For a savoury base, start with plain Greek-style yoghurt and choose the pack size according to how much you’ll use. The word ‘mild’ doesn’t guarantee your child will like it: check the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you choose, then try a light seasoning. Perle de Lait Nature, which Yoplait describes as having a very mild taste, is a different type of product and won’t necessarily work as a Greek-style yoghurt base for a sauce.
You’re looking for a plain product your child will accept in a mildly seasoned savoury dish. Mildness comes down to taste: compare the ingredients, then try the recipe without assuming that wording on the packaging will predict how your child reacts.
You want to use plain yoghurt as a spread, dip or sauce. Auchan and Lidl suggest savoury uses for some of their Greek-style products; the result will also depend on the recipe.
You’re deciding between individual pots and a larger tub, depending on how many people you’re serving and how often you’ll prepare these dishes. Check the weight per pot and the use-by date before choosing a quantity.
First, choose a product that’s suitable for savoury dishes, then check whether its texture and pack size suit the way you’ll use it. An alternative described by its brand as mild isn’t necessarily Greek-style yoghurt.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taste and acceptance | Choose a plain product, read the ingredients and try a light seasoning; ‘mild’ doesn’t predict how your child will find the taste. | If my child is unsure about sour or strongly flavoured foods, I want to start with something simple that they can try at their own pace. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise taste acceptance. |
| Texture for savoury dishes | Check that the product is plain and that its consistency will work in the sauce, dip or spread you have in mind. | For serving with toast or vegetables, I need a base that will still work in the recipe once seasoned. This versatility would be the priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Pack size and portions | Compare the weight per pot, the number of pots and the use-by date with the amount you expect to use. | Whether I’m serving one child or preparing several dishes, I want to choose an amount the household can use. Pack size would come first for around 30% of consumers. |
Products don’t all have the same nutritional values. The listings for Danone, Carrefour Extra and Auchan respectively show 7 g, 8.5 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact product, rather than drawing conclusions about its taste or suitability for your child from a single figure.
Yoplait describes Perle de Lait Nature as very mild, but it isn’t presented as Greek-style yoghurt and contains ingredients including modified rice starch. Its texture may therefore not suit the same recipes.
If you’re looking for a base for a savoury sauce, check the product name and ingredients before choosing an alternative for its advertised taste.
In its breakfast ideas for 4- to 17-year-olds, Manger Bouger pairs a dairy product with a cereal product and a piece of fruit or a no-added-sugar fruit purée.
Use yoghurt as the dairy component of the meal, with accompaniments and portions suited to your child’s age and appetite.
Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 x 110 g.
Carrefour Extra plain Greek-style yoghurt comes in packs of 4 x 150 g.
E.Leclerc sells Delisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 x 150 g, as well as 450 g and 1 kg sizes.
Auchan sells its plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 or 8 x 125 g and suggests seasoning it for savoury dishes.
Lidl says Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt can be used in savoury dishes, including tzatziki-style recipes.
Perle de Lait Nature is an alternative to consider if its advertised mildness matters more to you than the ‘Greek-style yoghurt’ category.
No. The listings for Danone, Carrefour Extra and Auchan show 7 g, 8.5 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g respectively for the products featured here. Compare the nutritional values of the specific product you plan to serve, rather than judging its nutritional profile by the category name alone.
Plain yoghurt can make up the dairy component of breakfast, for example as a spread or dip. For children aged 4 to 17, Manger Bouger’s ideas also include a cereal product and a piece of fruit or a no-added-sugar fruit purée. Adjust the portions to suit your child’s age and appetite.
First, check the product name, ingredients, allergens, nutritional values per 100 g, net quantity and use-by date. The DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted, so don’t assume a ‘plain’ product is suitable for a child with an allergy.
Yes. Some plain Greek-style products are suggested for this use: Auchan recommends seasoning its yoghurt, while Lidl mentions savoury recipes for Eridanous. If your child is trying this recipe for the first time, start with a light seasoning and adjust it to suit their taste.
Follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the packaging. The listing for Auchan plain Greek-style yoghurt, 8 x 125 g, says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C before opening. Check the instructions for any other product you choose.