Who is this choice for?

People preparing several portions at the weekend

If you make bowls, sauces or toppings in advance, the size of the tub should suit the number of portions you’re planning and the storage instructions after opening.

Shoppers who look for organic certification

If organic certification is your top priority, check the label on the exact product. According to Agence Bio, the Euro-leaf shows that a product complies with European organic farming rules.

Shoppers comparing recipes

If you’re deciding between cow’s milk and sheep’s milk, or comparing different fat contents, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for each variety.

What should you check?

For meals prepared in advance, first make sure the product is organic and natural, then check that the size suits your portions and the storage instructions. The type of milk and nutritional information can help you choose between recipes.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Storage The use-by date, the stated temperature and the instructions for storing the product after opening. When I prepare several breakfasts, I want to be able to use each portion in line with the product instructions. Around 26% of shoppers put storage considerations first.
Size The weight per pot and the number of portions or recipes you’re planning. For individual bowls, I prefer to open the pots as I need them; for a large recipe, I may need just one container. Size is the top priority for around 21% of shoppers.
Organic certification The Euro-leaf or organic certification statement on the exact product, as well as its ingredients list. Before choosing a natural yoghurt as a base for my recipes, I want to make sure the specific product is certified organic, rather than simply described as ‘Greek-style’. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise this check.
Fat content The fat and saturated fat per 100 g for the variety you’re considering. If yoghurt features regularly in my recipes, I want to compare the products rather than rely on their names. Around 21% of shoppers put this nutritional comparison first.
Type of milk Whether it contains cow’s or sheep’s milk, and the allergens listed on the packaging. I’m looking for a sheep’s milk recipe, or I need to work out whether this category suits my dietary requirements. The type of milk is the main consideration for around 11% of shoppers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means ‘organic’

    The description ‘Greek-style’ does not guarantee organic certification. A product described this way may not be organic.

    Check the certification on the pot or the product page for the variety you plan to buy. According to Agence Bio, the Euro-leaf shows that a product complies with European organic farming rules.

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

    A 1 kg tub may work for several recipes, but its contents must be used in line with the use-by date and the manufacturer’s instructions after opening.

    Plan your portions before you buy. If your plans might change, compare medium-sized and individual pots too.

    An opened large tub that you can’t finish within the stated guidelines could lead to food waste.

  • Assuming all recipes have the same nutritional profile

    The Carrefour and Auchan product pages for the products mentioned here list between 2 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g, depending on the product. This range reflects different recipes, not a shared characteristic of Greek-style yoghurt.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety, then choose according to your preferences and how you plan to use it.

  • Thinking sheep’s milk yoghurt is dairy-free

    The Auchan Bio sheep’s milk product contains sheep’s milk and sheep’s milk cream. It is not a dairy-free alternative.

    If you need to avoid milk proteins, don’t choose this product as a dairy-free substitute. Check the allergen list for any product you’re considering.

Brands to consider for organic options

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour offers natural organic Greek-style yoghurt in four 125 g pots, a pack size worth considering for separate portions.

  • Carrefour’s product page lists organic dairy ingredients, production in France and AB certification.
  • The product contains 9.1 g of fat and 119 kcal per 100 g. Four small pots won’t suit the same uses as a 1 kg tub for a large recipe.

Auchan Bio

Auchan offers natural organic Greek-style yoghurt made with sheep’s milk in two 150 g pots.

  • The product page lists the Euro-leaf and AB, production in France, and organic sheep’s milk and cream.
  • This recipe contains milk and has 10 g of fat and 7.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g.

VRAI

Auchan presents its 400 g pot of VRAI natural organic Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for breakfast and cooking.

  • The product page lists a recipe made with whole milk and cream, and storage between +2 °C and +6 °C for this product.
  • This product contains 9 g of fat per 100 g. Check that the 400 g size suits your recipes.

Mavrommatis

Carrefour offers, among other options, a 1 kg tub of organic Greek yoghurt in a recipe with 2% fat.

  • The product page lists 2 g of fat and 70 kcal per 100 g, which may be worth comparing if you plan to use a large amount.
  • Another organic Mavrommatis sheep’s milk product, also offered by Carrefour in a 1 kg tub, contains 6.6% fat. Check the variety before comparing the figures.

Bio Village

E.Leclerc offers Bio Village organic Greek-style yoghurt made with whole milk in two 150 g pots.

  • This pack size could work well for two separate portions.
  • To compare it with other recipes, check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you tell if Greek-style yoghurt is organic?

Check for the Euro-leaf on the packaging of the exact product. It may also display the AB logo. According to Agence Bio, the Euro-leaf shows that a product complies with European organic farming rules. Also check that the certification applies to the recipe you’ve chosen.

Is a 1 kg tub always suitable for batch cooking?

No. It’s suitable if your planned recipes or portions let you use the contents in line with the instructions after opening. If you’re eating it across several days or aren’t sure how much you’ll need, compare it with a 400 g tub or individual pots, and remember to check the use-by date.

Is the use-by date enough once the product is opened?

No. After opening, also follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions and the stated timeframe for using the product. If it has a use-by date, stick to it and keep the product at the temperature shown on the packaging.

Is sheep’s milk Greek-style yoghurt dairy-free?

No. The Auchan Bio product mentioned here contains sheep’s milk and sheep’s milk cream, so it is not suitable as a dairy-free substitute. Check the ingredients and allergens for any product you’re considering.