For a cold sauce or tzatziki to serve to a group, several 1 kg tubs of plain yoghurt are a practical option: Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan all list products in this size. If you’re looking for a 3-litre container or a “6 pint” size instead, check the product’s net weight and unit before planning your recipe. Also compare the fat content and storage instructions once opened.
You’re making several portions of sauce or tzatziki and would rather measure it out from one large tub than open individual portions. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan each list a 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt or Greek yoghurt.
You’re looking for a plain base for a dip or cold sauce. Auchan lists a 1 kg Lynos product with 10% fat; check the product description and the consistency you’re after to decide whether it’s right for your recipe.
You want to make a large batch of sauce while choosing a recipe labelled 0% fat. Carrefour and Auchan list 1 kg Delta products with this claim, although it doesn’t indicate how your sauce will turn out.
When cooking for a group, work out how much you’ll need, then choose a plain yoghurt based on your preferred consistency and fat content. Finally, consider how you’ll use the tub once it’s open.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and size | Net weight of the container, how many tubs you’ll need and the stated time to use the product after opening. | When I’m making sauce for a group, I want to measure out what I need without opening lots of small tubs. Around 33% of consumers would put quantity first. |
| Sauce consistency | Whether it’s plain, its fat content and whether the specific product needs draining. | For my tzatziki or dip, I want to choose a base with the right consistency for the recipe. This would be the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Fat content | Whether the tub is labelled 0% or states a fat content, as well as the nutritional information for the specific product. | I want to make a large batch of sauce while limiting the fat content of the yoghurt I choose. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise this. |
Yoplait describes Yop as a drinkable yoghurt. A flavoured drink or dessert isn’t automatically a suitable substitute for the plain yoghurt used in tzatziki or a dip.
For a savoury recipe, check the product description, that it’s labelled “plain” and the ingredients list.
According to the DGCCRF, the use-by date shown on the packaging is no longer a guide once it has been opened. Auchan’s listing for Lynos Greek yoghurt says to consume it within three days of opening.
Estimate how much you’ll need before you buy, then follow the storage instructions and use-by period after opening for the tub you choose.
If you can’t use an opened tub within the stated time, some of it may go to waste.
Auchan lists, among other products, Lynos Greek yoghurt with 10% fat and Delta Greek yoghurt labelled 0%. So the general product name doesn’t tell you what’s in the tub you’re buying.
Check the fat content and nutritional information on the packaging for the specific product you choose.
Carrefour lists a 1 kg tub of Carrefour Extra plain Greek-style yoghurt, a size worth considering when making sauce for several people.
E.Leclerc lists 1 kg of Delisse plain Greek yoghurt in its Marque Repère range.
Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of its own-brand plain Greek yoghurt.
Auchan lists 1 kg tubs of Delta plain Greek yoghurt, one labelled 10% fat and the other 0%.
Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of Lynos plain Greek yoghurt with 10% fat.
Yes, if you’re making several portions: a tub of plain yoghurt lets you measure out what you need without opening lots of small tubs. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list 1 kg options; choose the number of tubs to suit your recipe and how you plan to use them once opened.
No. The DGCCRF says that once a product is opened, the printed use-by date is no longer useful as a guide. Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For the Lynos Greek yoghurt listed by Auchan, the product information says to store it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consume it within three days of opening.
Before making the sauce, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact tub you’ve bought. Anses highlights the role of food labelling in providing allergen information; Auchan’s listing for Lynos yoghurt names cow’s milk, milk cream and milk proteins among its ingredients.