Which format suits you?

Households that get through a large tub quickly

If several people eat yoghurt regularly, or you also use it in cooking, a large tub could suit your routine. Still, check the use-by date, storage temperature and instructions for use after opening.

Smaller households that eat yoghurt less often

If everyone eats yoghurt at a different pace, individual pots mean you don’t have to leave a large container open. An intermediate size could also work if you can finish it within the time stated on the packaging.

People who compare recipes first

Pack size doesn’t tell you what’s in the yoghurt. Compare the fat, protein, ingredients and allergens on the label for each product, rather than relying on the words ‘Greek-style’ alone.

What should you look for?

When choosing between a large tub, a carton and individual pots, start with how often you eat yoghurt, then check the recipe and storage instructions for the product you’re considering.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
How much you eat Compare the net weight with how much your household actually uses, including in cooking. If yoghurt often features in my meals or recipes, I can consider a large tub without leaving any unused. Around 36% of consumers put the match between pack size and how much they eat first.
Portions and leftovers Check how many pots are in the pack or, for a sharing tub, how long it can be kept after opening. When we eat yoghurt at different times, I’d rather open one portion at a time than keep a tub that’s already been opened. Easy portioning is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients Read the nutrition information per 100 g, the ingredients list and the allergens for the exact product. If I’m comparing fat, protein or sugar, the words ‘Greek-style’ aren’t enough to help me choose a recipe. Around 21% of consumers put this check first.
Storage Check the use-by date, the stated storage temperature and the instructions for use after opening. When ordering for click and collect or delivery, I want to be able to check the date and keep the product chilled as soon as it arrives. Around 14% of consumers put storage checks ahead of other criteria.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing the largest tub without planning when to finish it

    A 750 g to 1 kg container will stay open between servings. Auchan’s product listing for Yoplait 750 g says to consume within 7 days of opening, compared with 5 days for FAGE 950 g. These timeframes don’t apply to every product.

    Estimate how many portions your household will eat in a week, and follow the instructions for the product you choose.

  • Assuming all ‘Greek-style’ yoghurts have the same recipe

    Carrefour and Auchan product listings show that fat and protein levels vary between products. So the description alone is no substitute for checking the nutrition information.

    Compare the information per 100 g, then check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

  • Relying only on the title of a multipack listing

    A Carrefour listing for a pack of eight Danone pots says 150 g per pot in its title, but 110 g per pot in its description. Check the pack’s total weight before choosing a size.

    Check the net weight in your order summary, then confirm it on the packaging you receive.

  • Not keeping yoghurt chilled during the journey

    The Ministry for the Economy advises following the stated storage temperature. If the cold chain is broken, the product is not safe to eat.

    Keep yoghurt chilled in transit, put it in the fridge as soon as you arrive home, and check the use-by date.

Brands to consider by format

Carrefour Extra

The plain yoghurt from Carrefour Extra is sold in a 1 kg tub, suitable for sharing or using in cooking.

  • Its product listing gives the ingredients as whole milk, cream, milk proteins and cultures, and states that it contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
  • With a large tub, you’ll need to follow the storage instructions and finish it after opening within the stated time.

Danone

The plain yoghurt sold by Carrefour in a pack of four 110 g pots lets you open one portion at a time.

  • The listing for the four pots gives the ingredients as skimmed milk, cream and cultures.
  • For another Danone pack of eight pots, check the net weight on the packaging: the title and description on Carrefour’s listing give different weights.

Yoplait

Auchan sells Yoplait plain Greek-style stirred yoghurt in a 750 g carton, ready to serve into bowls.

  • Its product listing states that it contains 5.5 g of fat and 3.3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • It should be kept between 0 °C and +6 °C and consumed within 7 days of opening.

Auchan

Auchan plain Greek-style yoghurt, sold in four 150 g pots, is a handy option for individual portions.

  • Its product listing gives the ingredients as whole milk, cream, milk proteins and cultures, and states that it contains 8.2% fat.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the click-and-collect store and purchase date, so check the label on the pack you choose.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl sells Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack for sweet or savoury dishes.

  • A multipack could suit you if you prefer to open the containers separately.
  • Before choosing this multipack, check the pack size, ingredients and nutrition information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg tub suitable for a small household?

Yes, if you can finish it while following the storage instructions and the time limit after opening for that product. If you don’t eat much yoghurt, or eat it at different times, individual portions or a 750 g pack may be easier to manage.

How long can you keep Greek-style yoghurt after opening?

Follow the timeframe given for the product you’ve bought: Auchan’s listing for Yoplait 750 g says 7 days, while the FAGE 950 g listing says 5 days after opening. The Ministry for the Economy explains that the use-by date doesn’t replace the manufacturer’s instructions once the product has been opened.

What should you check when a click-and-collect or delivery order arrives?

Check the use-by date, the condition of the packaging and that the yoghurt has stayed chilled. Then store it at the temperature stated. The Ministry for the Economy reminds shoppers that a product which has been through a break in the cold chain is not safe to eat.

Can you choose a Greek-style yoghurt without checking the allergens?

Not if you need to avoid a particular ingredient. The Carrefour and Auchan products mentioned here contain milk, but you should check the ingredients of each product. The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.