Households that often cook with Greek yoghurt
A 1 kg tub gives you enough yoghurt for several recipes or family-sized bowls, provided you can finish it within the recommended time after opening.
Who are these formats for?
Shoppers comparing formats
The net weight of a large tub and that of a multipack of portions may not suit the same needs. Compare them with the amount your household actually expects to eat.
Shoppers who pay close attention to the recipe
The ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g and stated origin matter more to your choice than the word ‘Greek’ on its own.
What should you look for?
When buying in bulk, start with how often you eat it, then check the dates and recipe for each product you’re considering.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Useful quantity | Compare the net weight of the tub and the multipack with the amounts you plan to use for your meals. | If I regularly make sauces or bowls for several people, I want to be able to take out the amount I need from one tub. Around 40% of shoppers would prioritise this flexibility of quantity. |
| Storage | Check the use-by date and the recommended time after opening for the product you choose. | When we eat it less frequently, I’d rather not open a whole kilo at once. Storage would be the top priority for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Recipe | Read the product description, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the protein, fat and sugar content. | To find the recipe and texture I’m looking for, I compare the labels of specific products rather than relying on their names alone. Around 30% of shoppers would put this first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying a 1 kg tub without planning when to finish it
Auchan’s product listing for its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt recommends eating it within four days of opening. This format may be less suitable if you only eat it occasionally and the tub is left open.
Estimate how much you’ll use in the days after opening, and check the instructions on the tub you buy. If you’re unlikely to use much, consider individual portions.
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Assuming that all ‘Greek’ names refer to the same recipe
Greek yoghurt, ‘Greek-style’ yoghurt and strained yoghurt shouldn’t be treated as identical based on their names alone.
Compare the product description and ingredients, then check the nutritional values per 100 g for the products you’re interested in.
Brands to know when comparing formats
Carrefour Original
A 1 kg tub to consider if you’re looking for a larger container.
- Carrefour’s product listing gives milk and cream from Greece among the ingredients.
- Check the product description and recipe of the specific tub before comparing it with individual portions of ‘Greek-style’ yoghurt.
Auchan
Plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub, for households that regularly use this format.
- Auchan’s product listing specifies the 1 kg format.
- It recommends eating the yoghurt within four days of opening, so plan how you’ll use it accordingly.
Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
Products to consider if you’re choosing between a 1 kg tub and individual portions of ‘Greek-style’ yoghurt.
- E.Leclerc’s listing for the 1 kg Délisse tub distinguishes between being made in France and the Greek origin of its milk.
- Don’t assume that the large tub and individual portions have the same product description or recipe.
Danone à la Grecque
Individual portions to consider if members of your household don’t all eat yoghurt at the same time.
- The ingredient list published by Carrefour includes skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures.
- Check the number of pots and the weight of each on the pack you buy.
FAGE
A Greek yoghurt to compare by its product description, format and label.
- The Auchan listing for the FAGE product reviewed recommends keeping it chilled at a maximum of 7 °C.
- It recommends eating it within five days of opening. This advice applies to the specific product listed, not the entire FAGE range.
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Frequently asked questions
When should you choose a 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt instead of individual portions?
A 1 kg tub is a good choice if you plan to use it several times in quick succession, in cooking or at the table, and can finish it within the recommended time after opening. If you eat it less often, individual portions mean you don’t have to open the whole amount at once.
How long can you keep Greek yoghurt after opening?
Follow the instructions for the product you buy: Auchan’s listing for its 1 kg plain yoghurt recommends eating it within four days of opening, while the listing for the FAGE product reviewed gives five days. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?
No. If the product has a use-by date, the Anses says it must not be eaten after that date. Check how much time is left before the use-by date before stocking up on fresh yoghurt.
How can you check the origin of Greek yoghurt?
Look separately at where it was made and the origin of its ingredients, where these details are provided. E.Leclerc’s listing for the 1 kg Délisse tub says it is made in France and uses milk from Greece. These are two different things.