Who is each format best for?

Hosts planning a help-yourself buffet

A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt can be spooned into dessert glasses or left out for guests to add their own toppings. Make sure you can keep it chilled and follow the storage instructions once it has been opened.

Hosts who prefer to hand out individual portions

A multipack of small pots means you don’t need to serve from a shared container. Carrefour Extra, for example, offers a pack of 4 × 150 g pots. For the Danone à la Grecque eight-pot pack, check the weight on the packaging, as the details on Carrefour’s product listing differ.

Hosts comparing recipes

Nutrition information can help you choose, whatever the format. The product listings consulted show different fat and protein levels across the range. Compare them per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergens too.

What should you check before buying?

First decide whether you’ll serve the yoghurt by the spoonful or hand out sealed pots. Then compare how much you need, the recipe and the storage instructions for the product you choose.

Criteria What to check Best for which shoppers?
Help-yourself buffet The net weight of the large tub and what other desserts you’re serving; a 1 kg tub needs to be served with a spoon. If I’m preparing dessert glasses or letting everyone add their own toppings, I want to be able to choose portion sizes freely. Around 36% of shoppers would make this flexibility their priority.
Individual portions The number of pots, the weight of each one and the total weight of the pack. If guests need to be able to grab a sealed pot easily, quick serving matters more than spooning yoghurt out of a tub. Around 29% of shoppers would prioritise this way of serving.
Ingredients Fat and protein per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergens. Before choosing a recipe for the party, I want to compare its nutritional values and ingredient list. This would be the main consideration for around 21% of shoppers.
Storage The temperature shown on the packaging and how soon the product should be eaten after opening. When transport and buffet planning need a bit of organisation, I want to be able to keep the yoghurt chilled until it’s time to serve. This would be a priority for around 14% of shoppers.

Serving mistakes to avoid

  • Counting a large tub as individual portions

    A 1 kg tub lets you serve up portions, but you’ll need a spoon and serving dishes. Sealed individual pots suit a different way of serving.

    Choose how you’ll serve the yoghurt before working out how much to buy, taking the other desserts into account.

  • Relying on the word “Greek” alone

    The recipes offered by different retailers don’t all have the same fat and protein levels. The product name is no substitute for checking its nutrition information.

    Compare the values per 100 g, then read the ingredients and allergen information for each product you’re considering.

  • Putting all the yoghurt out on the buffet at the start

    Chilled yoghurt should be kept at the temperature shown on its packaging. The DGCCRF warns that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.

    Keep extra pots in the fridge and only take out what you’re ready to serve. For an opened tub, also follow the instructions on how soon to eat it.

  • Working out Danone portions using an uncertain pot weight

    Carrefour’s listing for the Danone à la Grecque pack says it contains eight pots, but the title and description give two different weights per pot.

    Check the weight of each pot and the total net weight on the packaging before working out how much you need.

Brands to compare across formats

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 1 kg tub and a pack of 4 × 150 g pots: two formats for different ways of serving.

  • The large tub is suited to spooning out portions; the multipack provides individual servings.
  • Both products contain milk and cream, so check the ingredients of the one you buy.

Auchan

Auchan’s listing features plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub, suitable for family meals or cooking.

  • It lists 10 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Once opened, the listing says to eat the product within 4 days.

Délisse

E.Leclerc offers this Marque Repère plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.

  • The listing gives 10 g of fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Check availability with your chosen store or drive-through collection service.

Danone

Danone à la Grecque appears on a Carrefour listing as a pack of eight pots, suited to individual servings.

  • The listing mentions skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures.
  • The title and description give different weights, so check the packaging.

Delta

Auchan’s listings feature two 1 kg tubs of plain Delta Greek yoghurt: one with 0% fat and one with 10% fat.

  • Per 100 g, the 0% version lists 0 g of fat and 9.6 g of protein; the 10% version lists 10 g and 6.5 g respectively.
  • These values are for two different recipes, so check the exact product before comparing labels.

Eridanous

Lidl presents its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for sweet and savoury recipes, including tzatziki.

  • This makes it an option for recipes rather than serving in individual pots.
  • To plan portions, check the net weight of the product available in your store.

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Frequently asked questions

A large tub or small pots: which should you choose for a birthday party?

Choose a large tub if guests will be putting together dessert glasses or serving themselves by the spoonful. Choose small pots if everyone needs a quick, individual portion. A shared tub means planning how to serve it and store any leftovers, while a multipack should be counted according to the actual weight of each pot.

How long can you keep a large tub after opening?

Follow the instructions on the product you buy, as the time varies between products. For example, Auchan’s listings say to eat Lynos within 3 days of opening and its plain Greek yoghurt within 4 days. Store them in the fridge as directed for each product.

Can you leave yoghurt out on the table all evening?

Don’t leave it out of the fridge all evening. Keep extra pots chilled and only take the yoghurt out when it’s time to serve. The DGCCRF warns that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.

How do you compare the fat content of different recipes?

Check the fat per 100 g on each pack rather than relying on the yoghurt’s name. Auchan’s listing for Delta 0% gives 0 g of fat and 9.6 g of protein per 100 g. These values apply to this particular product, not to all Greek yoghurts.

What should you check if a guest is allergic to milk?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you plan to serve: the dairy products mentioned here list milk as an ingredient. Don’t assume a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy based on its format or fat content.