Who are these formats for?

People preparing several recipes

If you’re making sauces, marinades, desserts or breakfasts in one session, a large tub of plain yoghurt saves you from opening several small pots. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc each list a 1 kg option.

Households looking to use the whole tub

Whether a large format is right for you depends on the recipes you have planned, the use-by date and the storage instructions after opening. The recommended time to use it may vary from one product to another.

People making savoury dishes

For tzatziki or a sauce, compare the texture you want with the ingredients and nutritional information for your chosen product. Lidl France describes its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for both savoury and sweet dishes.

What should you look for before buying?

1 kg tub of plain yoghurt

Worth considering: if several recipes call for yoghurt and you can prepare them within the recommended time for using the opened tub.

Plan for: using up the remaining yoghurt and following the storage instructions.

Individual portions

Worth considering: if you use yoghurt in small amounts or want to open each portion as you need it.

Plan for: using several portions for a recipe that needs a larger amount of yoghurt.

What to consider What to check What matters to shoppers
Amount you need Compare the net weight with the amount your recipes call for; distinguish a 1 kg tub from a multipack of individual portions. If I’m making several dishes with yoghurt, I want enough to use without opening lots of small pots. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise this need for a larger quantity.
Storage Check the use-by date, storage temperature and the recommended time to use the product after opening. To avoid leaving a large tub unfinished, I need to be able to use it across my recipes within the recommended time. Around 33% of consumers would put this storage consideration first.
Recipe and ingredients Check the product description, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the fat and protein content. For a sauce or dessert, I’d choose a yoghurt based on the texture I want and its ingredients. Around 25% of consumers would make how well it suits their recipes their main consideration.

Things to watch out for

  • Choosing based only on the words “Greek” or “Greek-style”

    Products don’t necessarily have the same ingredients or nutritional values. The Auchan and Carrefour Extra product pages list 10 g and 8.6 g of fat per 100 g respectively for their 1 kg products.

    Check the product description, ingredients list and nutritional information on the specific tub you plan to use.

  • Opening a large tub without planning how to use it

    The use-by date doesn’t replace the guidance for after opening. Auchan recommends using its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt within four days of opening, compared with three days for the 1 kg Lynos product listed by Auchan.

    Plan how you’ll use the yoghurt in your recipes before buying, then follow the storage time and temperature shown on the packaging.

  • Assuming “6 pint” means a 3-litre bottle

    The phrase “6 pint” doesn’t specify which measurement system is being used, so it isn’t enough to identify an exact volume or yoghurt pack size.

    If you need this amount for your recipes, check the volume in litres, the type of container and the product details before ordering.

  • Leaving chilled yoghurt out of the fridge for too long

    The DGCCRF highlights the importance of keeping chilled food cold during transport.

    Pick up the yoghurt at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag if possible and put it away promptly at the temperature stated on the packaging.

Brands and products to know

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt, worth considering for recipes you’re making in larger quantities.

  • Carrefour’s product page lists pasteurised whole milk and cream from France, and 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Before planning several recipes, check the storage instructions after opening on the tub you buy.

Auchan

Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • The product page lists 10% fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • For this specific tub, Auchan recommends storage between +2 and +6 °C and use within four days of opening. These instructions don’t apply to the whole range.

Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg tub of Délisse plain Greek yoghurt.

  • The product page lists 10% fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g for this product.
  • Contact your E.Leclerc store to buy it: the product page says it isn’t sold on the website.

Danone

Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 110 g, an option to consider if you want separate portions.

  • You can open each pot as you need it.
  • A pack of 4 × 110 g isn’t the same as a family-sized 1 kg tub.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl France lists its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt in a multipack, for savoury or sweet dishes.

  • Lidl’s product information specifically mentions using it in cooking.
  • Check the pack weight and nutritional information for the product on offer before comparing it with a 1 kg tub.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg tub better than small pots for preparing several recipes?

A 1 kg tub is a good option if your recipes need that amount and you can use the yoghurt within the time stated after opening. Individual portions may be more convenient if you need small amounts at different times.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

If the yoghurt has a use-by date, don’t eat it after that date: the French Ministry of the Economy states that it is a strict deadline. Also follow the storage temperature on the packaging and, once opened, the recommended time to use the product.

How long can you keep a large tub of Greek yoghurt after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tub you buy, as the recommended time varies by product. Auchan recommends using its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt within four days of opening and storing it between +2 and +6 °C. The 1 kg Lynos product listed by Auchan has a three-day recommendation.

How should you transport chilled yoghurt after shopping?

Keep transport time to a minimum and use an insulated bag if possible, as recommended by the DGCCRF for chilled food. Then put the yoghurt in the fridge promptly, at the temperature stated on the packaging.