When shopping for organic food, first check the labelling on your Greek-style yoghurt, then choose a size your household can use while following the storage instructions. A large tub may suit regular consumption or cooking, while individual portions make it easier to share out. Also compare the type of milk, ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g. Don’t assume that a 3-litre tub will be available in your shop.
If organic status matters more to you than the size or recipe, check the information on the packaging and the ingredients list. The French Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that processed organic food must contain at least 95% organic agricultural ingredients.
If you share plain yoghurt with others or use it in recipes, compare the net weight with how much you actually consume. A larger tub is only practical if you can follow its storage instructions after opening.
If you’re looking for a creamy texture, also check the type of milk, whether cream is included, and the sugar and fat content. These features vary by product, so compare the label for each one.
When choosing Greek-style yoghurt as part of an organic food shop, first confirm its organic certification, then check that the size suits how you’ll use it. The recipe can help you choose between products that meet both requirements.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo or the AB label, then read the ingredients list. The name “Greek-style” does not prove that a product is certified organic. | I want to be able to identify an organic product from its packaging before choosing a recipe or size. Around 33% of shoppers would make this their top priority. |
| Size and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use, and check the storage instructions after opening. | In a household that also uses yoghurt in cooking, I’d prefer an amount we can finish while following the storage instructions. Around 27% of shoppers would put this need first. |
| Recipe and nutritional values | Compare the ingredients, fat, saturated fat and sugars per 100 g. | If I’m looking for a creamy recipe, I want to see what the products contain rather than rely on the word “plain” alone. Around 20% of shoppers would make this comparison their top priority. |
| Type of milk and how you’ll use it | Check whether it’s made with cow’s or sheep’s milk, whether it contains cream, and whether the size suits how you plan to use it. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or making sweet or savoury dishes, the type of milk and versatility matter most to me. Around 20% of shoppers would share this priority. |
The expression describes a recipe; it doesn’t, by itself, tell you how a product was made or where it comes from. The French Ministry of the Economy sets out the criteria for labelling processed organic food.
Check the organic labelling, product name and country of origin separately, where one is given.
A family-size tub only makes shopping easier if the amount suits your meals and recipes.
Check the net weight, the size available in your shop and the storage instructions after opening.
An opened tub that isn’t eaten in line with the label instructions could go to waste.
Auchan and Carrefour product listings for three plain organic varieties include cream and show fat contents of between 9 and 10 g per 100 g, depending on the product.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for each product, especially the fat, saturated fat and sugars.
Auchan Bio’s sheep’s milk variety contains sheep’s milk and cream, so the type of milk is one of the ways recipes differ.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging, especially if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
An organic Greek-style yoghurt in four 125 g pots, ideal if you prefer individual portions.
A 400 g tub of plain organic Greek-style yoghurt to consider when you’ll be using several portions.
An organic sheep’s milk variety in two 150 g pots, a useful way to compare sheep’s milk with cow’s milk recipes.
An organic whole-milk Greek-style yoghurt in two 150 g pots.
A plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of eight pots, useful for comparing pack sizes, but don’t assume it’s organic.
A 750 g carton of stirred Greek-style yoghurt offers a point of comparison for family-size packs.
Look for the EU organic logo or the AB label on the packaging, then check the ingredients list. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that processed organic food in France must contain at least 95% organic agricultural ingredients. The expression “Greek-style” alone doesn’t prove that a product is organic.
No, you can’t tell where a product comes from based on this expression alone. Check the product name and country of origin on the packaging of the variety you’re interested in, rather than relying on the name of the recipe.
No, don’t base your choice on one particular pack size. Compare the net weights available in your shop with how much your household will use, and check the instructions for after opening. Carrefour and E.Leclerc ranges include some Greek-style varieties in 1 kg tubs, but their size doesn’t establish that they’re organic.
Put the yoghurt in the fridge promptly and follow the instructions on its packaging, especially after opening. Manger Bouger recommends storing food in a cold area at a maximum of 4 °C; Auchan’s listing for the 400 g VRAI yoghurt, meanwhile, specifies storage between +2 °C and +6 °C.
No, the fat content varies by product. Auchan and Carrefour listings give 9 g per 100 g for the 400 g VRAI tub, 9.1 g for Carrefour Bio pots and 10 g for Auchan Bio sheep’s milk pots. Compare the other nutritional values and ingredients for the specific product too.