Who are these pack sizes for?

Parents putting together a varied snack

An individual pot can be part of a snack without being the only thing on offer. Manger Bouger recommends giving children a variety of foods at snack time.

Households mindful of ingredients

If the words ‘with fruit’ aren’t enough to help you choose, compare the ingredients list, fruit content and sugar per 100 g. These details vary between the products listed by Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc.

Households choosing a pack size to suit their needs

Four individual portions can be a good way to try a recipe or enjoy a few different flavours. Before buying more pots, work out how many you’ll get through before their use-by date.

What should you look for before buying?

For a holiday snack, start with the recipe and texture, then choose the number of pots to suit the snacks you have planned. Transport matters too if you won’t be eating the yoghurt at home.

Criteria What to check Who is this for?
Ingredients and sugar Compare the sugar per 100 g, then check the ingredients list and fruit content. If I regularly choose yoghurt for a snack, I want to know what’s in it rather than rely on its name. Around 33% of consumers put this check first.
Number of pots Check the number of portions and their use-by date against the snacks you have planned. When my household’s consumption varies during the holidays, I prefer to buy an amount we can finish. Around 27% of consumers put finding a suitable pack size first.
Texture and fruit Look for terms such as ‘stirred’, ‘blended fruit’ or ‘with pieces’, depending on the product. If the person having the snack doesn’t like fruit pieces, texture can be the deciding factor between two pots. Around 20% of consumers say it’s their main criterion.
Storage and allergens Check the milk allergen, storage temperature and use-by date on the packaging. If I’m having a snack away from home, I need to be able to keep the pots chilled until they’re eaten. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this planning and checking the packaging.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘with fruit’ means less sugar

    The name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the recipe. Auchan lists 13 g of sugar per 100 g for Danone Velouté strawberry, while E.Leclerc lists 12 g for Delisse nectarine and apricot.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients in the pots you’re considering. Manger Bouger recommends offering a variety of foods as part of a snack.

  • Buying more pots without planning when you’ll eat them

    A larger pack is only practical if your household will finish the pots before their use-by date. If you want to try a new texture or flavour, four pots let you keep the quantity manageable.

    Count the snacks you have planned and check the use-by date before choosing a pack size.

    Unopened pots can go to waste if they aren’t eaten in time.

  • Taking chilled pots out without keeping them cold

    Auchan’s listings for Danone Velouté and Auchan Discount give instructions to keep them refrigerated. ANSES stresses the importance of maintaining the cold chain.

    Pick up the yoghurts at the end of your shop, keep the journey as short as possible and use an insulated bag if needed. Follow the storage temperature shown on the pack you buy.

Brands and products to compare

These examples cover specific recipes in four 125 g pots. The ingredients and nutritional values of one product don’t apply to every product from the same brand.

Danone Velouté

The strawberry product listed by Auchan is a stirred yoghurt with blended fruit, in a 4 × 125 g pack. It’s worth considering if you prefer a smooth texture.

  • Its listing states 5% strawberry and 13 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • The fruit content and nutritional information apply to this strawberry recipe, not to all Danone Velouté products.

Panier de Yoplait

Carrefour lists a strawberry and raspberry product with fruit pieces in four 125 g pots, for anyone who likes to alternate between two flavours.

  • The listing states 11% strawberry or 8% raspberry, depending on the pot.
  • The Panier 0% products described by Yoplait are available in different pack sizes and contain sweeteners, so compare each recipe separately.

Delisse

This Marque Repère product listed by E.Leclerc combines nectarine and apricot with fruit pieces, in a 4 × 125 g pack.

  • Its listing states 10.8% fruit and 12 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • Check the product listed by your chosen store or online shop before comparing its label.

Auchan Discount

Auchan lists a stirred fruit yoghurt in a 4 × 125 g pack, which is useful for comparing another recipe in this size.

  • The listing states 6% fruit and 13 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • The stated storage temperature for this product is between 0 °C and +6 °C. Follow the instructions on the pack you actually buy.

Les 300 & Bio

Carrefour lists an organic stirred yoghurt with blended fruit in four 125 g pots, if organic ingredients are one of your criteria.

  • The recipe shown contains 5% strawberry and 5% raspberry.
  • It also contains cane sugar and cream, so check the ingredients and nutritional information separately from the organic claim.

Related product from Joybuy

This drinkable option may suit a household planning a snack to take out. Its units are measured in millilitres, so it isn’t a direct substitute for the 125 g pots of fruit yoghurt compared above.

WANT WANT Wantzai strawberry-flavoured yoghurt, pack of 4 × 125 ml

WANT WANT Wantzai strawberry-flavoured yoghurt, 4 × 125 ml

This pack contains four individual 125 ml units, making it handy for a snack on the go. It’s a drink rather than a 125 g pot, so check the product name, ingredients and storage instructions on the packaging before choosing it instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Is fruit yoghurt enough on its own for a child’s snack?

It can be part of a snack without being the only thing on offer. Manger Bouger recommends giving children a variety of foods at snack time. You should also take into account what they’ve eaten during the day.

How do you compare two packs of four pots?

Start by comparing like-for-like portions and units, then check the sugar and fat per 100 g, ingredients, fruit content, allergens and use-by date. For texture, check whether the fruit is blended or in pieces: the words ‘with fruit’ don’t tell you that.

How do you take these yoghurts out for a snack away from home?

Keep refrigerated yoghurts chilled and follow the temperature shown on the packaging. ANSES stresses the importance of maintaining the cold chain. For the journey, minimise the time they’re out of the fridge and use an insulated bag if needed.