When shopping in retirement, choose a pack size of Greek yoghurt based on how many portions your household will eat before the use-by date. Then compare the product description, ingredients and nutritional values for the exact recipe. Individual pots make portioning easier; a large tub is best if you’ll use its contents regularly and store it according to the instructions on the packaging.
You compare things like protein, fat and the portion you actually eat. Manger Bouger notes that nutritional needs don’t necessarily decrease after the age of 75. That doesn’t mean, however, that all Greek yoghurt recipes are the same.
You buy several fresh products at a time and want to choose an amount that suits your household’s mealtimes. Compare the total pack weight and number of pots rather than assuming you’ll get through a large pack.
You prefer individual portions or a smaller pack if you’re not sure you’ll finish a large tub in time. In that case, the use-by date and storage instructions matter just as much as the quantity shown on the packaging.
When you shop, start with your household’s usual consumption, then check the recipe and use-by date for each product. A convenient pack size is only useful if the quantity and storage requirements suit your meals.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and nutrition | Read the product description and ingredients. Compare protein, sugars, fat and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I pay attention to what’s in my meals, I want to know the exact recipe rather than rely on the word “Greek” alone. Around 31% of consumers would put ingredients and composition at the top of their list of priorities. |
| Quantity you buy | Compare the total weight and number of portions. Products listed by Carrefour and Auchan include packs of 4 x 110 g, 4 x 150 g and 8 x 125 g. | In a household where several people eat yoghurt, I want enough portions without ending up with pots we won’t use. Around 31% of consumers would make choosing the right pack size their priority. |
| Use-by date and storage | Check the use-by date, the stated storage temperature and the instructions for after opening. The DGCCRF states that a use-by date must not be exceeded. | When my meal plans change often, I prefer to buy an amount I can finish in time and store as directed. Avoiding leftovers would be the priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Everyday portions | Check the size of the pots and choose between individual pots and a large tub, depending on how you like to serve your yoghurt. | If I usually eat one portion at a time, individual pots make serving easier without having to open a large tub. Around 15% of consumers would put this convenience ahead of other criteria. |
Similar names don’t necessarily mean the ingredients and nutritional values are the same.
As the DGCCRF advises for prepacked foods, read the product description, ingredients list and nutritional information for the product you choose.
Some of the yoghurt may be left in the fridge until after its use-by date if your household doesn’t eat it as often as expected.
Work out how many portions you’re likely to eat in time before choosing between a small pack, several individual pots or a large tub.
Auchan’s product listings show 6.5 g of protein per 100 g for the 1 kg pot of Delta plain yoghurt, compared with 3.2 g for its pack of 8 x 125 g plain Greek-style yoghurts. These figures apply to those two products, not the whole category.
Compare the values per 100 g for the exact recipe, along with its fat content, before choosing according to your dietary preferences.
When planning when to eat your yoghurt, go by the date on the product you’ve bought, and follow its storage instructions.
When your shopping arrives, check the use-by date and the condition of the packaging, then store the yoghurt at the stated temperature.
Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in packs of 4 x 110 g and 8 x 150 g.
Carrefour lists its plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 150 g.
The brand lists its plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 8 x 125 g.
Auchan lists a 1 kg pot of plain strained Greek yoghurt, made in Greece.
Auchan lists YAOS plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 8 x 125 g; Carrefour also lists a strawberry-layer variety.
Yes, yoghurt is a dairy product. Manger Bouger recommends that adults have two dairy products a day as part of a varied diet. This doesn’t mean you need to choose Greek yoghurt exclusively.
Start by checking the product description, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, date and nutritional values for the specific product. The DGCCRF lists these as key details on prepacked food labels. If the product carries a Nutri-Score, it doesn’t replace the need to read them.
Don’t eat yoghurt after the use-by date shown on the pot: the DGCCRF states that this date must be respected. Also follow the storage temperature and any instructions on the packaging for after opening.