Who is it for?

Hosts cooking for a group

Plain Greek-style yoghurt can be used in a cold sauce and served with toppings at dessert. Carrefour France and E.Leclerc both offer 1 kg tubs, for example, which you can compare with the amount you’ll need for your meal.

Guests who prefer a ready-to-serve dessert

Flavoured individual pots save you having to prepare toppings. The ranges offered by Carrefour France and E.Leclerc include vanilla, fruit and stracciatella varieties; ingredients vary by product.

Shoppers who check ingredients

If the type of milk, sugars, fat or allergens influence your choice, compare the labels on the specific products. The term ‘Greek-style’ alone doesn’t tell you their nutritional values.

What should you look for?

First decide whether you’ll use the yoghurt in cooking, to build a dessert or serve straight from the pots. Then compare the labels and quantities for your chosen use.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Versatility at mealtimes Plain recipe and total quantity, depending on the savoury and sweet dishes you have planned. If I’m making a sauce and dessert for a group, I prefer plain yoghurt that everyone can customise to their taste. Around 31% of consumers would put this versatility first.
Ready-to-serve dessert Flavour, ingredients and size of the individual pots. If I want to serve dessert without preparing toppings, I look for a flavour that’s already chosen. Around 23% of consumers would prioritise this convenience.
Ingredients Type of milk, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g, particularly sugars and fat. Before choosing a creamy recipe, I want to know what it contains and check for ingredients I need to avoid. Around 31% of consumers would make ingredients their main consideration.
Quantity and portions Total weight and number of pots, taking into account other planned uses during the meal. When I’m hosting several guests, I want enough yoghurt without opening a large tub and leaving a lot uneaten after lunch. Around 15% of consumers would put the right quantity first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all ‘Greek-style’ yoghurts have the same ingredients

    Carrefour France’s listing gives the Danone plain yoghurt consulted as having 7 g of fat per 100 g, while Auchan lists 8.2 g for its plain 4 × 150 g product. So the category name alone isn’t enough to compare these recipes.

    Check the nutritional values per 100 g and the ingredients list for the size you plan to buy, rather than judging by its creamy appearance.

  • Choosing a flavoured variety for a savoury dish

    The Delisse stracciatella variety offered by E.Leclerc contains sugar and chocolate flakes, among other ingredients. It’s intended for a different use from plain yoghurt for a sauce or toppings that guests can choose themselves.

    If you’re using the same yoghurt in several dishes, start with a plain variety and serve any accompaniments separately.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it

    A 1 kg tub can be used for several dishes, but you’ll need to store any leftovers after opening.

    Work out how many portions and recipes you have planned before choosing between a large tub and individual pots. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

  • Leaving the yoghurt out of the fridge for too long

    Leaving it at room temperature for an extended period makes it harder to maintain the cold chain during a celebratory meal.

    Anses advises buying chilled products at the end of your shop. Refrigerate the yoghurt promptly and take out only the portions you need when it’s time to serve.

Greek-style yoghurt brands to know

These ranges give you an idea of the recipes and sizes available. Always compare the specific product you’re planning to serve.

Danone

The range offered by Carrefour France includes plain and flavoured varieties, so you can choose between a dessert to customise or one that’s already flavoured.

  • Carrefour France’s listing for Danone plain yoghurt gives the ingredients as skimmed milk, cream, concentrated or powdered skimmed milk and lactic cultures.
  • This same product contains 7 g of fat per 100 g; compare flavoured varieties separately.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour France offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in individual portions and 1 kg tubs, as well as other varieties in the range.

  • The different sizes let you choose between serving individual pots and sharing a larger quantity across several dishes.
  • Check the exact recipe and size: plain yoghurt and a honey or fruit variety aren’t suitable for the same uses.

Delisse / Marque Repère (E.Leclerc)

E.Leclerc offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in a range of sizes, as well as flavoured varieties, including stracciatella.

  • Choosing between individual pots and larger tubs makes it easier to suit the presentation to the number of guests.
  • The stracciatella variety offered by E.Leclerc contains sugar and chocolate flakes, so it isn’t as versatile as plain yoghurt for savoury dishes.

Auchan

Auchan offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in individual portions and larger tubs.

  • Auchan’s listing for its plain 4 × 150 g product describes a recipe made with whole milk and cream.
  • It contains 8.2 g of fat and 6 g of saturated fat per 100 g. Auchan notes that ingredients may vary depending on the delivery or collection service and purchase date, so check the packaging of the product you choose.

Eridanous / Lidl

Lidl France features Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for sweet and savoury dishes, including tzatziki.

  • This culinary suggestion may help you choose a plain variety for several uses at lunch.
  • Check the specific product and its packaging before adding it to your menu.

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Frequently asked questions

Can ‘mature’ or ‘ripened’ help you choose Greek-style yoghurt?

No. These terms don’t tell you which recipe to choose for lunch. If you’re looking for a stronger flavour or a particular texture, compare the type of milk, whether it contains cream, the flavour, any added pieces and the nutritional information for the specific product.

How can you check ingredients and allergens before your meal?

Read the ingredients list and check the allergens highlighted on the label of the pot you choose. The DGCCRF sets out this labelling requirement for prepacked foods. If you’re comparing several recipes, also check the product description, quantity and nutritional values per 100 g.

How can you keep yoghurt chilled until it’s time to serve?

Buy it at the end of your shop, take it home promptly and put it straight in the fridge. Anses recommends keeping relevant foods in the coldest part of the fridge, at 4 °C. Follow the instructions on the packaging too, and take the pots out when you’re ready to serve them.