Who is this guide for?

Parents of a child under 3

If you’re preparing food to take to nursery, your child’s age matters more than finding a 0% product. Manger Bouger says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed products aren’t suitable for children under 3.

Parents of a child aged 3 or over

You can consider plain 0% Greek yoghurt if the nursery accepts food brought from home. Check what portion sizes are allowed, how food should be handed in and whether the product can be kept at its recommended storage temperature.

Families managing a food allergy or intolerance

Check the ingredients and the nursery’s arrangements before choosing a product: the Delta and FAGE 0% Greek yoghurt options featured by Auchan contain milk. Ameli explains that individual healthcare plans can set out dietary arrangements for children in group settings.

What should you check before buying?

Start with your child’s age and any dietary restrictions, then check with the nursery whether you can bring in a chilled product and how it will be stored. Fat content and format only become useful points of comparison once these conditions are met.

Factor What to check Who this matters to
Child’s age Check your child’s age before comparing products: according to Manger Bouger, 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed options aren’t suitable for children under 3. If my child is under 3, I should rule out a 0% product, even if the format seems convenient. Around 42% of consumers put age suitability first.
Milk and dietary restrictions Read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you’re considering, and check with the nursery what dietary arrangements are in place for your child. If my child has a milk allergy, a 0% label doesn’t meet their dietary needs. The presence of milk is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Chilling and format Ask whether food brought from home is accepted and how it will be stored. Check the temperature shown on the packaging and the rules for transferring food into another container. For the journey and handover at nursery, I need a format that lets me maintain the required temperature. This is a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “0%” is automatically suitable for a child at nursery

    Being in childcare doesn’t change the age guidance: Manger Bouger advises against 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed products for children under 3.

    If your child is under 3, ask the nursery what age-appropriate option you can bring in, rather than comparing 0% Greek yoghurts.

  • Confusing “0%” with “dairy-free”

    The 0% label refers to fat, not allergens: Auchan’s product information for Delta and FAGE confirms that these products contain milk.

    If your child has an allergy or intolerance, follow their dietary restrictions and the arrangements agreed with the nursery. If needed, these can be set out in an individual healthcare plan.

  • Choosing a large pot without planning the portion and keeping it chilled

    The 950 g FAGE pot featured by Auchan means you’ll need to prepare a portion if the nursery doesn’t accept the larger format. The product must be kept in line with the storage instructions on its packaging.

    Check that the nursery accepts food transferred into another container and can keep the yoghurt at the required temperature. You’ll also need to keep it chilled during the journey.

  • Reading “no added sugars” as “sugar-free”

    Anses points out that products with no added sugars can still contain naturally occurring sugars.

    If this claim matters to you, check the ingredients list and the “of which sugars” line in the nutrition information.

Brands to know

Delta

The range includes plain 0% Greek yoghurt, featured by Auchan in packs of 2 × 150 g. Carrefour also stocks a 1 kg pot.

  • For the 2 × 150 g pack, Auchan’s product information lists 0 g of fat and 9,6 g of protein per 100 g, and storage between 2 °C and 6 °C.
  • This product contains milk. Its format doesn’t remove the need to check what portion the nursery accepts or to maintain the required temperature. According to Manger Bouger, the 0% version isn’t suitable for children under 3.

FAGE

FAGE Total 0% is a Greek-style strained yoghurt, featured by Auchan in a 950 g pot.

  • Auchan’s product information lists 0 g of fat and 10,3 g of protein per 100 g, with a maximum storage temperature of 7 °C.
  • If you want to take a portion to nursery, check whether transferring it to another container is allowed and how it will be stored. This product contains milk and, like other 0% options, isn’t suitable for children under 3 according to Manger Bouger.

Yoplait

Petit Yoplait Nature 0% is a fresh cheese, not Greek yoghurt, so it isn’t a like-for-like option when comparing Greek yoghurts.

  • Yoplait’s product page describes a recipe made with skimmed milk, clearly identifying the product category and its dairy ingredient.
  • The milk content matters if your child has an allergy. And according to Manger Bouger’s guidance, the 0% label doesn’t make this fresh cheese suitable for children under 3.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 0% Greek yoghurt suitable for a child under 3 at nursery?

No. Manger Bouger says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed products aren’t suitable for children under 3. Before choosing a dairy product, ask the nursery what age-appropriate option you can bring in.

Does “no added sugars” mean “sugar-free”?

No. According to Anses, this claim doesn’t rule out naturally occurring sugars. Check the ingredients list and the “of which sugars” value in the product’s nutrition information.

What should I do if my child is allergic to milk?

Don’t choose a 0% Greek yoghurt containing milk to meet this dietary requirement: this applies to the Delta and FAGE products featured by Auchan. Agree dietary arrangements with the nursery. Ameli says an individual healthcare plan can set out any adjustments needed in a group setting.

Can I put Greek yoghurt in a lunchbox if refrigeration hasn’t been confirmed?

Don’t plan to bring in fresh yoghurt until you’ve confirmed how its storage temperature will be maintained during the journey and at nursery. Auchan’s product information lists storage between 2 °C and 6 °C for Delta 0% in 2 × 150 g packs, and a maximum of 7 °C for FAGE 0% in a 950 g pot. Always check the packaging for the product you choose.