Who is this choice for?

Hosts planning out portions

You’re planning an individual dessert for several guests and would like to keep a few pots for lunchboxes. Whether you choose 12 or 16 pots of 125 g largely depends on how many portions will actually be eaten.

People who care about flavour and texture

You’d like to offer a choice of flavours, fruit pieces or a creamy recipe. Check the exact assortment, as guests may have different preferences.

People who check the ingredients

You want to know the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before serving the pots. Compare the details for each product rather than assuming they apply to an entire brand.

What should you look for?

For this after-dinner dessert, first work out how many pots you need, then compare the assortments based on your guests’ tastes and storage requirements.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Portions and leftovers Count your guests and the pots you’ll need for lunchboxes; check the pack to see how many 125 g pots it contains. If I’m serving one pot to each guest, I want to avoid having too many left after the evening; around 38% of consumers prioritise portions and leftovers.
Flavours and texture Check which flavours are included and distinguish between fruit pieces, a layer of fruit and a creamy recipe. To offer a dessert that several guests will enjoy, I look for a variety of flavours and a texture they’ll like; around 37% of consumers prioritise flavour and texture.
Ingredients and storage Compare the ingredients, allergens and sugars per 100 g; check the use-by date and storage temperature for the specific product. Before serving the pots or packing them in a lunchbox, I want to know what they contain and be able to keep them chilled; around 25% of consumers prioritise these checks.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying only on the number of pots in the title

    The Auchan product listing for Panier de Yoplait has a title stating 12 × 125 g, while one sentence in the description mentions 16 yoghurts. This difference affects how many desserts you can plan for.

    Check the number of pots, total weight and flavours on the packaging of the pack you choose.

  • Buying 16 pots without space to store them

    A larger pack means you’ll have more pots to refrigerate if you don’t serve them all. The use-by date and the storage temperatures on the packaging also matter for leftovers intended for lunchboxes.

    Before choosing this size, check you have enough room in the fridge and consider how you’ll store and use any leftover pots.

  • Assuming you know what’s in them just from the words ‘fruit yoghurt’

    The recipes listed vary. According to Auchan’s product listings, the Danone ‘Recette crémeuse’ product contains 13.7 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 13 g for Auchan’s fruit yoghurt with pieces. These figures don’t describe every recipe from either brand.

    Before choosing a pack to suit your preferences, check the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list for that exact product.

  • Assuming every guest can eat the same yoghurt

    The products featured contain milk. If anyone has dietary requirements, check the flavour and recipe you plan to serve individually.

    Ask about any important dietary requirements in advance and check the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the label. Have an alternative ready if needed.

Brands and ranges to compare

Danone

The ‘Recette crémeuse’ fruit yoghurt listed by Auchan comes in a 16 × 125 g pack, with strawberry, apricot, peach and cherry flavours.

  • Auchan’s listing says this product contains fruit pieces, whole milk and cream.
  • This sweetened dairy dessert contains 13.7 g of sugars and 3.2 g of fat per 100 g. Its listing states that it should be stored between +1 °C and +6 °C.

Panier de Yoplait

The fruit yoghurt assortment with pieces listed by Auchan is titled 12 × 125 g.

  • Auchan’s listing states that this product comes in several flavours and contains 12.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • One sentence in the description mentions 16 yoghurts, despite the title stating 12 × 125 g, so check the contents of the pack. The stated storage temperature is +6 °C maximum.

Carrefour

The products listed by Carrefour include a pack of 12 × 125 g pots and an assortment of 8 × 125 g Carrefour Bio pots.

  • These two pack sizes make it easier to choose a format that suits the number of portions you need.
  • The Carrefour Bio listing states that its recipe contains 10% fruit and 8.5% cane sugar. These ingredient percentages shouldn’t be confused with the sugars shown in the nutritional information.

Auchan

Auchan’s fruit yoghurt with pieces comes in a 16 × 125 g pack, with apricot, peach, strawberry and cherry flavours.

  • The listing describes an assortment of individual pots with fruit pieces.
  • The same listing states that it contains 13 g of sugars per 100 g and should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C. These details apply to this specific product.

Delisse (Marque Repère / E.Leclerc)

E.Leclerc’s listing describes a fruit yoghurt with pieces in a 16 × 125 g pack.

  • You can compare this pack with other 16-pot options when planning individual portions.
  • To buy this product, check with your local E.Leclerc store to see if it’s available.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put these yoghurts in lunchboxes?

Yes, as long as the pots are kept according to the instructions on their packaging during transport and until they’re eaten. Anses recommends limiting how long chilled foods are in transit and using an insulated bag; the Auchan and Danone products featured here state a maximum temperature of +6 °C.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergens for the flavour and product you plan to serve. The fruit yoghurts featured here contain milk. For pre-packed food in France, the DGCCRF states that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

What should I do if any pots are left after the date on the pack?

First check whether the packaging shows a use-by date (DLC) or a best-before date (DDM): they mean different things. The DGCCRF states that you shouldn’t eat a product after its use-by date. You should also follow the storage instructions on the pots.