Anyone particular about the texture of their baking
If your mixture or filling contains Greek-style yoghurt, compare the ingredients and fat content of the size you’re considering rather than relying on the product name alone.
Who are these options for?
Anyone making a large batch
If your recipe calls for a lot of yoghurt, compare the amount you need with the sizes of individual pots and large tubs. Also consider how you’ll store an opened container.
Anyone who checks the label
It’s worth checking the product description, dairy ingredients and storage instructions carefully. Greek-style products don’t all have the same composition or product description.
What should you check before buying?
For Christmas baking that calls for Greek-style yoghurt, start with the ingredient and quantity specified in the recipe. Then check the label of the size you plan to buy.
| What to check | Things to look for | Who is it for? |
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| Texture and fat content | Compare the ingredients and fat content per 100 g of the exact product. Choose a plain version if the recipe doesn’t call for flavoured yoghurt. | I want the texture of my mixture or filling to turn out as expected, without assuming that all Greek-style products are the same; around 44% of consumers would mainly prioritise this factor. |
| Ingredients and product description | Read the product description, ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. Auchan’s listing describes Danone 4 × 110 g as a ‘plain dairy speciality’. | If I need to identify the dairy ingredients in a recipe precisely, the product description and composition matter more than the pack size; around 33% of consumers would prioritise these factors. |
| Pack size and storage | Match the net weight to the quantity required and follow the product’s storage instructions. Anses recommends maintaining the cold chain. | For a large batch, I want to have the amount I need without leaving a large tub open unnecessarily; around 23% of consumers would put pack size and storage first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Mixing up the recipe ingredients
Greek-style yoghurt and grated cheese are different ingredients. Choosing one because it appears on a shopping list doesn’t mean it can be used instead of the other.
Check the recipe before you shop and buy the ingredient it calls for. Only make a substitution if the recipe allows it.
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Relying on the term ‘Greek-style’ alone
Carrefour France and Auchan listings show that products can have different compositions and product descriptions. Danone 4 × 110 g is described as a ‘plain dairy speciality’.
Check the product description, ingredients, allergens, fat content and net weight on the packaging of the product you choose.
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Buying a large tub without planning how you’ll use it
A 1 kg tub means you don’t need to open several small pots for a large recipe, but you may have some left over to store.
Work out how much you need before you shop, then follow the storage instructions after opening.
Brands to know when comparing labels
Danone
Auchan France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 110 g.
- The listing gives a fat content of 7% and says to store it between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum.
- It’s described as a ‘plain dairy speciality’, so don’t automatically apply guidance specific to products labelled ‘yoghurt’.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 × 150 g and 12 × 125 g, as well as a 1 kg tub.
- The listings give fat contents of 8.5 g, 10 g and 8.6 g per 100 g respectively. Whichever size you choose, check the label.
- The composition varies between products, so check the label of the pack you buy.
Delisse
The E.Leclerc page for Marque Repère lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g, as well as a 1 kg tub.
- These pack sizes make it easier to match the amount you buy to the quantity specified in the recipe.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product before choosing it.
Eridanous
Lidl France lists a Greek-style product for use in both savoury and sweet dishes.
- This means it may be suitable for a recipe calling for a Greek-style product, provided you check the label.
- Check the pack size, ingredients and product description on the packaging available in your store.
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Frequently asked questions
How should you transport and store a Greek-style product after shopping?
Keep it chilled while travelling and put it in the fridge as soon as you can, especially after opening. Anses recommends a temperature of 4 °C in the coldest part of the fridge. Also follow the instructions on the packaging: Auchan France’s listing for Danone 4 × 110 g specifies a temperature between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum.
Does a Greek-style dairy speciality have the same grace period after its use-by date as yoghurt?
No. Its commercial name alone doesn’t qualify it for this. Anses limits the grace period it refers to products legally described as ‘yoghurt’ or ‘yogurt’, not other fresh dairy products. Check the description of the specific product and follow its use-by date. Auchan France’s listing describes Danone Greek-style 4 × 110 g as a ‘plain dairy speciality’.