Who are these formats for?

Families who cook with yoghurt

A tub of plain yoghurt lets you take out as much as you need to serve with a meal, make a sauce or share as a dessert. Before choosing 1 kg, also think about how you’ll use the rest once it’s open.

Families who prefer ready-to-serve portions

Packs of four or eight tubs let you serve one portion to each guest without opening a large container for just a small amount.

Families who pay attention to ingredients

When choosing between plain and flavoured, taste isn’t the only thing to consider. Compare the ingredients, allergens, sugars and fat in the specific variety you’re choosing.

What should you look for?

First decide whether the yoghurt will be shared, used in cooking or served as an individual dessert. Once you’ve chosen a format, compare the labels of the recipes you’re interested in.

Criteria What to check Best for which consumers?
Sharing format Net weight of the tub and guidance for use after opening. If I’m serving yoghurt to several people or using it in a sauce, I want to be able to measure out as much as I need; around 42% of consumers would prioritise this shared use.
Individual portions Number of tubs and weight of each portion. When serving dessert at the table, I’d rather everyone had their own tub than open a large container; individual portions would be the priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients Ingredients and allergens, followed by sugars and fat per 100 g for the specific variety. When choosing between plain and flavoured, I want to know what’s in the recipe before making a decision; around 25% of consumers would make ingredients their main consideration.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing based only on the word “Greek” or the flavour

    A flavoured variety may have a different recipe from plain yoghurt. According to Auchan, its Greek-style vanilla yoghurt in 4 × 150 g tubs contains 12 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the product name, ingredients and nutritional values for the exact variety.

  • Opening a large tub without planning how you’ll use it

    The time you have to use a product after opening varies. Auchan says its 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt should be used within four days, while another 1 kg tub sold by the retailer should be used within three days.

    Estimate how much you’ll need for the meal and any planned recipes, then follow the instructions on the tub you buy.

  • Assuming all varieties contain the same allergens

    The Carrefour Extra and Auchan products mentioned here contain dairy ingredients. Check the label of any other recipe separately.

    Read the ingredients list for each variety. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted on the label.

Brands and ranges to compare

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g tubs and in a 1 kg tub: two formats to compare depending on how you plan to serve it.

  • The 1 kg tub lets you take out different amounts for a meal or recipe.
  • According to Carrefour, this tub contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g. Check the pack label if you want to compare the two recipes.

Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc offers, among other products, Delisse plain Greek-style yoghurt in 8 × 125 g tubs.

  • Eight separate tubs are handy for serving individual portions.
  • To compare this multipack with a large tub or another variety, check the product details and label for the specific product you’re considering.

Auchan

Auchan offers, among other products, plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub and Greek-style vanilla yoghurt in 4 × 150 g tubs.

  • Choosing between a tub of plain yoghurt and individual vanilla portions lets you start with how you plan to use it: in cooking or as an individual dessert.
  • According to Auchan, its 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt should be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C and used within four days of opening. The vanilla version contains 12 g of sugars per 100 g, so the two recipes aren’t interchangeable.

Danone

Carrefour offers Danone Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 110 g packs, including a plain variety.

  • This format gives you four individual 110 g tubs.
  • Check the flavour and ingredients of the variety you choose rather than assuming all Danone recipes are the same.

Eridanous / Lidl

Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable both for serving and for recipes such as tzatziki.

  • This range is worth considering if you’re using yoghurt to prepare dinner.
  • Check the pack weight and ingredients of the product on offer before comparing it with 1 kg tubs or multipacks of individual portions.

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Frequently asked questions

A large tub or a multipack of portions for a family dinner?

Choose a large tub if you want to portion out yoghurt for several guests or use it in cooking, as long as you can follow the storage instructions after opening. A multipack is better suited to individual desserts; compare the number of tubs and their weight.

Does Greek-style vanilla yoghurt have the same ingredients as plain yoghurt?

No. Compare the specific recipes rather than relying on the fact that they’re in the same category. According to Auchan, its vanilla version in 4 × 150 g tubs contains 12 g of sugars and 7.3 g of fat per 100 g. Also check the ingredients in the plain variety you’re considering.

How long can you keep a 1 kg tub after opening?

Follow the guidance on the tub you buy, as it varies by product. Auchan says its 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt should be used within four days of opening and stored between +2 °C and +6 °C, while another 1 kg Greek yoghurt tub sold by Auchan should be used within three days.

What should you check on the label if you have a milk allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergens for the exact product before serving it. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan products mentioned here contain dairy ingredients. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted on the label of prepacked foods.