Who are these options for?

People serving several children

If you plan to serve the yoghurt in bowls or use it in a recipe, Carrefour and Auchan’s 1 kg tubs of plain yoghurt are collective formats worth comparing.

People keeping an eye on allergens

Before planning to serve dairy yoghurt to the group, ask about the dietary requirements of the children attending. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan products mentioned here contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.

Shoppers comparing recipes

When comparing 1 kg tubs of plain yoghurt, check the ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g and storage instructions once opened. These details vary between the Carrefour and Auchan products featured here.

What should you check?

First, work out whether you need yoghurt to serve or cheese to grate for cooking. If you’re choosing Greek yoghurt, consider how it will be served, any milk-related dietary requirements and the recipe.

Criterion What to check Who this matters to
Format and serving A 1 kg tub to portion into bowls, or individual portions; how much you’ll need for the group. If I’m serving several children from one container, I need to prepare the portions before the party; around 33% of consumers would make a large-format pack their priority.
Milk and storage Ingredients and allergens on the packaging; the temperature and time limit specified once opened. If a guest needs to avoid milk, I need to know their dietary requirements and be able to keep the product chilled; around 42% of consumers would prioritise allergen management and storage.
Recipe Ingredients, fat and protein per 100 g; origin, if it matters to your choice. If I’m using yoghurt in a recipe, I want to compare the tubs’ composition rather than rely on the word “Greek” alone; nearly 25% of consumers would prioritise the recipe first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing yoghurt in a tub with cheese for grating

    A tub of Greek yoghurt can be served in bowls or added to a suitable recipe, but it won’t meet the need for a block of cheese to grate or cook with.

    Make a note of the dish you’re planning before you shop: if the recipe calls for grated cheese, buy that separately.

  • Assuming every guest can eat this yoghurt

    The Carrefour Extra and Auchan tubs featured here contain milk-derived ingredients. The French Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds shoppers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods.

    Check the label on the tub you buy and the dietary requirements provided for any child with an allergy or food restriction.

  • Relying on the word “Greek” alone

    The Carrefour Extra, Auchan and Delta product listings state that they contain 8.6 g, 10 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g respectively. The latter two also list different protein levels.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients of the exact product, rather than assuming its composition from the name.

  • Leaving the tub out of the fridge during the party

    Anses recommends limiting the time refrigerated food spends in transit and maintaining the cold chain. The Auchan and Lynos product listings specify storage between +2 °C and +6 °C, but give different time limits once opened: four days for the Auchan tub and three days for Lynos.

    Plan to transport and serve the yoghurt chilled, then follow the storage and use-by instructions on the tub you buy.

Brands to consider for these formats

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers Carrefour Extra plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 1 kg tub, made in France.

  • The product listing gives the ingredients as pasteurised whole milk, cream, milk proteins and live cultures. It contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
  • This large tub means you’ll need to plan how to portion it and take the milk content into account.

Auchan

Auchan offers 1 kg of plain Greek yoghurt, made in Greece using milk of Greek origin.

  • The product listing states that it contains 10 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • It should be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C and used within four days of opening.

Delta

The Delta product listing featured by Auchan is for 1 kg of plain strained Greek yoghurt, made in Greece.

  • It contains 10 g of fat and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g, according to the listing.
  • The word “authentic” doesn’t replace checking the ingredients and storage instructions for the tub you choose.

Lynos

The Lynos product listing featured by Auchan is for 1 kg of plain Greek yoghurt made with cow’s milk in Greece.

  • The 1 kg format could be a good option if you plan to serve everyone from one tub.
  • The listing specifies storage between +2 °C and +6 °C and use within three days of opening. The recipe contains milk and milk-derived ingredients.

Danone

Carrefour offers Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 110 g.

  • These individual pots could be a good choice if serving everyone separately matters more than having one large container.
  • This pack isn’t the same as a 1 kg family-size tub; check the ingredients and allergens for the product you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg tub of Greek yoghurt suitable for a children’s birthday party?

Yes, if you’re serving yoghurt to several children and can keep it chilled until it’s time to eat. Have something ready to portion it into, and check your guests’ dietary requirements. If the recipe calls for grated cheese, a tub of yoghurt isn’t suitable.

What should I do if one of the children needs to avoid milk?

Don’t serve them dairy Greek yoghurt without first checking the instructions provided by their parent or carer. Check the ingredients list on the exact product: the Carrefour Extra and Auchan tubs mentioned here contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.

How long can you keep a large tub once it’s opened?

Follow the time limit on the tub you buy and keep it at the recommended temperature. The Auchan and Lynos product listings both specify +2 °C to +6 °C, but give different time limits once opened: four days and three days respectively.

Is “made in Greece” enough to help you choose?

No: it tells you where the product is made, but not everything you need to know for the party. Also compare the format, ingredients, allergens, nutritional values per 100 g and storage instructions for each product.