Households sharing a large tub
A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt can be used for several breakfasts, desserts or recipes. Just make sure you can finish it within the stated time after opening.
Who are these formats best for?
People who care about where it’s made and what’s in it
The country of manufacture, product description and ingredients matter more to you than the word ‘Greek’ alone. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc product listings show 1 kg options with different details about origin and manufacture.
Households who prefer individual portions
Individual pots make serving easier when everyone has their yoghurt at a different time. Carrefour, for example, stocks Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 110 g.
What to look for
First, decide whether your household can finish a 1 kg tub after opening. Then compare the details of the specific recipe you’re thinking of buying.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and cooking | Net weight, whether it’s plain, and how soon it should be eaten after opening. | If you’ll use the yoghurt for family meals and recipes, choose a size you can finish in time. Around 40% of consumers prioritise sharing and cooking. |
| Individual portions | Number of pots, weight per pot and ingredients in flavoured varieties. | If everyone eats at a different time, ready-to-serve portions may suit you better than a large, opened tub. Around 30% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
| Origin and ingredients | Product description, country of manufacture, ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g. | If you want to know where the yoghurt is made and compare its ingredients before choosing a recipe, these details come first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise origin and composition. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means it was made in Greece
The Carrefour Extra listing says it is made in France, while the Auchan and Delta listings we checked say they are made in Greece. So the name of the recipe alone doesn’t tell you where the product was made.
Check the product description and country of manufacture on the packaging or product listing for the one you choose.
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Buying 1 kg without planning how quickly you’ll finish it
Once-opened use-by guidance varies. The listing for Auchan plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub says four days, compared with three days for the Lynos product listed by Auchan.
Follow the storage temperature and time stated on your product. If your household can’t finish the tub in time, consider individual portions instead.
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Judging its nutritional profile by its texture or name
The listings we checked show 8.6 g of fat per 100 g for Carrefour Extra and 10 g per 100 g for Delta. One figure alone doesn’t tell you everything about a product’s composition.
Compare the fat, sugars, protein and ingredients per 100 g using the information shown for each product.
Brands to consider
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s plain Greek-style option comes in a 1 kg tub and is made in France.
- The listing gives the ingredients as whole milk, cream, milk proteins and lactic cultures, and states 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
- ‘Greek-style’ doesn’t mean this product is made in Greece.
Auchan
The listing for Auchan plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub says it is made in Greece.
- It contains 10% fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
- According to the listing, it should be eaten within four days of opening.
Délisse
E.Leclerc offers Délisse plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.
- The listing states 10% fat and says the milk is of Greek origin.
- It also says the product is made in France. Milk origin and country of manufacture are two different details.
Delta
The listing for Delta plain yoghurt in a 1 kg tub says it is made in Greece.
- It shows 10 g of fat and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g.
- Compare these figures with those for other recipes according to what matters to you. Origin alone won’t tell you how their ingredients differ.
Danone
Carrefour stocks Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 110 g.
- Separate pots are a handy option when you need individual portions.
- This pack is a different size from a 1 kg family tub, so check the total amount against your household’s needs.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a 1 kg tub will suit my family?
Check that your household can finish it within the stated time after opening. The listing for Auchan plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub gives four days; the listing for Lynos yoghurt from Auchan says three days. Always follow the storage instructions for the product you buy.
Is Greek-style yoghurt always made in Greece?
No. The Carrefour Extra listing says it is made in France, while the Auchan and Delta listings we checked say they are made in Greece. For the product you choose, distinguish between its product description, country of manufacture and, where stated, the origin of the milk.
What should I compare between two recipes?
Compare the product descriptions, ingredients, net quantity and nutritional values per 100 g. Check the storage instructions too, especially if you’re choosing between a large tub to share and individual portions.
Can plain Greek yoghurt also be used in cooking?
Yes. You can use a plain tub for eating as it is as well as in sweet or savoury recipes, provided your household finishes it within the stated time after opening. For a flavoured variety, check the ingredients and sugars rather than assuming it has the same composition.