For an easy-to-serve snack, a single pot of plain Greek-style yoghurt is a good starting point if the person enjoys its texture. If flavour matters more, compare the specific flavoured recipe with a plain option, paying particular attention to the ingredients and sugar content. A large tub is better suited to serving several portions, provided the product can be stored after opening.
A single pot means there’s no need to portion out a large tub before the snack. Carrefour and E.Leclerc offer Greek-style options in 110 g, 125 g or 150 g pots, depending on the brand. Choose a texture that suits the person’s preferences.
A vanilla, lemon or stracciatella-style recipe may suit their tastes better than a plain option. The Delisse recipes listed by E.Leclerc contain added sugar, so compare each variety rather than assuming it’s the same as the plain recipe.
A large tub lets you serve several portions, as long as it can be resealed, stored and finished after opening. Carrefour offers a 1 kg Carrefour Extra tub, while Auchan sells a 750 g Yoplait carton.
Start with what will make snack time easier for the person, then compare the labels of the recipes and sizes that suit them.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and serving | Check whether the person likes the texture and whether the pot size makes it easy to serve a snack without portioning out a large tub. | If opening and serving a snack needs to involve as few steps as possible, I’d choose a single pot with a texture I enjoy. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise ease of serving and texture. |
| Flavour and recipe | Compare the ingredients and sugar content of the chosen variety with those of a plain option. | If a familiar flavour makes me more likely to have a snack, I check the exact recipe rather than relying on the words ‘Greek-style’ alone. Taste is said to be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Label and size | Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information per 100 g and net quantity. For a large tub, also check the storage instructions after opening. | When choosing between recipes or serving several snacks, I need a clear ingredients list and a size I can finish. Around 30% of consumers are said to prioritise these checks. |
Danone distinguishes its ‘Greek-style’ dairy speciality from traditional Greek yoghurt, and says it contains cream and flavourings, except in the plain variety, which contains no flavourings. The name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in each variety.
Read the full product name, ingredients and nutritional information on the pot you choose.
The Delisse vanilla, lemon and stracciatella recipes listed by E.Leclerc contain added sugar.
If flavour matters, compare the varieties the person enjoys, checking their ingredients and sugar content per 100 g.
Choosing a snack is no substitute for assessing difficulties with eating. French National Health Insurance says a medical examination is needed if malnutrition is suspected.
If someone is losing weight unintentionally or continues to have difficulty eating, contact a healthcare professional, then choose a snack in line with their advice.
A 1 kg tub and a single pot don’t involve the same steps when serving. Once opened, a container also needs to be stored according to the instructions on its packaging.
Before choosing a large size, think about how many snacks you’ll need and whether you can serve and store the product after opening.
A container that isn’t finished could go to waste.
The ‘Greek-style’ dairy speciality range includes a plain option and several flavours. Carrefour lists plain varieties in 4 × 110 g and 8 × 150 g packs.
Auchan lists a 750 g carton of plain, stirred Greek-style Yoplait yoghurt, designed to be served in several portions.
Carrefour offers plain Greek-style Carrefour Extra yoghurt in single pots and a 1 kg tub.
E.Leclerc offers plain Delisse Greek-style yoghurt in several sizes, as well as flavoured recipes.
Lidl France offers Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt to enjoy plain or with an accompaniment, such as fruit.
No. Its texture, taste, portion size and ingredients need to suit the person and any individual advice they’ve been given. If they’re losing weight unintentionally or finding it difficult to eat, choosing a yoghurt is no substitute for medical advice. French National Health Insurance says an examination is needed if malnutrition is suspected.
A plain variety makes it easier to compare recipes and choose an accompaniment separately. A flavoured one may better suit the person’s tastes; if so, check its ingredients and sugar content. The Delisse vanilla, lemon and stracciatella recipes listed by E.Leclerc contain added sugar.
First, check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional information for the specific product. The French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control points out that these are among the details required on pre-packed food labels. The words ‘Greek-style’ alone don’t tell you everything about the recipe.
No. Yoghurt containing milk isn’t suitable for someone with a milk allergy. Check the allergens listed on the specific product and follow the advice of their healthcare professional.
Choose this size if you’ll be serving several portions and can store and finish the contents after opening. Carrefour offers a 1 kg tub of plain Carrefour Extra yoghurt. If you’re only planning one small portion, a single pot means you won’t have to portion out the contents.