Anyone planning a family get-together
For a Mother’s Day table, the pack’s weight and stated number of pieces can help you work out how to serve several guests.
Who is this choice for?
Parents preparing lunchboxes
If you’d like to save some fruit jellies to take with you later, a multi-pack makes it easier to plan what goes into each lunchbox. Check whether the pieces are individually wrapped.
Anyone who pays close attention to nutrition labels
To compare two products, check the nutritional values per 100 g. Nutri-Score can provide extra information when it appears on the packaging; its display is optional in France, according to the Ministry of the Economy.
What should you look for?
First decide whether the pack is mainly for sharing at the table, packing in lunchboxes or comparing labels. Each use means checking different information about the product you choose.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Sharing at the table | Total weight, number of pieces and storage instructions. | If I’m hosting several family members on Mother’s Day, I want to share the pack without ending up with too many leftovers. Sharing would be the main reason for buying for around 45% of consumers. |
| Portions to take with you | Number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped. | When I’m preparing lunchboxes, I’d rather know how many portions I can take with me without opening a large pack. Around 33% of consumers would put this convenience first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Sugars per 100 g, ingredients list and Nutri-Score, if shown. | If I’m comparing several fruit jellies before choosing a pack size, I want to read the nutritional information rather than go by the product name. For around 22% of consumers, this would be the priority. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Relying on the word “fruit” alone
The name alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. For example, Monoprix Courses’ listing for Père Louis bars states that they contain 71 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients lists of the products you’re considering, whatever their format.
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Assuming a product is non-compliant if it has no Nutri-Score
In France, the Ministry of the Economy states that displaying the Nutri-Score is optional. The DGCCRF says that a nutritional declaration is compulsory for prepacked foods.
If there’s no logo, use the nutrition table to compare products.
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Choosing a large pack without planning how to store it
A 1 kg pack can be ideal for sharing, but you’ll need to follow the product’s storage instructions. Auchan’s listing for the Jacquot assortment says to store it away from humidity and heat, between 18 °C and 20 °C.
Check the instructions on the pack you buy and plan how you’ll use it after the celebration.
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Forgetting to check allergen information
E.Leclerc’s listing for a Nos Régions ont du Talent product mentions possible traces of gluten and nuts; this information doesn’t apply to all fruit jellies.
If this information matters to someone who’ll be eating the product, check the packaging of the exact product you’re buying, including the flavour you choose.
Brands to know when comparing formats
Vendôme
Auchan lists a Vendôme assortment of 30 fruit jellies weighing 375 g, worth considering if you want to count out pieces to serve or give as gifts.
- The number of pieces makes it easier to plan portions for your guests.
- To assess the ingredients, check the nutritional information for the product you buy.
Jacquot
Auchan describes a 1 kg Jacquot assortment with four recipes, designed for sharing with family.
- This pack size is suited to sharing on one occasion.
- The listing for this product says to store it away from humidity and heat, between 18 °C and 20 °C.
Père Louis
Monoprix Courses lists organic Père Louis fruit jelly bars in a pack of six, with a total weight of 180 g.
- The six bars make it easy to plan individual portions to take with you.
- The listing states that they contain 71 g of sugars per 100 g. A bar format doesn’t mean you can skip comparing nutritional values.
Andros Sport
Monoprix Courses lists a 180 g pack of six Andros Sport fruit jellies in apricot-banana and red fruit flavours.
- The x6 format is worth considering if you’re planning portions to take with you.
- Monoprix Courses shows a Nutri-Score D for this specific product. If this rating guides your purchase, check the logo on the pack you choose.
Fruit jellies to take with you from Joybuy
This selection features an x6 format to consider if you’re planning to pack fruit jellies in lunchboxes, rather than putting a large assortment on the table.
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Andros Sport assorted fruit jellies x6, 180 g
This format could work well if you’re planning several portions to take with you. The pack is listed as x6, with a total weight of 180 g. Check whether the pieces are individually wrapped, then look at the nutritional information and Nutri-Score, if shown.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutri-Score compulsory on fruit jellies in France?
No. The Ministry of the Economy says that displaying this logo is optional in France, while the DGCCRF reminds businesses that a nutritional declaration is compulsory for prepacked foods. So, even without a logo, you can still compare nutritional values.
How can I compare two packs if only one has a Nutri-Score?
Check the nutritional values per 100 g on both products, particularly the sugars, and then compare their ingredients lists. The Nutri-Score on one pack provides an additional point of reference, but its absence from the other doesn’t, by itself, tell you which is better.
Is an x6 format always suitable for a lunchbox?
The number of pieces is useful for planning portions, but check whether they’re individually wrapped if you intend to carry them that way. The format alone doesn’t tell you about the nutritional values. For example, Monoprix Courses gives its x6 Andros Sport apricot-banana and red fruit product a Nutri-Score D.
How should I store a large assortment of fruit jellies?
Follow the instructions on the relevant pack. For its 1 kg Jacquot assortment, Auchan recommends storing it away from humidity and heat, between 18 °C and 20 °C. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to another product without checking its packaging.