For the week’s lunch boxes, choose the number of pots to match the portions you have planned, then check the weight of each pot. A pack of four may be enough for a few lunches. Before choosing eight, make sure you can eat them in line with the storage instructions and by the date shown on the packaging. A Danone product listing on Carrefour gives different weights in the title and description for a pack of eight, so check the weight printed on the pack.
If you’re planning several lunches, count how many pots you need before choosing a multipack. Carrefour’s range includes packs of four 110 g pots and four 150 g pots. Check that the portion size suits the person taking it with them.
If yoghurt is going into several lunch boxes, match the number of pots to the meals you’ve actually planned. With a larger pack, you’ll also need to consider the date shown and how much space you have in the fridge.
Plain yoghurt lets you add whichever ingredients you like. If you also plan to use it in cooking, check the product’s ingredients and weight rather than relying on its name alone.
First, count the lunch boxes you need to prepare, then choose your pot size. Next, read the label on the multipack you’ve chosen to check its ingredients and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count how many pots you need and check their net weight, as well as the date shown on the multipack. | If I’m preparing several lunches, I want enough pots for the week without any going unused. Around 42 % of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
| Portable size | Compare the weight of each pot, such as 110 g or 150 g, and make sure it can be kept chilled while you’re on the move. | For a lunch box, I prefer an individual pot that’s the right size for the meal and the bag. This convenient, ready-to-go format is a priority for around 33 % of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutrition information per 100 g; also consider the amount in each pot. | Before choosing a recipe, I want to know what’s in it and compare the nutritional values on a like-for-like basis. Ingredients are the top priority for around 25 % of consumers. |
Four 110 g pots and four 150 g pots don’t contain the same total amount or provide the same portion to take with you.
Check the number of pots, the weight of each one and how many lunch boxes you’re planning.
Some pots may go unused if you won’t get through them before the date shown. The French Ministry of the Economy says that a use-by date must be followed when it appears on a highly perishable food.
Check the date on the pack and the storage instructions before planning your meals for the week.
This description alone doesn’t tell you the ingredients or nutritional values. For example, Carrefour’s listings for several plain varieties show different fat contents per 100 g.
Compare the labels per 100 g, then check how much is in the pot you plan to take with you.
A Carrefour listing for a Danone multipack says 8 × 150 g in the title but 8 × 110 g in the description. Auchan also notes that a product’s ingredients may vary depending on the collection service and purchase date.
Check the packaging for the number of pots, net weight, ingredients, allergens and date.
Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots, as well as a pack of eight.
Carrefour’s plain Carrefour Extra in 4 × 150 g and Carrefour Bio Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 125 g illustrate two different individual pot sizes.
Auchan lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots.
Lidl lists Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack and describes it as suitable for both savoury and sweet dishes.
Yoplait offers yoghurts and dairy desserts.
E.Leclerc offers online grocery shopping with collection and pedestrian pick-up options.
An individual pot means you don’t have to decant the yoghurt before you leave. Among the products listed by Carrefour, 110 g pots take up less room than 150 g pots. Choose a portion to suit the meal and keep the product chilled in line with the instructions on its packaging.
Choose eight pots if you expect to use them by the date shown on the pack and can store them as directed. Otherwise, four pots may be a better fit for your planned meals. For the Danone multipack listed by Carrefour, also check the weight on the packaging, as the listing gives two different figures.
Follow the storage temperature shown on the product and plan your journey so the yoghurt stays chilled. ANSES recommends buying chilled products towards the end of your shop and using an insulated bag to carry them.
If the yoghurt has a use-by date, don’t eat it after that date and follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that this date must be followed for highly perishable foods, including some yoghurts.
Check the product description, ingredients and allergen information, then compare the nutrition information per 100 g and the amount in each pot. The DGCCRF notes that pre-packed food labels include details such as the ingredients list, nutrition declaration and net quantity. Check the information on the product you buy.