Parents packing snacks for days out
You’re looking for individual pots that are easy to share out between several outings, without forgetting how much room you have in the lunchbox or how to keep them chilled.
Who is this guide for?
Families comparing recipes
You’re choosing between plain and flavoured yoghurt and want to check the sugars, fat and ingredients for each product, rather than relying on the flavour name.
Families open to a different type of product
You’re considering plain skyr if its ingredients matter more to you than those of Greek-style yoghurt, while keeping your preferred taste in mind.
What should you compare?
For a day out, first check that you can keep your chosen portion at the temperature shown on the pack. Then compare the recipe and how many pots you’ll need for the snacks you’ve planned.
Plain Greek-style yoghurt
Worth considering: if you want plain yoghurt in individual pots, with the 4 × 110 g Danone multipack or the 4 × 150 g Carrefour Extra, Delisse and Auchan products listed on their product pages.
Compare: the plain products listed contain between 7 and 8.5 g of fat per 100 g; check the figures for the pot you choose.
Flavoured Greek-style yoghurt
Worth considering: if flavour is an important part of the snack.
Compare: the flavour alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar it contains; check the “of which sugars” figure for the exact product.
Plain skyr
Worth considering: if you’re happy with an alternative to Greek-style yoghurt and are looking for the ingredients listed for Yoplait Skyr Nature.
Bear in mind: it’s a different recipe, and its taste and texture may not be what you’re looking for in Greek-style yoghurt.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Portion size and keeping it chilled | Weight per pot, space in your cool bag and the storage temperature shown on the pack. | If I’m packing a snack for a day out, I want a pot that fits in the bag and can stay chilled until it’s time to eat. Around 29% of consumers put this combination of factors first. |
| Recipe and nutritional values | Ingredients, “of which sugars” and fat per 100 g; also check what that means for a whole pot. | To choose between plain and flavoured yoghurt, I want to know exactly what’s in the portion I’m serving. Ingredients would be the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Skyr as an alternative | Product description, protein and fat per 100 g, then the pack size. | If it doesn’t have to be Greek-style yoghurt, I can consider plain skyr if its ingredients better match what I’m looking for. This would be a priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Number of pots, total weight, dates shown on the pots and whether the product is available at your chosen shop. | For several snacks, I’d rather plan for a number of pots we can actually use. Around 24% of consumers would prioritise this approach to choosing a multipack. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming skyr is the same as Greek-style yoghurt
These products don’t necessarily have the same recipe or texture. Yoplait says its Skyr Nature contains 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. These figures apply to this specific product, not all skyr.
If you’re specifically looking for Greek-style yoghurt, check the product description before comparing its nutritional information.
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Choosing a flavour without checking the “of which sugars” figure
Auchan’s product pages list 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g for the plain Greek-style yoghurt mentioned here, and 13 g for the lemon version. The difference applies to these two specific recipes.
Compare the figures per 100 g, then check the weight of each pot for the products you’re thinking of buying.
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Packing chilled yoghurt without a plan to keep it cold
The required temperature depends on the product. For example, the product pages mentioned here say to keep Auchan plain Greek-style yoghurt between 0 °C and +6 °C, and Danone plain yoghurt between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum.
Anses recommends using a cool bag to transport chilled food. Make sure you have a suitable way to keep it cold, limit the time it spends out of the fridge, and follow the storage instructions and date shown on the pack.
Brands to consider for these pack sizes
Danone
The “Danone à la grecque” range mentioned here includes a 4 × 110 g plain multipack and flavoured versions in individual pots.
- The 4 × 110 g pack gives you the option of a smaller portion than the 150 g pots featured here.
- Auchan’s product page for the plain version says to store it between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum. Check the label for the sugar content of each flavoured version.
Yoplait
Its Skyr Nature is a different type of product to consider. Yoplait lists it in x4 packs weighing 450 g and x8 packs weighing 850 g.
- Yoplait’s product page lists 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g of Skyr Nature.
- This skyr isn’t a like-for-like replacement for the recipe and texture you might be looking for in Greek-style yoghurt.
Carrefour Extra
The plain Greek-style yoghurt product shown by Carrefour Extra contains four 150 g pots.
- Its product page lists whole milk and cream in the recipe, along with 8.5 g of fat per 100 g.
- Check that a 150 g portion is right for your snack and fits in the bag you’re planning to use.
Delisse
E.Leclerc lists plain Delisse Greek-style yoghurt in a 4 × 150 g pack.
- The product page lists 7.9 g of fat and 3 g of protein per 100 g.
- Check it’s available at your local shop before planning to take it on several outings.
Auchan
Auchan lists plain and flavoured Greek-style yoghurts in 4 × 150 g packs.
- The product page for the plain version lists 8.2 g of fat per 100 g; the lemon version lists 13 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Check the label on the product you buy, especially if you choose a different flavour.
Eridanous
Lidl lists Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack.
- You can compare this pack with other Greek-style yoghurt multipacks.
- Before comparing it with the pack sizes detailed here, check the number and weight of the pots, the ingredients, the date and the storage instructions on the pack.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
What size pot should I choose for a lunchbox?
Choose a portion to suit the snack you have planned and the space available: the products mentioned here include 110 g and 150 g pots. Check the weight on the pack rather than assuming that all the pots in a multipack are the same size.
Can you take chilled yoghurt in a regular snack bag?
If the yoghurt needs to be kept in the fridge, transport it in a way that maintains the temperature shown on the packaging. Anses recommends using a cool bag for chilled food; choose a suitable way to keep it cold and plan the journey time around the product’s storage requirements.
How do you compare the sugar in plain and flavoured yoghurt?
Check the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g for both exact products, then take the weight of each pot into account. The Auchan product pages mentioned here list 3.8 g per 100 g for their plain Greek-style yoghurt and 13 g per 100 g for their lemon version. These figures don’t apply to other recipes.
What should you check if a child is allergic to milk?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack before choosing: the Greek-style yoghurt and skyr products mentioned here contain milk. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
Can you plan a snack for after the date shown on a yoghurt pot?
If the date shown is a use-by date (DLC), don’t plan to eat the product after that date, and follow its storage instructions. The Ministry for the Economy distinguishes this strict deadline from a best-before date, so check the wording shown on the pot.