People preparing chilled snacks
You portion snacks out for several days and can keep them chilled. The use-by date and storage instructions will determine how far ahead you can plan.
Who are these options for?
Family-pack shoppers
You want to buy several individual pots at once. Compare the number of pots, their weight and the dates shown before choosing a larger pack.
People who pay attention to ingredients
You can tell the difference between a flavoured yoghurt and one containing fruit or fruit pieces, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the products you’re considering.
What should you check before buying?
First, decide whether your snacks can stay in the fridge until you eat them. If they can, choose a number of pots and a recipe to suit the portions you have in mind.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Storage without refrigeration | Check the storage temperature and use-by date: a pack of fresh yoghurts isn’t something to keep in a cupboard. | If I need to store my snacks without a fridge, I should look for a product designed for that purpose rather than fresh yoghurt. Around 36% of consumers would make this their main storage requirement. |
| Chilled schedule | Compare the dates on the pots with the days you plan to eat them and the space available in your fridge. | When preparing several days’ worth of chilled snacks, I want to be able to store all the portions and eat them in time. Almost 29% of consumers would prioritise this kind of chilled planning. |
| Pack size and texture | Compare the number of pots, the weight of each pot and whether the yoghurt is described as ‘flavoured’ or ‘with fruit pieces’. | If I’m having the same snacks regularly, I look for individual portions with a texture I enjoy. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise pack size and texture. |
| Recipe and label | Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and nutritional values per 100 g for the products you’re comparing. | Before planning my snacks, I want to know exactly what each recipe contains. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise ingredients and labelling. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a large pack is long-life
A pack of 8 or 16 pots gives you more portions, but it won’t extend the use-by date of fresh yoghurt. Anses stresses the importance of maintaining the cold chain.
Count the portions you’ll eat before the date shown and check the pack’s storage instructions.
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Confusing fruit-flavoured yoghurt with yoghurt containing fruit pieces
Yoplait Frulos is described as fruit-flavoured, while the Carrefour Classic’ and Delisse product descriptions refer to recipes containing fruit or fruit pieces. The aisle label alone won’t tell you which recipe you’re choosing.
Check the product description and ingredients list for the flavour you plan to buy.
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Relying on a delivery freshness note instead of the date on the pot
A freshness note relating to delivery is no substitute for the use-by date on the product you receive or its storage temperature.
When your order arrives, check the date on the pots and store fresh yoghurts according to the pack instructions.
Brands to know when comparing recipes
Yoplait
Yoplait Frulos fruit-flavoured yoghurt comes in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots, a size worth considering for regular individual snacks.
- The Frulos product information says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C.
- This fresh yoghurt isn’t suitable for long-term storage without refrigeration.
Carrefour Classic’
The yellow fruit yoghurt with fruit pieces is sold in a pack of 8 x 125 g pots.
- The product description specifies a recipe with fruit pieces.
- If you’re planning snacks for several days, check the date on the pack you’re actually buying.
Auchan
The whole milk, fruit-flavoured yoghurt comes in a pack of 8 x 125 g pots.
- Its product information lists 12 g of sugars per 100 g and a storage temperature of between 0 °C and +6 °C.
- ‘Fruit-flavoured’ doesn’t mean that the recipe contains fruit pieces.
Delisse
The fruit yoghurt with fruit pieces comes in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.
- E.Leclerc’s product information states that the fruit content is 10.8%, depending on the flavour.
- Consider the number of pots alongside the use-by date and the space you have in the fridge.
La Laitière
La Laitière includes a range of fruit yoghurts in its yoghurt selection.
- This range is worth considering when comparing recipes.
- To choose a specific product, compare the information on its own packaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I plan fruit yoghurts for several days of batch cooking?
Yes, as long as each portion is eaten by its use-by date and stored at the stated temperature. The Ministry of the Economy states that this date is a strict deadline for the products concerned.
How should I transport and store fresh fruit yoghurts?
Keep them out of the fridge for as little time as possible during transport, then put the pots in the fridge according to the instructions on the packaging. Anses recommends keeping an eye on the temperature in the coldest part of the fridge, which should be 4 °C.
What should I check if I’m looking for a particular recipe or need to avoid an allergen?
Check the product description, ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the packaging of the product you choose. The DGCCRF reiterates this allergen-labelling rule. To compare the sugars in two recipes, use their nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.