Anyone preparing portions to take away
Whether you’re sharing dessert among your guests or planning meals for the days ahead, the number and size of the pots matter just as much as the pack’s total weight.
Who are these formats for?
Anyone cooking for Easter lunch
Plain yoghurt can be used as a base for a dessert or a savoury dish. A large pot to share serves a different purpose from individual portions to take away.
Anyone keeping an eye on ingredients and quantities
The ingredients list, fat and sugar content, and the number of pots you’ll need to use before their use-by date can all help you choose the right product.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether you’ll serve the yoghurt in individual pots, use it in cooking or share it at the table. Then check the recipe and storage instructions for the format you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Count how many pots you need and check their weight. The products mentioned here include pots of 110 g, 125 g and 150 g. | If I’m preparing portions to take away, I want to give everyone a pot without decanting the yoghurt. Around 33% of consumers put having separate portions first. |
| A recipe to suit your menu | Read the product name and ingredients to distinguish plain yoghurt from flavoured varieties. Choose individual pots or a large tub to suit how you plan to serve it. | If I’m using yoghurt in a savoury dish or making my own dessert, I want a plain base. This flexibility would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| How much you’ll use | Compare the number of pots with the portions needed for lunch and any meals afterwards, then check the use-by date. | If there aren’t many guests, I’d rather choose a format we can finish in time. Avoiding unused pots would be the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Storage and ingredients | Check the chilled storage instructions and allergens on the packaging, along with the fat and sugar content in the nutritional information. | If I’m transporting the pots or need to avoid an ingredient, I want to be able to plan how to keep them chilled and check exactly what’s in them. Around 20% of consumers would put these checks first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing the biggest pack without counting portions
Eight or twelve pots are only useful if you’ll finish them before their use-by date and store them according to the packaging instructions.
Count your guests, takeaway portions and any meals afterwards before choosing a pack size.
Pots that aren’t eaten in time may need to be thrown away.
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Using fruit yoghurt as if it were plain
Yoghurt with a fruit layer already contains ingredients that affect its flavour and composition, so it won’t work in the same way in a sauce or tzatziki.
For a savoury dish, check the product name and ingredients list of the plain yoghurt you choose.
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Transporting the pots without planning how to keep them chilled
Chilled yoghurt needs particular care between shopping and mealtime. ANSES recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and using an insulated bag for chilled food.
Plan how you’ll keep the yoghurt cool in transit, put the pots in the fridge as soon as possible and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands to compare
Danone
Plain Greek-style yoghurt is available in packs of 4 × 110 g and 8 × 150 g.
- The four-pack works well for a small number of individual portions, while the eight-pack is suited to anyone who needs more pots.
- For the eight-pack, check the weight of the product you receive: the Carrefour listing gives conflicting weights in its title and description.
Carrefour Extra
The plain range includes packs of 4 × 150 g and 12 × 125 g.
- These two formats let you choose between fewer, larger pots and more 125 g portions.
- Recipes and nutritional values vary by product, so compare the information on the pack you plan to use.
E.Leclerc : Eco+ et Delisse
Eco+ offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 125 g packs, while Delisse includes a strawberry-on-the-bottom variety in 4 × 150 g packs.
- Plain Eco+ yoghurt and Delisse strawberry dessert yoghurt suit different uses at lunch.
- Delisse strawberry yoghurt contains sugar and has 12.3 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ingredients for this product rather than treating it as plain yoghurt.
Auchan
The plain Greek-style yoghurt featured here comes in a pack of 4 × 125 g.
- Its four 125 g pots provide individual portions of the same size.
- The product listing states that it contains 10 g of fat per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information for the recipes you’re considering.
Lidl : Eridanous
Lidl offers Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack, for serving as it is or using in sweet and savoury dishes.
- The multipack format may be worth considering if you’re serving several portions.
- Check the weight, ingredients and nutritional values on the label before comparing it with another format.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you keep yoghurt in a lunchbox until lunchtime?
Yes, as long as you keep it chilled until mealtime. ANSES recommends using an insulated bag to transport chilled food and keeping transport time to a minimum. You should also follow the use-by date and the storage instructions on the packaging.
What should you check if you need to avoid milk?
The dairy products mentioned here contain milk, so check the label of each yoghurt before choosing a pack. In France, the DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels. Flavoured varieties may contain other ingredients you’ll need to check, too.
Do “Greek-style” and “Greek yoghurt” always mean the same thing?
No. These terms alone don’t confirm that two products have the same product name, origin or ingredients. Read the product name and ingredients list for the specific product you’re comparing.
How do you choose between two multipacks for lunch?
Compare the number of pots, the weight of each one, the recipe and the use-by date against the portions you’ve planned. If you’re taking some of the yoghurt with you, make sure you can keep it chilled until you’re ready to eat it.