Who are these formats for?

Families making several desserts

If you use plain yoghurt in several recipes, a 1 kg tub lets you measure out the amount you need from one container. Carrefour Extra, Délisse and Auchan each offer a product in this size.

People who pay attention to ingredients

When a recipe already specifies the amount of sugar or flavouring, the ‘plain’ description, ingredients list and nutritional information can help you choose a base that suits the recipe.

Households that bake occasionally

If a recipe only uses part of a tub, a medium-sized tub or individual portions can help reduce the amount left open. Carrefour, for example, offers an 850 g YAOS tub and Carrefour Extra multipacks of 4 × 150 g.

What should you look for before buying?

Start with the quantity your recipes call for, then compare the labels and how long you can use the tub for once it’s open. A larger format is only practical if you can use it in time.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Plain yoghurt The product description, ingredients and sugars per 100 g if the recipe lists sugar or flavourings separately. When I measure the sugar for a cake myself, I want to avoid a flavoured yoghurt or one with fruit changing the mixture. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise this check when following a recipe.
Amount you need The net weight of the tub or multipack, compared with the quantities needed for your next recipes. For several batches, I’d rather measure out what I need from a large tub than open several individual portions. This need for a larger quantity would come first for around 29% of consumers.
Fat content Fat and energy per 100 g; the 1 kg Carrefour Extra and Délisse products list 8.6 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g respectively. If my recipe calls for a richer base, I compare the nutritional information without assuming it will predict the result after baking. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise this feature.
Leftovers after opening The use-by date, refrigeration instructions and storage guidance for the opened tub. When I only bake occasionally, I want to avoid leaving a large amount of yoghurt open between recipes. Managing leftovers would be the priority for around 14% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing flavoured yoghurt instead of plain

    Added sugar, flavourings or fruit can change the taste and proportions of a mixture when the recipe already specifies those ingredients.

    If the recipe calls for plain yoghurt, check the product description and ingredients list before choosing.

  • Opening 1 kg without planning what to make next

    A family-sized tub can leave you with leftovers if your first recipe only uses a small amount. Once-opened storage instructions vary between products: Auchan advises using its 1 kg tub within four days, compared with three days for LynOS.

    Plan how much you’ll use, note the date you opened the tub, and follow the use-by date and relevant storage instructions.

  • Relying on the word ‘Greek’ alone

    The 1 kg products mentioned don’t all have the same fat content: Carrefour Extra lists 8.6 g per 100 g, while Délisse and Auchan list 10 g per 100 g. This difference alone isn’t enough to predict the result of baking.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and measure out the amount your recipe calls for.

Brands to consider when comparing formats

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style yoghurt in a 1 kg tub and a multipack of 4 × 150 g portions: two formats to compare depending on how much you use.

  • The 1 kg tub lists whole milk, cream, milk proteins and lactic cultures, with 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
  • The individual portions mean you don’t have to open 1 kg at once, but you may need several tubs for a larger recipe.

Délisse

This E.Leclerc brand offers 1 kg of plain Greek yoghurt for recipes that call for a larger quantity.

  • E.Leclerc’s product information lists pasteurised skimmed milk, pasteurised cream and lactic cultures, with 10 g of fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Check availability with your E.Leclerc store or the relevant online grocery service.

Auchan

Auchan’s plain Greek yoghurt is available in a 1 kg tub.

  • Its product information lists 96% pasteurised whole milk, 4% cream and lactic cultures, with 10 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Auchan advises storing it between +2 and +6 °C and consuming it within four days of opening.

YAOS

Carrefour offers plain Greek-style YAOS yoghurt in an 850 g tub and a multipack of 4 × 150 g portions.

  • The 850 g tub offers a mid-sized option between a 1 kg tub and a multipack of smaller portions.
  • The product information for the 4 × 150 g multipack lists whole milk, cream and skimmed milk powder. Check the specific product you choose rather than assuming the ingredients are the same across formats.

LynOS

Auchan offers plain LynOS Greek yoghurt made in Greece with cow’s milk. The 1 kg tub contains 10% fat.

  • The product information lists pasteurised cow’s milk, light cream, milk proteins and lactic cultures.
  • It advises storing the yoghurt between +2 and +6 °C and consuming it within three days of opening.

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Frequently asked questions

Which format should I choose for several cakes or batches of biscuits?

A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt is a good choice if your recipes use a large amount and you can use it within the recommended time after opening. If you’ll use it less often, compare the amount you need with the size of a medium tub or a multipack of individual portions.

Should you choose plain yoghurt for baking?

Yes, if the recipe calls for plain yoghurt and lists sugar or flavourings separately. Check the product description, ingredients and sugars per 100 g so you don’t change the mixture unintentionally.

How long can you keep a family-sized tub once it’s open?

Follow the use-by date, refrigeration instructions and storage guidance on the product. Anses advises consuming opened perishable foods within three days; the Auchan and LynOS product information cited here gives four and three days after opening respectively. If the guidance differs, go with the shorter time.

How can you compare the ingredients in two tubs of plain yoghurt?

Read the ingredients list and compare the nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the sugars and fat. The products mentioned here list milk among their ingredients; check the label on the specific tub for allergens and nutritional values that matter to you.