Anyone hosting at Easter
If you’re serving dessert to a group, the number of pots and the flavours in the selection matter just as much as the texture.
Who are these yoghurts for?
Anyone who pays attention to ingredients
You want to compare the sugars, fat, sweeteners and ingredients in the product you choose, rather than relying on the recipe name alone.
Anyone who prefers fruit pieces
You’re looking for a chunky texture rather than blended fruit. The stated fruit content and any flavour-specific warnings are also worth checking.
What should you look for?
When shopping for Easter, start by working out how many portions you need and what texture you’re after. Then compare the ingredients and storage instructions for the pack you plan to serve.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and flavours | Number and size of pots; the flavours actually included in the selection. | If I’m hosting, I want enough portions and flavours that suit my guests, without buying an oversized pack. Around 31% of consumers put sharing at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients | Sugars and fat per 100 g; the ingredients list and whether sweeteners are included. | If ingredients guide my choice, I’d rather compare the recipes than decide based on their names alone. Around 31% of consumers are thought to share this priority. |
| Texture and fruit | Blended fruit or pieces; the percentage of fruit, where stated. | I’m looking for recognisable fruit pieces, or a smooth texture, so the dessert suits my preferences. Texture is thought to be the top criterion for around 23% of consumers. |
| Storage and allergens | Use-by date, stated storage temperature and allergens listed on the packaging. | If I buy the pots before the meal or need to check the ingredients, I want to be able to store and serve them as instructed. Around 15% of consumers are thought to prioritise these checks. |
What to watch out for
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Confusing fruit yoghurt, fruit-flavoured yoghurt and yoghurt with fruit pieces
Delisse’s fruit-flavoured recipe listed by E.Leclerc and its version with large fruit pieces have different ingredient descriptions and stated textures.
Read the product name and ingredients list for the one you choose, along with its fruit percentage if one is given.
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Choosing a large pack without checking the date
Pots bought for Easter must still be safe to eat on the day you plan to serve them. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that a use-by date is a strict deadline for products that carry one.
Check the use-by date on the pack, make sure you have enough room in the fridge and follow the temperature stated on the packaging during transport and storage.
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Assuming ‘0%’ means no sweeteners
Yoplait says its Panier 0% range is described as fat-free and with no added sugars, but it does contain sweeteners. These claims therefore suit different preferences when it comes to ingredients.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information on the pot, particularly the ‘of which sugars’ line.
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Overlooking a warning about large fruit pieces
E.Leclerc’s product listing for Delisse yoghurt with large fruit pieces warns that it may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stones, and states that it is not suitable for children under 36 months.
If you’re serving this flavour, read the warning on the packaging and follow the stated restriction.
Ranges to compare
Danone Velouté
A range of stirred yoghurts with blended fruit, listed by Carrefour as a selection of 16 x 125 g pots.
- Carrefour’s product listing states an average fruit content of 5%, depending on the flavour.
- This information applies to this specific selection. Check the ingredients for any other pack size or flavour.
Panier de Yoplait
A range that includes fruit yoghurts with pieces, including a mixed selection described by Auchan.
- Auchan’s listing for the selection states a fruit content of 8% to 11%, depending on the flavour.
- Yoplait says the Panier range is not made without added sugars. Auchan’s listing for the selection says to store it at a maximum of +6 °C.
Panier de Yoplait 0 %
A variation with ingredient claims that meet different criteria from those of the standard Panier range.
- According to Yoplait, this variation is fat-free and has no added sugars.
- Yoplait also states that it contains sweeteners. Check the ingredients list and nutritional information for the pot you choose.
Carrefour Classic'
A range of stirred red-fruit yoghurts listed by Carrefour in a pack of 8 x 125 g pots.
- The product listing states a fruit content of 9.5% to 10.5%, depending on the flavour.
- Fruit content varies between flavours, so check the label on the pots you choose.
Delisse
An E.Leclerc own-label brand with options including a fruit yoghurt with large pieces and a fruit-flavoured yoghurt.
- E.Leclerc’s listing for the version with large pieces states a fruit content of 13%.
- This product carries a warning about cherry stones and children under 36 months. Don’t confuse it with the fruit-flavoured recipe.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Can you buy fruit yoghurts several days before Easter?
Yes, as long as the use-by date covers the day you plan to serve them and you follow the storage temperature stated on the packaging. The DGCCRF says the use-by date is a strict deadline for products that carry one, so check the date on the pack you buy.
Does a ‘fruit’ yoghurt always contain pieces?
No. The products described here also include blended fruit and a fruit-flavoured recipe. To find the texture you’re looking for, read the product name and ingredients. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc list different fruit percentages for different products and flavours.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean ‘no sweeteners’?
No. Yoplait says its Panier 0% variation has no added sugars but does contain sweeteners. Check the ingredients list to see whether sweeteners are included, and the ‘of which sugars’ line for the nutritional value of the product you choose.
How can you check whether a selection contains milk?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the product you buy. The Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc products described here contain milk. Don’t assume another selection has the same ingredients as a single flavour.