If you want exactly 240 servings, the Carte Noire Décaféiné N°6 multipack listed by Amazon France contains 240 capsules, provided you have a machine compatible with the stated system. If you don’t have a capsule machine, a jar of instant coffee or individual sticks may be more suitable, but their quantities are measured differently. When shopping with diabetes in mind, check the ingredients of the specific product and anything you might add to your drink, rather than relying on the word ‘decaffeinated’ alone.
If you’re stocking a workplace or a large household, a multipack with an exact count can be useful. The Carte Noire Décaféiné N°6 multipack listed by Amazon France contains 30 boxes of 8 capsules. Check that the stated system is compatible with your machine.
If the ingredients matter more to you than the number of pre-portioned servings, it’s worth considering instant coffee in a jar. Auchan’s listing for 200 g of Nescafé decaffeinated coffee says ‘100% coffee’ and gives an estimated yield of 100 cups, depending on how much you use.
Sticks save you having to measure each cup with a spoon. Auchan’s decaffeinated version comes in boxes of 25 sticks, so you’d need several boxes for a large supply. However, whole boxes won’t give you exactly 240 sticks.
Start by checking the ingredients and deciding what ‘240 servings’ means for the way you’ll use the coffee. Then check what equipment you need and how you’ll share the supply.
| Factor | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product, distinguishing coffee on its own from preparations containing other ingredients. | When shopping with diabetes in mind, I want to know what’s in the product before deciding what to add to my cup. Around 33% of consumers would put checking the ingredients first. |
| Number of servings | Compare like with like: capsules, sticks or cups based on a stated serving size. Also check how many boxes are in the multipack. | If I need to plan exactly 240 servings for a group, a weight in grams isn’t enough to tell me the number of portions. This would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Brewing method | For capsules, check the exact machine system; for instant coffee, read the preparation instructions. | I need to be able to make coffee with the equipment I already have, without buying a multipack of capsules I can’t use. Around 20% of consumers would make compatibility their main consideration. |
| Shared supply | Decide whether individual portions or a jar that you measure from and reseal would work better for your household or workplace. | When several people use the same supply, I prefer to decide in advance between separate portions and a shared jar. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise how the coffee is shared. |
The Carte Noire multipack listed by Amazon France contains 240 capsules, while the 200 g Nescafé jar sold by Auchan is said to make 100 cups and Auchan’s sticks come in packs of 25. These serving formats aren’t interchangeable.
Decide which unit you need, then count the boxes or stated servings before placing your order.
A pack of capsules will only work if your machine accepts the system specified for that product.
Check your machine’s model and system, then compare them with the product’s stated compatibility.
‘Decaffeinated’ doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients in a coffee preparation. The French health insurance service (Assurance Maladie) advises that a diet for someone with diabetes should be tailored to their needs.
Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product, then take into account what you usually add to your drink.
The listing for Plantation sticks refers shoppers to their E.Leclerc store to check availability. You may need to confirm that a specific product is available before basing a bulk order on it.
Check the collection or delivery options for your order before deciding how many boxes to buy.
The Décaféiné N°6 capsule multipack listed by Amazon France gives you 240 units: 30 boxes of 8.
Auchan lists a 200 g jar of decaffeinated instant coffee as making 100 cups, with ‘100% coffee’ in the ingredients list.
The decaffeinated freeze-dried instant coffee range includes a box of 25 sticks, weighing 50 g according to Auchan’s listing.
E.Leclerc’s listing describes a box of 25 decaffeinated freeze-dried instant coffee sticks, weighing 50 g in total.
Carrefour’s listing describes Carrefour Extra decaffeinated instant coffee sticks, with 25 servings of 2 g per pack.
This selection includes coffee pods or capsules for different systems, instant coffee in a jar and ground coffee. To plan for 240 servings, compare the quantity stated on each pack with the way you measure your coffee. Machine systems aren’t interchangeable.
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Worth considering if you have a machine that takes Senseo pods and want to count out your servings. The pack contains 36 pods and weighs 252 g. Check your machine’s system and how many packs you’ll need for your supply.
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For a machine compatible with the stated system, this pack gives you 30 pre-portioned capsules. It’s a pack of 30, separate from the 240-capsule Carte Noire Décaféiné N°6 multipack mentioned above. Check the exact compatibility before buying.
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Worth a look if your machine takes Dolce Gusto capsules. The pack contains 16 capsules and weighs 112 g. Check your machine’s exact system and work out separately how many you’ll need for a larger supply.
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This jar is suitable for making instant coffee without a capsule machine. You’ll need to decide how much to use for each cup. It contains 100 g, so check the preparation instructions when planning your supply; don’t assume the weight is the same as 240 servings.
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For a household or workplace that already makes ground coffee using suitable equipment. The pack contains 250 g; the number of cups will depend on how much you use and can’t be worked out from the weight alone.
No. The term ‘decaffeinated’ doesn’t tell you everything about a product’s ingredients or the drink you make with it. The French health insurance service (Assurance Maladie) advises that a diet for someone with diabetes should be tailored to their needs. Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen, and consider anything you might add.
Read the ingredients list for the exact product. Auchan’s listing for 200 g of Nescafé decaffeinated coffee says ‘100% coffee’, while the ingredients listed for Auchan’s decaffeinated sticks are freeze-dried decaffeinated instant coffee. These descriptions don’t apply to every drink from these brands.
First, choose between sticks that you can count individually and a jar whose cup yield depends on the stated serving size. Auchan’s decaffeinated sticks are sold in packs of 25, while the 200 g Nescafé jar is said to make 100 cups. Before putting your supply together, check the quantity and preparation method for the product you’re considering.
Sticks are a good choice if everyone needs an individual serving without measuring with a spoon; a jar works if sharing and measuring isn’t a problem. If you choose a jar, plan to reseal it after use and compare the stated quantities using the same unit.
Check the product name, ingredients list, nutritional information and net quantity to identify the product and its pack size. The French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) includes these among the labelling details required for pre-packed foods. Also check the storage instructions and the date shown on the relevant pack.