Who is this choice for?

Hosts looking for a fruity dessert

You want pots that are easy to serve after a meal, and care about both texture and flavour choice. Danone Velouté and Yoplait Panier are examples of fruit recipes with different textures.

Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients

You compare fat, sugar and energy content, and want to know whether a recipe contains sweeteners. Check this information on the product you choose, including 0% fat versions.

Hosts planning several portions

You want to offer a choice of flavours in individual pots. If you’re buying a large selection, you’ll also need to make room in the fridge and check the use-by date.

What should you look at first?

For a Christmas dessert, start by considering how many people you’re catering for and the type of yoghurt you’d like. Then compare the labels of recipes that meet both needs.

Criterion What to check Who is it for?
Texture and fruit Blended fruit or pieces, flavours and the proportion of fruit, where stated. If I want a dessert with a texture and flavours that will go down well at the table, I look at the recipe rather than the brand name alone. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this aspect when choosing.
Nutritional composition Fat, sugar and energy per 100 g; whether sweeteners are included in the ingredients. To choose a recipe based on its nutritional composition, I need to compare the same values across different pots. Composition is the main criterion for around 30% of consumers.
Portions and storage Number and size of pots, use-by date and the storage temperature shown on the packaging. When I’m hosting several people, I want to plan enough portions without buying a selection I can’t store or finish in time. Around 30% of consumers put this planning first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “0%” describes the whole recipe

    The claim relates to fat; it doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains or whether it includes sweeteners. Yoplait, for example, lists sweeteners in Panier 0%, while the Carrefour Classic' 0% product information lists sucralose and acesulfame K.

    Compare the sugar and fat content per 100 g, then read the ingredients for your chosen flavour.

  • Choosing a large pack without counting the portions

    The Auchan selection of fruit yoghurts with pieces contains 16 pots of 125 g and must be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C. You’ll need to make sure you have enough room in the fridge.

    Count your guests, check the use-by date on the pack and follow the storage instructions provided.

    Pots left past their use-by date may end up going to waste.

  • Assuming one flavour’s values apply to the whole brand

    The ingredients and nutritional values given for the products mentioned relate to those specific recipes. They don’t automatically apply to other flavours or formats from the same brand.

    For the product you plan to serve, check the ingredients, allergens and values per 100 g.

Fruit yoghurt brands to know

Danone

The Danone Velouté blended fruit yoghurt featured by Carrefour is a stirred yoghurt sold in a pack of 16 pots of 125 g.

  • The product information for this strawberry, raspberry, peach and apricot version states an average fruit content of 5% and 94 kcal per 100 g.
  • These values don’t apply to other Danone recipes; check the flavour and format you’re buying.

Yoplait

Yoplait’s Panier range includes a recipe with pieces of fruit and a Panier 0% version.

  • These two options let you choose based on the texture you prefer or the stated fat content.
  • Yoplait lists sweeteners in Panier 0%; check the ingredients for the specific recipe.

Carrefour Classic'

The Carrefour Classic' fruit yoghurt with pieces, labelled 0% fat, is an example of a recipe whose label states 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.

  • The product information for this version also states a fruit content of 10%.
  • Its ingredients list sucralose and acesulfame K; this information doesn’t describe the entire Carrefour Classic' range.

Auchan

Auchan’s selection of fruit yoghurts with pieces brings together several flavours in 16 pots of 125 g.

  • Individual portions can be a good choice for a table where guests want to pick their own flavour.
  • This product must be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C; check that you have enough room and note its use-by date.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you compare two fruit yoghurts in different-sized pots?

Compare their nutritional values per 100 g before looking at the values per pot. As the DGCCRF explains, this format makes it possible to compare energy, fat and sugar content on the same basis.

Does 0% fruit yoghurt necessarily contain no sugar or sweeteners?

No: “0%” doesn’t mean the product is free from sugar or sweeteners. Yoplait lists sweeteners in Panier 0%, and they’re also listed for Carrefour Classic' 0%; check the ingredients and nutritional values for the exact product.

How should you store yoghurts until your Christmas meal?

Follow the storage temperature and date shown on each pack. The Auchan selection mentioned above must be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C. For products with a use-by date, the French Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers that this date is a strict deadline.

What should you check on the label before choosing a flavour?

Check the product name, ingredients, highlighted allergens, quantity and nutritional information for the exact product. The DGCCRF lists these among the labelling details required for prepacked foods in France.

Can you assume a fruit yoghurt is suitable if you have a milk allergy?

No: the products mentioned contain milk. Check the ingredients and allergens shown on each product’s packaging, rather than assuming what it contains based on the flavour alone.