Anyone planning the Christmas dessert
If you’re looking for a creamy texture or pieces of fruit to enjoy at the end of your meal, check these details on the product you choose, then compare its nutritional information per 100 g.
Who is this guide for?
Guests keeping an eye on sugar or fat
Compare the sugars and fat per 100 g. If you’re choosing a 0% product, also read the ingredients list to check for any sweeteners.
Anyone who wants to know what form the fruit takes
The product name and ingredients help you distinguish between fruit pieces, fruit purée and flavourings. Also check the allergens listed on each pot.
What should you look for?
For a Christmas dessert, first decide on the texture and type of fruit preparation you’re looking for. Then compare the recipe and nutritional information on the pots you’re considering.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Texture and flavour | Whether it’s described as “creamy”, whether it contains whole milk or cream, and the pieces and flavours available. | If I want to finish the meal with a creamier texture and a flavour I enjoy, I look for these features first; around 45% of consumers would make them their priority. |
| Sugars and fat | Values per 100 g and whether the ingredients include sweeteners. | If I want to compare the composition of the desserts being served, sugars and fat come before texture; around 33% of consumers would prioritise this balance. |
| Fruit and ingredients | Product name, form and stated quantity of fruit, flavourings and allergens. | I want to know whether the flavour comes from pieces, purée or flavourings, and to be able to check the ingredients for my guests; around 22% of consumers would put this clarity first. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Confusing fruit pieces with flavourings
Auchan’s product listing for a yoghurt with pieces includes fruit in the recipe, while the flavoured Délisse product listed by E.Leclerc mentions natural flavourings.
Read the product name and ingredients list to choose between fruit pieces, blended fruit preparation and a flavoured product.
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Assuming “0%” means “no sugars or sweeteners”
Yoplait describes its Panier 0% version as fat-free and with no added sugars, while also stating that it contains sweeteners.
Check the “of which sugars” line in the nutritional information and the ingredients list for the product you buy.
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Choosing a flavour without checking the recipe
A pear and chestnut flavour might be a good fit for the Christmas table, but the name alone doesn’t tell you about the sugars or allergens. Carrefour Classic’ describes a recipe made with milk and fruit.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g, ingredients and allergens for each flavour you plan to serve.
Brands to consider
Yoplait
Yoplait’s Panier range lets you explore recipes with fruit pieces, as well as a 0% version.
- Yoplait describes the yoghurts in this range as containing fruit pieces.
- According to Yoplait, the Panier range as a whole is not free from added sugars; its 0% version contains sweeteners.
Carrefour Classic’
Carrefour offers, among other products, stirred fruit yoghurt with pieces, including a pear and chestnut flavour worth considering for Christmas.
- The product listing specifies the fruit and dairy ingredients in the recipe.
- Check the flavour and allergens on the pot you choose: ingredients vary from one recipe to another.
Auchan
Auchan offers an assortment of fruit yoghurt with pieces in a 16 × 125 g pack.
- The listing for this assortment details the whole milk and the proportion of fruit for each flavour.
- For this product, Auchan recommends storage between 0 °C and +6 °C; always follow the instructions for the product you choose.
E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Délisse
The Délisse products listed by E.Leclerc include a fruit-flavoured yoghurt and a stirred, blended fruit yoghurt.
- These two products let you choose between a flavoured recipe and one containing fruit purée.
- Check the exact product name and ingredients: “flavoured” doesn’t mean “with pieces”.
Danone
The range listed by Auchan includes a Danone fruit yoghurt with pieces, described as creamy and sold in a 16 × 125 g pack.
- This product description specifies both the texture and the presence of fruit pieces.
- To check its ingredients and nutritional values, refer to the packaging of the product you choose rather than assuming the same description applies to other Danone yoghurts.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
How do you compare two fruit yoghurts?
Compare their nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the sugars and fat, then read the ingredients to identify the fruit and flavourings. According to Manger Bouger, when displayed, Nutri-Score can help you compare products in the same category; it doesn’t replace reading the recipe.
Does fruit yoghurt always contain pieces?
No. Check the name and ingredients of the product you’re considering. Auchan describes a fruit yoghurt with pieces, while E.Leclerc lists a flavoured Délisse yoghurt and a separate Délisse stirred, blended fruit yoghurt.
Is 0% fruit yoghurt free from sugars and sweeteners?
No. The 0% label alone doesn’t answer either question. Yoplait states that its Panier 0% version is fat-free and has no added sugars, but contains sweeteners; check the information on the pot you choose.
What should you check before serving these yoghurts to guests?
Read the ingredients and allergens for each product, then follow the storage temperature on its packaging. For example, Auchan recommends storing its assortment of fruit yoghurt with pieces between 0 °C and +6 °C; this guidance applies to that product.