For a night in front of the TV, a bag of plain frozen fruit is a good choice if you’re looking for simple ingredients. However, the word ‘light’ is no substitute for checking the fat content per 100 g of the product you choose. Portion size and defrosting matter too: ANSES advises eating defrosted food promptly and not refreezing it.
If they’re swapping dessert for frozen fruit during a night in front of the TV, they check the ingredients and fat content of the product they’ve chosen rather than assuming that everything in the freezer aisle is the same.
An individual bowl or a portion taken from a bag can make serving simpler. However, you’ll still need to follow the defrosting instructions on the packaging and avoid defrosting more than you need.
They compare the fruit in a mix, the proportions where these are listed and, if it matters to them, whether it’s organic and where it comes from.
Start by identifying the type of product — plain fruit, a smoothie mix or a dessert — then check the label and choose a format that suits how you like to eat in front of the TV.
| What to check | Look for | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | The ingredients list and fat content per 100 g for the specific product you’re buying. | If you want to snack on fruit in front of the TV without mistaking a bag of plain fruit for a dessert, the ingredients matter more than the format. Around 44% of consumers would put fat content first. |
| Serving and defrosting | The portion size and the defrosting instructions on the packaging. | If you’re eating alone in front of the screen, an easy-to-serve amount helps you avoid leaving fruit to defrost. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise ease of serving. |
| What’s in the mix | The fruit and its proportions, as well as whether it’s organic or its origin, if these matter to you. | If you want a specific selection rather than a product intended for another use, it’s important to know which fruits are included. Around 23% of consumers would prioritise ingredients and variety. |
They’re not made in the same way. Picard’s red fruit mix contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 12 g per 100 g for Carrefour’s strawberry cake; these figures apply only to those two products.
First check the product name and ingredients, then read the nutritional values per 100 g, taking the type of product into account.
ANSES advises eating defrosted food promptly and not refreezing it. This is particularly important if you only need one portion.
Take out the amount you want while the fruit is still frozen, put the rest back in the freezer and follow the product’s defrosting instructions.
Picard’s frozen fruit range includes red fruit, exotic fruit and individual portions.
Carrefour offers red fruit mixes, including an organic option and a smoothie mix.
E.Leclerc DRIVE offers frozen food shopping, with collection or delivery depending on the service you choose.
This 300 g pack of seedless jackfruit could be an option if you’re looking for frozen fruit for a night in front of the TV. Before serving it straight from the pack, check the fat content and defrosting instructions on the packaging.
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For a fruity snack in front of the TV, this seedless jackfruit comes in a 300 g pack. Before deciding how to serve it, check the fat content and defrosting instructions on the packaging.
No. If you’re choosing a product based on its fat content, read the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g rather than relying on a single claim. To compare different products, Picard’s red fruit mix contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, while Carrefour’s strawberry cake contains 12 g per 100 g.
Follow the instructions on the bag and allow enough time before serving the fruit. ANSES recommends defrosting in the fridge, among other methods; choose an amount that you’ll be able to eat.
ANSES advises against refreezing defrosted food and recommends eating it promptly. To avoid defrosting too much, take out a portion while the rest of the bag is still frozen.
Keep it cold on the way home. ANSES advises buying frozen food at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. Then follow the storage instructions on the packaging.