For your first food shop, start with plain Greek-style yoghurt if you’re looking for a mild taste without choosing a sweetened recipe straight away. Check the ingredients, then compare the fat content, allergens and pot size. If it’s for a child under 3, age matters too: Manger Bouger advises that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products are not suitable for this age group.
Age and ingredients matter more than simply whether a yoghurt tastes mild. Manger Bouger says that unsweetened yoghurts can be offered from the start of weaning, at around 4 to 6 months, alongside milk. It recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products for children under 3.
Plain yoghurt lets you enjoy the creamy texture without choosing a recipe that is explicitly sweetened. The plain Greek-style options listed by Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc contain milk and cream. Check the ingredients on the pot you choose before adding it to your basket.
The number and weight of the pots can help you choose the right option for your planned portions and the space you have for storage. Options listed by Carrefour and Auchan include packs of four pots weighing 110 g, 125 g or 150 g, depending on the product.
For a child, check their age and the exact recipe first. Then look for added sugar and choose a pack size that suits the portions you have in mind.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Age and ingredients | Read the ingredients, check for the milk allergen and look at the fat content. For children under 3, Manger Bouger advises against 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products. | If I’m choosing a first yoghurt for a young child, I want the recipe to be right for their age rather than relying on the word “mild”. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise this need. |
| Mild taste without a sweetened recipe | Check the ingredients for added sugar, and compare the “of which sugars” figure in the nutritional information per 100 g. | I’m looking for a creamy texture, but I’d rather decide for myself whether to add anything than choose a recipe that’s already sweetened. This would be the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the weight and number of pots, then check the use-by date and storage instructions for the product you choose. | For my first food shop, I want portions that are easy to use without opening a large container each time. Around 25% of consumers would put this first. |
Texture doesn’t tell you whether a recipe is suitable for a young child. Manger Bouger specifically says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products are not suitable for children under 3.
For this age group, check the ingredients and any guidance for young children before making your choice.
The names may sound similar, but the recipes are different. According to Yoplait’s product information, Nature Sucré contains cane sugar. It isn’t plain Greek-style yoghurt.
Read the ingredients on the specific product and, if needed, compare the sugars listed per 100 g.
Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc list products with different ingredients and pot sizes. A creamy texture alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional values.
Compare the fat content per 100 g and the pot size of the options you’re actually considering.
Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots.
Carrefour’s SIMPL’ plain Greek-style yoghurt comes in a pack of four 125 g pots.
Auchan lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots.
E.Leclerc’s Bio Village product is organic plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 125 g pots.
Lidl describes Eridanous as Greek-style yoghurt that can be enjoyed plain or used in recipes.
Nature Sucré offers a point of comparison if you prefer a sweeter taste; it isn’t Greek-style yoghurt.
Manger Bouger says that unsweetened yoghurts can be offered from the start of weaning, at around 4 to 6 months, alongside milk. This guidance doesn’t refer specifically to Greek-style yoghurt. For a particular product, check its ingredients and take your child’s age and stage of weaning into account.
No. Manger Bouger says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products are not suitable for children under 3. This guidance applies to this age group and shouldn’t automatically be extended to older children or adults.
Start by reading the ingredients on the pot you’ve chosen. Carrefour and Auchan’s plain options list milk, cream and cultures among their ingredients, while Yoplait lists cane sugar in Nature Sucré, which isn’t Greek-style yoghurt. You can then compare the “of which sugars” figures per 100 g, but remember that “plain” doesn’t mean “lactose-free”.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy. For example, Auchan’s plain Greek-style yoghurt product information says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C before opening. Check the instructions for storage after opening separately.
No. “Mild” describes the taste, not whether an ingredient is present. The Danone, Carrefour SIMPL’, Auchan and Bio Village plain Greek-style options described in retailer product information contain milk, and Carrefour SIMPL’ also lists lactose. Always check the label on the exact product you’re considering.