Larger households eating lunch at home
If several people are serving themselves at the table, a 1 kg tub of natural yoghurt makes it easy to share across several lunches. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan all include this format in their ranges.
Who are these formats for?
Families with different lunchtime schedules
If everyone eats at a different time, individual pots save you from serving each portion out of one large tub. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan offer multipacks of individual portions.
Families eating lunch away from home
If portability matters more than eating with a spoon, a drinkable yoghurt may be worth considering. Yoplait sells Yop in this format, but it isn’t Greek-style yoghurt.
What should you look for?
When planning school-holiday lunches for a larger household, think about where and when you’ll eat before choosing the size of the container.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing format | Check the net weight and how much space you have in the fridge. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan offer 1 kg tubs. | When several people are having lunch at home, I prefer to serve the amount we want from one tub. Around 50% of consumers would put this need for a shareable format first. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of pots, the weight of each one and the flavours in the multipack. Available formats include 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g. | If people eat at different times, everyone should be able to grab a portion without opening a large tub for everyone to share. Around 30% of consumers would put individual portions first. |
| Transport and storage | Read the storage instructions for the product you choose. For chilled products, Anses recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and using an insulated bag. | When I’m out and about, I mainly need a product that’s easy to take with me while still following its storage instructions. Around 20% of consumers would make portability their priority. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Confusing a large tub with a 3-litre bottle
A 1 kg tub of Greek-style yoghurt, such as those offered by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan, is neither a 3-litre bottle nor a “6 pint” format. Searching by container type may also bring up drinkable yoghurts, which are intended for a different use.
If you want yoghurt to serve with a spoon, check the product listing for its category, net weight, ingredients and storage instructions before choosing a format.
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Assuming storage instructions for drinkable yoghurt apply to all yoghurt
Instructions for a particular Yop product don’t apply to chilled Greek-style yoghurt. Anses advises that chilled foods should be transported in a way that minimises breaks in the cold chain.
Read the packaging of the product you buy. To transport chilled Greek-style yoghurt, use an insulated bag and put it in the fridge as soon as possible.
Brands to help you compare formats
Carrefour
Carrefour offers Carrefour Extra natural Greek-style yoghurt in individual pots, multipacks and a 1 kg tub.
- Available formats include 150 g, 4 × 150 g and 1 kg, so you can compare individual portions with a tub to share.
- Check which products your store stocks before choosing a format.
Delisse / Marque Repère
E.Leclerc offers Delisse / Marque Repère natural Greek yoghurt in several pack sizes.
- Available formats include 4 × 150 g, 8 × 125 g, 450 g and 1 kg.
- Check which product is available at the store where you plan to shop.
Auchan
Auchan offers natural Greek-style yoghurt in multipacks, as well as a 1 kg tub of natural Greek yoghurt.
- The 8 × 125 g, 4 × 150 g and 1 kg formats let you choose between individual portions and serving from a large tub.
- Check which products are available for your chosen collection or delivery option.
Danone
Carrefour and Auchan offer Danone Greek-style yoghurt, including multipacks of 4 × 110 g pots.
- The products on offer include natural, vanilla and stracciatella varieties in individual portions.
- A multipack of small pots won’t meet your needs if you’re looking for one large tub to share.
Lidl / Eridanous
Lidl describes Eridanous as Greek-style yoghurt to enjoy on its own or use in recipes such as tzatziki.
- This product may suit a household that also plans to use yoghurt in cooking.
- If you’re looking for a tub to share, check the format shown on the product you choose.
Yoplait / Yop
Yoplait sells Yop as a drinkable yoghurt, including an 825 g format and small 180 g bottles.
- These bottles are suited to a different use from yoghurt served with a spoon.
- Don’t class Yop as Greek-style yoghurt just because it’s a dairy product. Be sure to check the storage instructions for the product you choose, too.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 1 kg tub the same as a 3-litre bottle or a “6 pint” format?
No. These descriptions refer to different types of container. If you’re specifically looking for 3 litres or “6 pint”, check the volume or net weight and product category on the listing. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan all offer 1 kg tubs of Greek-style yoghurt.
A family-size tub or individual portions for school-holiday lunches?
A 1 kg tub is a good choice if several people are serving themselves at the table and you can keep it chilled after opening. Multipacks of individual pots are easier to share when people have different schedules or tastes. Check the weight and flavours in the multipack you choose.
How should you transport chilled Greek-style yoghurt?
Keep the time it spends out of the fridge to a minimum and use an insulated bag, following Anses advice for chilled products. At home, Anses recommends keeping food between 0 and 4 °C in the coldest part of the fridge. Also follow the use-by date and the instructions on the packaging.
Is Yop in a large format Greek-style yoghurt?
No. Yoplait sells Yop as a drinkable yoghurt, including an 825 g format. If you’re looking for a product to serve with a spoon or use in a recipe, check the category shown for the Greek-style yoghurt you’re considering.