Who are these pack sizes for?

Anyone preparing a lunchbox

If you want to decide how many pieces to take before you set off, a box with a stated piece count is easier to plan than a selection sold by weight alone. Monoprix lists an ANDROS SPORT pack containing six pieces.

Travellers who want to share

If you’re handing out portions to several people, distinguish between a pack of individual sachets and a large selection you’ll need to divide yourself. Auchan lists 24 sachets in the 720 g SAINT SIFFREIN pack, while its 1 kg JACQUOT selection is presented as a sharing pack.

Anyone comparing labels

The number of pieces tells you nothing about the sugars or allergens. The DGCCRF says that the nutrition declaration on relevant pre-packed foods allows you to compare values per 100 g. Nutri-Score, on the other hand, is displayed voluntarily.

What should you check before choosing?

For a train journey, start by thinking about how many people you’re buying for and how you plan to share the fruit jellies. Then check the label on the product you’ve chosen.

Priority What to check Who is it for?
Lunchbox portions The number of pieces, the total weight and whether the pieces are individually wrapped. I’m preparing my lunchbox before setting off and want to count out the pieces without taking a large sharing pack. Around 40% of consumers put having a set number of portions first.
Sharing between travellers The number of sachets or the amount you’ll need to divide up, as well as any storage instructions for the journey. If several people will be helping themselves, I want to be able to hand out the planned amount without assuming a large pack contains separate portions. This is the main requirement for around 30% of consumers.
Label and allergens Sugars per 100 g, the allergens for the exact product and the Nutri-Score, if shown. Before choosing, I need to be able to check the ingredients or take account of an allergen listed on the pack. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority.
Small pack size The weight of the box and whether it really contains separate portions, if you need them. For a single lunchbox, I’d rather carry a small box than a selection intended for a group. This is the main consideration for around 10% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Ruling out a product just because it has no Nutri-Score

    In France, the DGCCRF says that displaying this logo is voluntary. Its absence doesn’t tell you what the product’s nutritional profile is.

    Compare the nutritional information on the same per-100 g basis, paying particular attention to sugars, and then check the ingredients list.

  • Assuming ‘sport’ means a particular nutritional profile

    A fruit jelly’s sports positioning doesn’t tell you whether it’s right for your meal. Monoprix’s product page for the ANDROS SPORT x6 selection shows a Nutri-Score D and lists gluten.

    First choose a pack size that suits your journey, then check the ingredients and information on the specific variant you’re buying.

  • Choosing a large pack for a single lunchbox

    The 24 sachets in the SAINT SIFFREIN pack and the 1 kg JACQUOT selection suit different ways of sharing. A large pack doesn’t guarantee that the portions are already separated.

    Work out how many people you’ll be sharing with before choosing between sachets and a selection you’ll need to divide up.

    Auchan’s product pages for both items say to store them away from moisture and heat.

Brands to know

ANDROS SPORT

Monoprix lists a 180 g selection of six fruit jellies, designed for physical activity.

  • The number of pieces is stated, making it easy to plan a smaller amount.
  • The product page shows a Nutri-Score D and lists gluten. Check the label on the variant you choose.

SAINT SIFFREIN

Auchan lists a 720 g selection containing 24 sachets.

  • The sachets make it easier to plan portions for several travellers.
  • The product page lists 69 g of sugars per 100 g and says to store away from moisture and heat.

JACQUOT

Auchan presents its 1 kg selection of fruit jellies, with four recipes, as a sharing pack.

  • The total weight may suit a planned get-together for several people.
  • The product page doesn’t confirm individual portions and lists 69 g of sugars per 100 g.

CARREFOUR EXTRA

Carrefour lists a 180 g box of apricot, blackberry and pear fruit jellies.

  • The pack size means you don’t need to take a 1 kg selection for a small amount.
  • The box weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the fruit jellies are individually wrapped.

CARREFOUR BIO

Carrefour lists a 190 g box of organic fruit jellies.

  • This is a small pack rather than a large sharing selection.
  • The product page lists 82 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The organic label doesn’t replace comparing the nutritional information.

An option on Joybuy for a small lunchbox

This box of six fruit jellies gives you a set number of pieces to count before you set off. If you’re sharing between several travellers, check separately whether the pack you choose lets you hand out portions in the way you want.

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

Andros Sport assorted fruit jellies x6, 180 g

For a small lunchbox, the pack of six makes it easy to count the pieces you’re taking. The title gives the total weight as 180 g. Check the packaging for the variant you choose for allergen and nutritional information, and for the Nutri-Score if one is shown.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nutri-Score required on fruit jellies in France?

No. The DGCCRF says displaying it is voluntary, although recommended. For relevant pre-packed foods, the nutrition declaration lets you check values per 100 g, even if the logo isn’t shown.

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

Compare their nutritional information on the same per-100 g basis, paying particular attention to the sugars, and check their ingredients lists too. The absence of a logo doesn’t, on its own, tell you how the second product compares.

Do you need individual sachets to share on the train?

They make it easier to hand out portions when the number of sachets is confirmed: Auchan lists 24 sachets in the 720 g SAINT SIFFREIN selection. A 1 kg selection can also be shared, but check whether you’ll need to divide it up yourself.

What should you check if you need to avoid gluten?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for the exact product. Monoprix’s product page for the ANDROS SPORT x6 selection lists gluten. This doesn’t apply to all fruit jellies or necessarily to every variant from the brand.