For a dessert served to a group, a large tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt can save you from opening lots of individual pots. Single portions are a better choice if everyone needs their own pot. Compare the recipe, nutritional information and quantity you need before choosing. If your recipe calls for grated cheese, check that you’re looking in the right category: yoghurt won’t do the same job.
If you’re serving several guests, check how much your recipe needs before choosing between a large tub and individual pots. Products listed by Carrefour France come in sizes from 750 g to 1 kg, but the weight alone won’t tell you how many portions you’ll get.
If you want a creamy dessert, compare the ingredients and fat content of the product you’re considering. Carrefour France describes Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt as containing skimmed milk, cream and live yoghurt cultures, among other ingredients. This recipe is not representative of the whole category.
If protein content is your main priority, compare the nutritional information and product description. A high-protein dairy product such as the HiPRO Vanilla product featured by Danone shouldn’t automatically be treated as plain Greek-style yoghurt.
For Sunday lunch, start with how you plan to use the yoghurt and how much you need to serve, then compare the recipes of products that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Size and quantity | Check the net weight and how much you need for serving or your recipe. If you choose a large tub, also read the storage instructions for after opening. | If I’m making dessert for several guests, I want enough for everyone without having to open lots of pots; around 40% of shoppers would prioritise a sharing size. |
| Texture and recipe | Read the ingredients and compare the fat and sugar content per 100 g of the products you’re considering. | I want the texture and recipe to suit the dessert I’m making, rather than choosing based on size alone; around 30% of shoppers would make ingredients their priority. |
| Protein and fat | Compare the protein per portion and per 100 g, the fat content and the exact product description. | If I’m comparing protein or fat first, I need to distinguish a high-protein dairy product from Greek-style yoghurt; around 30% of shoppers would put this first. |
These products serve different purposes in a recipe. A handy size for a dessert to share won’t be suitable for a dish that calls for grated cheese.
Before choosing a size or brand, check which ingredient your recipe calls for.
Check the recipe and nutritional values for the specific product. The Danone yoghurt described by Carrefour France contains cream and has 7 g of fat per 100 g; the HiPRO Vanilla dairy product featured by Danone has a different formulation.
Compare the product description and ingredients, as well as the fat, sugar and protein content shown for the products you’re interested in.
The dairy products mentioned contain milk. The date and storage instructions also matter if you’re buying the product for a meal planned in advance.
Before serving, check the allergens listed on the packaging, the relevant date and the storage instructions.
Carrefour France lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of eight 150 g pots, among other products.
Carrefour France lists Yoplait Greek-style stirred yoghurt in a 750 g carton, a size worth considering for sharing.
Carrefour France listings include Carrefour Extra plain Greek-style yoghurt in 150 g and 850 g sizes, among others.
Not automatically: their formulations can differ, which matters in a recipe. The HiPRO Vanilla product featured by Danone contains water, modified starch and sweeteners, among other ingredients, while the plain Greek-style Danone yoghurt described by Carrefour France contains skimmed milk, cream and live yoghurt cultures, among other ingredients. Check the product description and ingredients of the product you’re considering.
Check the product description, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, nutritional information and relevant date. The DGCCRF notes that this label information helps you identify the product you’re buying. Also read the storage instructions on the packaging.
Start with the quantity your recipe needs or the amount you plan to serve, rather than looking only at the number of pots. Carrefour France lists both individual portions and 750 g, 850 g and 1 kg tubs; then check the date and storage instructions for the product you choose.