Who are these options for?

If you want a plain organic recipe

If you’d like to use the same Greek-style yoghurt for breakfast and cooking, start by checking the organic certification, ingredients and type of milk on the packaging.

If you want to try organic sheep’s milk

If you prefer a sheep’s milk recipe, compare the pack size and nutritional information for each product rather than assuming what it contains based on the type of milk alone.

If you want a ready-to-eat dessert

A flavoured or fruit variety serves a different purpose from plain yoghurt for cooking. Read the ingredients and check its organic status separately.

Which criteria should you check first?

When shopping for organic products, check the certification and recipe first, then choose the pack size and type of milk to suit how you plan to use it.

Criteria What to check Who is this for?
Certification and ingredients Look for the EU organic logo or the AB mark on the exact product, then read the ingredients list. I want to confirm that my Greek-style yoghurt is organic rather than assume its name is a certification; this would be the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Use and pack size Compare plain and flavoured recipes, total weight and number of pots based on the meals you have planned. If I plan to serve the same yoghurt for breakfast and use it in cooking, I’m looking for a pack size that suits how much I use; around 33% of consumers would prioritise this versatility.
Type of milk and nutritional information Check the animal source of the milk, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. I’m interested in sheep’s milk, but want to compare the portion size and nutritional information with a cow’s milk recipe; around 22% of consumers would have this as a priority.

Common mix-ups to avoid

  • Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means it’s organic

    This term describes the product, but doesn’t confirm how it was produced. The Ministry of Agriculture treats organic certification as a separate indicator.

    Check for the EU organic logo or the AB mark on the yoghurt packaging you’re buying.

  • Assuming a fruit recipe is the same as plain yoghurt

    E.Leclerc’s product listing for Delisse Greek-style yoghurt with a mango base includes sugar, flavouring and pectin, among other ingredients. Its composition differs from that of a plain recipe.

    If you’re cooking or want to choose the ingredients to add yourself, compare the ingredients lists before choosing a plain recipe.

  • Judging nutritional values by the type of milk alone

    For its plain organic Greek-style sheep’s milk yoghurt, Auchan lists 10 g of fat and 7.5 g of saturated fatty acids per 100 g. These values apply to this specific product, not all sheep’s milk yoghurts.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the products you’re interested in.

  • Buying more fresh yoghurt pots than you need

    For highly perishable foods labelled with a use-by date, Anses advises against eating the product after that date.

    Choose a number of pots that suits how much you use, check their use-by dates and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

    Any pots you don’t eat before their use-by date may have to be thrown away.

Brands to compare

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour lists organic Greek-style yoghurt made with cow’s milk in 4 × 125 g packs and sheep’s milk in 2 × 150 g packs.

  • Carrefour’s product listings specify the type of milk and ingredients for both products.
  • Milk and cream are among the ingredients, so check the label of your chosen variety if this information matters to you.

Auchan Bio

Auchan lists a plain organic Greek-style sheep’s milk yoghurt in 2 × 150 g packs, as well as a plain recipe from the Cultivons le Bon range in 4 × 125 g packs.

  • The listing for the sheep’s milk version displays organic logos and nutritional information you can compare.
  • The information for one recipe doesn’t automatically apply to the other, so check the label of the product you choose.

Bio Village (E.Leclerc)

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

  • The product name and pack size help you identify this organic whole-milk variety.
  • Check the label to compare its ingredients and nutritional information with those of other recipes.

Danone (Les 2 Vaches)

A Danone listing describes an organic Les 2 Vaches Greek-style yoghurt, sweetened and flavoured with vanilla, in 4 × 115 g packs.

  • This recipe shows how a flavoured variety differs from a plain one.
  • The listing alone doesn’t confirm whether this product is currently available. Check the range and label before choosing it.

Lidl (Eridanous)

Lidl describes an Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt to enjoy plain or use in recipes such as tzatziki.

  • The suggested uses can help you distinguish a plain base from a fruit dessert.
  • These uses don’t prove that the product is organic, so check its certification before adding it to your organic shop.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Check for the EU organic logo or the AB mark on the exact product. The Ministry of Agriculture presents organic certification as an indicator of how a product was produced; the words ‘Greek-style’ are no substitute.

Is Greek-style yoghurt always made with cow’s milk?

No. Carrefour Bio and Auchan Bio also list Greek-style sheep’s milk varieties. Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen product to confirm which milk it contains.

Can you cook with plain organic Greek-style yoghurt?

Yes, as long as the recipe and quantity suit the dish you’re making. Auchan suggests using a plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in cooking; always check that the product you buy is organic.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

If the product has a use-by date, Anses advises against eating it after that date. Also follow the storage instructions and, once opened, the guidance on the packaging.