When serving fruit jellies to a group at Christmas, first choose the quantity and flavours you want. If you’re packing lunchboxes, check that each portion is individually wrapped. A large assortment doesn’t guarantee individual wrapping. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients. Nutri-Score can be helpful when it appears on the packaging, but the Ministry of the Economy points out that displaying it is optional.
If several guests will be helping themselves, pack size and the range of flavours matter more than whether each piece is individually wrapped. Auchan, for example, offers a 720 g Saint Siffrein assortment.
If you want to portion out fruit jellies without repacking them, look for clear confirmation that they’re individually wrapped. Monoprix’s listing for Gayelord Hauser bars specifies this type of packaging.
Nutritional values, ingredients and allergens help you compare products, whether or not they display a Nutri-Score. The DGCCRF states that nutritional declarations are generally mandatory for pre-packed foods, while the Ministry of the Economy says Nutri-Score is optional.
For serving at the table or packing in lunchboxes, the word ‘assortment’ can refer to different types of packaging. Check the quantity first, then see whether the pieces are individually wrapped.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and flavours | Net weight, stated number of pieces and flavours available. | For a Christmas table where several people will be helping themselves, I’d choose a suitable quantity and a range of flavours. Around 40% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Individual portions | Clear confirmation that bars or sachets are individually wrapped. | If I’m packing lunchboxes, I want to be able to hand out sealed portions without repacking them. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Labelling | Nutritional values per 100 g, particularly sugars, ingredients and allergens; Nutri-Score, if displayed. | Before portioning them out, I want to check the ingredients and allergens for the people who’ll be eating them. Checking the label is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Several pieces may share a single wrapper. On Auchan’s listing for Saint Siffrein 720 g, the title says 24 sachets, while the product details state ‘Individual sachets: No’.
If you’re packing lunchboxes, check the packaging before counting on having individually wrapped pieces.
Without individual wrappers, you’ll need containers and time to portion out the pieces.
In France, the Ministry of the Economy says this logo is optional. The DGCCRF distinguishes it from the nutritional declaration, which is generally mandatory for pre-packed foods.
If there’s no logo, compare products using the nutritional values per 100 g and the ingredients list.
The fruit percentage tells you about the recipe, but it doesn’t on its own tell you the sugar content shown in the nutritional information or any Nutri-Score.
Check the values per 100 g rather than drawing conclusions from this figure alone.
Ingredients vary by product. Monoprix, for example, lists wheat in the Gayelord Hauser bars.
Check the label on your chosen variety before handing out portions, and keep the packaging information if you separate them.
Auchan offers a 720 g assortment of fruit jellies in several flavours, designed for sharing.
Monoprix describes a 125 g pack containing five individually wrapped bars.
E.Leclerc offers 180 g Provence fruit jellies with red fruit in a box.
Its 180 g box of fruit jellies is described as containing six portions, ideal for a small plateful.
Carrefour offers a 162 g box of Gerblé fruit jellies.
This selection features a six-piece assortment of fruit jellies, worth considering if you want to portion them out or offer a choice of flavours at Christmas. If you’re using them as an ingredient or decoration for baking, check that the format suits your recipe.
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If you’re sharing them or packing lunchboxes, the information for this product states that it contains six individually wrapped pieces in apricot and banana, and red fruit flavours. The ingredients list includes wheat and gluten, so check the label before handing them out. If Nutri-Score matters to you, check whether it appears on the pack.
No. The Ministry of the Economy says that displaying it is optional. The DGCCRF states that nutritional declarations are generally mandatory for pre-packed foods. If there’s no logo, use this information to compare values per 100 g.
Look for clear confirmation that the bars or sachets are individually wrapped, rather than relying on the number of pieces alone. Monoprix lists five individually wrapped bars for Gayelord Hauser, while Auchan’s 180 g box is marked ‘Individual sachets: No’.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The guidance listed for Saint Siffrein specifies a temperature of 18 °C to 20 °C, while Gayelord Hauser recommends storing its product in a cool, dry place.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for each variety before separating the pieces from their packaging. For example, Monoprix’s listing for Gayelord Hauser fruit jellies states that they contain wheat.