Who is this guide for?

Families serving yoghurt with dinner

The number of pots should match the dinners you have planned, the space available in your fridge and whether you can finish the pack before its use-by date.

Parents comparing recipes

“With fruit” isn’t enough to help you choose. Check the sugars, fruit content, texture and ingredients for each product.

Households checking for milk allergens

Dairy yoghurts contain milk. If a child has a milk allergy, check the label of the exact product rather than relying on its flavour or the way the pack is presented.

What should you check before buying?

A larger pack is only useful if you can keep the pots chilled and eat them in time. The pack size, recipe and allergens each meet different needs.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Pack size and storage Count the pots and portions you expect to need. Check the use-by date, the temperature stated on the packaging and the space in your fridge. If yoghurt is only served on certain evenings, I want to avoid keeping pots past their use-by date. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise choosing a pack size that suits their needs.
Recipe and texture Compare the sugars per 100 g and per pot, then check the ingredients, the stated fruit content and whether the yoghurt contains pieces. When choosing between different flavours and textures for dinner, I want to know what each recipe contains. Composition is said to be a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the exact pack. Dairy yoghurt contains milk. If a child has a milk allergy, I need to rule out dairy yoghurts and check the label of any other option. Around 20% of consumers are said to put allergen checks first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “with fruit” means low in sugars

    The description doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fruit the yoghurt contains. Recipes may also include flavourings or other ingredients, which can vary from one pack to another.

    Compare the nutrition information for similar portions. Check the product description and ingredients for the product you’re considering.

  • Choosing the biggest pack without counting portions

    Some pots may go unused if you can’t finish the pack before its use-by date. The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control also stresses the importance of keeping food chilled.

    Count the portions you expect to need, check the use-by date and follow the storage temperature stated on the packaging during transport and at home.

  • Confusing child-friendly packaging with suitability for a milk allergy

    Packaging aimed at children doesn’t change the fact that dairy yoghurt contains milk. In France, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods.

    Check the label of every product. If a child has a confirmed allergy, follow the advice of their healthcare professional and, if the product is for school, the relevant protocol.

  • Planning dinners based only on a product listing’s title

    An Auchan listing for Panier de Yoplait says in its title that it contains 12 pots of 125 g, but its description mentions 16 yoghurts. So you can’t work out the number of portions for this product from the title alone.

    Check the number of pots and the total weight on the packaging before planning portions.

Brands to consider

These ranges give you examples of pack sizes and recipes to compare. The brand name is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you choose.

Danone / Danonino

Danonino offers, among other products, a 12-pot pack of fruit yoghurts with straws, each pot weighing 125 g, as listed by Auchan.

  • The straw format may be a factor when choosing a texture and a way for your child to enjoy their yoghurt.
  • The ingredients for this product include milk and sugar, so its child-friendly presentation doesn’t mean you can skip comparing the recipe.

Yoplait / Panier de Yoplait

The Panier de Yoplait range includes fruit yoghurts with pieces. Yoplait says they are made with French milk.

  • The fruit pieces set this range apart from recipes made with blended fruit or simply flavoured yoghurt.
  • Yoplait says the range contains added sugars. For the product listed by Auchan, check the number of pots on the packaging: the title and description of the listing contradict each other.

Carrefour

Carrefour offers, among other products, a 12-pot pack of fruit yoghurts, each pot weighing 125 g, as well as other fruit recipes under its own brand.

  • The 12-pot size gives you a useful point of comparison for the portions you expect to need during the week.
  • Ingredients and fruit content vary by product and flavour. Check the nutrition information and ingredients on the pack you choose.

Auchan / POUCE

The POUCE product listed by Auchan is a stirred fruit yoghurt in a 12-pot pack, with each pot weighing 125 g.

  • Its listing states that it contains 6% fruit, making this an easy point to compare with other labelled recipes.
  • The stated recipe contains milk, sugar and other ingredients. Check the allergen information on the exact packaging too.

E.Leclerc / DELISSE

The DELISSE range includes a 12-pot fruit yoghurt with pieces, with each pot weighing 125 g. E.Leclerc also lists a 16-pot size in the same category, with each pot weighing 125 g.

  • The listing for the 12-pot pack states that this product contains 10.8% fruit.
  • Check the pack size and recipe separately. The details for the 12-pot pack don’t necessarily apply to the 16-pot one.

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Frequently asked questions

Can fruit yoghurt count towards a child’s dairy intake for the day?

Yes. Yoghurt counts as a dairy product. Manger Bouger recommends three dairy products a day during childhood and adolescence, while advising people to limit sugary products. This doesn’t mean you have to serve sweetened fruit yoghurt with dinner.

How can you check whether a pack contains milk?

Read the ingredients list for the exact product: the dairy yoghurts featured here contain milk. For prepacked foods sold in France, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. If you have a confirmed milk allergy, dairy yoghurt isn’t suitable.

Should you choose 12 or 16 pots for children’s dinners?

Choose a pack size your household can finish before the use-by date, while keeping the pots at the temperature stated on the packaging. Count the portions you expect to need rather than choosing based only on pack size. Also check the exact number of pots on the packaging.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

No. Food with a use-by date shouldn’t be eaten after that date. The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control also warns that breaking the cold chain makes a product unsafe to eat. Follow the storage temperature stated on the pack.

Does “with fruit” guarantee a high fruit content or no flavourings?

No. This description alone doesn’t tell you the fruit content or provide the full ingredients list. The E.Leclerc listing for the 12-pot DELISSE pack states that it contains 10.8% fruit, while the Auchan listing for the 12-pot POUCE pack states 6%. Check the product description and label for each product before comparing their recipes.