Fans of fruit pieces
If texture matters just as much as flavour at breakfast, look for “with fruit pieces” on the label and check the fruit content for your chosen variety.
Who are these options for?
Shoppers who compare labels
To compare different recipes and pot sizes, check the sugars, fat and protein per 100 g, then look at the figures per serving. The ingredients list can also help you spot sweeteners.
Fans of a more distinctive texture
Whole milk, cream, a firm texture or fruit pieces can all help you decide. They describe the recipe you’re looking for more clearly than the word “aged” when it comes to fruit yoghurt.
What should you look for first?
Start by distinguishing yoghurt with fruit pieces from a product that’s simply fruit-flavoured. Then compare the ingredients and pot sizes to suit your morning routine.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and fruit | Look for “with fruit pieces” and check the fruit content for your chosen flavour. | I want to taste the fruit in stirred yoghurt, not just recognise its flavour; around 36% of shoppers put this texture first. |
| Nutritional content | Sugars and fat per 100 g and per pot; check whether sweeteners are included. | If I’m choosing between a creamy recipe and a 0% version, I want to understand how their ingredients differ; this comparison comes first for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Pot size | Number of pots, quantity per pot and flavours in the multipack. | When I’m planning breakfasts for several people, I prefer a pack size that suits the number of people and the flavours they’ll eat; around 21% of shoppers prioritise this. |
| Specific recipe | Product name, protein per serving or 0% fat claim, depending on what matters most. | I’m looking first for a 0% fat recipe or a high-protein dairy product rather than classic fruit yoghurt; this is the deciding factor for around 14% of shoppers. |
Common pitfalls to avoid
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Mistaking fruit flavour for pieces of fruit
A fruit-flavoured product can taste fruity without offering the texture you’re looking for in yoghurt with fruit pieces.
Look for “with fruit pieces” and check the fruit content in the ingredients; don’t rely on the pot’s appearance alone.
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Choosing a creamy recipe without checking the nutritional information
Whole milk or cream tells you about the recipe, but it doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains.
Compare the sugars and fat per 100 g, then take into account how much is in each pot.
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Assuming “0%” describes the whole recipe
This claim refers to fat. Some 0% versions contain sweeteners, which may matter if you prefer to avoid them.
Read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the specific product before switching ranges.
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Comparing all fruit recipes as if they were the same type of yoghurt
Fruit yoghurt, a sweetened fruit dairy dessert and a high-protein dairy product may suit different preferences.
Check the name of each product before comparing its texture, ingredients and nutritional information.
Brands and ranges to know
These products showcase different fruit recipes; ingredients vary by product and sometimes by flavour.
Danone
Fruit recipes with pieces, including a creamy version and a 0% fat version.
- The creamy recipe featured by Auchan combines whole milk, cream and pieces of fruit.
- This recipe is described as a sweetened fruit dairy dessert; the Danone 0% version featured by Auchan contains sweeteners. Check the product name and ingredients on the pot you choose.
Yoplait
Yoplait’s Panier de Yoplait range includes fruit yoghurt with pieces, as well as a 0% version.
- Yoplait says the Panier range is made with French milk and pieces of fruit.
- According to Yoplait, the classic Panier recipes contain added sugars; the 0% version contains sweeteners.
Carrefour Classic’
Stirred fruit yoghurt with pieces, including multipacks of eight pots.
- The yellow fruit variety featured by Carrefour contains 76% whole milk and 10.5% fruit, depending on the flavour.
- This product contains 13.7 g of sugars per 100 g. The presence of fruit pieces doesn’t mean you can skip checking the nutritional information.
Delisse / Marque Repère
A range from E.Leclerc where it’s worth distinguishing between blended fruit, fruit pieces and flavoured recipes.
- The range includes packs of 8, 12 or 16 pots, depending on the product.
- The flavoured product featured by E.Leclerc lists natural flavourings. Its fruity flavour doesn’t mean it contains pieces of fruit.
Auchan
Assorted stirred fruit yoghurt with pieces, including multipacks of 16 pots.
- The assorted product featured by Auchan contains around 10% to 11% fruit, depending on the flavour.
- It contains 14 g of sugars per 100 g; compare each variety if you’re choosing the multipack for its range of flavours.
La Laitière
Whole milk yoghurt for shoppers looking for a firmer texture, among other things.
- La Laitière says its yoghurt in a glass pot is left to set in a heated cabinet for five hours, creating a firm yet melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- A fruity flavour doesn’t guarantee pieces of fruit; check the ingredients of the product you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fruit yoghurt “aged”?
“Aged” isn’t a useful way to choose between the fruit yoghurts featured here. If you’re looking for a more distinctive texture, compare the whole milk content, whether it contains cream or fruit pieces, and the product name instead.
How can you tell the difference between pieces of fruit and a fruit flavour?
Look for “with fruit pieces”, then check the fruit and its proportion in the ingredients for your chosen flavour. A flavoured product can taste fruity without meeting your preference for pieces of fruit.
Is 0% fruit yoghurt necessarily lower in sugar?
No: “0%” refers to fat, not sugar. Compare the “sugars” per 100 g and check the ingredients; the Danone 0% version featured by Auchan contains sucralose and acesulfame-K, among other things.
How should you store fruit yoghurt?
Follow the storage temperature and instructions on the packaging of the product you choose. The assorted fruit variety featured by Auchan says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C; also check the date on each pack.