A couple looking to avoid leftovers
If you have Greek yoghurt for a few breakfasts or desserts each week, individual pots let you spread out when you open them, rather than starting a 1 kg tub.
Which format is right for you?
People who cook regularly in a small household
A large tub can be a good fit if you use Greek yoghurt in several sweet and savoury dishes and follow the storage instructions for after opening.
People who compare recipes
If fat, protein or ingredients influence your choice, compare products on a per-100 g basis. Greek-style yoghurt and a high-protein dairy product don’t necessarily have the same composition.
What should you look for?
To choose between a large tub and individual portions, start by thinking about how much your household will use after opening. Then compare products on the same 100 g basis.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Leftovers after opening | The weight of each pot and the storage instructions for after opening; the product information for Auchan’s 1 kg tub says to consume it within 4 days. | I only eat it occasionally and don’t want to leave a large tub open; around 40% of consumers would put avoiding leftovers first. |
| Amount for cooking | The available pack size and the dishes you plan to make within the storage period for the opened tub. | Between breakfasts and savoury recipes, I’d rather have enough to use throughout the week; nearly 30% of consumers would prioritise using it in cooking. |
| Composition | Fat and protein per 100 g, as well as the ingredients list and allergens for the specific product. | Before choosing a texture or a product described as Greek-style, I want to know what it contains; composition would be the top criterion for around 30% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing a 1 kg tub without planning when you’ll finish it
A large tub can leave you with leftovers if you only eat yoghurt occasionally. The product information for Auchan’s 1 kg Greek yoghurt says to store it between +2 and +6 °C and consume it within 4 days of opening; these instructions apply to this specific product.
Before you buy, count the breakfasts and recipes you plan to make after opening it. If you won’t use the tub within the time stated on its packaging, consider individual portions or a medium-sized pack.
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Assuming the term ‘Greek-style’ tells you what’s in it
Carrefour’s product information for the plain Danone and Carrefour Extra products lists 7 g and 8.5 g of fat per 100 g respectively; Auchan’s product information for its 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt lists 10 g. A high-protein dairy product has a different recipe again.
Check the product description, ingredients list and nutritional information per 100 g for each product, rather than relying on its name alone.
Greek yoghurt brands to consider
Danone
Carrefour’s plain Greek-style option comes in a pack of 4 × 110 g pots, a format to consider if you eat yoghurt at intervals.
- Carrefour’s product information lists skimmed milk, cream and live cultures, as well as 7 g of fat per 100 g.
- The pack contains 440 g in total: check whether that’s enough for the desserts and breakfasts you have planned.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s plain Greek-style option is available in a pack of 4 × 150 g pots.
- Its product information lists whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and live cultures.
- It contains 8.5 g of fat per 100 g: compare this with the other recipes you’re considering.
Auchan
The 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt could suit a small household planning to use it in several dishes close together.
- Auchan’s product information lists 10 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
- Store this tub between +2 and +6 °C and consume it within 4 days of opening.
E.Leclerc / Delisse
The E.Leclerc range includes Delisse products in 450 g, 4 × 150 g, 8 × 125 g and 1 kg formats.
- These pack sizes let you choose between individual pots and a large tub within the range.
- To compare recipes, check the nutritional information and ingredients for each specific product.
Lidl / Eridanous
Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for eating plain or using in sweet and savoury dishes, including tzatziki.
- Thinking about these uses can help you plan how to use an opened tub.
- Check the pack size and label of the product on offer before comparing it with other yoghurts.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 1 kg tub suitable for one or two people?
Yes, if you plan to use it often enough to follow its storage instructions. For its 1 kg Greek yoghurt, Auchan says to store it between +2 and +6 °C and consume it within 4 days of opening; check the instructions on the tub you buy.
Which figures should you compare between two Greek yoghurts?
Compare their nutritional values per 100 g, particularly energy, fat, saturates, sugars, protein and salt. The DGCCRF states that nutrition information for prepacked foods is given per 100 g or 100 ml, making it easy to compare pots of different sizes.
Does ‘Greek-style’ tell you about the product’s composition or origin?
No, it doesn’t replace checking the label of the product you choose. Read the product description, ingredients and nutritional values, and check any origin information on the packaging. For example, Carrefour’s product information for Danone Greek-style yoghurt states that the milk is of French origin.
How can you check the allergens in prepacked yoghurt?
Read the ingredients list for the specific product: the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted there. The Danone, Carrefour Extra and Auchan recipes featured here contain milk or cream, but always check the packaging of the product you buy.