Who is this choice for?

For putting together a winter bowl with a plain base

You want a thick texture for a bowl, cold sauce or topping, while prioritising a low fat content. A plain version lets you choose what to add.

For cooking with a creamier recipe

You’re making a sauce, dip or dessert and are happy with a higher fat content. Compare the values per 100 g and choose a size that suits the amount you plan to use.

For considering an alternative to Greek yoghurt

You’re happy to choose plain skyr if its thick texture and nutritional values suit your needs, without mistaking it for Greek yoghurt.

What should you look for first?

For a winter meal, first decide whether you want a 0% fat Greek yoghurt, a creamier recipe or something that could work just as well as skyr. Then compare the values per 100 g and the pack size of the product you choose.

Plain 0% Greek yoghurt

Choose this if: you want a thick Greek-style base for a bowl or cold sauce, with 0 g of fat per 100 g in the product you choose.

Bear in mind: with a plain recipe, you’ll need to choose separately what to add to your bowl or dish.

Classic Greek-style yoghurt

Choose this if: you’d rather have a creamier recipe for a sauce or dessert than the lowest possible fat content.

Bear in mind: Carrefour Original and Délisse each contain 10 g of fat per 100 g. Their 1 kg tubs also mean you’ll need to plan how to use them after opening.

Plain skyr

Choose this if: a thick alternative works for you in a bowl or as a cold topping.

Bear in mind: skyr isn’t Greek yoghurt, so make sure the difference suits the dish you’re planning.

What to consider What to check Who it’s for
Fat content Compare the “fat” value per 100 g and the product description, rather than relying on the word “Greek” alone. If I want a thick base but less fat in my bowl, I first check the value for the exact product I’m buying; around 33% of consumers make this their priority.
Texture and use in cooking Check the ingredients and pack size, then look at the storage instructions for after opening. If I’m making a sauce or dessert to share, a creamy recipe matters more to me than a 0% option; this is a priority for around 25% of consumers.
Product type and protein Check whether it’s Greek yoghurt or skyr, and compare the protein and fat values per 100 g. For a bowl, I’m happy to choose skyr instead of Greek yoghurt if its nutritional values match what I’m looking for; around 25% of consumers favour this compromise.
Recipe and pack size For a flavoured version, read the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line. Also check the pack size, use-by date and availability at your local shop. If I want to avoid choosing a tub that’s too large or a flavoured recipe I won’t enjoy, I check the label before planning the meal; this would be the main concern for around 17% of consumers.

Pitfalls to avoid

  • Assuming “Greek” yoghurt is low fat

    The name alone doesn’t tell you how much fat it contains. Carrefour lists 10 g per 100 g for Carrefour Original, and E.Leclerc gives the same value for Délisse.

    If fat content is guiding your choice, check the value per 100 g on the exact tub you’re buying first.

  • Reading “0%” as “no added sugar”

    A flavoured recipe may contain a sweetened preparation. Carrefour states that the lemon preparation in DELTA lemon meringue 0% contains sugar.

    Compare the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line. A plain version lets you decide separately what to add.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it

    A 950 g or 1 kg tub means you’ll need to plan portions and keep it chilled. Anses reminds consumers not to eat products with a use-by date after that date has passed.

    Check the use-by date and storage instructions on the tub, then choose a size that suits the meals you have planned.

  • Counting on a product without checking your local shop

    A flavour or large pack size may not be available at every shop or with every collection option.

    Check which product is available before building your recipe around a particular one.

Brands and retailers to know

Danone

The Danone plain “Greek-style” recipe featured by Carrefour comes in a pack of four 110 g pots.

  • A small-pot format to consider if you’re planning several separate portions.
  • Carrefour lists 7 g of fat per 100 g, and cream is among the ingredients, so this product isn’t a 0% option.

Yoplait

Yoplait Plain Skyr is an option if you’re happy with a product that isn’t Greek yoghurt.

  • For this product, Yoplait lists less than 0.5 g of fat and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Make sure skyr suits the recipe you have planned rather than treating it as identical to Greek yoghurt.

Carrefour

The products featured by Carrefour show why it’s worth comparing recipes rather than relying on the name alone.

  • The 1 kg tub of Carrefour Original Greek-style yoghurt may suit a recipe that needs a large quantity.
  • Carrefour lists 10 g of fat per 100 g for this tub. Its product listing for DELTA lemon meringue 0%, on the other hand, mentions a lemon preparation containing sugar.

E.Leclerc

The 1 kg tub of Délisse plain Greek yoghurt is a useful large-format option for cooking.

  • The pack size may suit you if you’re planning several portions or recipes.
  • E.Leclerc lists 10 g of fat per 100 g for this product, so don’t mistake it for 0% Greek yoghurt.

Auchan

Auchan’s listings for FAGE Total 0% and DELTA 0% let you compare two 0% Greek yoghurts in different pack sizes.

  • Auchan lists 0 g of fat per 100 g for both products. FAGE comes in a 950 g tub, while DELTA is sold in a pack of two 150 g pots.
  • These values and pack sizes apply to these specific products, not every Greek-style option sold by the retailer.

Lidl

The ENVIA product featured by Lidl is a 0% fruit yoghurt, not Greek yoghurt.

  • It may be a useful comparison if you’re also considering fruit yoghurt.
  • Don’t substitute it for Greek yoghurt without checking the product type, recipe and availability when you shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greek yoghurt always 0% fat?

No. “Greek” doesn’t mean a specific fat content. Auchan lists 0 g per 100 g for FAGE Total 0% and DELTA 0%, while Carrefour and E.Leclerc list 10 g per 100 g for their respective Carrefour Original and Délisse products. Always check the exact tub.

Is flavoured 0% Greek yoghurt free from added sugar?

Not necessarily. The 0% claim on the DELTA lemon meringue product featured by Carrefour refers to the fat content of the strained yoghurt, while its lemon preparation contains sugar. Check the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line for the whole product.

What should I check on the label before choosing a large tub?

Check the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g, quantity and date, then read the storage instructions for after opening. DGCCRF highlights the importance of the ingredients list, nutrition declaration and date on food labels.

How should I store yoghurt after shopping?

Keep the product chilled on the way home and put it in the fridge as soon as possible. Anses recommends keeping it at 4 °C in the coldest part of the fridge. Follow the use-by date if one is shown on the tub, and follow the storage instructions after opening.