For weekday breakfasts, first choose a product with clearly identifiable organic certification, then pick a pack size that suits the number of portions you have planned. Also compare the milk used, the ingredients and the nutritional information. The Carrefour Bio, VRAI and Auchan Bio products featured here contain milk and cream, but differ in pack size and type of milk.
You want to distinguish certified organic products from recipes simply described as natural. For pre-packed organic food sold in the European Union, look for the Euroleaf logo on the packaging of the specific product you’re considering.
You’re choosing between individual pots and a larger tub based on how many portions you’ll serve, who’ll be eating them and whether you might also use the yoghurt in cooking.
You’re looking for a creamy texture, but also want to compare the milk used, the ingredients, whether milk is listed as an allergen and the fat content shown on the label.
First, check that the product meets your organic requirements. Then choose the milk and recipe, followed by a pack size that suits the portions you have planned and the storage requirements of a chilled product.
| What to check | Look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the Euroleaf logo on the exact product, and read its product description and ingredients. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Euroleaf is compulsory on pre-packed organic food in the European Union. | If organic certification is my deciding factor, I want to be able to identify it on the pot before comparing recipes; around 33% of shoppers would check this first. |
| Recipe and milk | Compare cow’s or sheep’s milk, the ingredients list and the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | To choose a recipe that suits me, I look at the milk used, whether milk is listed as an allergen and the fat content; this would be the priority for around 25% of shoppers. |
| Pack size | Check the number and weight of the pots: Carrefour Bio offers 4 × 125 g, VRAI comes in a 400 g pot, and Auchan Bio sheep’s milk yoghurt is sold in packs of 2 × 150 g, according to their respective product listings. | When I’m planning several breakfasts, I want to know whether individual portions or a pot to share will suit our needs; around 25% of shoppers would put pack size ahead of other criteria. |
| Storage | Check the use-by date and storage instructions on the pot. Anses advises picking up chilled products at the end of your shop. | If my journey home or the space in my fridge makes the weekly shop tricky, I want to be able to store the pots as instructed; this would be the main concern for around 17% of shoppers. |
“Greek-style” describes the type of yoghurt, not its organic certification. The recipe name alone isn’t enough to identify a product as one of the organic options.
If organic certification matters to you, check the labelling on the specific product, including the Euroleaf logo on pre-packed organic food.
The Carrefour Bio, VRAI and Auchan Bio product listings describe recipes containing milk and cream. They show fat contents of 9.1 g, 9 g and 10 g per 100 g respectively.
Read the ingredients, check whether milk is listed as an allergen and compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the portion you plan to serve.
Fresh yoghurts should be transported and stored according to the instructions on their packaging. For the 400 g VRAI product, the Auchan listing specifies storage between +2 °C and +6 °C.
Follow Anses’ advice and pick up chilled products at the end of your shop. Then keep them out of the fridge for as little time as possible and observe the use-by date.
An organic natural Greek-style yoghurt sold in four 125 g pots, worth considering if you want to spread the portions across several breakfasts.
An organic natural Greek-style yoghurt listed by E.Leclerc in four 125 g pots.
An organic Greek-style yoghurt made with sheep’s milk, sold in two 150 g pots for anyone specifically looking for this type of milk.
An organic natural Greek-style yoghurt in a 400 g pot, worth considering if you’ll use the same pot for breakfast and cooking.
Check the labelling on the specific pot you’re buying, rather than relying on the words “Greek-style” alone. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the European Euroleaf logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic food in the European Union. A product sold in France may also carry the AB label.
Choose according to the number of portions you have planned and how your household will use it: Carrefour Bio offers four 125 g pots, while the 400 g VRAI pot can also be used in cooking. The Auchan Bio sheep’s milk yoghurt comes in two 150 g pots.
Pick up chilled products at the end of your shop, as Anses advises, and keep them out of the fridge for as little time as possible. Follow the temperature instructions on each pack and observe its use-by date; the listing for the 400 g VRAI pot specifies storage between +2 °C and +6 °C.
The Carrefour Bio, VRAI and Auchan Bio products described here contain milk, so they aren’t suitable if you’re looking for a milk-free product. Always check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pot.
No. To compare these values, read the nutritional information for each recipe. The Carrefour Bio, VRAI and Auchan Bio product listings show 9.1 g, 9 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g respectively. For sugar, check the “of which sugars” line on the packaging you choose.