Who is this choice for?

Households that eat organic yoghurt regularly

If you eat it several times a week, the choice often comes down to individual portions or a tub to share. The products featured by Carrefour and Auchan are sold in packs of 4 × 125 g and in a 400 g tub respectively.

Consumers keeping an eye on fat

The organic label and the term ‘Greek-style’ don’t tell you everything about the nutritional values. The products made with whole milk and cream described by Carrefour and Auchan contain around 9 g of fat per 100 g.

Households that use yoghurt in cooking too

A tub to share may suit you if you’re serving it for breakfast or using it in recipes. The Vrai 400 g tub featured by Auchan should be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C.

What should you compare?

When choosing organic Greek-style yoghurt, check the organic labelling first, then look at the ingredients and the format that suits your household. Compare the net weights shown in grams rather than looking for volumes in pints or litres.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Organic labelling Look for the Euro-leaf and the organic designation on the packaging of the product you choose. If organic is my top priority, I want to confirm it on the product rather than relying on the brand name. Around 45% of consumers would make this their top check.
Ingredients and nutritional values Compare the ingredients list and the fat, sugar and protein content per 100 g. If I’m looking for a Greek-style recipe while keeping an eye on what’s in it, I compare specific products rather than relying on their name alone; around 33% of consumers would make nutritional values their first consideration.
Format and storage Check the weight per pot or the total net weight, then read the storage instructions. Whether I want individual portions or a tub to share for different uses, I choose a format my household can finish and store as directed. Around 22% of consumers would prioritise this practical consideration.

Common misconceptions to avoid

  • Assuming Greek-style means low-fat

    The organic products made with whole milk and cream described by Carrefour and Auchan contain 9.1 g and 9 g of fat per 100 g respectively. The product name alone won’t tell you how much fat it contains.

    Compare the fat, saturated fat, sugar and protein per 100 g on the label of each recipe.

  • Assuming a product is organic because of its brand or aisle

    A brand name or the term ‘Greek-style’ is no substitute for organic labelling on the product. Agence Bio describes the Euro-leaf as the logo that shows a product complies with European regulations on organic farming.

    Check the label on the exact product you’re buying, even if you switch flavour or format.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning how you’ll use it

    A tub to share is handy for repeated use, provided your household can store it according to the product’s instructions. Auchan’s product listing for the 400 g Vrai tub says it should be kept between +2 °C and +6 °C.

    Before choosing this format, plan how you’ll portion it and check the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands to know

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour offers plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g pots, giving you individual portions.

  • The listed ingredients include organic milk, organic cream, organic skimmed milk powder and lactic cultures.
  • This product contains 9.1 g of fat per 100 g, so bear that in mind when comparing options.

Vrai

The Vrai product featured by Auchan is plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a 400 g tub, ready to share or use in several recipes.

  • The listed ingredients include organic whole milk and organic cream.
  • The product listing shows 9 g of fat and 5.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g. It should be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C.

Bio Village

E.Leclerc offers Bio Village Greek-style yoghurt made with organic whole milk in a 2 × 150 g pack.

  • The two pots give you individual 150 g portions.
  • If the ingredients or nutritional values will influence your choice, check the packaging for details of this product.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

How can you check whether Greek-style yoghurt is organic?

Check the organic labelling on the product you’ve chosen, including whether it displays the Euro-leaf. According to Agence Bio, this logo shows that the product complies with European regulations on organic farming. Neither the brand nor the term ‘Greek-style’ is enough to confirm this.

Is organic Greek-style yoghurt always low in fat?

No. The organic products made with whole milk and cream described by Carrefour and Auchan contain 9.1 g and 9 g of fat per 100 g respectively. To compare other recipes, check their nutritional values per 100 g and their ingredients lists.

Individual pots or a large tub: which should you choose for your household?

Individual pots are a good choice if you want ready-portioned servings; a large tub may suit you if you’ll share the yoghurt or use it in cooking. Compare the net weight and storage instructions: Auchan’s product listing for the 400 g Vrai tub says it should be kept between +2 °C and +6 °C.

Can skyr replace organic Greek-style yoghurt?

Not necessarily: skyr is a different type of product, with a recipe and texture that may differ. If you’re comparing nutritional values, the product listing for Yoplait Plain Skyr shows 9.3 g of protein and less than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. If organic is still a priority, check the organic labelling separately.