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Who is this choice for?

Hosts serving several guests

A selection of flavours, stirred yoghurt or varieties with fruit pieces can cater for different preferences around the table. The number of pots matters too when you’re serving dessert to a group.

Guests who pay attention to ingredients

The ingredients list, stated fruit content and nutritional values per 100 g let you compare recipes without relying solely on the name or picture on the pot.

Anyone looking for a more indulgent dessert

A creamy texture or pieces of biscuit might suit what you’re looking for. Be sure to check the sugars, fat and allergens for the flavour you choose.

What should you look for?

For Sunday lunch, start with your preferred textures and the number of portions you need, then compare the labels of the recipes you’re considering.

Criterion	What to check	Who it matters to
Texture and flavours	Look for descriptions such as “blended fruit”, “stirred”, “with fruit pieces” or “creamy”, as well as the flavours in the multipack.	If I’m serving several guests, I want to offer flavours and textures that suit their preferences. Around 33% of consumers may put this variety first.
Ingredients	Compare the ingredients list and stated fruit content, then check the sugars and fat per 100 g.	When choosing between a blended and a creamy recipe, I want to be able to compare their ingredients on the same basis. This may be a priority for around 27% of consumers.
Pack size and storage	Check the number and weight of the pots, the use-by date and the storage instructions.	I’m looking for enough portions for the table, without ending up with pots I can’t eat in time. Around 27% of consumers may make this their main criterion.
Organic, origin and allergens	Depending on what matters to you, check the organic and origin claims, then look for allergens and any possible traces for each flavour.	If organic status, the stated origin of the milk or ingredients my guests need to avoid matter, I need to check each product. This may be a priority for around 13% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming all “fruit” yoghurts have the same ingredients

The amount of fruit and the ingredients vary from one recipe to another. Sugar percentages in an ingredients list are not the same as the grams of sugars per 100 g shown in the nutritional information.

Compare products on a like-for-like basis: check the ingredients and fruit content separately from the nutritional values per 100 g.
Choosing a dessert-style recipe without checking the allergens

Biscuit pieces and different flavours can affect the ingredients and trace warnings. La Laitière, for example, warns that its Yaourts Pâtissiers may contain traces of nuts, soya and mustard.

Check the highlighted allergens and trace warnings for every flavour you buy.
Buying a large multipack without checking the dates

A multipack that suits the number of guests could leave you with pots to store after the meal. The DGCCRF reminds consumers not to eat products past their use-by date and to follow the storage instructions.

Work out how many portions you need, check the use-by date and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Treating “mature” or “ripened” as a selection criterion

These words don’t describe the texture, ingredients or flavour of a particular fruit yoghurt, so they may distract from what you’re really looking for in a dessert.

Instead, be clear about what you prefer: blended or whole pieces of fruit, a creamy texture, whole milk or a dessert-style recipe. Then check the relevant label.

Brands to consider for these types of yoghurt

Danone

Velouté blended fruit yoghurt is a good option if you’re looking for a smooth, stirred texture in a larger pack.

The Carrefour France product page for the multipack reviewed states an average fruit content of 5% and 6.7% sugar in the ingredients list.
These figures apply to this Velouté product. Check the flavour and pack size you choose.

Yoplait

Panier de Yoplait is for guests who prefer pieces of fruit to a completely smooth texture.

Yoplait describes Panier l’Original as a yoghurt with pieces of fruit, made with French milk.
To compare its ingredients with another flavour or pack size, check the label of the specific product.

Carrefour

Carrefour Bio offers a blended fruit yoghurt if organic status and the stated origin of the milk are important to your choice.

The Carrefour France product page reviewed states that it contains organic French whole milk, 5.1% fruit and 7.6% cane sugar in the ingredients list.
An organic label doesn’t replace checking the nutritional information and allergens.

Auchan

This creamy fruit yoghurt with pieces is an option for a table of guests who prefer that texture.

The Auchan France product page for the variety reviewed states that it contains whole milk, 1.8% cream and 14 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare this recipe’s nutritional values with those of the other yoghurts you’re considering, rather than assuming what it contains based on the word “creamy” alone.

E.Leclerc / Marque Repère Delisse

Delisse products let you compare blended, fruit-piece and creamy varieties for a table with several guests.

The E.Leclerc catalogue features multipacks of 8, 12 and 16 pots.
Check the flavours, ingredients and nutritional values of each multipack before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you tell whether a fruit yoghurt contains real fruit rather than just flavouring?

Read the product name and ingredients list, then check the amount of fruit if it’s stated. The DGCCRF says that the ingredients of pre-packed food must be listed on the label. Check the specific product and flavour you plan to serve.

Is a creamy recipe always a better choice for Sunday lunch dessert?

No. It’s a good choice if your guests prefer that texture, but it isn’t the only factor to consider. The Auchan France product page for the creamy recipe reviewed states that it contains 14 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare its nutritional values and ingredients with those of the other recipes you’re considering.

What should you check if a guest needs to avoid certain allergens?

Check the label of every flavour you buy, including highlighted allergens and any possible trace warnings. Recipes with dessert-style inclusions may differ from fruit yoghurt without them, so don’t assume that one variety’s ingredients apply to another.

Can you serve yoghurt after its use-by date?

No. You must not eat a product after its use-by date. The DGCCRF also reminds consumers that product safety depends on following the storage instructions. Check the date and packaging instructions before serving the pots.