Anyone serving dessert to a group
A multipack of individual pots makes it easy to serve your guests, as long as it contains enough for the meal. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan, for example, offer selections of 16 × 125 g pots.
Who is this choice for?
Guests who prefer pieces of fruit
Texture matters just as much as the choice of flavours. Panier de Yoplait and some supermarket own-brand products are sold with pieces of fruit; check what’s included in the selection you choose.
Anyone comparing recipes
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information can help you distinguish between specific products. The DGCCRF notes that the nutrition declaration on pre-packed foods provides a basis for comparison per 100 g or 100 ml.
What should you look for?
For pots of yoghurt as a New Year’s Eve dessert, start by considering how many portions you need and how you’ll store them. Then compare recipes based on the textures and ingredients you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Number of pots and weight per pot, based on the portions you’re planning to serve. | If I’m serving several guests, I want enough portions without ending up with too many leftovers; around 31% of consumers would put quantity first. |
| Flavours and texture | Flavours in the selection and whether it contains fruit pieces or puréed fruit. | To offer textures that suit my guests’ preferences, I check what’s actually in each selection; variety would be the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g for the specific product. | If any guests have dietary requirements, I want to check the recipe before serving the pots; around 23% of consumers would put ingredients first. |
| Storage | Use-by date, recommended storage temperature and space available in the fridge. | If I’m buying the yoghurts before New Year’s Eve, I need to be able to keep them chilled until they’re served; nearly 15% of consumers would put storage first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying a large multipack of yoghurt when you need a block for cooking
A selection of fruit yoghurts contains individual pots to serve as dessert, not a block of cheese to grate.
If your meal needs cheese for a recipe, choose it separately rather than using the same criteria as you would for yoghurt.
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Relying on the ‘0%’ label alone
This label doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe. For example, Yoplait says its Panier 0% product contains sweeteners.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product before choosing it for your guests.
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Forgetting the use-by date and refrigeration
The French Ministry of the Economy says that use-by dates must be observed for the products concerned, and that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.
Check the date on the multipack, then follow the temperature guidance during transport and until serving.
Fruit yoghurt brands to compare
The pack sizes and textures below apply to specific products. Check the flavours and ingredients in the multipack you’re considering.
Danone
Carrefour, for example, offers a Velouté fruit yoghurt selection of 16 × 125 g pots.
- This pack size makes it easy to plan individual portions for a group.
- Check the flavours, ingredients and nutritional values on the product you choose.
Yoplait
Auchan offers a Panier de Yoplait selection with pieces of fruit in a pack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- The stated inclusion of fruit pieces makes it easier to choose the texture you prefer.
- Panier 0% is a separate recipe; according to Yoplait, it contains sweeteners.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour offers stirred fruit yoghurts, including a pack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- A Carrefour product listing states that the relevant product is made with whole milk from France.
- Ingredients may vary by flavour, so check the label on the selection you choose.
Delisse / Marque Repère
E.Leclerc offers Delisse fruit yoghurts with puréed fruit or fruit pieces in packs of 16 × 125 g.
- These products let you choose between two stated textures.
- Check the exact recipe and flavours in the multipack before choosing it.
Auchan
Auchan’s range includes a selection of fruit yoghurts with pieces of fruit in a pack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- You can check the individual pot format and stated texture before you choose.
- Confirm the flavours, ingredients and use-by date on the product you select.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I compare two multipacks of fruit yoghurts in different sizes?
Compare the number of pots and the total weight to work out how many portions you’ll have. To compare recipes, the DGCCRF says nutritional values for pre-packed foods are given per 100 g or 100 ml; check the ingredients for each product too.
Can I buy the yoghurts well in advance of New Year’s Eve?
Yes, as long as the use-by date covers the day you’ll serve them and you can follow the storage instructions. The French Ministry of the Economy points out that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.
Is a product labelled ‘0%’ automatically suitable for my guests?
No. This label doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe. Yoplait says its Panier 0% product contains sweeteners, so check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product.
Should I compare the sugar content of fruit yoghurts?
The ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g lets you compare products on a like-for-like basis. Also check the pot size and ingredients list, and don’t assume that this figure alone determines whether a product is suitable for all your guests.