For a work lunch, start by choosing a recipe and texture that suit the person who’ll be eating the yoghurt. A fruit-flavoured product may not contain any fruit, while a fruit yoghurt can be smooth or contain pieces. Compare the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients rather than assuming that ‘mild’ means anything about the ingredients. If the product needs to be kept chilled, make sure you can keep it cold; for a child under 3, Manger Bouger guidance favours plain, unflavoured dairy products.
Texture, ingredients and the child’s age matter just as much as the flavour. For children under 3, Manger Bouger guidance favours plain, unflavoured dairy products. Also check how the product will be stored until lunchtime.
An individual pot can be a good choice for a work break, as long as you choose a texture you enjoy and can follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging.
If the presence of fruit matters to you, distinguish between fruit yoghurt and yoghurt that is simply fruit-flavoured. The product name, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information can all help you compare recipes.
Start with the recipe and texture, then check whether you can store the product as required until lunchtime. If it’s for a child, pay particular attention to age suitability and allergens.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Mild flavour and sugars | Compare the sugars per 100 g, then check the product name and ingredients to distinguish fruit from flavourings. | I want a mild flavour without assuming that means it’s low in sugars. Around 36% of consumers would put sugar content first. |
| Texture | Look for descriptions such as ‘smooth’, ‘stirred’ or ‘with pieces’. | For a quick lunch or a portion for a child, I want a texture they’ll enjoy. Texture would be the top criterion for around 29% of consumers. |
| Storage and use-by date | Check the use-by date and storage instructions; make sure you can keep the product chilled if required. | I need to transport my lunch and keep it in suitable conditions until midday. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Age and allergens | For a child, check the age range specified by the manufacturer and the allergens listed on the packaging. | If the portion is for a child or an allergen needs to be avoided, I first check that the product is suitable for the situation. This would be a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A fruit flavour tells you neither how much sugar the product contains nor, by itself, whether it contains fruit. Yoplait lists 16,7 g of sugars per 100 g for its Frulos Goût panaché recipe; this figure does not apply to other recipes.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and the ingredients list for the products you’re interested in.
A product range’s target audience doesn’t necessarily include very young children. Yoplait describes Frulos as being for children over 3, while Manger Bouger favours plain, unflavoured dairy products for younger children.
Check the age range and ingredients for the product you choose. If your child has an allergy or specific dietary needs, seek appropriate advice.
Even an easy-to-carry pot needs to be stored according to the instructions on its packaging. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and limiting transport time for food that needs to be kept cold.
Before you set off, check the use-by date and make sure you can keep the product at the required temperature until lunchtime.
Yoplait’s Frulos and Panier de Yoplait ranges illustrate two distinct recipes: the former is flavoured, while the latter contains pieces of fruit.
Carrefour lists Danone Velouté yoghurts with blended fruit, which may suit you if you prefer a smooth texture.
Carrefour’s range includes smooth and fruit-piece recipes, as well as 0% fat and organic options.
E.Leclerc lists Delisse fruit yoghurts with blended fruit or pieces, including multipacks of 16 × 125 g.
Auchan separates yoghurts with fruit pieces from smooth or stirred fruit yoghurts, and lists its own-brand products in these categories.
This strawberry-flavoured option comes in four individual portions. Check its format and storage instructions if you’re looking for a spoonable yoghurt or a portion to take to work.
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The individual portions may be handy for a packed lunch. If you’re looking for a spoonable yoghurt, check the product format: its description also presents it as a fermented milk drink. Before giving it to a child or taking it with you, check the age guidance, sugars and storage instructions on the packaging.
No. A mild flavour doesn’t tell you how much sugar a yoghurt contains. Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for the recipes you’re interested in, and don’t assume that the figure for one flavour applies to an entire range.
Not necessarily. Yoplait says that a fruit-flavoured yoghurt may not contain fruit. If the presence of fruit matters to you, check the product name and ingredients list for the specific product.
If the packaging says to keep it chilled, make sure you do so during transport and until you eat it. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and limiting transport time. Check the product’s use-by date too.
Don’t automatically assume that a product for older children is suitable for a child under 3. French Manger Bouger guidance favours plain, unflavoured dairy products at this age. Check the age range for the product you choose.
Check the product name, ingredients and sugars per 100 g, then look at the allergens and use-by date. The DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labelling of relevant foods.