People preparing several lunchboxes
Individual pots make it easy to plan several lunches or snacks. If fat content is a key factor in your choice, compare the values shown per 100 g for each recipe.
Who are these multipacks suitable for?
People keeping an eye on sugars and sweeteners
‘0%’ doesn’t tell you everything about a recipe: the ‘of which sugars’ value and the ingredients list matter too if you want to check for sweeteners.
Families taking chilled food on the go
An individual pot fits neatly into a lunchbox, as long as you can follow the chilled storage instructions and keep an eye on the use-by date.
What should you check before choosing?
Start with the fat content of the exact recipe, then consider whether the pack suits how you’ll transport and store the pots.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | Compare the fat per 100 g for the exact variety, as well as the weight of each pot. | If my main aim is to limit fat, I want to be able to compare recipes on a like-for-like basis. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Keeping chilled during transport | Check the storage temperature and use-by date, and make sure you can keep the pots chilled on the way. | If I’m taking yoghurt in my lunchbox, I need to be able to keep it chilled until lunchtime. Around 25% of consumers consider this a priority. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g, the ingredients list and the allergens shown on the pack you choose. | I may be looking for a 0% recipe while still wanting to know its sugar content and whether it contains sweeteners. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this aspect of the ingredients. |
| Pack size | Check the number of pots, their weight, the flavours and the use-by date before choosing a larger pack. | If I don’t prepare lunchboxes as often, I want a number of pots I can get through in time. For around 19% of consumers, pack size is the main factor. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Assuming ‘0%’ means no sugars or sweeteners
For these products, ‘0%’ refers to fat. Anses points out that dairy products naturally contain some sugars; the ingredients lists for several 0% fruit varieties also show sweeteners.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and check the ingredients for the flavour you’re buying.
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Choosing a large pack without planning how to store it
Individual pots are still chilled products. Auchan product pages for the varieties in question state that they should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C or between +1 °C and +6 °C. Anses recommends maintaining the cold chain and following the use-by date.
For transport, use an insulated bag with a cool pack, and choose a number of pots you can finish before their use-by date.
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Assuming a creamy recipe has the same nutritional values as a 0% one
Yoplait describes its Crémeux aux morceaux de fruits recipe as containing whole milk and cream. Its nutritional profile shouldn’t be assumed to match that of the Panier à 0% range.
Check the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety you’re considering.
Brands to compare
Danone
Auchan lists a Danone multipack of assorted 0% fat fruit yoghurts, with 16 pots of 125 g.
- The Auchan product page gives 50 kcal per 100 g and a storage temperature of between +1 °C and +6 °C for this product.
- Check the ingredients on the exact pack: details for a different recipe, such as Light & Free, don’t necessarily apply to this Danone product.
Yoplait
Carrefour lists Yoplait Panier fruit yoghurt at 0% in a pack of 16 pots of 125 g.
- The pack contains handy individual portions of 125 g.
- Yoplait states that its 0% fruit range contains sweeteners, so check the ingredients for the variety you choose.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour offers 0% fruit yoghurt with pieces in packs of 8 or 16 pots of 125 g.
- The two pack sizes let you choose the number of pots that suits you.
- The product page for the 8-pack lists sucralose and acesulfame K; check the ingredients for the pack you buy.
Auchan
Auchan offers 0% reduced-fat fruit yoghurt in a pack of 16 pots of 125 g.
- Its product page gives less than 0.5 g of fat and 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The recipe contains milk, sucralose and acesulfame K; the stated storage temperature is 0 °C to +6 °C.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc offers 0% fruit yoghurt in a pack of 16 pots of 125 g.
- The product page gives 0.1 g of fat and 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g.
- It lists milk, acesulfame K and sucralose; check the product available in your local shop or for delivery.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ‘0%’ enough to help you choose a low-fat fruit yoghurt?
No: compare the fat content per 100 g for the exact product. The Auchan and E.Leclerc product pages give less than 0.5 g per 100 g for the relevant Auchan multipack and 0.1 g per 100 g for the relevant Delisse multipack, respectively.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean sugar-free?
No. Anses points out that lactose and galactose occur naturally in dairy products. To check the composition of a fruit yoghurt, read its ‘of which sugars’ value and ingredients list. Yoplait also states that its 0% fruit range contains sweeteners.
How can you take a pot of yoghurt in a lunchbox?
You need to be able to keep it at the storage temperature shown on the pot until you eat it. For the products in question, Auchan product pages state a temperature range of 0 °C to +6 °C or +1 °C to +6 °C. Anses recommends using an insulated bag to transport chilled food.
Should you consider the use-by date when buying a large pack?
Yes: choose a number of pots you can store correctly and eat before the use-by date. The DGCCRF points out that this date is a strict deadline for products to which it applies, including some yoghurts.
Which ingredients should you check if you need to avoid milk?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on each product and flavour you buy. The product pages for Auchan, Delisse and Carrefour Classic' multipacks list milk, so don’t assume another recipe has the same ingredients.