People cooking for a group
A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt can provide the amount you need in one go for a sauce, dip or tzatziki. If you plan to use it after opening, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Who is this choice for?
People who prefer individual portions
Multipacks of individual pots make serving at the table easier. Auchan, Danone and E.Leclerc offer options including 4 × 150 g and packs of eight pots; compare their ingredients separately.
People who pay attention to ingredients
If the ingredients or nutritional values influence your choice, compare specific products rather than relying on the product name alone. To identify milk, check the ingredients list: France’s DGCCRF says allergens must be highlighted there.
What should you check?
First decide whether you need the yoghurt for a recipe to share or for individual portions, then compare the ingredients of the suitable pack sizes.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for cooking | Choose a plain variety and check the net weight you need for your recipe. Carrefour and E.Leclerc, for example, offer 1 kg tubs. | For a sauce or dip to share, I want enough yoghurt without having to open several small pots; around 45% of consumers would prioritise this quantity for cooking. |
| Ingredients | Compare the ingredients, allergens and fat content per 100 g on the packaging of each product. | If the recipe and nutritional values matter to my choice, I want to be able to compare products on an equal basis. Around 33% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Portions and storage | Check the number of pots, their weight and the storage instructions for a large tub after opening. | When everyone serves themselves or the yoghurt is eaten over time, I prefer a pack size suited to that use; around 22% of consumers would put portion size first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all “Greek-style” yoghurts have the same ingredients
Product listings from Carrefour, Auchan and Danone show that recipes and fat content vary. The name of the aisle doesn’t replace the information for the product you choose.
Compare its product description, ingredients list and nutritional values per 100 g.
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Buying a 1 kg tub without planning what to do with the rest
A large tub can work well for a dish to share, but you may have some left after the meal. The DGCCRF explains that, once opened, the use-by date on its own is no longer enough to determine how long the product can be kept.
Check the instructions on the tub and choose a pack size you can use in line with that guidance.
Any leftovers not used as directed could go to waste.
Greek-style yoghurt brands to know
Danone
Carrefour lists a Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of eight 150 g pots, worth considering if you want to serve individual portions.
- Carrefour’s listing names skimmed milk, cream and lactic cultures.
- Check the ingredients of the product you buy rather than assuming they apply to other Danone products.
Carrefour
Carrefour Original’s large pack and Carrefour Bio cater to different needs.
- Carrefour recommends its 1 kg Original tub for making tzatziki.
- For an organic option, check the pack size, ingredients and nutritional values of that specific product.
Auchan
Auchan offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in 4 × 150 g pots for serving individually.
- Its listing names whole milk, cream, milk proteins and lactic cultures.
- The listing says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C before opening; also check the packaging of the product you buy.
E.Leclerc / Delisse
The E.Leclerc range includes Delisse products in both 4 × 150 g and 1 kg formats.
- These two pack sizes let you choose according to the number of portions you need to serve.
- Pack size doesn’t tell you what’s in the yoghurt, so compare the labels of the products you’re considering.
Lidl / Eridanous
Lidl offers Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for sweet and savoury dishes.
- Lidl’s product description mentions using it in savoury cooking.
- Before adding it to your recipe, check the product’s ingredients, pack size and storage instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a large tub suitable for a single meal?
Yes, if your recipe uses the amount you need or you plan to use the rest according to the packaging instructions. For just a few portions served as they are, a multipack of small pots may suit you better.
How can I spot milk in the ingredients?
Check the ingredients list on the packaging of the specific product. In France, the DGCCRF says allergenic ingredients must be highlighted; the Greek-style yoghurt products mentioned here list milk.
How should I store a large tub after opening?
Follow the storage instructions and guidance on how long to keep it after opening, as printed on the tub. The DGCCRF explains that the use-by date shown is no longer useful once the packaging has been opened.
Is the Nutri-Score enough to choose between two yoghurts?
No. The score alone doesn’t cover all the factors that matter for your recipe. Also compare the product descriptions, ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional information per 100 g for both products.