Who is this choice for?

Parents buying yoghurt for themselves

Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack or a family recipe, you’re looking for a plain chilled product. The recipe, nutritional information and pot size can help you decide.

Parents of a child starting weaning

You’re considering yoghurt for a child who is starting to try solid foods. Assurance Maladie reminds parents that infant formula remains important until a child is one: yoghurt is not a replacement.

Parents looking for products that can be stored outside the fridge

You’re looking for a dairy drink that can be stored outside the fridge before opening. Check the product description: the HiPRO UHT drink featured by HiPRO France is not fresh Greek-style yoghurt.

What should you look for?

Fresh Greek-style yoghurt

Worth considering: for an adult or household looking for plain yoghurt to eat or use in cooking.

Bear in mind: it needs to be kept chilled, and recipes vary between the products listed by Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc.

UHT dairy drink

Worth considering: if you’re buying for an adult who specifically wants a drink that can be stored outside the fridge before opening.

Remember: the HiPRO UHT drink featured by Danone is neither Greek-style yoghurt nor infant formula.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Age and intended use If you’re buying for a child, consider their age and how the product will be used. Yoghurt or a UHT drink is not a substitute for infant formula before the age of one. If I’m considering yoghurt for my child as they start weaning, I need to distinguish it from infant formula. For around 42% of consumers, suitability for their child’s age would be the top priority.
Storage For fresh yoghurt, check the storage temperature and use-by date. For a UHT drink, follow the product’s instructions, particularly after opening. I want to plan my shopping without confusing a chilled product with a drink that can be stored outside the fridge before opening. Around 33% of consumers would put this consideration first.
Recipe and pack size Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for the yoghurts you’re considering, then check the weight of the pots or larger pack. For family meals, I want a recipe with ingredients I can check and portions suited to how I’ll use it. The recipe and pack size would be priorities for around 25% of consumers.

Common mix-ups to avoid

  • Assuming “Greek-style”, “strained” and “UHT” mean the same thing

    The Greek-style yoghurts listed by Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc are chilled products; the HiPRO UHT product listed by Danone is a dairy drink. These terms describe different products.

    Check the product description, ingredients and storage instructions. If you’re specifically looking for a strained product, check that this is stated on the packaging rather than assuming it from the words “Greek-style”.

  • Replacing infant formula with yoghurt or a UHT drink

    Assurance Maladie reminds parents that milk remains a key part of a child’s diet before the age of one. Greek-style yoghurt or a UHT protein drink should not be treated as infant formula.

    If the product is for an infant, talk to the healthcare professional looking after your child about weaning and their milk intake.

  • Ignoring refrigeration because the pack is sealed

    A sealed pack doesn’t remove the need to store fresh yoghurt correctly. The French Ministry of the Economy warns that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.

    Follow the stated storage temperature, use-by date and instructions for after opening.

  • Choosing a pack size without considering how much you’ll use

    Carrefour and E.Leclerc list both multipacks of small pots and a 1 kg pack. The total weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the pack suits the portions you need.

    Compare the net weight, number of pots and use-by date with how you plan to use the product at home.

Brands to consider for fresh yoghurt

Danone

Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots. Its ingredients include skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures.

  • The Carrefour listing gives 7 g of fat and 93 kcal per 100 g.
  • The words “Greek-style” alone don’t confirm that the yoghurt is made by straining.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots, made with whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and lactic cultures.

  • The listing gives 8.5 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you choose rather than relying on its name alone.

Auchan

Auchan lists chilled plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots.

  • The Auchan listing specifies storage between 0 °C and +6 °C and 8.2 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary, so check the label on the product you receive.

Délisse

E.Leclerc lists 1 kg of Délisse plain Greek yoghurt, made with pasteurised skimmed milk, pasteurised cream and lactic cultures.

  • The listing gives 10 g of fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • For this larger pack, check that the quantity suits the portions you have in mind and follow the storage instructions after opening.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Greek-style yoghurt replace infant formula before the age of one?

No, Greek-style yoghurt cannot replace infant formula before the age of one. Assurance Maladie reminds parents that milk remains a key part of a child’s diet during weaning. Ask the healthcare professional looking after your child how to introduce other foods.

When should you start weaning an infant?

For a healthy infant, Assurance Maladie recommends starting after four full months and no later than six months. If you’re deciding when to offer your child a particular dairy product, follow the advice of the healthcare professional looking after them.

How should you store Greek-style yoghurt after buying it?

Store fresh Greek-style yoghurt at the temperature shown on its packaging, and follow the use-by date and instructions for after opening. The French Ministry of the Economy stresses the importance of maintaining the cold chain for chilled products.

Is a UHT dairy drink Greek yoghurt?

No, the HiPRO UHT dairy drink listed by Danone is different from the fresh Greek-style yoghurts listed by Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc. To find the product you’re looking for, check its product description, ingredients and storage instructions.