Angela Patrone, Senior Lifestyle Reporter for What's On, typically does her weekly shopping at Sainsbury's and Aldi due to their convenient locations and affordable prices. However, she has recently been making more trips to Marks and Spencer for one specific item: their individual pots of 0% fat Greek yoghurt with fruit compote.
Patrone previously avoided M&S because of its reputation for expensive pricing, but she now believes that for particular products, M&S truly excels and justifies the extra expense. She had already praised M&S's chicken standards compared to Sainsbury's and Aldi, but several months ago, she discovered another item that grabbed her attention in the dairy aisle.
Discovery in the Dairy Aisle
While scanning the dairy section for her Greek yoghurt, Patrone spotted something that sparked her curiosity. She is a huge fan of yoghurt and tends to consume it nearly every day for breakfast or as a light bite. She typically buys large containers of 0% fat Greek yoghurt from M&S, but she found that M&S also stocks individual pots of 0% fat Greek yoghurt accompanied by a portion of fruit compote – available in cherry, peach, and a honey variant.
Patrone grabbed all three for sampling, priced at £1.20 each. Her top choice amongst them was the peach option. She describes these yoghurts as resembling a more sophisticated and nutritious take on a Muller Corner. The main compartment contains the Greek yoghurt, while the smaller section holds a wonderfully sweet compote or honey.
Nutritional Benefits and Comparison
At just 113 calories and over 12g of protein, these yoghurts make a brilliant addition to breakfast or serve as a satisfying between-meal snack. Patrone compares them to the brand Fage, which offers a comparable product available at Sainsbury's, though it only comes with honey rather than the added fruit. Furthermore, Fage contains less protein per 100g while packing in more calories.
Aldi also stocks small pots of 0% fat Greek yoghurt in mango, raspberry, honey, and vanilla varieties, but Patrone notes that the Greek yoghurt itself didn't quite hit the mark. For those who enjoy the pairing of Greek yoghurt and fruit, particularly peaches and cherries, these pots are absolutely worth picking up. She found them so popular that four were polished off in just one week.
