If you need skimmed milk, 1 L cartons let you open just the right amount for dinner recipes, particularly if your household won’t get through 2 L quickly. The 2 L bottle of fresh GrandLait Candia milk shown by Carrefour is semi-skimmed, so check the milk description and storage instructions before choosing a larger size.
If you regularly make crêpes, gratins, sauces or bakes, choose a size that suits how much you’ll use once it’s opened. The Professional Institute for Drinking Milk says opened milk keeps in the fridge for 2 to 5 days, depending on the product.
If skimmed milk is what you’re after, check the description of each product: the 2 L bottle of GrandLait Candia milk shown by Carrefour is semi-skimmed.
Buying 1 L cartons, individually or in a multipack, means you only need to open another when you’ve finished the last one. Carrefour has several skimmed milk options in these sizes.
For family dinners, first check that the milk is skimmed, then choose a size that suits how much you’ll use after opening.
| What to consider | What to check | Who might find this useful? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount once opened | Compare a 2 L bottle with 1 L cartons, and check the packaging for how long the milk keeps once opened. | When the amount I use varies from one dinner to the next, I’d rather open less milk at a time to avoid leftovers. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise this control over portion size. |
| Type of milk | Check that the specific product is labelled “skimmed”: the 2 L bottle of fresh GrandLait Candia milk shown by Carrefour is semi-skimmed. | If my recipe calls for skimmed milk, I don’t want to choose semi-skimmed just to get a 2 L bottle. This would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Size available when shopping | If your list says “4 pint”, check the volume in litres; also check which product is available at your store or for delivery to your area. | When I’m planning several dinners, I need to be able to find the right milk in a size I can buy locally. Around 25% of consumers would put availability first. |
The size doesn’t tell you what type of milk it is: the 2 L bottle of fresh GrandLait Candia milk shown by Carrefour is semi-skimmed.
Check the product description and nutritional information for the specific milk you’re choosing.
The Professional Institute for Drinking Milk says opened milk keeps in the fridge for 2 to 5 days. Check the packaging for the storage time that applies to your product.
Work out how much you’ll need for the next few meals. If your consumption varies, 1 L cartons let you open one at a time.
Carrefour offers Classic' skimmed milk in 1 L cartons and multipacks of 1 L cartons.
Carrefour’s Lactel skimmed milk range includes 1 L cartons, with some organic and lactose-free options.
Carrefour offers 1 L cartons of lactose-free, skimmed Candia+ milk, as well as a 2 L bottle of fresh, semi-skimmed GrandLait Candia milk.
This multipack of 1 L cartons of skimmed milk is a good choice if you’d rather open milk gradually for family meals than use a single 2 L bottle.
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If you cook with skimmed milk for several meals, this multipack lets you open one 1 L carton at a time instead of a 2 L bottle.
Pack size: six 1 L cartons. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
No. The 2 L bottle of fresh GrandLait Candia milk shown by Carrefour is semi-skimmed. If you want skimmed milk, check the description of the specific product.
Keep it in the fridge and follow the storage time on the packaging. The Professional Institute for Drinking Milk gives a general guideline of 2 to 5 days after opening; Candia says its semi-skimmed GrandLait should be kept for 4 days at a maximum of +6 °C.
No. Once the milk is opened, follow the product-specific guidance on storage time and temperature. The Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers to follow the manufacturer’s storage recommendations shown on the packaging.
Select your store or delivery area, then check the type of milk and size of the product on offer. E.Leclerc DRIVE offers several collection and delivery options, but choosing a service doesn’t replace checking the product details.