People who take breakfast with them
Individual pots fit in a lunch box, as long as you can keep them at the right temperature until you’re ready to eat.
Who are these formats suited to?
People who prefer plain yoghurt
With plain yoghurt, you can add your own fruit, cereal or honey. Compare the pot size, ingredients and nutritional values for each product.
Households serving yoghurt at home
A large tub means you don’t have to use pre-portioned pots, but everyone will need to serve themselves, and the yoghurt must be used within the stated time after opening.
What should you compare?
First, decide whether you’ll be taking the yoghurt with you or serving it at home. Then compare the serving size and exact recipe rather than relying on the words ‘Greek-style’ alone.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to take with you | Number of pots, weight per pot and storage temperature for the product you choose. | If I take breakfast with me, I want a sealed pot so I don’t have to transfer the yoghurt to another container, while still being able to keep it chilled. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Recipe and ingredients | Ingredients, allergens, sugars and fat per 100 g and per serving. | When choosing plain or flavoured yoghurt, I want to know exactly what’s in the pot. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Amount to share | Total quantity and the stated time to use the yoghurt after opening a large tub. | At home, I’d rather serve the amount I want, but my household needs to be able to use the product after it’s opened. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all Greek-style recipes are the same
Auchan product listings show that Danone plain yoghurt, in a 4 × 110 g pack, contains 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 13.3 g for the vanilla version in the same format. These figures apply to these two recipes, not to all Greek-style yoghurts.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product, both per 100 g and per pot.
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Choosing a large tub without planning how to transport it
A carton needs to be served from or decanted into another container; it doesn’t offer the sealed portions you get in a multipack. Auchan’s listing for the 750 g Yoplait plain yoghurt carton also says to use it within 7 days of opening.
If you’re taking a portion with you, use a sealed food container and follow the product’s storage instructions.
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Leaving a pot unrefrigerated while you’re travelling
Auchan listings for some Danone and Auchan products specify refrigerated storage, with temperature ranges that vary by product. The French Ministry for the Economy points out that breaking the cold chain can make food unsafe to eat.
Check the temperature stated on the packaging and plan your journey so you can keep the yoghurt at that temperature until you eat it or put it back in the fridge.
Brands to consider
Danone
Greek-style yoghurts are available in packs of 4 × 110 g, including plain and vanilla options.
- Each 110 g pot is already portioned.
- According to Auchan listings, the plain version contains 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 13.3 g for the vanilla version. Check the storage instructions for each product too.
Yoplait
The 750 g carton of plain Greek-style stirred yoghurt is designed for serving in portions at home.
- The large container lets you serve the amount you want.
- You’ll need to serve or decant each portion. Auchan’s listing says to use this carton within 7 days of opening.
Carrefour
SIMPL’ plain and Carrefour Bio plain yoghurts are available in packs of four 125 g pots.
- According to Carrefour’s listings, each pot is a separate 125 g portion.
- The two recipes are different, so check the ingredients and nutritional values for each one.
Auchan
The plain Greek-style yoghurt is available in a pack of 4 × 125 g individual pots.
- Auchan’s listing specifies storage between 0 °C and +6 °C for this product.
- It contains 10 g of fat per 100 g, so compare this with other plain recipes you’re considering.
E.Leclerc
Eco+ plain yoghurt and Delisse yoghurt with a mango layer come in packs of 4 × 125 g and 4 × 150 g respectively.
- These formats let you compare the weight per pot depending on the recipe you’re looking for.
- E.Leclerc’s listing for Delisse mango yoghurt shows 11.1 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the exact recipe rather than assuming this figure applies to other products.
Lidl
Lidl sells Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack.
- The multipack could provide yoghurt for several breakfasts.
- Before comparing it with a four-pot multipack, check the packaging for the number of portions, their weight and the nutritional information.
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Frequently asked questions
Four pots or a large tub for weekday mornings?
Choose four pots if you need portions that are already sealed. A large tub is suitable if you’re serving the yoghurt at home and will use it within the stated time after opening. For the 750 g carton of Yoplait plain yoghurt, Auchan’s listing says to use it within 7 days of opening.
Can you take a pot in a lunch box?
Yes, as long as you keep it at the storage temperature stated for the product until you eat it or put it back in the fridge. A sealed pot makes it easier to transport, but it doesn’t keep the yoghurt chilled.
Does ‘Greek-style’ mean all recipes have the same ingredients?
No. Ingredients vary by product and flavour. For example, Auchan’s listings show 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g for Danone plain yoghurt in a 4 × 110 g pack, and 13.3 g for Danone vanilla yoghurt in the same format. Compare the ingredients and nutritional values of the pots you’re considering.
Where can you check the allergens in prepacked yoghurt?
Check the ingredients list for the specific product. The DGCCRF says that allergenic ingredients must be clearly highlighted there; for dairy yoghurt, look in particular for milk.
Is the use-by date enough once the yoghurt has been opened?
No. The DGCCRF explains that the printed use-by date is no longer useful once the packaging has been opened. Follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions and guidance on how long to keep it after opening.