Who is this choice for?

Hosts cooking for a group

If you’re making a sauce, tzatziki or a dessert to share, the amount your recipe needs may point you towards a large tub. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan each list 1 kg tubs of plain Greek yoghurt.

Hosts serving yoghurt in individual portions

If you’re serving yoghurt as it is for dessert or as an accompaniment, individual pots make it easier to plan the number of portions and avoid having to open a large tub. E.Leclerc, for example, lists Délisse multipacks of 4 × 150 g.

Shoppers comparing labels

If ingredients or nutritional information matter to you, compare each product’s information per 100 g and its ingredients list. The product pages for large tubs listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan do not all describe the same ingredients.

What should you look for before buying?

First, decide whether you’ll be using the yoghurt in a recipe or serving it as it is. Then compare the quantity you need with the storage instructions and the label on the product you choose.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Quantity for the recipe Compare the amount your recipe calls for with the tub’s net weight; Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list 1 kg tubs. When I’m making a sauce or dessert to share, I want to have enough without opening several tubs; around 36% of consumers prioritise the amount their recipe needs.
Texture and ingredients Check the ingredients list and fat content per 100 g for the specific product. Don’t assume what the texture will be like from the name “Greek yoghurt” alone. If texture matters to my recipe, I compare products before choosing a base; around 29% of consumers put the culinary result first.
Serving and leftovers Compare the number of pots, the weight of each one and the storage instructions after opening. If I’m serving the yoghurt as it is, I’d rather plan portions around the number of guests than open a large tub; around 21% of consumers prioritise this way of serving and managing leftovers.
Food label Read the nutritional information per 100 g, ingredients list and allergens for the product you’re buying. Before serving dessert, I need to be able to check its ingredients and allergens; around 14% of consumers do this first.

Common mix-ups to avoid

  • Mistaking yoghurt for cheese to grate

    Yoghurt for a cold sauce, tzatziki or dessert is not a substitute for a block of cheese in a recipe that calls for grating or melting under the grill.

    Check what the ingredient needs to do in your menu before choosing a product category. If you’re buying yoghurt, check its exact product name on the packaging too.

  • Opening a 1 kg tub without planning for leftovers

    Storage instructions after opening vary by product. Auchan’s product pages state that its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt keeps for 4 days after opening, while the 1 kg Lynos tub keeps for 3 days, when refrigerated as directed for each product.

    Work out how much you’ll need for dinner and follow the instructions on the tub you buy. If your recipe only uses a small amount, compare individual pot sizes too.

  • Assuming all Greek yoghurt has the same ingredients

    The product name alone doesn’t tell you the ingredients or nutritional information for a specific product. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list different products.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the ingredients list and allergens, especially if one of your guests needs to avoid milk.

Brands and ranges to compare

Carrefour Original

Carrefour lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt, a size worth considering for a recipe to share.

  • Its product page lists skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures, with a fat content of 10%.
  • Check that this specific product, rather than another in the range, matches the quantity and ingredients you’re looking for.

Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg tub of Délisse plain Greek yoghurt as well as individual portions of Greek-style yoghurt, giving you options for cooking in larger quantities or serving individually.

  • The 1 kg tub’s product page lists pasteurised skimmed milk, pasteurised cream and lactic cultures.
  • Check the product and its availability with the store or online shop where you plan to do your shopping.

Auchan

Auchan lists 1 kg tubs of plain Greek yoghurt and individual portions, depending on how you plan to serve the yoghurt at dinner.

  • The 1 kg tub’s product page lists pasteurised whole milk, 4% cream and a fat content of 10%.
  • For this product, Auchan recommends storage between +2 °C and +6 °C and consumption within 4 days of opening.

Lynos

Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of Lynos plain Greek yoghurt, which is a different product from its own tub in the same size.

  • The Lynos product page lists a fat content of 10% and says it is made in Greece.
  • For this tub, the product page recommends storage between +2 °C and +6 °C and consumption within 3 days of opening. These details do not apply to the entire brand.

Eridanous / Lidl

Lidl lists its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for eating plain or using in dishes such as tzatziki.

  • The savoury and sweet uses suggested by Lidl make this range worth considering, depending on your menu.
  • Before working out how much your recipe needs, check the size and product information for the item on offer when you shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt suitable for a special dinner?

Yes, if you need that much yoghurt for a sauce or dessert to share. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list 1 kg tubs; choose one whose ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions after opening suit your recipe.

How long can you keep a large tub after opening?

It depends on the product. Auchan’s product pages state that its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt keeps for 4 days after opening, while the 1 kg Lynos tub keeps for 3 days, when stored between +2 °C and +6 °C. Follow the instructions on the tub you’ve bought.

What should you check if one of your guests needs to avoid milk?

Check the ingredients list and allergens for the exact product before serving it. The 1 kg Greek yoghurt products listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan contain milk and, depending on the product, cream.