Who are these options for?

Families with children who are sensitive to sour flavours

They’re looking for a creamy texture or a flavour their child enjoys, without assuming that a yoghurt described as “mild” contains little sugar. Taste is personal.

Hoteliers organising a buffet

They need to choose portions that suit the service, keep products chilled and provide reliable allergen information.

Parents who pay attention to ingredients

They want to compare plain, vanilla and fruit varieties by checking the ingredients, sugar and fat content listed for each product.

What should you look for?

When choosing Greek-style yoghurt for a hotel breakfast, start with the taste and ingredients you want for your child, then check that the pack size works for buffet service.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Taste and texture Compare plain and flavoured varieties; try the product you’re considering if a sour taste might be an issue. If my child prefers a creamy texture or a familiar flavour, I want to offer a yoghurt they’ll enjoy. Around 33% of consumers would put this first.
Pack size and service Check the number of pots or the weight of the large tub, as well as the chilled storage space available. For buffet service, I’m looking for packaging that suits the number of guests and the replenishment schedule. This would be the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients Check the ingredients, sugar and fat content per 100 g for the exact product. I want to tell the difference between a plain variety and a sweetened or flavoured one before offering it to my child. Ingredients would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Allergens and serving conditions Check the allergens on the packaging and follow the buffet’s chilling and cleaning procedures. When organising service, I need to be able to give guests allergen information and store products appropriately. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise these precautions.

Common pitfalls to avoid

  • Assuming a mild taste means less sugar

    A creamy texture or vanilla flavour doesn’t tell you what’s in the product. In the ingredients list for Auchan’s Greek-style vanilla yoghurt, sugar makes up 9.3% of the recipe.

    Compare the ingredients and sugar content per 100 g for each product. If you want to adjust the flavour separately, serve a plain variety with fruit on the side.

  • Assuming plain or organic yoghurt is low in fat

    The product description alone won’t tell you the fat content. Carrefour lists organic milk with a fat content of 9.5% among the ingredients of its Greek-style Bio variety.

    Check the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen rather than making assumptions based on terms such as “plain”, “organic” or “Greek-style”.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning chilled service

    A 1 kg tub needs to be handled differently from individual pots. The DGCCRF explains that the cold chain means keeping food at a low temperature. The French Ministry of Agriculture also lists hygiene and traceability among the points checked in food-service establishments.

    Make sure you have suitable chilled storage, clean serving utensils and a replenishment process that follows your establishment’s procedures and the instructions on the packaging.

    With a large tub, you’ll also need to manage serving quantities and leftovers.

  • Planning a recipe without checking it’s available

    A product featured in a dated offer may not be available the next time the buffet is restocked.

    Before choosing a product for regular service, confirm what’s available locally and check the product information for the item you’re actually ordering.

Brands and retailers to know

These examples can help you identify recipes and pack sizes to compare. Their inclusion here doesn’t mean that a product is available on Joybuy.

Danone

Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in 110 g and 150 g pots.

  • The pots make portioned service easy.
  • The pack size and “plain” label don’t tell you whether a child will find the taste mild.

Carrefour

Carrefour lists Extra plain and vanilla Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 × 150 g, as well as an organic variety.

  • The plain and vanilla varieties give you two different recipes to compare for the buffet.
  • The ingredients for Carrefour Bio include organic milk with a fat content of 9.5%: check the nutritional information for the pot you choose.

Auchan

Auchan lists plain and vanilla Greek-style yoghurt, including packs of 4 × 150 g.

  • Choosing between plain and vanilla lets you tailor the flavours on offer at the buffet.
  • The vanilla recipe lists 9.3% sugar in its ingredients; check the details of the product you order.

E.Leclerc / Delisse

E.Leclerc lists Delisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 × 150 g and 1 kg tubs, as well as a “sweetened plain” variety.

  • The pack sizes let you compare individual pots with serving from a large tub.
  • Don’t confuse the “sweetened plain” variety with an unsweetened plain recipe.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl lists an Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt described by the retailer as smooth, as well as a strawberry-bottomed variety.

  • These descriptions give you flavours and textures to look into.
  • For regular buffet service, confirm local availability and check the nutritional information for the product you choose.

Yoplait

Yoplait describes Perle de Lait Nature as mild-tasting, but doesn’t class it as Greek-style yoghurt.

  • It can be a useful point of comparison when a mild taste is your main priority.
  • It isn’t a substitute for Greek-style yoghurt if that’s what your buffet requires.

Related products on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does Greek-style yoghurt described as “mild” contain little sugar?

Not necessarily. “Mild” can refer to the taste or texture, rather than the amount of sugar. Check the ingredients and sugar content per 100 g for the specific variety. For example, Auchan lists sugar at 9.3% in the ingredients of its vanilla variety.

For a child at the buffet, is plain or vanilla yoghurt better?

Serving a plain variety with fruit on the side gives you more choice when adjusting the flavour, while vanilla may suit a child who already enjoys that taste. Either way, check the ingredients and don’t assume your child will like it without trying it first.

How can you give guests information about allergens in yoghurt?

Use the label on the product actually being served and follow your establishment’s procedure for sharing allergen information. The French Ministry of Agriculture says allergen notices are among the points checked in food-service establishments. The Carrefour Bio variety mentioned in this article, for example, contains milk.

Can you leave a 1 kg tub on the buffet all morning?

It must be served in line with your establishment’s chilling and replenishment procedures, as well as the manufacturer’s instructions. The DGCCRF explains that the cold chain is designed to keep food at a low temperature, so check your chilled storage before choosing a large tub.

Does plain or organic Greek-style yoghurt always contain little fat?

No. Those descriptions alone don’t tell you how much fat it contains. The ingredients list for Carrefour Bio includes organic milk with a fat content of 9.5%. To find out what’s in the yoghurt you’re serving, check its nutritional information.