Who are these options for?

Fans of sweet crêpes with fruit

If you want a chilled filling with pieces of fruit, check the yoghurt’s description rather than relying on the picture alone. Yoplait describes its Panier l’Original, for example, as a yoghurt with pieces of fruit.

People who pay close attention to ingredients

To compare two fruit yoghurts, check their sugar and fat content per 100 g, then compare their ingredient lists. Yoplait describes its Panier 0 % range as fat-free and with no added sugars, but containing sweeteners. Check the details of the specific product you’re interested in.

People serving several guests

The number and size of the pots matter when everyone wants to choose their own filling. Carrefour and E.Leclerc catalogues list fruit yoghurts in different pack sizes, so check which format is available when you shop.

What should you check before buying?

First, decide whether your crêpes will be sweet or savoury. If you’re choosing a fruit yoghurt filling, you can then compare products by texture, ingredients and how much you need to serve.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Filling texture Look for descriptions such as “with pieces” or “smooth”, and read the ingredient list. If I’m filling sweet crêpes, I want to know whether the yoghurt contains pieces or has a smooth texture. Around 40% of consumers are said to put this choice of texture at the heart of their purchasing decision.
Ingredients Compare the sugar and fat content per 100 g, as well as the ingredients in the specific product. I prefer to make an informed choice about the ingredients, rather than infer the amounts from descriptions such as “with fruit” or “0%”. This is said to be a priority for around 30% of consumers.
Quantity to serve Check the number of pots, their weight and the use-by date. When I’m serving several guests, I look for a pack size that suits the number of portions I’m planning. For around 30% of consumers, pack size is said to come before other criteria.

Things to avoid getting wrong

  • Assuming “with fruit”, “flavoured” and “with pieces” mean the same thing

    These descriptions don’t all refer to the same texture. Yoplait describes Panier l’Original as containing pieces of fruit, while Frulos is described as flavoured. The E.Leclerc catalogue also distinguishes between smooth yoghurts and those with pieces.

    To choose the texture you want, read the full product description and the ingredient list on the pot.

  • Relying on a “0%” label alone

    A statement about fat content doesn’t tell you everything about the sugars or other ingredients. Yoplait says its Panier 0 % range contains sweeteners.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredient lists of the products you’re considering.

  • Choosing a large multipack without checking the date

    A pack size that suits the number of guests also needs to be used within the stated time and storage conditions. The DGCCRF advises that a use-by date must not be exceeded.

    Before buying, check the use-by date and the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands and retailers to know

Yoplait

A brand to consider if you’re comparing a yoghurt with pieces, a Panier 0 % option and a flavoured yoghurt.

  • Yoplait describes Panier l’Original as a yoghurt with pieces of fruit.
  • The information about Panier 0 % and Frulos applies to those specific ranges, so check the label on each product.

Carrefour

A retailer whose range of fruit and flavoured yoghurts lets you compare different product types and pack sizes.

  • The Carrefour range includes its own-brand products as well as other brands.
  • For a specific purchase, check the pack size and product available in the store or through the service you’re using.

E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Delisse

Worth exploring if you’re looking to distinguish between smooth fruit yoghurts and those with pieces, particularly in multipacks.

  • The E.Leclerc catalogue features smooth fruit yoghurts and varieties with pieces in different pack sizes.
  • Before choosing a multipack, check its exact ingredients and pack size.

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Frequently asked questions

What should you look for on the label of a fruit yoghurt?

Check its product description, ingredient list, nutritional information, quantity and use-by date to make sure it suits your filling and the number of portions you’re planning. For pre-packed food sold in France, the DGCCRF specifies, among other things, that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted.

How can you identify allergens in a fruit yoghurt?

Read the ingredient list on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen and look for highlighted allergens. The DGCCRF reminds consumers of this labelling rule. Don’t assume that another yoghurt has the same ingredients as a Yoplait product.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

No. If the pot has a use-by date, the DGCCRF says you must not go past it. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging, particularly if you’re buying several pots for Candlemas.