Who are these options for?

Hosts looking for plain Greek yoghurt at 0% fat

For a dip, sauce or dessert, check the fat content of the specific recipe rather than relying on the word ‘Greek’ alone. Carrefour France and Auchan France list plain options labelled 0%.

Anyone preparing several portions

If you’re planning to mix the ingredients and serve your guests yourself, one large pot may be more convenient than several individual pots. Carrefour France lists a 1 kg Delta pot, while Auchan France lists a 950 g FAGE pot.

Shoppers open to plain skyr

You could consider skyr if you like its thick texture and don’t need your recipe to use Greek yoghurt specifically. Yoplait’s Skyr Nature is a different type of dairy product, so check its nutritional information and ingredients before using it in a recipe instead.

What should you check?

For an evening with guests, first check the exact recipe and its fat content, then choose between a pot to share and individual portions. If you’re considering skyr, compare it as an alternative to Greek yoghurt, not as the same product.

What to check Details Who is this for?
Fat content The 0% claim and the ‘fat’ line per 100 g for the exact recipe. The Delta and FAGE options listed by Carrefour France and Auchan France declare 0 g per 100 g. If I want a plain Greek-style base at 0% fat for my recipe, I can’t rely on the product name alone. Around 42% of consumers put this first.
Pack size and serving A 1 kg pot of Delta or a 950 g pot of FAGE, rather than Delta’s 2 × 150 g pots, depending on what you’re making and how you plan to serve it. These pack sizes are listed by Carrefour France and Auchan France. When I’m making a sauce for several guests, I want to be able to mix it and then divide it into portions. If everyone is serving themselves, smaller pots may be a better fit. Pack size is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Alternative to Greek yoghurt The product type, flavour and nutritional information for the version you choose. Yoplait states that its Skyr Nature contains less than 0.5 g of fat and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g. For a dessert, I might prefer the texture of plain skyr, even though it isn’t Greek yoghurt. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this alternative and its protein content.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all Greek yoghurt is 0% fat

    The name alone doesn’t tell you the fat content. Carrefour France lists 10 g of fat per 100 g for its Original Greek-style yoghurt, while its Delta 0% listing declares 0 g per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the specific product you’re planning to serve.

  • Assuming 0% fat means the same sugar content

    The nutritional values for a plain recipe don’t automatically apply to flavoured versions. The information Yoplait provides for Skyr Nature and Skyr Gourmand shows different sugar contents.

    If you want to season or sweeten your recipe yourself, compare the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line for each product.

  • Choosing a large pot without planning how to store it

    A family-sized pot needs to be kept chilled before serving. Auchan France’s listing for Delta 2 × 150 g says to store it between 2°C and 6°C. Anses reminds consumers that a product with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date.

    Before you buy, check the use-by date and storage instructions for your chosen pot, then make sure you can keep it chilled on the way home.

    A large pot that isn’t used before its use-by date could also lead to waste.

Brands to know when comparing recipes

Delta

Delta offers plain Greek yoghurt labelled 0% in a 1 kg pot at Carrefour France and in 2 × 150 g pots at Auchan France.

  • These two pack sizes let you choose between a dish to share and individual portions.
  • For the 2 × 150 g option, follow the storage instructions on Auchan France’s listing and keep it between 2°C and 6°C.

FAGE

Auchan France lists FAGE Total 0% Greek yoghurt in a 950 g pot.

  • The listing states that it contains 0 g of fat and 10.3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Check the product and its availability with your store or collection point before planning to use this size for your evening.

Yoplait

Yoplait Skyr Nature is an alternative to Greek yoghurt if you’re looking for a different type of dairy product with a thick texture.

  • Yoplait states that its Skyr Nature contains 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Don’t assume these values apply to other products in the range. Check the flavour and nutritional information for the product you choose.

HiPRO (Danone)

Danone presents HiPRO as a range of chilled products with 0% fat and added protein, not as Greek yoghurt.

  • It may be worth comparing if you’re looking for a protein-rich portion rather than a plain Greek-style ingredient.
  • Check the product type, flavour and ingredients before using it instead of Greek yoghurt in a recipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘0% fat’ mean there is absolutely no fat?

No. Check the value declared per 100 g on the packaging of the recipe you choose, rather than interpreting the claim as a guarantee that it contains no fat at all. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 0.5 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘fat-free’ claim.

Can I use plain skyr instead of Greek yoghurt at 0% fat?

Yes, if a different type of dairy product suits your recipe and you like its texture. Skyr isn’t Greek yoghurt, so check the recipe and flavour of the product you choose before using it in a sauce or dessert. Yoplait states that its Skyr Nature contains 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.

How should I store the yoghurt before the evening?

Keep it chilled according to the product’s instructions and check its use-by date before serving. Auchan France says to store Delta 2 × 150 g between 2°C and 6°C. Anses reminds consumers that a product with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date.

What should I check if a guest needs to avoid milk?

Don’t describe the Delta and FAGE Greek yoghurts mentioned here as milk-free alternatives: according to Carrefour France and Auchan France, their ingredients include milk. Check the label on the product you actually buy and your guest’s needs before serving it. The European Commission states that allergens used as ingredients must be clearly identified on food products sold in the European Union.