Who are these formats for?

Anyone who wants to take a set portion with them

If you’d rather not guess how much to take from an open box, look for a stated weight per piece. The Auchan Eat'N Move and Gayelord Hauser listings at Carrefour describe 25 g formats.

Households looking to share

An assortment can be served to several people without being made up of individual sachets. The listing for Auchan’s 180 g fruit jellies states that it contains six portions and also gives the nutritional values for a 30 g portion.

Anyone comparing nutritional information

Values per 100 g make it easier to compare sugars and energy across products. In France, the DGCCRF states that nutrition declarations are compulsory for most prepacked foods, while the Direction générale des Entreprises explains that displaying the Nutri-Score is voluntary.

What should you check before choosing?

When looking at an online grocery listing, first distinguish between the size of each piece, the weight of a portion and whether the product is individually wrapped.

What matters What to check Who it matters to
Pre-set portion Weight per piece and whether it is individually wrapped. If I want to pop a fruit jelly in my bag, I want to know how much it weighs before I open the pack. Around 40% of consumers put this portion guide first.
Nutritional comparison Sugars and energy per 100 g, followed by the values for the stated portion. If I’m comparing two recipes, I want to read their values on the same basis rather than judge them by size alone. This is the main priority for around 40% of consumers.
Sharing and storage Number of portions, total weight and instructions for after opening. If I’m serving several people, I prefer a box that I can divide up and store as instructed. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this need for sharing.

Common mix-ups to avoid

  • Confusing a small piece with an individual portion

    A box can contain small fruit jellies without separate sachets. The Auchan listing for the 180 g pack explicitly states that it does not contain individual sachets.

    If you want to take a set amount with you, look for a weight per piece and check how the pieces are wrapped.

  • Assuming the Nutri-Score is compulsory

    In France, the Direction générale des Entreprises describes the Nutri-Score as a voluntary label. The DGCCRF distinguishes this logo from the nutrition declaration, which is generally compulsory on prepacked foods.

    If the logo isn’t shown, compare the nutrition declaration and ingredients instead; don’t assign the product a score yourself.

  • Comparing sugars per portion alone

    According to their respective listings, Auchan Eat'N Move contains 18 g of sugars per 25 g, while Auchan’s 180 g fruit jellies contain 21 g per stated 30 g portion. The portions aren’t the same weight.

    Compare the values per 100 g first, then use the per-portion figures to assess the amount you plan to serve.

  • Ignoring the instructions for after opening

    A sharing box will be open between servings. The Auchan listing for the 165 g SUN assortment advises consuming it within 15 days of opening.

    Check the instructions for the specific product and choose a box size that suits the number of people sharing it.

Brands to compare

Auchan

Auchan’s listing features a 180 g assortment of fruit jellies, divided into six stated portions.

  • Values per 100 g and per 30 g portion make it easier to see how much you’re serving.
  • The listing states that there are no individual sachets.

Auchan Eat'N Move

The product described by Auchan contains five 25 g portions of fruit jelly. Its sports positioning reflects how the brand presents it, rather than any conclusion about its nutritional quality.

  • The weight per portion and the corresponding values are shown on the listing.
  • The listing states that each 25 g portion contains 18 g of sugars; check the ingredients list too, depending on your needs.

Gayelord Hauser

The Carrefour listing describes Vitalité fruit jellies in five individually wrapped 25 g bars.

  • Each bar is a clearly identified unit with a stated weight.
  • A bar isn’t a mini bite; check the ingredients for your chosen recipe, particularly if you avoid wheat.

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour sells its organic fruit jellies in a 190 g box, rather than in individual portions as described on the listing.

  • The Carrefour listing gives values per 100 g, including 337 kcal and 82 g of carbohydrates.
  • If you want to serve a specific amount, check the weight of each piece or measure out a portion from the box.

SUN

The SUN fruit jelly assortment featured by Auchan is a 165 g sharing box.

  • The bite-sized pieces make it easy to serve several from the box.
  • The listing advises consuming the product within 15 days of opening; individual portion packaging isn’t specified.

Fruit jellies selected on Joybuy

If you’re looking at a pack of fruit jellies as part of an online grocery shop, this selection features a six-piece Andros Sport pack. Check the weight and packaging if you’re after a ready-to-go portion rather than a box of mini bites.

Andros Sport assorted fruit jellies, pack of six, 180 g

Andros Sport assorted fruit jellies, pack of 6, 180 g

This pack may suit anyone who wants to divide their fruit jellies into several servings. It contains six units, weighing 180 g in total. Before relying on them as portions to take with you, check the weight and packaging of each unit. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, also check the ingredients list for the recipe you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nutri-Score compulsory on fruit jellies sold through online grocery shopping?

No. In France, the Direction générale des Entreprises states that displaying the Nutri-Score is voluntary. According to the DGCCRF, nutrition declarations are generally compulsory for prepacked foods.

How can I compare two products if only one displays a Nutri-Score?

Compare their nutrition information per 100 g, then check the weight of the portion you plan to eat. You can use the Nutri-Score shown as extra information; if the other product has no logo, that doesn’t allow you to assign it a score.

Does a 25 g portion help you know how much you’re taking with you?

Yes, provided that 25 g is the weight of each unit in the pack you’ve chosen. The Auchan Eat'N Move listing states that it contains five 25 g portions and 18 g of sugars per portion. So, knowing the weight alone isn’t enough to judge the product’s nutritional information.

Which ingredients should you check before ordering?

Read the ingredients list for the specific recipe and format you’re buying. The information collected for Auchan Eat'N Move mentions wheat starch, while that for Gayelord Hauser mentions wheat germ. If you avoid this ingredient, check the labelling for the exact product you’ve chosen.

How do you choose the right size sharing box?

Consider the number of people, the stated portions and the instructions for after opening. For its 165 g SUN assortment, Auchan advises storing it in a cool, dry place away from light and consuming it within 15 days of opening.