Who are these pack sizes for?

Families serving several portions

If you share yoghurt at breakfast or for dessert, or use it in a recipe, a large tub lets you serve as much as you need. Just check that your household can finish it within the recommended time after opening.

People who prefer a smooth, lump-free texture

A smooth, plain yoghurt has no pieces such as nuts or fruit. If swallowing is also difficult, a trained professional should assess the individual and advise on the right texture, as outlined by IDDSI.

Shoppers comparing portion sizes and ingredients

The weight of each pot, the ingredients list and the nutritional information per 100 g help you compare products without assuming that all Greek-style yoghurts are made to the same recipe.

What should you check before choosing?

For family meals that are easy to chew, start by checking the yoghurt’s texture, then look at the packaging and the information for the exact product.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Smooth texture Choose a plain recipe with no pieces to chew. If someone has difficulty swallowing, ask a trained professional to confirm the texture they should be served. When chewing is uncomfortable, I mainly look for a product with no pieces. Around 45% of consumers prioritise a simple texture.
Portion management Compare the 1 kg tub with the number and weight of pots in a multipack, and check the instructions for storing the large tub after opening. If meals are spread throughout the week, I want to choose between serving from a large tub and opening individual pots. Around 28% of consumers prioritise portion management over other factors.
Ingredients Read the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the fat, sugars and protein. When choosing between two Greek-style recipes, I look at what they contain rather than relying on the name alone. Around 27% of consumers put this comparison first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “creamy” means suitable for dysphagia

    This description does not tell you the texture level of the yoghurt as served. IDDSI explains that recommendations for someone with a swallowing difficulty should be based on a full clinical assessment by a trained professional.

    If a particular texture has been prescribed, ask a professional to confirm that the product meets the requirements when served as intended. Don’t rely on the marketing description alone.

  • Choosing 1 kg without planning when you’ll finish the tub

    A large tub is handy for serving several portions, but the storage instructions after opening matter if you’ll be eating it over several days. Auchan’s product listing for its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt says to store it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consume it within four days of opening.

    Compare your usual rate of consumption with the instructions on the tub. Individual pots may be more practical if you’d otherwise leave the large tub open for too long.

  • Assuming the nutritional values from the name “Greek-style”

    Recipes vary. Carrefour France and Auchan France list 8.6 g of fat per 100 g for Carrefour Extra 1 kg and 10 g per 100 g for Auchan 1 kg.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and ingredients lists of the options you’re considering. Don’t judge a product by its name alone.

  • Relying on a product listing title for the pack size

    The Carrefour France listing for the Danone multipack says in its title that it contains eight 150 g pots, but the description says eight 110 g pots. This difference affects how much you’re comparing with a large tub.

    Check the packaging for the number and weight of the pots, the use-by date, ingredients and allergens of the product you choose.

Brands and ranges to consider

Carrefour Extra et Carrefour Original

These two 1 kg tubs let you compare Carrefour Extra Greek-style yoghurt, made with milk and cream from France, with Carrefour Original Greek yoghurt, made in Greece.

  • Carrefour France’s product listings state that Extra contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, while Original contains 10 g per 100 g.
  • Country of origin and product name are no substitute for checking the ingredients and nutritional information for each recipe.

Auchan

Auchan offers plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub and plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 125 g pots. Compare the two pack sizes to see which suits the way you serve it.

  • The 1 kg tub listing states that it contains 10 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g, and should be consumed within four days of opening.
  • The 1 kg tub is listed as made in Greece, while the multipack is described as made in France. Check the exact product rather than assuming the whole range has the same origin.

Danone

Danone’s plain Greek-style yoghurt multipack is a handy option if you prefer to serve individual pots.

  • According to Carrefour France’s product listing, the recipe includes skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures, and contains 7 g of fat per 100 g.
  • The title and description of this listing give different weights for the eight pots. Check the packaging before comparing quantities.

Eridanous

Lidl France sells its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack and describes it as creamy, suitable for eating plain or using in recipes.

  • The multipack may appeal to households that prefer to serve individual portions.
  • Before comparing it with a 1 kg tub, check the packaging for the weight, ingredients and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is creamy Greek yoghurt suitable for someone with dysphagia?

Not based on that description alone. According to IDDSI, the recommended texture for someone with a swallowing difficulty should be based on a full clinical assessment by a trained professional. The product’s characteristics should be assessed in the conditions in which it will be served.

For several meals, should you choose 1 kg or individual pots?

A 1 kg tub is a good choice if you’re serving several portions or using the yoghurt in cooking, and can follow the storage instructions after opening. Individual pots make it easier to spread portions across several meals. For example, Auchan France’s listing for its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt says to consume it within four days of opening.

Which allergens should you check in these yoghurts?

Milk is included in the Carrefour, Auchan and Danone recipes mentioned here. For the exact product you’re buying, read the ingredients list on the packaging. The DGCCRF states that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients lists of pre-packed foods sold in France.

How can you compare two Greek-style yoghurts?

First compare the packaging, then the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. For example, Carrefour France and Auchan France list different fat contents for their 1 kg tubs, so the product name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the recipe.