Fans of a creamy texture
If you serve yoghurt plain, check whether cream is listed in the ingredients and compare the fat content per 100 g, rather than relying on the product name alone.
Who is this guide for?
Shoppers who check the ingredients
To choose a recipe that suits you, read the ingredients on the specific product, look out for milk and check the origin if it’s stated.
Households that cook or share
If you’re making a sauce or serving several people, compare the quantity in each size and choose a tub you can finish while following the storage instructions.
What should you look for?
Start with how you plan to use it, then compare the recipe and size of the specific product. Don’t assume a dairy dessert chosen for its protein content is the same as Greek-style yoghurt.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and plain recipe | Whether cream is listed in the ingredients and the fat content per 100 g. | I want to serve plain yoghurt as it is, and texture matters more to me than the size. Around 40% of consumers would put this preference first. |
| Ingredients and origin | Ingredients list, milk as an allergen and origin, if stated. | When choosing a product, I want to understand its recipe and see clearly whether it contains milk. Ingredients would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Size and how you’ll use it | Net quantity, number of pots and storage instructions after opening. | For cooking or serving several people, I need a suitable quantity without opening more than necessary. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Protein or fat | Nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, as well as the exact product name. | If I’m comparing protein or fat first, I need to distinguish Greek-style yoghurt from other dairy desserts. This would be the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing Greek-style yoghurt with a dairy dessert
Danone presents HiPRO as a separate range from its Greek-style yoghurt. A pot format or protein-focused packaging doesn’t, by itself, mean it’s the same type of product.
Read the product name, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the products you’re interested in.
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Judging the ingredients by how creamy it looks
Carrefour’s product listings for Danone and Carrefour Extra Greek-style yoghurt both show milk and cream in the ingredients, but their nutritional values aren’t the same.
If fat content matters to you, compare the amount per 100 g on each pack rather than assuming it’s the same across the whole category.
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Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it
Carrefour’s range includes individual portions and 1 kg tubs. The quantity you need for a recipe may not be easy to finish after opening.
Choose a size to suit the number of people and how you plan to use it, then follow the product’s storage instructions.
Once opened, a large tub needs a plan for using it so that none goes to waste.
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Overlooking the journey home and use-by date
The DGCCRF stresses the importance of keeping chilled products cold and following the use-by date for the fresh products concerned.
Keep them out of the fridge for as little time as possible, use an insulated bag if needed, and follow the temperature and date shown on the packaging.
Brands to compare
Danone
Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 110 g pots. HiPRO is another Danone range, so compare it separately if protein is guiding your choice.
- Carrefour’s listing for its Greek-style yoghurt gives a recipe with cream and 7 g of fat per 100 g.
- This recipe contains milk; HiPRO’s characteristics don’t describe Danone Greek-style yoghurt.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour lists Carrefour Extra plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 150 g pots. Compare it with other sizes to find one that suits how you plan to use it.
- Carrefour’s listing gives the ingredients as whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and yoghurt cultures.
- This product contains milk and has 8.5 g of fat per 100 g; these values apply to this specific recipe.
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Frequently asked questions
What should you check on the packaging of Greek-style yoghurt?
Start with the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, nutritional information and the date shown. The DGCCRF lists these among the labelling details for prepacked foods. Check them on the pack you’re buying.
Do Danone and Carrefour Extra Greek-style yoghurts contain milk?
Yes. The ingredients listed for both plain products featured by Carrefour include milk. If you need to avoid this ingredient, check the allergen information on the specific product before buying.
How should you transport and store these yoghurts after shopping?
Keep them out of the fridge for as little time as possible and follow the temperature shown on the packaging. The DGCCRF also stresses that you should follow the use-by date for the fresh chilled products concerned. An insulated bag can help on the journey home.
Is the Nutri-Score enough to compare two recipes?
No. It doesn’t replace checking the details that matter for how you plan to use the product. Also compare the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, allergens and size. Don’t assume a product is right for you based on a single indicator.