For a family dinner, first decide between a large tub to share, which is handy for sauces and recipes, and individual pots, which are easier to serve. The terms ‘Greek’ and ‘Greek-style’ don’t, on their own, confirm that a yoghurt has been strained or that it can be stored outside the fridge. Check the specific product’s ingredients, storage instructions and any claims about how it’s made.
A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt lets you serve as much as you need, whether you’re making a sauce or serving several portions at the table. Carrefour France lists products in this format; check the storage instructions once the tub has been opened.
If everyone is having their own pot, the 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g formats listed by Auchan France give you a choice of portion size and number of servings.
If the milk’s origin, whether the yoghurt contains cream or its fat content matters to you, compare the labels of the specific products. The product details from Carrefour France and Auchan France show different ingredients.
First decide how you’ll serve the yoghurt, then compare the ingredients and storage instructions for the format you’re considering. If you specifically want a strained product, look for that claim on the product itself.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Format and serving | Net weight, number of pots and instructions for use after opening. | For a shared sauce, I want to take what I need from a large tub; for individual servings, I prefer separate portions. Around 31% of consumers put this way of organising the meal first. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, particularly cream, and fat per 100 g. | If yoghurt is served throughout the meal, I want to know what’s in it before deciding how much to serve. Ingredients are said to be the main consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
| Origin and straining | Country of manufacture and an explicit statement that the yoghurt has been strained, if that’s what you’re looking for. | I’m looking for a product made in Greece or specifically labelled as strained, rather than assuming this from the name ‘Greek-style’. Around 15% of consumers would put this provenance first. |
| Storage | Recommended temperature, date on the packaging and instructions for use after opening. | If I’m shopping before dinner, I need to be able to transport and store the yoghurt as instructed for that product. For around 31% of consumers, this practical consideration would come before the others. |
The products listed by Carrefour France and Auchan France don’t all have the same ingredients or come from the same place. Their names alone don’t confirm that they’ve been strained.
If straining is important to you, look for an explicit statement on the product listing or packaging. Check the milk’s origin and country of manufacture separately.
Greek-style recipes can contain cream, and fat content varies from product to product. So texture alone can’t replace checking the nutritional information.
Compare the ingredients and fat per 100 g on the plain yoghurt formats you’re considering.
A 1 kg tub works well for a dish everyone can share, but remember to follow the instructions for using it after opening. The date on an unopened pack doesn’t override those instructions.
Work out how much you’ll need for dinner. If it’s not much, compare the individual formats too.
Auchan France says that the Greek-style yoghurts covered here must be kept chilled. The word ‘Greek’ doesn’t mean yoghurt can be stored outside the fridge.
Follow the temperature and date shown on the packaging, including during transport and after purchase.
Carrefour France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in individual pots and 1 kg tubs, including a Carrefour Original product stated to be made in Greece.
Auchan France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g formats for individual servings.
Carrefour France lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 4 × 110 g format, intended for serving in individual pots rather than scooping from a large tub.
Lidl France lists Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as a possible ingredient for savoury dishes, including tzatziki.
Don’t assume so: the chilled products covered in this guide need to be kept cold. Check the recommended temperature and date on the product you choose, along with its instructions for use after opening. Its name alone doesn’t mean it can be stored for a long time.
No. That term alone doesn’t confirm that the yoghurt has been strained. Carrefour France and Auchan France list products made with ingredients including milk and cream. If the production method matters to you, look for an explicit statement about the specific product.
Check the ingredients and allergen declaration on the specific product: some products listed by Carrefour France and Auchan France contain milk or cream. The terms ‘Greek’, ‘Greek-style’ and ‘strained’ don’t replace this check.
For yoghurt bought from the chilled section, keep it out of the fridge for as little time as possible and put it in the fridge promptly. Follow the temperature on the packaging: Auchan France gives a range of 0 °C to +6 °C for one of the products covered, while Anses recommends storing sensitive foods at 4 °C.