Who is this guide for?

Anyone hosting several guests at Easter

If everyone should be able to pick a pot and choose their favourite flavour, compare the number of portions and the contents of selections with 12 or 16 pots.

Guests who care about the texture of the fruit

Blended fruit, fruit pieces and creamy recipes all have a different texture. Check the product description and ingredients of the recipe you plan to serve.

Anyone comparing ingredients and nutritional information

To compare recipes, check the sugars, fat and protein in the nutritional information, as well as the ingredients and allergens listed on the packaging.

What should you look for before buying?

First, choose the number of portions and flavours you need for the meal. Then check the recipe and whether you can store any leftover pots as directed.

What to consider What to check Who is this important for?
Portions and flavours Number of pots, weight per pot and flavours included in the pack. If I’m serving several guests, I want everyone to have a portion and a flavour they like. Around 29% of consumers put this need first.
Texture Look for “blended fruit” or “with fruit pieces”, then check the recipe ingredients. For dessert, I prefer to choose between a smooth texture and noticeable fruit pieces. Around 21% of consumers would put this preference first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Sugars, fat and protein per 100 g; listed ingredients and allergens. Before choosing an organic, creamy or high-protein recipe, I want to know what it actually contains. Around 29% of consumers would make this their top consideration.
Storage and leftovers Use-by date, recommended storage temperature and space in the fridge. I don’t want to buy more pots than I can serve or store as directed. Around 21% of consumers would put managing leftovers first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Automatically choosing the biggest pack

    A selection of 12 or 16 pots can make serving a large group easier, but you’ll need to be able to keep any unopened pots refrigerated and use them before their use-by date.

    Work out how many portions you need, then check the use-by date and storage temperature on the packaging.

  • Assuming what “organic” or “with fruit pieces” means for the ingredients

    These claims alone don’t tell you how much sugar, fruit or fat a product contains. For example, Auchan lists 12 g of sugars per 100 g for its Auchan Bio fruit yoghurt with pieces.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients for the flavour and product you’re thinking of buying.

  • Assuming a high-protein dairy product is the same as a family selection

    HiPRO / Danone describes its Fraise product as a high-protein dairy product in a pot. Its product description and pack size may not suit the needs of a group looking for individual desserts in a range of flavours.

    Check the product description, portion size and ingredients before choosing it instead of fruit yoghurts for the whole table.

Brands to compare

These products show some of the different pack sizes and recipes available. Their features don’t necessarily apply to every product from each brand.

Danone

Carrefour describes Danone Velouté Fraise as a blended-fruit yoghurt in a pack of four 125 g pots. It may be worth considering if you’re looking for a smooth texture.

  • The pack lets you choose a blended-fruit recipe without buying a large selection.
  • Four pots may not be enough for everyone at a large gathering.

Yoplait

Auchan describes Panier de Yoplait as a selection of fruit yoghurts with pieces, in a pack of 12 125 g pots.

  • The mixed selection offers several flavours in one pack.
  • Check the ingredients and fruit content for each flavour you choose.

Carrefour

The Carrefour Extra and Carrefour Bio products listed by Carrefour let you compare two fruit yoghurt recipes.

  • The stated pack sizes are six 150 g pots and eight 125 g pots respectively.
  • The organic claim doesn’t tell you the nutritional values, so check the information for the product you choose.

Auchan

Auchan offers, among other products, a selection of fruit yoghurts with pieces in a pack of 16 125 g pots, as well as an organic option in a pack of eight 125 g pots.

  • The pack of 16 is worth comparing if you’re expecting a large number of guests.
  • Auchan lists 12 g of sugars per 100 g for its Auchan Bio product. Compare the recipes rather than relying on the word “organic” alone.

Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists a Delisse fruit yoghurt with pieces in a pack of 16 125 g pots.

  • This pack size could provide individual desserts for a large gathering.
  • Check that the flavours, use-by date and storage instructions work for your planned meal.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a pack of 16 pots always suitable for an Easter lunch?

No. It’s best suited to a meal where the number of guests, the flavours and the space in your fridge make it a practical choice. Also check the use-by date on any pots that might be left over after the meal.

Do all fruit yoghurts contain the same proportion of fruit?

No, the amount varies by product and may also vary by flavour. Carrefour lists 5% strawberry for Danone Velouté Fraise. Check the ingredients for the product you choose rather than assuming the same figure applies to other recipes.

Does an organic fruit yoghurt always contain less sugar?

No, an organic claim doesn’t mean a product contains less sugar. Auchan lists 12 g of sugars per 100 g for its Auchan Bio fruit yoghurt with pieces, so compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.

How should you account for the use-by date on yoghurts?

For yoghurt with a use-by date, follow the date and storage temperature shown on the packaging. The DGCCRF states that a use-by date is a strict deadline, so check it before choosing a large pack for your meal.