Who are these formats for?

Hosts serving individual bowls

If everyone chooses their own toppings, separate pots make serving easier. Carrefour and Auchan offer packs of four, six or eight pots, so compare the weight per portion.

Households making a dish to share

A large tub lets you divide the yoghurt between bowls and a savoury dish. Auchan stocks a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, with instructions to follow once it’s opened.

Shoppers who read the labels

If ingredients or nutritional values matter to you, compare the exact products rather than just their formats. Check the ingredients, allergens and fat content on each pack.

What should you look for when choosing yoghurt for brunch?

First decide whether you’ll serve separate portions or spoon from a shared tub, then check the quantity and label of the product you choose.

Factor What to check Who is it for?
Individual portions The number of pots and the weight of each one: Carrefour’s YAOS pack contains six 150 g pots. When everyone is building their own bowl, I want to hand out portions without spooning from a shared tub. Around 40% of consumers prioritise individual servings.
Quantity to share The total weight and instructions for after opening; Auchan’s plain Greek yoghurt comes in a 1 kg tub. When I’m serving a large group and making a savoury dish too, I prefer to measure out what I need from a large tub. Around 40% of consumers put this flexibility first.
Ingredients and label The ingredients, allergens and fat content per 100 g for the exact product. If I’m comparing several recipes, I want to check their nutritional information on the same basis and look out for allergens. Around 20% of consumers prioritise reading the label first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “6 pint” means six pots or a 3-litre bottle

    Carrefour’s YAOS pack contains six 150 g pots, or 900 g in total. This pack size does not mean one “pint” or a 3-litre format.

    Before you shop, decide whether you need six portions, a total weight to share or a particular volume, then check the pack details on the product.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning what to do with the leftovers

    For its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan recommends storing it at between +2 and +6 °C and using it within four days of opening.

    Plan how you’ll use the rest before you buy it. If you don’t expect to use it again, individual pots may be a better fit for the way you’ll be serving it.

    Any yoghurt left unused after the stated time may end up being thrown away.

  • Assuming all plain yoghurts have the same ingredients

    The format alone doesn’t tell you what’s in a recipe or its nutritional values. For example, Carrefour Extra’s product listing for four 150 g pots gives a fat content of 8.5 g per 100 g.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and values per 100 g for the exact product, especially if a guest needs to avoid an ingredient.

Brands to consider for these formats

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style yoghurt under this brand in packs of four 150 g pots.

  • The product listing gives a fat content of 8.5 g per 100 g, which you can compare with other products on the same basis.
  • This pack contains four pots, so check that there’s enough if you’re serving more guests.

Auchan

Auchan offers a pack of eight 125 g pots of plain Greek-style yoghurt, as well as a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • These pack sizes let you choose between individual portions and a quantity to spoon out for the table.
  • For the 1 kg tub, Auchan recommends storing it at between +2 and +6 °C and using it within four days of opening.

Danone

Carrefour offers Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of four 110 g pots.

  • The weight of each pot makes it easy to compare the portion you’re planning for each guest.
  • A pack of four pots won’t provide six separate portions.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl presents Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for sweet or savoury dishes.

  • This option may appeal if you’re planning to serve a savoury dish at brunch too.
  • Check the weight of the pack you choose before planning your portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are six pots of yoghurt the same as a 3-litre bottle?

No: Carrefour’s YAOS pack contains six 150 g pots, or 900 g of product in total. If you’re thinking in litres or using the term “pint”, clarify the unit you need before choosing a pack.

Can you use Greek-style yoghurt in a savoury dish?

Yes, some products are presented as suitable for this use: Lidl mentions savoury dishes for Eridanous, while Auchan suggests seasoning its pack of eight pots to serve with vegetables. Check the format and ingredients of the product you choose.

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

For its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan recommends storing it at between +2 and +6 °C and using it within four days of opening. For other products, follow the instructions on the packaging.

Should you follow the use-by date on yoghurt?

Yes. If a yoghurt has a use-by date, follow it and store the product as directed. The Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers that a use-by date is a strict deadline for the foods it applies to.