Who are these criteria for?

Anyone making several cakes

If you’re baking for a school fair or bake sale, compare the total amount required by your recipes with the pack sizes available. Then plan how you’ll store the yoghurt before and during preparation.

Anyone responsible for sharing allergen information

If you need to tell the organiser what’s in the cakes, keep the ingredient list for the yoghurt you use to hand. The plain options mentioned here contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.

Anyone comparing ingredients for their cake batter

If your recipe calls for plain Greek yoghurt, check the type of milk, cream and fat content rather than assuming that the word ‘aged’ predicts how the cake will turn out once baked.

What should you check before buying?

For a school bake sale, first check the dairy ingredient and how it should be stored. Then compare the ingredients and pack size with what your recipes require.

Criteria What to check Who this matters to
Milk and storage Look for milk in the ingredients, then check the use-by date and the storage temperature on the packaging. To give the organiser accurate information and keep the ingredients chilled until I start baking, I want to know exactly which product I’ve used. Around 38% of shoppers would prioritise managing milk and keeping it chilled.
Ingredients for the recipe Compare the ingredients list and fat per 100 g across the products you’re considering. When a recipe calls for a plain dairy ingredient, I want to choose its composition without assuming that it alone will determine the cake’s texture. Ingredients would be the top criterion for around 37% of shoppers.
Pack size and quantity Work out how many grams you need for all your batches and compare that with the net weight of the pot or multipack. If I’m making several cakes, I want to open an appropriate amount and know what to do with any leftovers. Pack size would come first for around 25% of shoppers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘matured’ or ‘aged’ tells you everything you need to know

    These words don’t tell you what the Greek yoghurt contains or how it will behave in your recipe.

    If your recipe uses these terms, ask what they mean. To compare plain options, check their ingredients, pack sizes and storage instructions instead.

  • Forgetting that the cake contains milk

    ‘Plain’ doesn’t mean ‘dairy-free’: the Greek-style products mentioned here contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.

    Keep the packaging or make a note of the ingredients list for the product you use, so you can give the organiser accurate information. Don’t describe the cake as dairy-free.

  • Buying a large pot without planning how to use it

    A 1 kg pot is suitable for making a large amount of batter, but any leftovers must be stored according to the instructions on the packaging.

    Work out how much you need for all your batches and plan your shopping, chilled transport and preparation around the use-by date.

  • Relying on a retailer’s product listing alone

    The product you receive may vary depending on the shop or when you buy it; Auchan’s listing specifically notes that the ingredients may change.

    Check the packaging of the yoghurt you actually buy before adding it to your recipe.

Brands and products to compare

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 150 g and a 1 kg pot.

  • Carrefour’s product listings include whole milk and cream among the ingredients. The 1 kg pot lets you weigh out the amount you need for several batches.
  • Choose a pack size to suit your recipe and your options for storing the yoghurt after opening: the size of the pot won’t predict how your cake will bake.

Yaos

Auchan’s listing for Yaos plain Greek yoghurt covers a pack of 4 × 125 g.

  • The listing states that it contains 7.9% fat and should be kept chilled at a maximum of +6 °C.
  • Check these details against the packaging you buy; on their own, they won’t tell you what texture your cake will have.

Auchan

Auchan offers plain Greek yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g, made with skimmed milk and cream.

  • Auchan’s listing states that it contains 10% fat and should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C before opening.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the online grocery order and purchase date, so check the packaging you receive.

Eridanous

Lidl offers Eridanous Greek yoghurt for use in sweet or savoury dishes.

  • Lidl’s product page specifically mentions using it in cooking.
  • Before choosing it for a school bake sale, check the packaging for ingredients, pack size, allergens and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Should milk be listed in the yoghurt’s ingredients?

Yes. For prepacked yoghurt sold in France, allergenic ingredients must be highlighted in the ingredients list, in line with the labelling rules set out by the DGCCRF. Check the packaging of the product you use, and also ask the school or organiser what information you need to provide for the bake sale.

Can you use Greek yoghurt in a cake for a school fair?

Greek yoghurt can be used in a cake recipe, as long as you plan how to store this chilled ingredient and make it clear that the cake contains milk. In its guidance for school events, the Ministry of National Education emphasises using fresh ingredients and keeping them at the correct temperature. Check the school’s or organiser’s instructions too.

What pack size should you choose when making several cakes?

Choose a pack size after adding up the quantities required by your recipes. Carrefour offers a 1 kg pot and a pack of 4 × 150 g for its Extra product; the Auchan listings mentioned here offer Yaos and Auchan in packs of 4 × 125 g. Take the use-by date and storage of an opened pot into account.