Who is it for?

A pancake filling made specifically with 0% Greek yoghurt

You want Greek yoghurt and are looking for a plain variety labelled 0% fat, rather than a standard Greek yoghurt with a higher fat content.

Another plain base for your filling

You’re happy to swap Greek yoghurt for skyr if the product name matters less to you than the fat and protein figures on the label.

A filling you can customise

You’d rather start with a plain product and decide for yourself what to add to your pancakes than buy a flavoured variety.

What should you look for?

For Candlemas pancakes, first decide whether you specifically want 0% Greek yoghurt. Then compare the ingredients in plain pots and other options on the same 100g basis.

What to check Look for Who it’s for
0% Greek yoghurt Read the product description and check the ‘fat’ figure per 100g. The word ‘Greek’ alone doesn’t guarantee 0% fat. If I specifically want Greek yoghurt on my pancakes while keeping fat to a minimum, I don’t want to mistake it for a standard variety. Around 42% of consumers would put this first.
Plain base and additions Compare the sugars per 100g and check the ingredients list, especially for flavoured varieties. When making my filling, I prefer to choose what I add to the plain product myself. Around 33% of consumers would make control over the additions their priority.
An alternative to Greek yoghurt Check the product description for skyr, as well as its fat and protein figures per 100g; it isn’t Greek yoghurt. If Greek yoghurt isn’t essential to my recipe, I can compare plain skyr with other possible bases. Around 25% of consumers would choose this alternative based on its fat and protein content.

Things to avoid getting confused about

  • Assuming ‘Greek’ means low-fat

    Carrefour and E.Leclerc product pages also list Greek-style varieties containing 9.5% and 10% fat respectively.

    If 0% fat is essential for your filling, check both the product description and the fat content per 100g.

  • Confusing 0% fat with no sugar

    A flavoured variety may contain a sweetened preparation: Carrefour lists sugar in the DELTA Citron Meringué 0% lemon meringue variety.

    To choose what goes into your pancakes, start with a plain variety or check the ingredients and the ‘sugars’ figure on the flavoured product.

  • Thinking skyr is the same as Greek yoghurt

    Skyr is a different category. Its nutritional values alone don’t tell you how it will turn out in your recipe.

    Choose it if you’re happy to make the substitution; stick with 0% Greek yoghurt if the product type matters for your recipe.

  • Planning your recipe around a pack size without checking

    Your preferred pack size may not be available at the shop or through your chosen collection option.

    Before making a batch of pancakes, check the available pack size, the use-by date and the label on the pot you plan to buy.

Brands and retailers to know when comparing products

DELTA

A range of 0% Greek yoghurt products in different pack sizes, so you can choose according to how many pancakes you’re filling.

  • Auchan lists the 2 × 150g pack as strained Greek yoghurt with 0% fat; Carrefour also lists a 1kg tub of 0% Greek-style yoghurt.
  • Check the description and ingredients for the exact pack you choose: details on one pot don’t necessarily apply to the whole range.

FAGE

The Total 0% range offers another Greek yoghurt to compare for your pancake filling.

  • Carrefour lists 0g of fat per 100g for the 500g pot; Auchan also offers a 950g size.
  • Check the pack size and its availability at your chosen shop before relying on it for your recipe.

Yoplait

Its Plain Skyr is an alternative to consider if you don’t specifically need Greek yoghurt.

  • Yoplait lists less than 0.5g of fat and 9.3g of protein per 100g for its Plain Skyr.
  • Skyr is still a different category, so choose it with the result you want for your pancakes in mind.

Danone

Products such as Skyr Nature 0% and HiPRO let you explore other types of dairy products.

  • Carrefour lists Danone Skyr Nature 0%; HiPRO states that its Myrtille pot contains 15g of protein per serving.
  • Skyr and HiPRO products shouldn’t be described as Greek yoghurt: check the product name on the pot you choose.

Carrefour

Its range includes 0% Greek-style products as well as skyr, so you can compare them without confusing the two.

  • The product pages reviewed include DELTA Greek-style 0%, FAGE Total 0% and plain skyr varieties.
  • The range also includes Carrefour Bio Greek-style yoghurt with 9.5% fat, so check each label separately.

E.Leclerc

The retailer lists Delisse products with different descriptions, and they don’t all meet the same needs.

  • The product page for Delisse plain Greek yoghurt in a 1kg tub clearly states that it contains 10% fat, making it easy to distinguish from a 0% option.
  • Delisse 0% plain stirred yoghurt is a different product: don’t mistake it for 0% Greek yoghurt.

Lidl

The retailer lists products including Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt, which you can check according to the pot available.

  • Lidl’s page lists this plain Greek-style yoghurt as well as flavoured varieties.
  • For a low-fat filling, check the fat content on the packaging of the product you actually buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you use skyr instead of 0% Greek yoghurt on pancakes?

Yes, if you’re happy to use a different type of product for your filling. Yoplait lists less than 0.5g of fat and 9.3g of protein per 100g for its Plain Skyr. If your recipe specifically calls for Greek yoghurt, look for a product described as 0% Greek yoghurt instead.

How do you compare two pots of different sizes?

First compare their nutritional values per 100g, then choose the pack size that suits the amount of filling you’re planning to make. The DGCCRF states that nutritional information uses a per-100g or per-100ml basis to make comparisons easier.

Is a flavoured 0% Greek yoghurt guaranteed to be low in sugar?

No. 0% fat doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains. Carrefour lists sugar in the lemon preparation of DELTA Citron Meringué 0%; check the ingredients list and the sugars per 100g on the pot you choose.

What should you check if you need to avoid milk?

Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. The Plain Skyr listed by Yoplait contains milk: its low fat content doesn’t mean it’s milk-free.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

Don’t go past the use-by date. The DGCCRF explains that this is a date limit that must be respected for the products concerned. Check the date on your pot and follow its storage instructions too.