Who are these sizes suitable for?

Shoppers who keep an eye on quantities

You regularly buy plain yoghurt and compare multipacks with larger tubs to find a quantity that suits your household.

People who cook in larger quantities

You use plain yoghurt in sauces, marinades or desserts and can finish a large tub within the stated time after opening.

Households that enjoy smaller portions

You open one yoghurt at a time and prefer individual pots, so you don’t have to finish a large tub quickly.

What should you check before choosing?

When choosing Greek or Greek-style yoghurt, start with how much your household gets through, then check the storage instructions and ingredients for each product.

Criteria What to check Who is this for?
Multipack quantity Compare the total net weight and number of pots with how much you usually use. If I buy yoghurt often, I want to compare the pack size with what my household actually uses; around 33% of consumers are said to make this their top priority.
Storage after opening Check the date, storage temperature and, for a large tub, how long it can be kept after opening. When I only have small portions, I’d rather not open the whole quantity at once. This is said to be the top concern for around 27% of consumers.
Using it in recipes Choose a plain variety and a pack size that works for the dishes you have planned. If I’m making several sauces or desserts, I need an amount I can use in my recipes; around 20% of consumers are said to prioritise this.
Recipe and label Check the product name, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g. If I’m comparing two recipes, I want to know what’s in them before choosing. The ingredients are said to be the main criterion for around 20% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying a large tub without planning when to finish it

    Auchan’s 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt advises consuming it within 4 days of opening. A size your household can’t finish within that time could go to waste.

    Before buying 1 kg, estimate how much you’ll need for your meals and read the instructions for the product you’ve chosen.

  • Relying only on the words ‘Greek’ and ‘Greek-style’

    These terms are no substitute for checking the product name and ingredients. Carrefour Extra and Auchan’s 1 kg tub are listed as different products with different recipes.

    Compare the product name, ingredients list and nutritional values per 100 g. Check the stated origin too, if that matters to you.

  • Stocking up without checking storage instructions

    The French Ministry of the Economy points out that a use-by date, when shown on a product, is a strict deadline. The product’s own instructions also apply after opening.

    Check the date and temperature shown on the packaging, then choose a quantity you can store and use in line with those instructions.

Brands to know for comparison

Danone

Carrefour lists a Danone multipack of plain Greek-style yoghurt with 8 pots of 150 g.

  • Carrefour’s product listing states that it contains skimmed milk, cream, concentrated or powdered skimmed milk and live yoghurt cultures. It lists 7 g of fat per 100 g.
  • These details apply to this product only: check the label on the pack you buy.

Carrefour Extra

This plain Greek-style yoghurt is sold in a pack of 4 pots of 150 g.

  • According to Carrefour’s product listing, the recipe contains whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and live yoghurt cultures.
  • Its ingredients and 8.5 g of fat per 100 g don’t apply to other Carrefour yoghurts.

SIMPL’

Carrefour lists SIMPL’ plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 pots of 125 g.

  • This product’s listing includes whole milk, cream, lactose and live yoghurt cultures in the ingredients.
  • If you’re comparing recipes, check the values on the pack you choose; the listing states 6.2 g of fat per 100 g.

DELISSE

E.Leclerc lists DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g, as well as a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • These pack sizes let you choose between individual portions and a large tub, depending on how much you use.
  • The two product names alone don’t mean the recipes are identical: compare the labels of the products in question.

Auchan

Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, as well as plain Greek-style yoghurt products.

  • The listing for the 1 kg tub states that it contains whole milk and 4% cream, and provides 7 g of protein and 10 g of fat per 100 g.
  • For this tub, Auchan advises storing it at between +2 and +6 °C and consuming it within 4 days of opening. Check the instructions for any other product.

Eridanous

Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for eating plain or using in savoury and sweet dishes.

  • Lidl mentions tzatziki as one possible use for this product.
  • To choose a pack size and compare recipes, check the weight, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg tub suitable for a household that doesn’t eat much yoghurt?

Only if the household can finish it in line with the instructions for the product they buy. Auchan’s 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt advises consuming it within 4 days of opening; individual pots may be a better fit if you eat yoghurt less often.

How can I spot milk in the ingredients?

Read the ingredients list and check the allergens highlighted on the packaging of the product you choose. Carrefour’s listings for Danone, Carrefour Extra and SIMPL’ yoghurts mention milk or cream, among other ingredients.

How long can you keep a large tub after opening?

Follow the time limit and temperature shown on its packaging. For its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan advises storing it at between +2 and +6 °C and consuming it within 4 days of opening. Don’t assume the same time limit applies to another product.

What should I check on the date before buying several pots?

Check the date on each pack and choose a quantity that suits how much you consume. The French Ministry of the Economy says a use-by date must be followed when it applies to a product; you should also follow its storage instructions.

Is the Nutri-Score enough to compare two yoghurts?

No: also check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional values per 100 g. This information helps you compare products to find the right one for how you plan to use it.