Who is this choice for?

Parents of children who dislike fruit pieces

You’re looking for a smooth texture rather than noticeable pieces of fruit. Danone Velouté’s blended fruit and the large pieces listed for one Delisse product are examples of two textures to tell apart.

Families keeping an eye on sugars

You want to compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per pot, then check the ingredients for added sugar or sweeteners. The information published by Yoplait and Auchan applies to their respective products, not to all fruit yoghurts.

Households serving several children

You’re considering a multipack with several flavours for the weekend. Before choosing, check that the pots can be stored as directed on the packaging, and that the fruit pieces and any warnings are suitable for the children who’ll be eating them.

What should you look for?

For fruit yoghurt at the weekend breakfast table, start with the texture your child likes, then read the nutritional information for the specific recipe. Pack size matters most if you’ll be serving several pots.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Sugars and ingredients Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per pot; read the ingredients list to check for added sugar and sweeteners. I want to keep a fruity taste without assuming that ‘mild’ means low in sugars. Around 33% of consumers put this comparison first.
Texture and fruit pieces Look for ‘blended fruit’ or ‘with fruit pieces’ and read any product-specific warnings. The Delisse product with large pieces listed by E.Leclerc isn’t suitable for children under 36 months. If my child doesn’t like pieces, I look for a smooth texture first; this is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Its place in breakfast For children aged 4 to 17, Manger Bouger suggests dairy alongside, for example, a cereal food and a piece of fruit or a compote with no added sugars, in suitable amounts. I choose yoghurt as part of the meal rather than as breakfast on its own. This is the priority for around 20% of consumers.
Family pack Check the number and size of the pots, the flavours, the date shown on the packaging and the storage instructions. When several children have a pot at the weekend, I want a pack with flavours and storage instructions that work for my household. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this.

Pitfalls to avoid

  • Assuming a smooth texture means fewer sugars

    For the products featured, Yoplait lists 7.8 g of sugars per 100 g for Panier L’Original, while Auchan lists 14 g per 100 g for its mixed fruit yoghurt with pieces. Texture alone won’t tell you how much sugar is in the pot you choose.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures on the packaging for the flavours and portion sizes you’re considering.

  • Serving fruit yoghurt as the whole of breakfast

    In its breakfast ideas for children aged 4 to 17, Manger Bouger pairs dairy with other foods, including a cereal food and fresh fruit or a compote with no added sugars.

    Think of yoghurt as part of the meal, with amounts suited to your child’s age and appetite.

  • Overlooking a warning about a recipe with large pieces

    The Delisse product with large pieces listed by E.Leclerc may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone; it isn’t suitable for children under 36 months. This warning applies to this specific product.

    Read the information for the flavour you’re buying before offering it to a young child.

  • Choosing a large multipack without checking each recipe

    An assortment may include flavours that not every child likes. The ingredients and size of the fruit pieces can also vary between products.

    Check the flavours, ingredients, date shown and storage instructions on the pack before planning several breakfasts.

Brands to know

These ranges offer useful pointers on texture and pack size. Compare ingredients and nutritional values for the specific product and flavour you choose.

Danone

Velouté includes stirred yoghurts with blended fruit, which may suit children who prefer a texture without noticeable pieces.

  • Carrefour describes the Velouté strawberry product as creamy. Its ingredients list shows 86.5% yoghurt, 6.7% sugar and 5% strawberries.
  • These proportions are for the strawberry product, not every Danone recipe.

Yoplait

Panier de Yoplait includes fruit yoghurts with pieces, as well as a Panier 0% range.

  • Yoplait lists 7.8 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g for the featured Panier L’Original product.
  • Yoplait describes Panier 0% as fat-free and containing no added sugars, but also states that it contains sweeteners. Check the specific flavour.

Nestlé

Nestlé’s YAOS range includes Greek-style yoghurts on a bed of fruit and varieties with pieces of fruit.

  • The range information makes it easy to tell recipes on a bed of fruit apart from those with fruit pieces.
  • To compare sugars and fat with another yoghurt, check the nutritional information for the flavour you choose.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s range includes fruit yoghurts from various brands, as well as Carrefour Bio products.

  • Product listings let you compare different pack sizes and types of fruit.
  • The features of a Danone yoghurt or another product in the range don’t apply to all Carrefour products.

E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Delisse

Delisse offers fruit yoghurts in larger packs, with textures that vary from one recipe to another.

  • The product with large pieces featured by E.Leclerc comes in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.
  • This product may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone and isn’t suitable for children under 36 months.

Auchan

Auchan offers an assortment of fruit yoghurts with pieces in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.

  • The listing for this assortment states 14 g of sugars per 100 g and storage between 0 °C and +6 °C.
  • This information applies to this assortment; check the packaging for any other Auchan recipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Is fruit yoghurt enough for a child’s breakfast?

Yoghurt can provide the dairy part of breakfast, but it isn’t the whole meal suggested in Manger Bouger’s ideas for children aged 4 to 17. These also include, for example, a cereal food and fresh fruit or a compote with no added sugars, in amounts suited to the child’s age and appetite.

How do you choose a fruit yoghurt that tastes mild?

First, find out whether your child prefers blended fruit or is happy with pieces. Then compare recipes by checking the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per pot, as well as the ingredients list: a creamy texture alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar it contains.

What should you look for on the label?

Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens, net quantity and date shown on the product. France’s Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control lists these among the labelling requirements for prepacked food. When choosing between two yoghurts, compare their nutritional information too.

Is a yoghurt with large pieces suitable for a child under three?

The Delisse product with large pieces featured by E.Leclerc isn’t suitable for children under 36 months: it may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone. This restriction applies specifically to this product; check the warnings on the yoghurt you’re considering.

How should you store pots for the weekend?

Follow the storage temperature and date shown on the packaging of the pack you’ve bought. As an example specific to its product, Auchan recommends storing its mixed fruit yoghurt assortment with pieces between 0 °C and +6 °C.