Who are these options for?

Hosts putting together a make-your-own buffet

A large pot of plain yoghurt gives you a shared base, with toppings served separately. Auchan’s product listings for DELTA and FAGE 0% Greek yoghurts show 1 kg and 950 g formats respectively.

Guests keeping an eye on fat

The 0% claim refers to fat, so to compare two recipes you should also check the sugars, ingredients and portion size. Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the claim ‘fat-free’ is subject to a limit of 0.5 g per 100 g or 100 ml.

Organisers serving food outdoors

Your choice of pot should go hand in hand with a plan for keeping food chilled. Anses advises limiting how long chilled food is left at room temperature and using an insulated bag to transport it.

What matters when choosing for a buffet?

Plain 0% Greek yoghurt

Choose this if: you want to serve a shared base with toppings; Auchan lists DELTA in a 1 kg pot and FAGE in a 950 g pot.

Bear in mind: use a clean serving spoon and bring out small amounts as needed to keep the rest chilled.

0% skyr

Choose this if: individual pots would make serving easier; Carrefour lists 0% skyr from Danone, Yoplait and Carrefour Sensation, among others.

Worth noting: skyr isn’t Greek yoghurt. Compare the recipes and nutritional information for the specific products you’re considering.

Flavoured 0% Greek-style yoghurt

Choose this if: you’d rather serve a ready-flavoured dessert, without having to prepare toppings.

Check: 0% doesn’t refer to sugar; Carrefour’s listing for DELTA lemon meringue states that it contains a lemon preparation with sugar.

Criterion What to check Who is it for?
Fat The 0% claim and the ‘fat’ line per 100 g; check sugars separately. My main priority is choosing a recipe with clearly stated fat content, without confusing this with sugar. This would be a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Sharing format Net weight, serving with a spoon and whether you can keep the pot chilled. When serving several guests with toppings on the side, I prefer a shared plain base, as long as I can keep it chilled. Around 30% of consumers would put this need to share first.
Ready-to-serve option Weight per pot and, for a flavoured recipe, the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line. If guests need to serve themselves quickly, I’d choose individual portions or a recipe that’s already flavoured. This would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘0%’ means low in sugar

    The claim refers to fat. According to Carrefour’s listing, DELTA 0% lemon meringue Greek yoghurt contains a lemon preparation with sugar.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ line and ingredients for plain and flavoured recipes, using the same 100 g basis.

  • Confusing skyr with Greek yoghurt

    Two products labelled 0% may belong to different categories and come in different formats or recipes.

    First decide how you want to serve them, then compare the product type, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific products.

  • Leaving chilled pots out on the table

    When serving outdoors, how long food is left at room temperature is also an important part of planning the buffet. Anses recommends limiting the time chilled food is left out.

    Transport the pots in an insulated bag, bring out small amounts as you go and keep the rest in the fridge or a suitable refrigerated unit.

Brands to consider for these formats

DELTA

Plain 0% Greek yoghurt in a large pot, including the 1 kg format listed by Auchan.

  • Auchan’s listing for the plain pot states 0 g fat and 9.6 g protein per 100 g, with storage between 2 and 6 °C.
  • Check flavoured recipes separately: Carrefour’s listing for the 0% lemon meringue flavour mentions a lemon preparation containing sugar.

FAGE

Greek-style strained yoghurt, Total 0%, in the 950 g pot listed by Auchan.

  • Auchan’s listing states that per 100 g it contains 0 g fat, 10.3 g protein and 3 g sugars.
  • The listing says to keep it chilled at a maximum of 7 °C, so plan your serving arrangements accordingly.

Danone

A 0% skyr alternative, distinct from Greek yoghurt; Carrefour lists a 480 g pot, among other options.

  • This format can complement a buffet built around a large pot.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you choose rather than relying on the 0% claim alone.

Yoplait

A 0% skyr alternative available in several formats in the Carrefour range reviewed.

  • The individual portions and 850 g pot listed by Carrefour suit different ways of serving.
  • Compare plain and flavoured options product by product, especially their ingredients and sugar content.

Carrefour Sensation

A 0% skyr alternative listed by Carrefour in individual portions and larger pots.

  • Carrefour lists a pack of four 100 g pots, which are well suited to serving individual portions.
  • Check the weight, ingredients and nutritional information of the option you choose: the format alone doesn’t tell you about the recipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the ‘0%’ claim guarantee that a product contains no fat at all?

No. You should still check the amount stated for the product. The annex to European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g or 100 ml for the claim ‘fat-free’; compare products on the same 100 g basis.

Does flavoured 0% Greek yoghurt contain as much sugar as plain yoghurt?

The 0% claim doesn’t tell you: it refers to fat. Carrefour’s listing for DELTA lemon meringue states that it contains a lemon preparation with sugar. Check the ‘of which sugars’ line and the ingredients for each recipe before comparing them.

How should you serve these yoghurts at a garden party?

Keep the rest chilled and only bring out what you need for serving. Anses advises limiting the time food is left at room temperature. You should also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on each pack.

What should you check if any guests have food allergies?

Check the allergens on the packaging of the specific product and each topping you plan to serve. Auchan’s listings for DELTA and FAGE Greek-style products state that they contain milk; flavoured recipes and toppings may contain other ingredients too.