For lunch during the school holidays, choose a plain yoghurt if you want to decide what to serve it with, or a larger tub if you’re planning several portions. A fruity version suits a different preference: compare its ingredients and sugars per 100 g with those of the plain yoghurt you’re considering. The term ‘matured’ is no substitute for this information when choosing Greek-style yoghurt.
Plain Greek-style yoghurt can be served on its own or with ingredients chosen at home. For lunch, check the pot size, ingredients list and nutritional information for the product you’re considering.
A larger tub may be suitable for sharing as a side or serving on several occasions. Choose its size based on how much you plan to use, and check the storage instructions once opened.
If fat and protein matter more to you than finding Greek-style yoghurt, compare a plain option with plain skyr. They are different products, so check flavoured versions separately too.
For lunch during the school holidays, first decide whether you’ll serve the yoghurt plain, with toppings or as part of something to share. Then compare the labels of products that suit the way you plan to use it.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it may suit |
|---|---|---|
| Plain recipe | Read the product name, ingredients and fat per 100 g rather than relying on the word ‘matured’. | If I’m serving it with fruit or herbs chosen at home, I’d rather start with a plain product. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise this flexibility. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the fat, sugars and protein per 100 g in the specific recipes you’re considering. | If I’m choosing between a plain recipe, a fruity version and skyr, I want to know how they differ before deciding. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise nutritional comparisons. |
| Size and storage | Check the net weight, number of pots and the storage instructions on the pack once opened. | If I’m serving several people or preparing something to share, I want a container that suits the amount I’m planning to use. Around 25% of consumers would put size first. |
These words alone don’t tell you what’s in the pot or its nutritional information. The term ‘matured’ doesn’t establish a specific process for the products featured here either.
To find a recipe that suits you, compare the product name, ingredients list and fat content shown on each product.
On E.Leclerc’s product pages, Délisse mango-on-the-bottom yoghurt contains sugar in its ingredients and has 11.1 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 4.0 g per 100 g in the 1 kg pot of plain Délisse Greek-style yoghurt. These figures relate to two different recipes.
If you want to choose what to add to lunch yourself, look for a plain recipe. For a fruity version, read the ingredients and sugars shown on its label.
A container intended for several portions should also suit the amount you’ll use once it’s open. Storage conditions for an unopened product don’t replace the instructions for after opening.
Check the instructions on the pack and choose a size based on the portions you’re actually planning.
The information below relates to specific products, not every recipe from each brand.
Carrefour lists a plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 110 g pots.
The plain Greek-style yoghurt listed by Carrefour comes in a pack of 4 x 150 g pots.
E.Leclerc’s product pages include a 1 kg pot of plain Greek-style yoghurt and a Greek-style recipe with mango on the bottom.
Auchan lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 150 g pots.
Lidl France lists a Greek-style yoghurt that can be served plain or used in a dish such as tzatziki.
Compare their nutritional information per 100 g, then their ingredients lists and pack sizes. Manger Bouger says nutritional information includes details such as energy, fat, saturated fatty acids, sugars, protein and salt.
No. Skyr is a different type of product, so compare specific options according to what you’re looking for. Carrefour and E.Leclerc list 7 g of fat per 100 g for Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 pots and 10 g per 100 g for Délisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 1 kg pot, respectively. Yoplait lists less than 0.5 g per 100 g for its Plain Skyr.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product. The Greek-style recipes described here contain milk. Anses reminds consumers that substances associated with allergies or intolerances must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
Don’t eat a product after its use-by date, shown as ‘Use by’. Manger Bouger explains that this date assumes the product has been stored as directed. Once opened, follow the instructions on the packaging too.