If your child prefers milder flavours, start by comparing plain organic Greek-style yoghurts. A creamy texture doesn’t mean you have to choose a vanilla recipe with added sugar. If vanilla matters more to them, check the ingredients. If you’re considering sheep’s milk, compare its flavour and nutritional values with those of a cow’s milk option, and don’t forget to check for the milk allergen.
You want a creamy texture without starting with a flavoured option. The plain products listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan are made with milk and cultures, with additional ingredients varying by recipe.
Vanilla flavour can guide your choice, but it’s still worth checking the ingredients. Carrefour’s listing for the organic Les 2 Vaches option includes organic cane sugar; ‘mild’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether sugar has been added.
You’re considering a different type of milk and a potentially stronger flavour. To assess this option, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check that your child can have milk.
Plain, vanilla and sheep’s milk options suit different preferences. Organic certification, ingredients and nutritional information can then help you compare specific products.
Worth considering: if your child enjoys plain flavours and you’re mainly looking for a creamy texture.
Bear in mind: they may prefer a vanilla recipe to a plain one.
Worth considering: if this flavour makes your child more likely to enjoy yoghurt.
Bear in mind: Carrefour’s listing for the organic Les 2 Vaches option includes organic cane sugar.
Worth considering: if you’d like to try a different type of milk and your child enjoys a more distinctive flavour.
Bear in mind: of the two Auchan Bio options compared, the sheep’s milk one contains more fat per 100 g than the cow’s milk one.
| Factor | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for organic certification and the relevant labelling on the pot, then read the ingredients list. | I want to choose Greek-style yoghurt for my child, and organic certification matters more to me than anything else. Around 34% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Mildness and sugars | Compare the ingredients in plain and vanilla recipes to tell the milk’s natural sugars apart from added sugar. | If my child prefers milder flavours, I want to find a recipe they’ll enjoy without confusing a mild taste with added sugar. This matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Texture and type of milk | Check which type of milk is used and compare the fat and protein per 100 g, as well as the milk allergen. | I’m looking for a creamy texture or want to try sheep’s milk, while taking my child’s tastes into account. Around 20% of consumers put this first. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the pack size, local availability, use-by date and storage instructions on the pot. | When shopping for my family, I’m looking for a suitable pack size that I can actually find in my shop. Pack size and availability are the top priorities for around 13% of consumers. |
An organic vanilla yoghurt may contain added sugar: Carrefour lists 8% organic cane sugar in the Les 2 Vaches recipe featured. According to Anses, milk also naturally contains sugars, including lactose.
Compare the ingredients in a plain recipe with those in the vanilla option you’re considering, rather than relying on words such as ‘mild’ or ‘creamy’ alone.
Organic certification doesn’t tell you which type of milk is used, or whether a particular recipe contains cream or added sugar.
Once you’ve checked the organic labelling, read the product name, ingredients and nutritional information.
The Auchan Bio sheep’s milk option contains sheep’s milk. Changing the animal species doesn’t mean the yoghurt is suitable for a child with a milk protein allergy.
If an allergy is known or suspected, ask the healthcare professional looking after your child for advice before choosing a dairy product.
The range of fresh products can vary by shop or collection method. An online listing alone doesn’t confirm that the pack size you want will be available when you shop.
Check the product in your local shop or Drive, then check the use-by date on the pots.
Carrefour lists plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g.
E.Leclerc lists plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g.
Auchan lists plain organic cow’s milk Greek-style yoghurt under this brand in a pack of 4 × 125 g.
The organic Greek-style vanilla option listed by Carrefour is for anyone looking for a vanilla flavour rather than a plain recipe.
Yoplait offers several dairy ranges, including Perle de Lait and Petits Filous.
Lidl France describes Eridanous as a creamy Greek-style yoghurt.
Check the organic labelling on the pot rather than relying on its colour or claims that it is natural. The Ministry of the Economy describes organic labels as a way to identify products from organic farming. Then read the ingredients for the product you’ve chosen.
Not necessarily: ‘mild’ may describe the taste or texture, but it doesn’t tell you how much sugar the yoghurt contains. Carrefour lists 8% organic cane sugar in the Les 2 Vaches vanilla recipe featured. According to Anses, dairy products also contain sugars that occur naturally in milk. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for the pots you’re considering.
No. The Auchan Bio sheep’s milk option contains milk and shouldn’t be considered a substitute for a child with a milk protein allergy. If an allergy is known or suspected, ask the healthcare professional looking after your child for advice.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging you buy. As a product-specific example, Auchan says its Vrai plain organic Greek-style yoghurt should be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C. Check the pot for any other recipe.
No. It doesn’t replace checking the ingredients and nutritional information of the products you’re comparing. Check organic certification, any added sugar, the type of milk and allergens separately. Don’t assume that a yoghurt is right for every child based on one indicator alone.