Who is each format best for?

Hosts serving plated desserts

If each guest is to have a set portion, the 4 × 150 g packs featured by Carrefour and the 8 × 125 g packs featured by E.Leclerc make it easy to count out the pots before serving.

Hosts preparing a buffet or layered desserts

A 1 kg tub gives you the flexibility to divide the yoghurt between several dessert glasses or use it in a recipe. Auchan is among the retailers offering products in this format; you’ll still need to decide on the portions you want to serve at dinner.

Guests who pay attention to ingredients

Whether you’re choosing between plain and flavoured yoghurt or catering for an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product rather than relying on the word “Greek” alone.

What should you check before buying?

First, work out what the requested quantity refers to and how you’ll serve the dessert. Then compare the recipe and storage instructions for the formats that suit your plans.

Criteria What to check Who is this for?
Quantity and portions Confirm the number of guests and the portion size you want; compare these with the net weight and number of pots in the pack. If I want a portion for every guest without buying more than I need, I need to know how many people the chosen format will serve. Around 33% of consumers would put matching the quantity to the portions needed at the top of their list.
How it will be served Choose between pots you can serve as they are and a large tub to divide between dessert glasses or layered desserts. If you’re assembling layered desserts in advance or want to serve quickly at the table, presentation matters more than the pack’s weight alone. This would be the priority for around 27% of consumers.
Recipe and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient or prefers plain yoghurt, I want to make my choice based on the label of the product I’m serving. This would be a priority for around 20% of consumers.
Storage Check the use-by date, the stated storage temperature and how soon the product should be used after opening. If I buy the yoghurt before dinner or there might be some left over, I need to be able to store it according to the instructions on the packaging. Around 20% of consumers would make this their top criterion.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “6 pint” means six pots

    Six guests, six portions and a requested volume don’t necessarily mean you’ll need to buy the same thing. The packs mentioned here are listed by pot count and net weight.

    Clarify how much you need, then work out the number of packs based on the portion size you want to serve.

  • Treating an opened large tub like an unopened one

    Once opened, a product may need to be used within a set time, even if the use-by date is later. For example, Auchan’s product information for the 1 kg LYNOS tub says to consume it within three days of opening.

    Open the tub at the right time for your preparation, and plan how to use any leftovers according to the instructions on the packaging.

  • Choosing based on the word “Greek” alone

    Plain yoghurt, a flavoured variety and Greek yoghurt in a large tub don’t necessarily have the same ingredients or nutritional values. Carrefour Extra’s 4 × 150 g product information, for example, lists whole milk and cream.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g for the product you choose.

  • Planning your menu based only on a catalogue listing

    A product listed in a catalogue may not be available for your chosen collection or delivery option. For example, E.Leclerc states that its DELISSE 8 × 125 g pack isn’t sold directly on the product page.

    Before relying on this product for dinner, confirm local availability, the use-by date offered and the collection or delivery options.

Brands to consider depending on the format you’re looking for

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in four 150 g pots, giving you 600 g per pack.

  • The separate pots make it easy to plan individual portions; the product information lists whole milk and cream.
  • If you want to serve six portions straight from the pots, one pack of four won’t be enough.

Danone

Carrefour and Auchan catalogues list Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 110 g packs.

  • The pack contains four individual portions.
  • Check the recipe and how many packs you’ll need if every guest is to have a pot.

DELISSE (Marque Repère E.Leclerc)

E.Leclerc lists DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt in an 8 × 125 g pack.

  • The pack contains eight individual 125 g pots.
  • E.Leclerc says this product isn’t sold directly on its product page; check whether it’s available at your local store or through its Drive service.

Auchan

The Auchan catalogue includes its own plain Greek-style yoghurt in an 8 × 125 g pack.

  • This format makes it easy to plan individual pots for serving.
  • Check the product information for the option you choose, including its ingredients, use-by date and local availability.

ERIDANOUS (Lidl)

Lidl offers ERIDANOUS Greek-style yoghurt to enjoy plain or use in recipes.

  • The recipe ideas featured by Lidl may suit a sweet or savoury dish for your meal.
  • Before deciding on portions, check in store for the format, ingredients and availability of the product you want.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the use-by date need to cover the day of the dinner?

Yes. If the yoghurt has a use-by date, make sure it falls on or after the day you plan to serve it. The DGCCRF advises that you must not go past a use-by date and must also follow the stated storage instructions.

Can you keep a 1 kg tub after opening?

Yes, as long as you follow the storage instructions and use it within the time specified for that particular product. Auchan’s product information for the 1 kg LYNOS Greek yoghurt says to store it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consume it within three days of opening. Always check the instructions on your own tub.

Is Greek yoghurt suitable for a guest with a milk allergy?

Don’t assume it is: Carrefour Extra’s plain Greek-style yoghurt product information lists whole milk and cream. Check the allergens on the packaging of each product you’re considering, and provide a suitable alternative dessert if needed.