People cooking for Easter
For a sauce, dessert or dish to share, choose a format based on how much you need and whether you’ll be using the yoghurt in a sweet or savoury recipe.
Who are these options for?
People serving plain portions
Individual pots are handy for breakfast or dessert when everyone can add their own toppings.
People planning their shop in advance
If you’re buying several days before your meal, check the use-by date and storage instructions rather than assuming Greek yoghurt can be kept out of the fridge.
What should you check before buying?
First, decide when you’ll eat the yoghurt and how you’ll serve it. Then compare the size and ingredients of products that suit your needs.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Storage and timing | The use-by date, stated storage temperature and instructions for after opening. Yoghurt is generally kept in the fridge, as the Ministry of the Economy points out. | If I buy it before Easter, I want to be able to keep it chilled until the meal without going past the date shown. Around 45% of consumers rank this planning among their main concerns. |
| Size and serving | The net weight and number of pots: individual portions for serving, or a large tub for a dish to share. | When cooking in quantity or serving several people, I look for a container that suits the recipe rather than a series of small portions. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutrition information | The product description, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g: the terms ‘Greek’ and ‘Greek-style’ don’t, by themselves, tell you what’s in the product. | Before choosing between two plain varieties, I want to know what each contains and compare their fat and protein content. Around 22% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘strained’ means it can be stored without refrigeration
Calling a yoghurt Greek-style doesn’t make it safe to store unrefrigerated. The Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers that yoghurt is generally kept chilled.
If you need something that can be stored at room temperature, look for a product whose packaging explicitly says this is suitable, rather than choosing fresh yoghurt.
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Relying only on the words ‘Greek’ or ‘Greek-style’
The ingredients of the products listed by Carrefour and Auchan differ, while Delta is described as a strained Greek yoghurt. These descriptions are no substitute for checking the ingredients.
Compare the product description, ingredients list and nutritional values for each product.
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Opening a large tub without planning how you’ll use the rest
A large size may suit a dish for a group, but you’ll still need to follow the storage instructions for after opening.
Choose a size that suits your planned recipe and follow the after-opening guidance on the tub.
Brands to know when comparing products
These examples show some of the sizes and recipes to look out for. The details given apply to the products listed, not every product in each brand’s range.
Danone
Carrefour’s listing for its plain Greek-style yoghurt is for a pack of 4 x 110 g pots.
- It contains skimmed milk, cream, concentrated or powdered skimmed milk and live cultures; its product information lists 7 g of fat per 100 g.
- Check that 110 g portions are right for how you plan to serve it.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s listing for its plain Greek-style yoghurt is for a pack of 4 x 150 g pots.
- The ingredients listed include whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and live cultures.
- The product information lists 8.5 g of fat per 100 g. Compare the nutritional values of the product you’re considering.
Auchan
Auchan lists a plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 150 g pots.
- Auchan’s product information says to store it between 0 °C and 6 °C.
- Check the ingredients on the packaging you buy: the listed varieties may contain milk proteins or skimmed milk powder.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc lists a plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 x 150 g pots, as well as a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.
- These two sizes let you choose between individual portions and a dish to share.
- Check the ingredients and storage instructions for the product you choose.
Eridanous / Lidl
Lidl recommends its Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for sweet and savoury recipes, including tzatziki.
- This serving suggestion can help you find a product to consider for a recipe.
- Check the packaging for its ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Can you keep fresh Greek yoghurt out of the fridge until Easter?
No. Don’t plan to store the fresh products listed here unrefrigerated. Follow the temperature and date shown on each pack. For example, Delta’s product information says to store it between 2 °C and 6 °C.
Does ‘Greek-style’ yoghurt always have the same ingredients as strained Greek yoghurt?
No, these terms alone don’t mean the products have the same ingredients. Carrefour’s listings for Carrefour Extra and Danone mention milk, cream and other dairy ingredients. Check the product description and ingredients of the yoghurt you buy.
What should you look for on the label when planning your Easter shop?
Check the product description, ingredients, allergens, nutrition information, net weight and date shown on the packaging. Also check the storage temperature and instructions for after opening.
Which size should you choose for a sauce or buffet?
A large tub is a good option if your recipe or gathering calls for a generous amount. Individual pots are better for separate portions. E.Leclerc, for example, lists a 1 kg Delisse product. Choose a size that takes the after-opening instructions into account.
Do the products listed contain milk?
Yes. The ingredients listed for Danone, Carrefour Extra and Auchan include milk or milk-derived ingredients. If you need to avoid this allergen, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific packaging before you buy.