To choose an organic Greek-style yoghurt, first check that it is certified organic, then compare the plain recipe, the type of milk used and the nutritional information per 100 g. Individual pots may suit you if you want single portions. If you’re planning to cook with a larger quantity, also check the pot’s weight, use-by date and storage instructions.
If organic certification and ingredients are your priorities, check the organic certification and ingredients list for the specific product. Don’t assume that a plain recipe is the same as one with no added sugars.
For sauces and other recipes, the pot’s total weight matters just as much as whether you can store and use it in line with the instructions on the packaging.
When comparing cow’s milk and sheep’s milk recipes, check the ingredients, fat and saturated fat content per 100 g. The term ‘Greek-style’ alone doesn’t tell you what these values are.
To compare organic Greek-style yoghurts, first confirm that the product is certified organic. Then choose the recipe, type of milk and pack size to suit how you plan to use it.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | The EU organic logo or the AB mark, as well as the label for the product you’ve chosen. | I want to be able to confirm that the yoghurt is organic before comparing recipes. This would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Recipe and sugars | The ingredients list and, if this matters to you, the ‘no added sugars’ claim; check the ‘of which sugars’ line separately for the amount per 100 g. | If I’m looking for a plain recipe, I want to distinguish its ingredients from any claim about added sugars. Around 29% of consumers would make this their first criterion. |
| Pack size | The net weight, number of pots, use-by date and storage instructions once opened. | For cooking or using the yoghurt more than once, I want a suitable quantity without overlooking how to store it. Pack size would be the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Milk and ingredients | The type of milk, ingredients, and fat and saturated fat content per 100 g. | When comparing cow’s milk and sheep’s milk, I want to check the recipe and nutritional values before considering the pack size. This would be the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
Yoghurt for eating or adding to a recipe won’t meet your needs if you’re looking for cheese to grate: they come in different formats and are intended for different uses.
If you’re planning to grate a product, start by looking in the cheese category rather than choosing Greek-style yoghurt.
Organic certification doesn’t tell you the fat, saturated fat or sugar content of a specific recipe.
Check the organic certification, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging separately.
If you’ll use a pot more than once, you’ll need to consider its use-by date and storage instructions. The DGCCRF advises that you follow the temperature stated on the packaging.
Choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use it, keep the product chilled as stated on the label and follow the instructions for storage once opened.
Carrefour France lists a plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 125 g pots.
Auchan France’s plain sheep’s milk option comes in two 150 g pots.
Auchan France lists a 400 g pot of plain organic Greek-style yoghurt by Vrai, intended for uses including cooking.
Look for the EU organic logo or, where applicable, the AB mark on the product you’ve chosen. The French Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is governed by European regulations. Also check the yoghurt’s product name and ingredients.
No. They’re different product categories and formats, designed for different uses. If you’re looking for a block to grate, check the product name and format of a cheese rather than choosing a yoghurt based only on the term ‘Greek-style’.
Follow the use-by date and temperature stated on the packaging, along with the instructions for storage once opened. The DGCCRF stresses the importance of the stated storage temperature; the product information for Vrai’s 400 g yoghurt gives a temperature range of +2 °C to +6 °C for this product.
No. Also check the type of milk, ingredients, saturated fat and the portion you plan to use. Carrefour France and Auchan France list 9,1 g of fat per 100 g for the plain Carrefour Bio option and 10 g per 100 g for the Auchan Bio sheep’s milk option, respectively. These figures relate to two different recipes.