Who are these sizes for?

Anyone cooking for a group

If you’re making several sauces or desserts, a 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt can provide the quantity you need without having to open lots of smaller pots. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc all offer products in this size.

Anyone keeping an eye on recipe ingredients

If fat content matters for your recipe, compare the specific products: the Auchan and LYNOS product pages both list 10% fat for their 1 kg tubs of plain Greek yoghurt.

Anyone looking to reduce leftovers or fat

A smaller size may suit you if you’re only making one recipe. If you’re looking for a 0% fat option, Carrefour offers a 1 kg DELTA tub. Check its ingredients and make sure it’s suitable for your intended use.

What should you look for?

For your Christmas meal, start by working out how much you need for your recipes, then compare the ingredients and storage instructions of the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Quantity Whether a 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt is available and how much you need for your recipes. If I’m making a sauce, a dip and a dessert for a group, I want enough yoghurt for each dish; around 29% of consumers are said to prioritise quantity.
Ingredients Fat per 100 g and whether cream is included in the ingredients. For a recipe where a creamy texture matters, I want to know what’s in the yoghurt before choosing it; around 36% of consumers are said to prioritise richness.
Fat content The stated fat content and the exact description of the 0% version. I want to reduce fat without assuming that a 0% product will give the same result in cooking; around 21% of consumers are said to put this first.
Leftovers How much you’ll use and the storage instructions once opened. If there’s likely to be an opened tub left after the meal, I’d rather buy the right amount; around 14% of consumers are said to prioritise reducing leftovers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all “Greek-style” versions are interchangeable

    The name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the product: the Auchan and LYNOS products mentioned contain 10% fat, while the DELTA tub featured by Carrefour is labelled 0%.

    Before swapping one product for another in a recipe, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific products.

  • Opening a 1 kg tub without planning how to use it

    Guidance on how long to keep the yoghurt after opening varies: Auchan recommends using its 1 kg product within four days, while LYNOS recommends three days for theirs.

    Work out how much you’ll need for the meal and check the instructions on the tub you buy before planning to use any leftovers.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    The dairy products mentioned contain milk. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens in prepacked foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

    If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the information on the packaging of the product you actually buy.

Brands and products to know

This information applies to the specific products mentioned, not to every product from each brand.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour France offers a 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt.

  • The product page lists pasteurised whole milk and cream from France, as well as 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
  • If you’re planning several recipes, check how much you need and follow the instructions on the tub you buy.

Auchan

Auchan offers a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • Its product page lists 96% pasteurised whole milk, 4% cream and 10% fat.
  • The instructions for this product say to use it within four days of opening.

Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

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

  • The product page lists 10% fat, says it is made in France and states that the milk comes from Greece.
  • E.Leclerc recommends checking availability with your local store.

LYNOS

The Auchan product page features a 1 kg tub of LYNOS plain Greek yoghurt, made in Greece.

  • This product contains 10% fat and 6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The product page recommends using it within three days of opening.

ERIDANOUS

Lidl offers ERIDANOUS Greek-style yoghurt for sweet or savoury dishes.

  • It may be worth considering if you want a yoghurt that can be used in different types of recipes.
  • Check the size available before planning to make a large quantity of sauce or dessert.

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Frequently asked questions

What size tub of Greek yoghurt should I get for Christmas?

A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt is worth considering if you’re making several recipes or serving a large group. Carrefour Extra, Auchan, LYNOS and Délisse offer products in this size. For a single dish, choose a quantity that matches what you need.

Can I use 0% yoghurt instead of a 10% product in a recipe?

Don’t assume the result will be the same: compare the ingredients and features of both products for the recipe you have in mind. The DELTA tub featured by Carrefour is labelled 0%, while the Auchan and LYNOS products mentioned contain 10% fat.

How long can I keep a large tub once it’s open?

Follow the guidance on the packaging of the product you buy. The product pages mentioned recommend using LYNOS within three days of opening and Auchan within four days. These instructions don’t automatically apply to other tubs.

Where can I check the allergens in Greek yoghurt?

Read the ingredients list on the tub you buy. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted on prepacked foods; the dairy products mentioned contain milk.