Households planning desserts for the week
The number of portions should suit your household’s habits and the pots’ use-by dates. A large multipack is only practical if everyone will enjoy its flavours.
Who are these options for?
Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients
The ingredients list, allergens, fruit content and nutritional information help you compare specific products rather than relying on the flavour name alone.
People who care about texture or need something portable
Fruit pieces, a smooth texture and a drinking yoghurt each suit different occasions. Packaging matters just as much as flavour when making your choice.
Which criteria should you check first?
For your weekly shop, start with the portions you actually need, then check the recipe and format that will suit the way you plan to enjoy them.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the week | Number and weight of the pots; use-by date in relation to your household’s routine. | If several people eat these yoghurts, I want enough portions without any pots being left past their use-by date. Around 31% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients and allergens for the specific product; fruit content and sugars per 100 g, where stated. | Before choosing a flavour, I want to know what’s in it and check for any ingredients that matter to me. This comes first for around 31% of consumers. |
| Texture and flavours | Whether it says “with pieces” or “blended fruit”; flavours included in the selection. | If people in my household have different tastes, I’d rather check the texture and each flavour than choose a selection at random. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Drinking format | Serving size and number of bottles; storage instructions for the product you choose. | For enjoying away from home, I’m looking for an individual drinking portion rather than a pot to share. This is a priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all fruit yoghurts have the same recipe
The words “with fruit” don’t tell you the fruit content, sugar levels or texture. Ingredients can also vary from one flavour to another within the same selection.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and nutritional information for the specific product and the flavours you plan to buy.
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Confusing “6 pint”, 3 litres and a multipack of pots
A volume, the weight per bottle and the number of pots describe different types of packaging. For example, Yoplait sells Yop in individual 180 g bottles, while E.Leclerc offers Delisse fruit yoghurts in packs of 16 x 125 g pots.
If you’re looking for a large container, check the specific product’s category, quantity, ingredients and storage instructions before adding it to your weekly shop.
Brands to consider
Danone
Danone features in this category with Velouté fruit yoghurts and Danonino fruit products.
- Auchan offers, among other options, a Danonino pack of 12 x 125 g pots.
- Check the recipe and format of each product: the Danone name alone doesn’t tell you what to expect.
Yoplait
Panier de Yoplait is a range of fruit yoghurts with pieces, while Yop offers an individual drinking format.
- These two ranges let you choose between different textures and packaging formats.
- According to Yoplait, its 180 g Yop can be kept out of the fridge for up to 8 hours. This guidance applies to that product, so follow the instructions on the bottle you buy.
Carrefour
Carrefour offers fruit yoghurts in packs of 12 x 125 g pots, as well as a Carrefour Bio option in packs of 8 x 125 g pots.
- Product information for these options lets you check the ingredients and nutritional values.
- An organic label doesn’t replace checking the recipe, nor does it tell you the texture on its own.
E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Delisse
E.Leclerc offers Delisse fruit yoghurts, including an option with pieces in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.
- The number of pots and the “with pieces” label help you assess whether the quantity and texture are right for you.
- For this product, E.Leclerc advises checking availability with the relevant store.
Auchan
Auchan offers, among other options, Panier de Yoplait with pieces and Pouce stirred fruit yoghurt, both in packs of 12 x 125 g pots.
- The product names distinguish a recipe with pieces from a stirred fruit yoghurt.
- Check the flavours and ingredients of the product you choose: the same number of pots doesn’t mean the recipe is the same.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you choose between two multipacks of different sizes?
Compare the number of pots, their weight and the use-by date. A pack of 16 pots is only suitable if your household likes the flavours and can finish them within the stated timeframe.
What should you look for on a fruit yoghurt label?
Start by checking the ingredients, highlighted allergens, quantity and date, then look at the nutritional information per 100 g. France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control includes these among the labelling details required for prepacked food. Compare flavours separately when their recipes differ.
Does “with fruit” tell you how much fruit is in the yoghurt?
No. Check the amount stated for the specific recipe. Carrefour lists 6% apricot for one variety in its pack of 12 x 125 g pots, while the Carrefour Bio product reviewed lists 10% fruit. These figures don’t apply to every yoghurt in those ranges.
Can a drinking yoghurt replace a multipack of pots for the week?
Not necessarily; it depends on how many portions you need and how you plan to use them. The 180 g Yop sold by Yoplait is a single drinking portion. For desserts to share at home, compare the number of bottles you’d need with the number of pots, and follow the storage instructions for the specific product.