Retired households shopping for several days at a time
A pack of 12 to 16 pots can save you from having to buy yoghurt so often, as long as you have enough fridge space and can finish the pack before its use-by date.
Who is this choice for?
People who pay close attention to ingredients
If sugar content, fruit, flavourings or sweeteners influence your choice, compare the nutritional information and ingredients for each product rather than relying on the wording on the front of the pack.
Households with specific nutritional needs
Being retired doesn’t automatically mean you need to change your diet. For people over 75 who are at risk of malnutrition, Manger Bouger points out that nutritional needs don’t necessarily decrease and advises against reduced-fat products.
What should you look for?
For a large pack intended for a retired household, first check how many pots you can eat before the use-by date and how they need to be stored. Then compare the recipes based on household preferences and, where relevant, individual dietary advice.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Quantity and freshness | Number of pots, fridge space and the pack’s use-by date. | If we eat yoghurt at an irregular pace, I want to avoid pots going past their use-by date. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise buying an amount they can realistically eat. |
| Sugars and ingredients | “Of which sugars” per 100 g and the ingredients list, particularly fruit, flavourings and any sweeteners. | Before choosing between a fruit, flavoured or 0% recipe, I want to know exactly what’s in the pot. Nearly 27% of consumers would put ingredients at the top of their list. |
| Individual nutritional needs | Advice from a health professional and the nutritional information for the product you choose. | If someone in my household has specific nutritional needs, I don’t want to choose a reduced-fat product based on age alone. Around 20% of consumers would make suitability for those needs their priority. |
| Flavours and texture | Flavours in the pack and whether the yoghurt is stirred, smooth or has pieces. | To make sure everyone enjoys the same pack, I’d choose flavours and a texture that suit them. Around 20% of consumers would choose mainly according to these preferences. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying 16 pots without checking the use-by date
A pack of 16 × 125 g contains 2 kg of product that needs to be kept chilled. If your household can’t finish the pots in time, some of the pack could go to waste.
Before you buy, check the pack’s use-by date, how much room you have in the fridge and how quickly you’ll eat the pots.
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Assuming the recipe from the wording on the pack alone
“With fruit”, “flavoured” and “0%” don’t tell you by themselves how much sugar or how many sweeteners a product contains. Recipes vary from one product to another.
Check the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g and the ingredients list for the variety you’re considering.
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Choosing 0% just because you’re retired
Age or retirement alone doesn’t mean you need a reduced-fat product. Manger Bouger advises people at risk of malnutrition against reduced-fat products.
If you have specific nutritional needs, ask a health professional for advice tailored to you rather than deciding based only on the “0%” wording.
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Assuming an old product listing still describes the pot you buy
Auchan says that the ingredients in some products can vary depending on the online shopping service and the date of purchase.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of the pack you receive.
Fruit yoghurt brands to know
Danone
Carrefour’s Velouté aux fruits mixés is available in a pack of 16 × 125 g pots. It’s a good option if you prefer stirred yoghurt without pieces.
- This pack lets you compare a smooth, blended texture with recipes containing pieces.
- The ingredients in this Velouté product shouldn’t be assumed to apply to all Danone yoghurts.
Yoplait
Panier de Yoplait is a mixed-fruit selection with pieces, available in a pack of 16 × 125 g pots. Frulos is a separate, flavoured recipe.
- A mix of flavours and the inclusion of fruit pieces can help you choose a pack to share.
- The fruit content listed for Panier de Yoplait varies by flavour, so don’t assume it applies to Frulos.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour Classic' offers packs of 16 × 125 g fruit yoghurts, including a 0% option with pieces.
- These recipes let you choose according to your preferred texture and ingredients.
- The ingredients list for the 0% option with pieces includes the sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
Delisse offers fruit yoghurts that are smooth, contain pieces or are 0%, including packs of 16 × 125 g pots.
- The same pack size makes it easy to choose between different textures and recipes.
- Check availability of the product you want with your chosen E.Leclerc store before you make the trip.
Auchan
Auchan offers packs of 16 × 125 g fruit yoghurts with pieces, as well as flavoured varieties.
- These two types of recipe let you choose whether you want pieces in your yoghurt.
- Auchan says that some ingredients may vary depending on the online shopping service and date of purchase, so check the label on the pack you choose.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Is a pack of 16 yoghurts suitable for a small household?
Yes, if you can keep all the pots chilled and eat them before their use-by date. Check the date on the pack and make sure you have room in the fridge before choosing this size.
How should you store a family-size pack of fruit yoghurts?
Keep the pots at the temperature shown on the packaging and follow the use-by date. The French Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.
Should a retired person choose 0% yoghurts?
No. Being retired alone is no reason to choose 0%. Manger Bouger advises against reduced-fat products in cases of malnutrition. If someone has specific nutritional needs, ask a health professional for advice tailored to them.
What should you check on the label of a pack of fruit yoghurts?
Check the product name, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information, quantity and use-by date. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that this labelling information helps identify pre-packed food precisely. Compare the variety you’re planning to buy.