Who are these formats best for?

Families with a fridge where they’re staying

A 1 kg tub can provide several breakfasts or shared meals, as long as you follow the storage and after-opening instructions for the product you choose.

Holidaymakers who eat at different times

Individual portions make serving easier without having to open a large shared tub. Like the larger format, they still need to be kept in the fridge.

Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients and origin

If you’re comparing Greek yoghurt with Greek-style yoghurt, check the product description, ingredients list, stated origin and nutritional information for each product rather than relying on the name alone.

What should you look for?

First decide whether your group will finish an opened tub within the stated time or needs separate portions. Then plan how to transport and store it chilled, whatever the format.

Large 1 kg tub

Consider this if: several people will share the yoghurt during your stay and you’ll have access to a fridge.

Bear in mind: once opened, the tub must be eaten within the time stated for that product. Auchan’s product information gives 4 days for its 1 kg tub.

Individual portions

Consider this if: you eat at different times or want everyone to be able to take a portion without opening a shared tub.

Bear in mind: there’ll be more packaging, and the same chilled-transport and storage precautions still apply.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Format and leftovers How many portions you’ll need and how soon the tub you choose must be eaten after opening. If we share breakfast, we want to finish the tub without leaving any behind; if everyone eats at a different time, separate portions suit us better. Around 38% of shoppers make portion management a priority.
Transport and storage A cool bag for the journey, a fridge on arrival and the temperature stated on the packaging. On a summer journey, I need to be able to put the yoghurt in the fridge promptly, whether it’s in a large tub or a multipack. Keeping food chilled is a priority for around 38% of shoppers.
Recipe and origin Product description, ingredients, stated origin and nutritional information per 100 g. Before choosing between two products, I want to compare their fat and protein content and stated origin, without assuming they’re the same. Around 24% of shoppers prioritise comparing products in this way.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Taking a family-size tub without planning how to keep it chilled

    A 1 kg tub and a multipack both need to be kept in the fridge. An unchilled biscuit tin won’t keep yoghurt cold.

    ANSES recommends buying chilled products at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and limiting transport time before putting them in the fridge.

  • Assuming all ‘Greek-style’ recipes are the same

    Carrefour France’s product information lists 8.6 g of fat per 100 g for Carrefour Extra and 10 g per 100 g for Carrefour Original. The product descriptions and stated origins also differ.

    Compare the product descriptions, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific products you’re considering.

  • Opening a large tub without planning to finish it

    The time allowed after opening depends on the product: Auchan gives 4 days for its 1 kg Greek yoghurt, compared with 3 days for the 1 kg Lynos tub sold by Auchan.

    Estimate how many portions your group will eat and check the after-opening instructions before choosing a format.

    If you can’t finish a tub within the stated time, you may end up wasting food.

  • Assuming every shop will stock a particular product

    E.Leclerc’s product information for Délisse 1 kg Greek yoghurt advises shoppers to contact their local store to check availability.

    If you’re planning to include this product in your meals, check with the shop where you intend to do your shopping.

Brands to consider when comparing formats

The products below illustrate differences in format, recipe and labelling. A range of portion-sized yoghurts isn’t necessarily equivalent to a 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt.

Carrefour

Carrefour France lists two 1 kg tubs: Extra, a Greek-style recipe made in France, and Original, a yoghurt stated to be made in Greece.

  • The Extra product information lists whole milk and cream of French origin, as well as 8.6 g of fat per 100 g; Original lists 10 g per 100 g.
  • This information alone doesn’t tell you about the taste or texture, so compare the ingredients on the tub you choose.

Délisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, intended for sharing if you can keep it in the fridge.

  • It lists 10 g of fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • For this product, E.Leclerc advises contacting your local store to check availability.

Auchan

Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt and a multipack of 8 × 125 g pots of plain Greek-style yoghurt as separate products.

  • The 1 kg tub should be eaten within 4 days of opening; the multipack makes it easy to serve separate portions.
  • These are two different products. The multipack information specifies storage between 0 °C and +6 °C, so check the instructions on each pack.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl France describes Eridanous as a Greek-style yoghurt that can be eaten on its own or used in dishes such as tzatziki.

  • It may be worth considering if you’re also looking for a yoghurt to use in cooking.
  • Before comparing it with 1 kg tubs, check the format and nutritional information for the product available in your shop.

Yoplait

Yoplait France describes Nature Sucré as a set yoghurt, available in multipacks of 125 g pots, among other formats.

  • These multipacks offer a convenient way to serve individual portions.
  • Nature Sucré isn’t described as Greek yoghurt, so don’t compare it as an alternative to a 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt.

Danone / HiPRO

Danone describes HiPRO as a range of chilled products aimed at people who do sport.

  • If you’re interested in a HiPRO product, check its packaging for the specific recipe and format.
  • The range’s positioning alone doesn’t make it equivalent to a family-size Greek yoghurt.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can you use a biscuit tin to transport Greek yoghurt?

No. An unchilled biscuit tin won’t keep it cold. For the journey, ANSES recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time short, then putting the yoghurt in the fridge as soon as you arrive.

Which format should you choose if you eat at different times?

Individual portions mean you don’t have to open a large shared tub each time someone wants to eat. They still need to be kept chilled, as stated on the packaging.

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

Follow the time stated for the tub you buy: Auchan says its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt should be eaten within 4 days of opening, while its product information for the 1 kg Lynos tub gives 3 days. These time limits don’t replace the product’s other storage instructions.

What should you check on the label if you need to avoid milk as an allergen?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information for each product before buying. The products mentioned list milk or ingredients derived from it. Don’t assume the labelling on one tub also applies to a different recipe or format.