People entertaining several friends
A sharing pack on the table saves you from opening several smaller packs. ALDI and Auchan list 1 kg options, while Auchan also stocks a 720 g Saint Siffrein pack.
Who are these formats for?
People who compare labels
The pack weight doesn’t tell you what’s in it. The nutrition declaration lets you compare factors such as sugars per 100 g. According to the DGCCRF, the Nutri-Score logo is optional.
People who want to hand out separate portions
Individually wrapped pieces can make serving easier and let everyone take their portion away with them. If you’re expecting several guests, check the total pack weight too.
Which criteria should you prioritise?
For coffee with friends, start by thinking about how many people you’re hosting and how you’d like to serve the fruit jellies. Then compare the labels on the formats that suit you.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and, if shown, the number of pieces. Auchan lists 720 g and 24 pieces for Saint Siffrein. | If I’m having several friends over, I want one pack to be enough for everyone. Around 50% of consumers put quantity first. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugars per 100 g and check the Nutri-Score only if it’s displayed. | Before choosing sweets to share, I’d rather read the ingredients than rely on the word “fruit”. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Serving and flavours | Check whether the pieces are individually wrapped, which flavours are listed and which allergens are present in the specific product. | If I want to serve the pieces without handling them all, I look for individually wrapped portions. If the flavours vary, that matters too. Serving preferences come first for around 20% of consumers. |
Things to bear in mind
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Expecting every pack to have a Nutri-Score
In France, the DGCCRF says that the logo is optional. Its absence doesn’t mean the label is non-compliant.
Read the nutrition declaration, particularly the sugars per 100 g, and use the Nutri-Score as an additional guide when it appears on the product.
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Confusing a large pack with individually wrapped portions
The total weight doesn’t tell you how the pieces are packaged. The way they’re served matters if everyone needs a sealed portion.
Check that the product you choose is described as individually wrapped. For a sharing pack, have a suitable serving dish ready.
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Assuming every recipe is suitable for the same guests
Allergen information varies between products. E.Leclerc lists traces of gluten and nuts in a Provence fruit jelly; an Andros Sport product listed by Monoprix includes gluten.
If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the product you buy.
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Relying on a limited-time offer without checking the dates
ALDI says its 1 kg SEASONS BEST assortment is on offer from 29 September to 5 October 2026, while stocks last.
Before planning to serve this product with coffee, check that the offer is still valid and that it’s available in your store.
Brands to consider
SEASONS BEST
ALDI offers a 1 kg assortment of fruit jellies as part of a limited-time promotion.
- The ALDI listing features five flavours and 50% fruit.
- The offer runs from 29 September to 5 October 2026 and is subject to availability.
Jacquot
Auchan describes Jacquot flavoured fruit jellies in a 1 kg pack as ideal for sharing with the family.
- The listing features four recipes in this size.
- The listing gives 69 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare this with other products you’re considering.
Saint Siffrein
Auchan stocks a 720 g Saint Siffrein fruit jelly assortment containing 24 pieces.
- Four flavours are listed: apricot, strawberry, pear and blackberry.
- Check how the pieces are packaged if you need individually wrapped portions. The listing gives 69 g of sugars per 100 g.
Carrefour Bio
Carrefour offers Carrefour Bio fruit jellies in a 190 g pack, a smaller format than the large sharing assortments.
- This size could suit a smaller gathering.
- If you’re expecting several guests, compare the total quantity you’ll need before choosing this format.
An individually portioned option from Joybuy
These individually portioned fruit jellies are a handy choice for serving separately at a small coffee get-together, rather than as a large sharing pack to put on the table.
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Andros Sport, assorted fruit pastes x6, 180 g
The six individually wrapped portions are a good choice if you want to hand out the pieces separately. The assortment includes apricot and banana, as well as red fruit flavours. At 180 g in total, check whether there’s enough for your guests. The listing indicates that the product contains gluten, so check the packaging for the batch if a guest needs to avoid it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutri-Score compulsory on pre-packed fruit jellies in France?
No. The DGCCRF says that displaying Nutri-Score is optional. It also states that a nutrition declaration has been compulsory for pre-packed food since 13 December 2016, subject to certain exemptions. Check the nutrition table even if there’s no logo on the pack.
How much should I buy for coffee with friends?
Choose according to the number of guests and how much of a feature the fruit jellies will be. The 720 g and 1 kg options listed by Auchan and ALDI offer more to share than an individual 180 g pack. Check the number of pieces too, if it’s given.
How should I store fruit jellies after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy, particularly once it’s been opened. Before choosing a large pack, check the instructions if you plan to keep any pieces for another occasion.
Are all fruit jellies suitable for people avoiding gluten?
No, you need to check each recipe. E.Leclerc lists traces of gluten in one Provence fruit jelly, while an Andros Sport product listed by Monoprix includes gluten among its allergens. Check the packaging for the batch before serving it to a guest who needs to avoid gluten.