Who is it for?

Anyone making a dip to share

For tzatziki or a dip, a large tub of plain yoghurt lets you prepare a single bowl for everyone to share. The size and storage instructions after opening matter more than the choice of flavours.

Anyone serving a simple dessert

With fruit or honey added at the table, you can choose according to the quantity you need and the country of manufacture shown on the pot. Carrefour and Auchan, for example, sell products made in Greece as well as Greek-style recipes, so it’s worth checking which is which.

Anyone offering a choice of flavours

Flavoured pots are a convenient way to serve a selection of desserts straight from the fridge. However, flavour alone doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe: check the ingredients, sugars and pot size for each product.

What should you look for?

When you’re entertaining friends, start with how you plan to serve the yoghurt — in a savoury dish or as a dessert. Then choose the quantity you need and read the product label.

What to consider What to check Who might prioritise it?
Plain yoghurt and where it’s made The product description and country of manufacture. Don’t assume it’s made in Greece just because it’s labelled “Greek-style”. For a savoury dip, I want plain yoghurt and may prefer it to be made in Greece. Around 36% of consumers might put this first.
How much to serve The net weight, whether it’s a large tub or individual portions, and how long it can be kept after opening. If I’m making a bowl for everyone, I’d rather buy the right amount without having lots of individual pots. Around 29% of consumers might prioritise this.
Ingredients The ingredients, highlighted allergens, and fat and sugar content per 100 g. Before serving my guests, I want to know exactly what’s in the product I’ve chosen. Around 21% of consumers might make this their top priority.
Dessert flavours The flavours available, the ingredients and the size of each pot. If I want to finish the meal without preparing a dessert, I’d rather offer a selection of ready-to-serve flavours. Around 14% of consumers might prioritise this.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “Greek-style” means it’s made in Greece

    The term doesn’t tell you where the yoghurt was made. Carrefour and Auchan also sell Greek-style recipes that are listed as being made in France or containing dairy ingredients of French origin.

    If it matters that your yoghurt is made in Greece, check the details for the exact product you’re buying.

  • Choosing a dessert flavour for a savoury dip

    A flavoured yoghurt or one with a layer of fruit isn’t a substitute for plain yoghurt in tzatziki. Ingredients and sugar content can also vary between products.

    For a savoury dish, start with a plain product and check its ingredients before adding your own.

  • Forgetting about storage before dinner

    How long the yoghurt is left out of the fridge and how long it keeps after opening are important if you buy it in advance or have some left after dinner.

    Follow the storage temperature and use-by date on the packaging, as well as the instructions for keeping the tub once it’s opened.

Brands to consider

Danone

Danone’s Greek-style range includes plain, vanilla, lemon and stracciatella varieties.

  • The different flavours make it easy to put together a ready-to-serve dessert.
  • For a savoury dip, check that the product you choose is plain.

Yoplait

Yoplait’s Perle de Lait range includes plain, stirred and fruit-layered varieties.

  • These recipes offer another option for dessert.
  • Perle de Lait shouldn’t be confused with Greek yoghurt: check the product description.

Carrefour

Carrefour distinguishes between Original, which is described as made in Greece, and Extra Greek-style, which is listed as containing dairy ingredients of French origin.

  • The product listings show 10% fat for the Original example and 8.5 g per 100 g for the Extra example.
  • The origin of the dairy ingredients and the country of manufacture are different details, so check the information for the product you choose.

E.Leclerc / Delisse

E.Leclerc lists several sizes of Greek-style yoghurt under the Delisse brand, as well as flavoured varieties.

  • The listed options include multipacks and larger tubs, so you can choose one to suit how you plan to serve it.
  • Check the product and size available at your chosen store or for collection.

Auchan

Auchan sells, among other options, a 4 × 125 g tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt made in France and a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt made in Greece.

  • The listing for the 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt states that it contains 10% fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • For this 1 kg tub, Auchan advises consuming it within 4 days of opening. Always follow the label on the product you buy.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl sells Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for both sweet and savoury dishes.

  • The plain variety could work in a topped dessert or tzatziki.
  • Check the ingredients, country of manufacture and nutritional information on the pot available to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greek-style yoghurt always made in Greece?

No. Carrefour describes Original as made in Greece, while its Extra listing says the dairy ingredients are of French origin. Auchan also sells Greek-style yoghurt made in France. Check the country of manufacture and product description on the exact product you plan to serve.

Can I open a large tub before dinner?

Yes, as long as you follow the storage instructions and the guidance on how long to keep the tub after opening. Auchan advises consuming its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt within 4 days of opening. Don’t assume the same guidance applies to other products.

How can I check for allergens before serving my guests?

Read the ingredients for every product you’re serving rather than relying on its flavour or front-of-pack claims. The products described here contain milk. Anses reminds consumers that ingredients which can cause allergies or intolerances must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

Why compare nutritional information per 100 g?

Per 100 g information makes it easier to compare pots and recipes of different sizes on a like-for-like basis. Check the fat and sugar content separately for the plain or flavoured yoghurt you’re interested in, then choose a size that suits the number of guests.