For an everyday meal that’s easy to eat with a spoon, start by comparing multipacks of plain Greek yoghurt in individual pots, checking that the recipe contains no pieces or other additions that could make it harder to eat. The weight of each pot, the sugars and the ingredients in the specific product matter just as much as its texture. For a lunch box, you’ll also need to follow the storage temperature and use-by date shown on the packaging.
If you want to minimise chewing during an everyday meal, check the ingredients in the pot. A description such as ‘creamy’ doesn’t, on its own, rule out fruit pieces or other additions. This choice is not a substitute for a prescribed texture if someone has difficulty swallowing.
Separate pots make it easy to divide a multipack between several meals or snacks without decanting a large tub. Carrefour Extra, Auchan and Delisse each offer a plain variety in a pack of 4 × 150 g. Make sure you can transport your chosen product in line with its storage instructions.
If the texture suits you in both cases, the label can help you choose between recipes. The plain and vanilla varieties we checked from Auchan have different sugar content. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you’re buying.
When choosing multipacks of Greek yoghurt for meals that are easy to chew, check the recipe and pot size first, then consider how you’ll transport them until mealtime.
| What to check | Things to consider | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Texture when eaten with a spoon | Check the exact recipe and whether it contains pieces, a layer of fruit or other additions. If someone has difficulty swallowing, they need texture guidance tailored to them. | I’m mainly looking for a soft food without anything that needs more chewing; around 36% of consumers put this texture first. |
| Individual pots | Compare the number of pots and their weight: a pack of 4 × 150 g won’t divide meals in the same way as a different format. | I prefer ready-portioned pots for preparing several lunch boxes without splitting up a large tub; around 29% of consumers put this convenience ahead of other criteria. |
| Ingredients | Check the sugar and fat per 100 g, then read the ingredients list for your chosen flavour. Also look for milk as an allergen on the label. | I want to know what’s in each recipe before choosing between plain and flavoured; around 21% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Storage of the multipack | Check the storage temperature and use-by date on the packaging, then plan transport accordingly. | If my pot will be in my lunch box before a meal, I need to be able to keep it chilled as required; this is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A description suggesting that a yoghurt is pleasant to eat with a spoon doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone who has difficulty swallowing. AP-HP describes dysphagia as difficulty or an obstruction when swallowing.
If you simply prefer a soft meal, check for any pieces or other additions. If you have difficulty swallowing, follow the texture guidance established for you rather than relying on the product description.
According to the Auchan product pages we checked, its plain Greek yoghurt contains 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 12 g per 100 g for the vanilla variety. These figures apply to these two recipes, not all Greek yoghurts.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list for the pots you’re considering.
A pot that needs to be kept chilled must be stored at the temperature stated on its packaging and used by the date shown, even when you’re taking it with you for a meal.
Check the instructions before setting off. If your journey and the time before the meal make it necessary, use an insulated container with a cooling element.
You may need to prepare an insulated bag and ice packs for transport.
A plain Greek yoghurt available in a pack of 4 × 150 g pots.
The plain variety is available in a pack of 4 × 150 g; E.Leclerc also lists a plain variety in a pack of 8 × 125 g.
Greek yoghurt multipacks of 4 × 150 g are available in varieties including plain and vanilla.
Lidl offers Eridanous Greek yoghurt in a multipack, described as having a creamy texture.
For an everyday meal that requires little chewing, a yoghurt you can eat with a spoon may be suitable if the recipe contains no pieces or other additions that could make it harder to eat. However, a creamy texture doesn’t guarantee that it’s suitable for someone who has difficulty swallowing. In that case, follow the guidance established for them.
Choose based on the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product, rather than its texture alone. To compare two Auchan varieties, the plain one we checked contains 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g and the vanilla one 12 g per 100 g; these figures don’t apply to every brand.
Keep the pots at the storage temperature shown on the packaging during transport and until you’re ready to eat them. If your journey or the time before the meal makes it necessary, use an insulated lunch box and a cooling element. Also check the use-by date.
The use-by date applies to the product when stored as instructed and before it’s opened. Once you’ve opened the pot, follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions and guidance on how long it will keep after opening. Don’t eat the product after its use-by date.
No. Nutri-Score can help you compare products in the same category, as Manger Bouger explains, but it doesn’t replace checking the label. Also look at the sugars and fat per 100 g, the ingredients, allergens and the weight of each pot.