Who is this for?

Parents introducing solid foods

You’re looking for a simple-tasting recipe, but your choice should depend first on your child’s age and stage of weaning. Manger Bouger recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products for children under 3.

Parents avoiding sweetened recipes

If you’re looking for a mild flavour without choosing a sweetened recipe, check the ingredients list: ‘plain sweetened’ and a flavoured variety are not the same as plain yoghurt.

Households comparing pack sizes

Individual pots and larger tubs suit different needs, from serving at the table to family cooking. Before choosing a product for your child, compare the ingredients and storage instructions for the specific pack size.

What should you look for?

Start with your child’s age and stage of weaning, then distinguish a plain recipe from a sweetened one. Next, compare the texture and pack size using the labels on the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Age and weaning Confirm your child’s stage of weaning and check that the recipe is plain and unflavoured. If your child has a known or suspected milk allergy, seek medical advice. If my child is starting to eat solid foods, I want to know whether this product is suitable for their diet before comparing brands. Around 36% of consumers put age suitability at the top of their list of concerns.
Unsweetened recipe Read the ingredients list to distinguish plain yoghurt from a recipe with added sugar, then check the nutritional information per 100 g. I’m looking for a simple flavour and don’t want to mistake mildness for a lack of added sugar. Around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsweetened recipe.
Texture and ingredients Compare the ingredients and fat content per 100 g: the Greek-style recipes listed by Carrefour and Auchan don’t all use the same proportions of milk and cream. I want a creamy texture, but I also want to know what’s in the pot I choose. Ingredients are the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size and portions Choose between individual pots and a larger tub, depending on how much your household uses; check the date and storage instructions for the pack you select. If several people use the same yoghurt, I want a pack that suits our needs without leaving some of it unused. Pack size comes first for around 14% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘mild’ means ‘no added sugar’

    A recipe can taste mild and still contain added sugar. E.Leclerc lists sugar in the ingredients of its DELISSE lemon Greek-style yoghurt; Yoplait’s Nature Sucré also contains cane sugar, but it isn’t Greek yoghurt.

    Read the ingredients list before relying on the product name or flavour. If you’re choosing a plain recipe for a young child, take their age and stage of weaning into account.

  • Choosing without considering your child’s age

    A yoghurt won’t meet the needs of a baby in the same way as those of a child who has started weaning. Your choice may also depend on any medical advice you’ve been given.

    Check your child’s age and stage of weaning before comparing pots. If you suspect an allergy or your child is on a medical diet, ask the healthcare professional looking after them for advice.

  • Choosing a large tub for its size alone

    Individual portions and large tubs are suited to different uses. A family-size tub may not be the best choice if your household only uses a small amount.

    Choose according to the portions you’ll actually use and follow the storage instructions on the tub.

    A larger pack can lead to waste if it isn’t used within the stated time and according to the storage instructions.

  • Assuming every recipe in a range is the same

    Auchan says that ingredients may vary depending on the online grocery service and purchase date. Nor should the ingredients in one pack size be assumed to apply to every product from the brand.

    Check the label on the pot you receive, especially the ingredients, allergens, sugars and fat content.

Brands and recipes to compare

These examples show why you should compare specific recipes and pack sizes, rather than assuming you know what’s in a yoghurt from the brand name alone.

Danone

Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots.

  • The recipe listed includes skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures.
  • These ingredients apply to this specific product; your child’s age should still be considered separately.

Carrefour

SIMPL’ plain Greek-style yoghurt is sold in a pack of four 125 g pots.

  • Carrefour’s product information lists whole milk, cream, lactose and cultures.
  • Check the ingredients on the product you buy before comparing it with another plain recipe.

Delisse / E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt in individual portions and larger tubs.

  • These pack sizes let you choose what suits your household.
  • The DELISSE lemon variety is a different recipe: E.Leclerc lists 10,2 % sugar in its ingredients.

Auchan

Auchan lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots, as well as plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.

  • The product information for the individual pots lists whole milk and cream.
  • Auchan notes that some ingredients may vary depending on the online grocery service and purchase date; check the packaging you receive.

Eridanous / Lidl

Lidl describes ERIDANOUS as Greek-style yoghurt for sweet or savoury dishes.

  • This type of product may suit households that also use yoghurt in cooking.
  • To compare it with the plain recipes mentioned here, check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

Yoplait

Yoplait Nature Sucré is a set yoghurt and should be distinguished from plain Greek-style yoghurts.

  • Its ingredients list shows the difference between a mild taste and a recipe with no added sugar.
  • Yoplait lists 8,2 % cane sugar in this product; it shouldn’t be described as plain Greek yoghurt.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greek-style yoghurt suitable for all young children?

No. Whether it’s suitable as part of your child’s diet depends on their age and stage of weaning. Manger Bouger recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products for children under 3. If you suspect an allergy or your child is on a medical diet, seek advice tailored to their needs.

Can Greek-style yoghurt replace milk after a child turns one?

Not automatically. Yoghurt should be considered alongside the other dairy products in your child’s diet. From the age of one, Manger Bouger advises limiting the combined amount of milk and dairy products to the equivalent of 800 mL a day. For advice specific to your child, follow the guidance of the healthcare professional looking after them.

How can you tell if a mild-tasting variety contains added sugar?

Check the ingredients list for added sugar rather than relying on the word ‘mild’. E.Leclerc lists 10,2 % sugar in its DELISSE lemon recipe; Yoplait lists 8,2 % cane sugar in its Nature Sucré, which isn’t Greek yoghurt.

How should you store Greek-style yoghurt?

Follow the temperature and date shown on the packaging of the product you choose. For its plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots, Auchan recommends storage between 0 °C and +6 °C; check the instructions for any other product you buy.