be the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Nutritional values | Fat, sugar and protein per 100 g, for the exact product. | If I’m choosing between Greek-style yoghurt and skyr, I want to compare their nutritional values rather than go by their names. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise this comparison. |
| Ingredients and storage | Ingredients, stated allergens, use-by date and storage instructions; check the origin if it’s specified. | When shopping for several days, I want to know what’s in the product and be able to store it for the recommended length of time. Around 19% of consumers would put this check first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming you know the ingredients from the name “Greek-style” alone
Two Greek-style products can have different ingredients and nutritional values. The name alone won’t tell you how much fat or sugar your chosen product contains.
Compare the ingredients list and values per 100 g on each pack.
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Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it
A 1 kg tub can be handy for several portions or recipes, but you’ll need to follow the use-by date and the manufacturer’s instructions once it’s open.
Before choosing this size, plan which meals you’ll use it for. Otherwise, choose portions that suit your routine.
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Looking for “matured” Greek yoghurt
Maturation isn’t usually a factor when choosing these fresh dairy products. UFC-Que Choisir’s guide distinguishes them from matured cheeses.
To find a variety with a fuller flavour that suits your taste, check its description, the type of milk, whether it contains cream and its texture.
Brands to consider, depending on the product
Danone
Carrefour stocks Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in four 110 g pots. Its ingredients include skimmed milk, cream and live cultures.
- Individual pots make it easy to plan separate portions.
- Check that each pot is the right size for the portions you want to serve.
Yoplait
Yoplait offers Plain Skyr, which is a different speciality rather than a Greek-style yoghurt.
- Yoplait’s product information states that its Plain Skyr contains 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
- Compare its ingredients and uses with the Greek-style yoghurt you’re considering.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s range includes several Greek-style options, including a Carrefour Bio product.
- These products let you compare different recipes and pack sizes.
- Check the pack of the product you choose to compare its ingredients and nutritional values.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc stocks Delisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in four 150 g pots, as well as Delisse plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.
- Choosing between individual pots and a large tub lets you match the quantity to how you plan to use it.
- For the large tub, check the use-by date and instructions for after opening.
Auchan
Auchan offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in four 150 g pots. The stated ingredients include whole milk and cream.
- The product information states that this variety contains 8.2 g of fat per 100 g.
- Check the pack of the product you buy to confirm its ingredients and nutritional values.
Eridanous / Lidl
Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as an option to enjoy plain or use in recipes such as tzatziki.
- This makes it suitable for both savoury and sweet dishes.
- Check the nutritional information and storage instructions on the product available when you shop.
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Frequently asked questions
Individual pots or a large tub: which should you choose for the week?
Choose based on the portions and recipes you’re genuinely planning. Individual pots let you spread them over several days; a large tub works if you plan to share it or cook with it, as long as you follow the use-by date and instructions for after opening.
Does “Greek-style” mean the yoghurt is low in fat?
No. The description alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional values. For example, Auchan’s product information for one plain Greek-style variety states that it contains 8.2 g of fat per 100 g. Check the values for the product you’re buying.
What should you check on the label for ingredients and allergens?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the product you choose. The Carrefour and Auchan product information cited for their Greek-style yoghurts mentions milk; always check the label on the product in your hands.
Can you keep yoghurt for the whole week?
Check that the use-by date covers the days you plan to eat it, and store it at the stated temperature. The French Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that a use-by date is a strict deadline. Once opened, follow the manufacturer’s instructions too.
Does “matured” Greek yoghurt have a fuller flavour?
Maturation isn’t a useful way to choose everyday Greek yoghurt: UFC-Que Choisir distinguishes fresh dairy products from matured cheeses. To find a variety you’ll enjoy, compare the product descriptions, ingredients and textures instead.