Who is this guide for?

People new to the yoghurt aisle

When you’re doing your first shop, the product name, ingredients list, nutrition information, number of pots and use-by date give you a clearer picture than the packaging alone.

People who care about fruit and texture

If you prefer pieces of fruit or a smooth texture, look for the difference between “with pieces”, “blended fruit” and “fruit-flavoured”. Also check the stated fruit content of the recipe you choose.

People comparing recipes

If sugars, fat or sweeteners matter to you, compare the figures per 100 g and check the ingredients list, including across different flavours in the same range.

What should you look for on the shelf?

Start with the product name and ingredients to find out what’s in the pot. Then choose your preferred texture and compare the nutrition information and pack size, based on what you’ll use before the use-by date.

What to check Points to look out for Who this matters to
Ingredients Read the product name and ingredients list. Look for the fruit and any allergens highlighted on the label. When doing my first shop, I want to tell the difference between a fruit yoghurt and a fruit-flavoured recipe, rather than relying on the flavour shown on the pack. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise checking the ingredients first.
Fruit and texture Look for “with pieces” or “blended fruit”, and check the fruit content if it’s stated. If I’m looking for pieces of fruit, a blended texture or simply a fruity flavour, I want to know what the recipe is like before choosing it. Texture would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Nutrition information Compare sugars and fat per 100 g, then check the ingredients for sweeteners if their presence matters to you. I want to compare recipes for their sugar or fat content without assuming that “0%” answers both questions. Around 19% of consumers would make this their main criterion.
Pack size and use-by date Check the number and weight of the pots, the use-by date and the storage temperature shown on the packaging. I prefer a pack I can finish while following its use-by date and storage instructions. This would be the main consideration for around 18% of consumers.

What should you watch out for?

  • Assuming “fruit-flavoured” means “with pieces”

    These labels describe different recipes. A fruity flavour alone doesn’t tell you whether the yoghurt contains pieces of fruit.

    If you want to feel the fruit in the texture, look for “with pieces” and check the ingredients list and stated fruit content.

  • Choosing based only on “0%”

    This label refers to fat. The Danone and Yoplait 0% fruit yoghurt products reviewed also contain or indicate the presence of sweeteners.

    Compare fat and sugars per 100 g separately, then read the ingredients for the specific recipe you’re considering.

  • Buying a large multipack without checking the use-by date

    A number of pots that suits one household may be too many for another, particularly if the use-by date is approaching.

    Check the date and storage instructions on the packaging before choosing a pack size.

  • Assuming “organic” tells you what’s in it

    The ingredients lists for the Carrefour and Auchan organic products mentioned here include cane sugar; the Auchan recipe also contains a thickener.

    If these ingredients affect your choice, check the ingredients and nutrition information for each flavour, regardless of the organic label.

Brands and ranges to know

Danone

The products reviewed include Velouté with blended fruit and a 0% fruit recipe.

  • The Carrefour product listing for Velouté strawberry states that this recipe contains 5% strawberry.
  • The Carrefour listing for Danone 0% mentions sweeteners. Check the ingredients for the flavour you choose.

Yoplait

Panier de Yoplait is described as containing pieces of fruit; Auchan’s listing describes Frulos as a sweetened, flavoured yoghurt.

  • Yoplait describes Panier l’Original as a yoghurt with pieces of fruit.
  • Yoplait says its Panier 0% range contains sweeteners. Check the product name and ingredients for the specific product.

Carrefour

The Carrefour products reviewed include fruit yoghurts in the Bio range.

  • The Carrefour Bio fruit yoghurt listing states that it contains 10% fruit and whole milk.
  • The same recipe lists 8.5% cane sugar in its ingredients. These figures don’t apply to other Carrefour products.

Auchan

The products reviewed include fruit yoghurts with pieces, including an organic version.

  • The Auchan Bio with pieces listing states that it contains 10% fruit.
  • It also lists cane sugar. Check the ingredients for each recipe individually.

E.Leclerc / Delisse

The Marque Repère catalogue features Delisse products with blended fruit or pieces of fruit.

  • One Delisse listing features stirred yoghurt with blended fruit in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.
  • For a large pack, check that the size and use-by date suit your usual consumption.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I look for a “mature” or “aged” fruit yoghurt?

No. These terms aren’t used for the types of fruit yoghurt in the French products reviewed. Instead, check the product name, whether it contains pieces or blended fruit, and the ingredients for each recipe.

How can I tell if a yoghurt contains pieces of fruit?

Look for “with pieces”, then check the ingredients list and stated fruit content. A flavoured yoghurt can taste fruity without being described as a fruit yoghurt with pieces.

Does a 0% fruit yoghurt definitely contain no sugars or sweeteners?

No. “0%” doesn’t mean the recipe is free from sugars or sweeteners. Carrefour’s listing for Danone 0% fruit yoghurt mentions sucralose and acesulfame-K, while Yoplait notes that its Panier 0% range contains sweeteners. Check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list for the product you choose.

How should I store fruit yoghurts after shopping?

Follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging and respect the use-by date. Auchan’s listing for assorted fruit yoghurts says to store them between 0 °C and +6 °C; always follow the instructions on your own product. Anses advises that some fresh dairy products must not be eaten after their use-by date.

Which information should I check first on the label?

Start with the product name and ingredients to understand the recipe, then check the nutrition information per 100 g, the quantity and the use-by date to choose a suitable pack size. DGCCRF advises that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list.