For a cake recipe that calls for plain yoghurt, start by choosing a plain Greek-style yoghurt, then check the weight of the pot used as a measure. A pack of four pots means fewer portions left over; eight pots may suit you if you plan to use the rest after baking, provided you can use them by their use-by date and follow the storage instructions.
If you use the pot to measure the other ingredients, its weight matters just as much as the ‘plain’ label. Manger Bouger’s yoghurt cake recipe uses plain yoghurt and the pot as a measure for the flour and sugar.
Once you’ve used one pot for the cake, you may want to keep the others for breakfast, a snack or a packed lunch. The ranges listed by Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc include packs of 4 × 110 g, 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g. Count how many pots you’re likely to use.
To find a Greek-style yoghurt that’s closer to the one your recipe calls for, compare the ingredients list and nutritional values per 100 g. Auchan and Carrefour’s product pages show that ingredients and fat content vary between products.
Start with the amount your recipe calls for, then choose the number of pots based on how many you’ll use before their use-by date.
| What to consider | What to check | What matters to shoppers |
|---|---|---|
| Plain yoghurt recipe | Check for the word ‘plain’, the ingredients and the pot’s weight if the recipe uses it as a measure. | If I’m measuring my cake mixture with the pot, I want to know whether its size matches my recipe. Around 40% of shoppers would make this their top priority. |
| Amount you can use | Compare the total weight and number of pots with the amount you need for your baking. | If I’m making several cakes, I want enough yoghurt without buying a pack that leaves some unused. Around 30% of shoppers would prioritise having the right amount to use. |
| Portions left over | Count how many pots will be left after baking, and check their use-by date and storage instructions. | If I’m only using one pot for the cake, I want to be able to use the others for meals or packed lunches. Around 30% of shoppers would prioritise the portions left over. |
Manger Bouger’s cake recipe calls for plain yoghurt, while the product pages for Danone, Carrefour Extra and Delisse list different ingredients. A flavoured or topped product won’t necessarily contain the ingredients your recipe calls for.
Read the product description and ingredients list, then compare the pot’s weight and fat content per 100 g before adjusting the quantities.
A pack of 8 × 125 g contains eight portions, but any left over after making the cake still need to be stored and used according to the instructions on the packaging.
Count how many pots you need for the recipe, then consider how many portions you’ll use before their use-by date.
Auchan notes that the ingredients in its 4 × 150 g product may vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase. If you’re planning to bake a cake, the label on the pack you choose is what matters.
Check the ingredients, pack size, use-by date and storage instructions on the product you buy.
The plain option listed by Auchan contains 4 pots of 110 g, for a total of 440 g.
The plain option listed by Carrefour contains 4 pots of 150 g, for a total of 600 g.
E.Leclerc lists two different plain options: 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g.
The plain Greek-style yoghurt listed by Auchan comes in 4 pots of 150 g.
Lidl France lists Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack for sweet or savoury recipes.
If your recipe calls for plain yoghurt, start by choosing a product labelled ‘plain’. Manger Bouger’s recipe uses plain yoghurt; adding a flavour or topping changes the ingredients to consider if you adapt the recipe.
Check the pot’s weight before using it to measure the other ingredients. The products listed by Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc come in 110 g, 125 g or 150 g pots. Stick to the proportions in your recipe if you switch to a different size.
Check the product description, ingredients list, net quantity, nutritional information and date shown on the packaging. The DGCCRF includes these among the labelling information required for pre-packed foods; also check the allergens listed on the product you choose.
No. Don’t use yoghurt after the use-by date shown on the packaging, even if you’re going to bake it. Anses advises that food with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date; you should also follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions.