Organisers who are mindful of allergens
You’re making or selling cakes at school and need to be able to identify milk among the ingredients, while following the yoghurt’s use-by date and storage instructions.
Who these options are for
Volunteers preparing several batches
You’re working from the quantities in your recipes and the number of cakes you need to make to choose the total weight of the pots, so you don’t run short of yoghurt or end up with lots left over.
People adapting a recipe
You’re looking for a plain option when the recipe isn’t designed for fruit or flavoured yoghurt, and checking the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you choose.
What to check
For a cake destined for a school bake sale, start with the quantity required by the recipe, then check the yoghurt’s ingredients and how you’ll transport and store it.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Milk and storage | Whether milk is listed in the ingredients; the use-by date and storage temperature shown on the pack. | I need to be able to tell people that the cake contains milk and keep the yoghurt chilled before baking; around 40% of consumers would put these precautions first. |
| Quantity per batch | Total net weight in grams; how many packs are needed for the recipe. | When making several batches, I want to have the amount I need without ending up with lots left over; nearly 30% of consumers would make usable quantity their top priority. |
| Recipe ingredients | Whether it’s labelled “plain” and the ingredients list; fat content per 100 g. | If my recipe calls for plain yoghurt, I don’t want to accidentally add fruit or flavourings; around 30% of consumers would prioritise control over ingredients. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming “4 pint” means four pots of the same size
Four pots can amount to 440 g, 500 g or 600 g, depending on the options from Auchan and Carrefour. So the number of pots alone isn’t enough to follow a recipe that gives quantities in grams.
Check what “4 pint” refers to, then compare the quantity required by the recipe with the total net weight shown on the pack.
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Forgetting that the finished cake contains milk
The Greek-style options from Auchan and Carrefour contain milk, including in the form of milk or cream. According to the DGCCRF, allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of pre-packed foods.
Keep the packaging so you can check the ingredients in the yoghurt you use, and agree with the school how to communicate the ingredients in the finished cake.
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Using flavoured yoghurt in a recipe that calls for plain
Adding fruit or flavoured yoghurt to the mixture introduces ingredients that may not be included in the original recipe.
If the recipe calls for plain yoghurt, check for that wording and read the ingredients list for the product you choose.
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Planning the recipe but not how to keep it chilled in transit
Before preparation, the yoghurt must be kept according to the storage instructions on its packaging. Anses highlights the importance of maintaining the cold chain for chilled foods.
Carry the pots in an insulated bag and put them in the fridge as soon as possible, following the temperature shown on the pack.
Brands to know when comparing pack sizes
Danone
The plain option featured by Auchan comes in a 4 × 110 g pack, giving you 440 g in total.
- This pack size makes it easy to work out exactly how much you’ll need for a small recipe.
- You may need several packs for a recipe that calls for more yoghurt. Auchan’s product listing states that it should be stored between +1 °C and +6 °C.
Carrefour Extra
The plain option featured by Carrefour comes in a 4 × 150 g pack, giving you 600 g in total.
- The pack’s total weight matches a recipe that calls for 600 g of yoghurt.
- Carrefour’s product listing states that it contains 8.5 g of fat per 100 g. Check the details for the exact product if its composition matters to your recipe.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc offers several plain yoghurt sizes, including 4 × 150 g packs and a 1 kg pot.
- A 1 kg pot may suit several batches if their recipes call for that amount.
- Before choosing a large pot, add up the quantities you’ll need and check its storage instructions.
Auchan
The plain Greek-style option featured by Auchan comes in a 4 × 125 g pack, giving you 500 g in total.
- Its total weight matches a recipe that calls for 500 g of yoghurt.
- Auchan’s product listing states that this option contains 10% fat and should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C; these details apply to this product only.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Can you use Greek-style yoghurt in a cake for a school bake sale?
You can use Greek-style yoghurt as an ingredient if the recipe calls for it and you store it correctly before baking. For a school bake sale, also check the ingredients in the finished cake and the school’s guidance. The Ministry of National Education particularly advises caution with cakes topped with crème pâtissière or Chantilly cream.
How should you tell families that a cake contains milk?
Check the ingredients of every product you use and prepare information that reflects the finished cake. The options featured by Auchan and Carrefour contain milk, so agree with the school or organiser on how to share this information with families.
How should you store the pots before making the cakes?
Follow the temperature range shown on the pots you buy and keep them chilled during transport and storage. Auchan’s product listings state +1 °C to +6 °C for the Danone 4 × 110 g option and 0 °C to +6 °C for the Auchan 4 × 125 g option; Anses recommends maintaining the cold chain.
Does “4 pint” mean four pots of yoghurt?
Not necessarily: “pint” refers to a volume, whereas the yoghurt packs featured here are labelled by the number of pots and their weight in grams. Check how many grams the recipe requires before choosing 4 × 110 g, 4 × 125 g, 4 × 150 g or another size.