Anyone making a dip to share
For tzatziki, a herby dip or a marinade for several guests, a 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt lets you take out what you need without opening several individual portions. Carrefour Extra and Auchan each offer a 1 kg format.
Who are these formats for?
Anyone choosing how much to buy
If you only need the yoghurt for one recipe, work out how much you’ll need before choosing a large tub. Also consider how you’ll use any leftovers after opening and check the use-by date.
Guests who prefer individual portions
If you’re serving the yoghurt as a dessert rather than mixing it into a large batch of dip, a multipack may be more convenient. Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurts in 110 g portions, for example.
What should you check?
First, decide whether you’ll use the yoghurt to make something for everyone to share or to serve individual portions. Then check the product label and how you’ll keep it chilled during the barbecue.
| What to consider | Check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Volume for cooking | Net weight of the tub and the word “plain” for a savoury recipe. | If I’m making tzatziki or a dip for several guests, I want to be able to take what I need from one tub. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise this volume for cooking. |
| Amount to use | Total net weight and instructions for after opening. | If my recipe only needs a little yoghurt, I’d rather choose an amount I can use without leaving an opened tub for too long. This would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients and fat content per 100 g for the specific product. | For my dip, I want to know what’s in the yoghurt rather than relying on the word “Greek” alone. Around 21% of consumers would put checking the label first. |
| Portions and serving | Number of individual pots and storage conditions during the meal. | If everyone is having a separate dessert, I’d rather open the portions as I serve them. This would be a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all Greek yoghurts have the same ingredients
The Carrefour Extra and Auchan product listings show 8.6 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g respectively for the 1 kg tubs in this comparison. So the product name alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the one you choose.
Check the nutrition information per 100 g and the ingredients list on each tub before deciding which one suits your recipe.
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Leaving the yoghurt out for the whole barbecue
Yoghurt needs to be kept chilled. Anses recommends limiting how long perishable foods are left at room temperature and putting them back in the fridge after use.
Buy the yoghurt towards the end of your shop, transport it in a way that keeps it chilled and only take out what you need to serve. Follow the use-by date and the instructions on the packaging.
Brands to consider for these formats
Carrefour Extra
A 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt for recipes to share.
- Carrefour’s product listing specifies whole milk and cream of French origin, with 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
- This product contains milk; check the ingredients list if its composition matters to your choice.
Auchan
A 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt made in Greece.
- Auchan’s product listing specifies 10 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
- It states that the yoghurt should be stored between +2 and +6 °C and eaten within four days of opening.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
A 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, distinct from the Greek-style multipacks also listed by E.Leclerc.
- The 1 kg tub is a format worth considering for making a large batch of dip.
- To compare its ingredients and storage instructions with another tub, check the label of the specific product you choose.
Danone
Individual portions of plain Greek-style yoghurt, best suited to serving guests separately.
- Carrefour lists Danone formats of 4 × 110 g and 8 × 110 g.
- To make a dip for everyone to share, you’ll need to open several individual pots.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 1 kg tub better than a multipack for tzatziki?
A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt is handy if you’re making a large batch of tzatziki to share, as you can take out the amount you need. If you’re mainly serving the yoghurt as a dessert, choose enough individual portions for your guests.
Which yoghurt should you choose for a savoury barbecue dip?
Choose a plain variety and check its ingredients. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan 1 kg tubs in this comparison are plain, but still check the full product name before adding one to your recipe.
Can you leave yoghurt on the table for the whole barbecue?
No. Keep the yoghurt chilled until you’re ready to serve it, then put any leftovers back in the fridge promptly. Anses recommends limiting how long perishable foods are left at room temperature and following their use-by dates.
How long can you keep an opened tub of yoghurt?
Follow the storage instructions on the tub you’ve chosen and keep to its use-by date. The product listing for Auchan’s 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt says to store it between +2 and +6 °C and eat it within four days of opening. As a general rule, Anses recommends eating opened perishable foods within three days.