For children staying in a holiday rental, plain Greek-style yoghurt lets you choose a recipe with no added flavouring, then serve it with something they like. If you choose a flavoured version, check its own ingredient list and sugar content. Perle de Lait Nature is another mild-tasting option, but it is not described as Greek-style yoghurt. Whichever pot you choose, make sure you can keep it properly chilled during the journey and in your accommodation, and that it is within its use-by date.
If you’re looking for Greek-style yoghurt for a child, a plain recipe lets you choose separately whether to add anything. Check the ingredients on the pot you choose rather than assuming all plain recipes are the same.
The number of pots you buy should suit the length of your stay and the space available in the fridge. Also consider how long it will take to get back from the shop and the use-by date.
For young children, Manger Bouger recommends choosing plain, unflavoured dairy products. Check the exact recipe before choosing a flavour just because it sounds mild.
Choose this if: you’d like to serve a recipe with no added flavouring, on its own or with something you choose at mealtimes.
Bear in mind: a child who’s used to flavoured recipes may not enjoy the plain taste as much.
Consider this if: your child already prefers vanilla, strawberry or another flavoured recipe.
Bear in mind: you can’t assume its ingredients or sugar content will be the same as the plain version.
Consider this if: a mild taste matters more than it being labelled ‘Greek-style’; Yoplait describes Perle de Lait Nature this way.
Bear in mind: this product won’t meet your needs if you’re looking specifically for Greek-style yoghurt.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taste and recipe | The product description, ingredients and ‘of which sugars’ line on the exact pot. | I want to be able to adjust the taste when serving, rather than choosing a flavoured recipe from the outset; around 45% of consumers are thought to prioritise this. |
| Transport and storage | Keeping it chilled on the journey, the temperature shown on the pot and its use-by date. | If the journey to the rental is long, I need to be able to keep the yoghurts cold and put them away promptly; this is thought to be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size | The number of portions, the pack weight and how much the family expects to eat before the use-by date. | For a short stay, I’d rather buy an appropriate amount than a large pot that might be left unfinished; nearly 22% of consumers are thought to prioritise this. |
The word describes a taste or texture, not a shared recipe across plain and flavoured varieties.
Compare the ingredients list and ‘of which sugars’ line for each product you’re considering.
The individual portions and 1 kg pot listed by E.Leclerc won’t suit the same eating habits during a stay.
Estimate how many portions you’ll need and check the use-by date before choosing a pack size.
A pot that’s too large may leave leftovers that won’t be eaten in time.
According to the ministry responsible for consumer affairs, breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.
The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and preferably using an insulated bag. Then store the yoghurts at the temperature shown on their packaging.
Yoplait describes Perle de Lait Nature as having a very mild taste, but does not call it Greek-style yoghurt.
If this category is essential for you, check the product description on the pot.
Carrefour lists Danone Greek-style yoghurts in plain, vanilla and stracciatella flavours.
Available in x4 and x8 packs, Perle de Lait Nature is an alternative if a mild taste matters more to you than the ‘Greek-style’ category.
The Carrefour range includes several Greek-style recipes, including plain, honey and strawberry on the bottom.
E.Leclerc lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g, 8 × 125 g and 1 kg sizes, as well as a sweetened plain version.
The plain product reviewed is Greek-style yoghurt in an 8 × 125 g pack.
Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for sweet or savoury dishes.
For a young child, Manger Bouger’s advice points to plain, unflavoured dairy products. Check the recipe of the yoghurt you’re considering rather than relying on the word ‘mild’ alone.
Keep the journey as short as possible and preferably use an insulated bag, as recommended by the DGCCRF. Put the yoghurts in the fridge as soon as you arrive and follow the storage temperature shown on their packaging.
Choose a use-by date that works for the meals you have planned during your stay, and follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions. Once the pot is open, also follow the guidance on its packaging.
The plain Danone and Auchan products mentioned here contain milk and cream. To check the ingredients and allergens in another product or recipe, read the label on the exact pot.