Who is this choice for?

Parents of children who are sensitive to bits

For brunch, you’re looking for blended fruit or a smooth texture, perhaps in a little pot. Yoghurt with bits is still an option if your child likes that texture.

Families who pay close attention to ingredients

You want to compare sugars, fat, ingredients and allergens rather than relying on the word ‘mild’ in the product marketing.

People hosting children and adults

You’re planning to serve several flavours and formats at the same table. You’ll need to consider both texture preferences and how many portions you’ll need.

What should you look for before you buy?

For a family brunch, start with the texture your child will enjoy, then compare the ingredients and portion sizes of products that suit your guests.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Texture and portion Look for ‘blended fruit’ or ‘fruit pieces’, check the product description and the weight of the pot. If my child avoids bits, I look for a smooth texture and a portion that suits them; around 36% of consumers are said to prioritise this.
Ingredients Compare sugars and fat per 100 g, then read the ingredients and allergen information and check whether sweeteners are included. When choosing between several recipes, I want to know what they contain beyond the way they’re presented; this is said to be the main criterion for around 29% of consumers.
Variety to share Check the number of pots, their weight, the flavours and the texture of each selection. When everyone around the table has different tastes, I look for portions and flavours to suit the guests; around 21% of consumers are said to prioritise this.
Organic and stated origin Check for organic certification on the product you choose and, if stated, the origin of the milk. If organic certification or stated origin is my main reason for buying, I check it on the specific product; this is said to come first for around 14% of consumers.

What should you watch out for?

  • Assuming every pot of fruit dairy is yoghurt

    The Danonino product described by Auchan is fromage blanc with fruit, while Panier de Yoplait offers fruit yoghurts. Don’t confuse their product descriptions, portion sizes or ingredients.

    Read the product description on the packaging, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per pot.

  • Assuming you know the ingredients from terms such as ‘creamy’ or ‘0%’

    According to Yoplait, its creamy Panier recipe contains whole milk and cream, while its Panier 0% range contains sweeteners. These claims therefore relate to different criteria.

    Choose the texture you’re looking for, then check the ingredients list and nutritional values of the specific variety separately.

  • Choosing fruit pieces for a child who prefers a smooth texture

    A fruit selection can contain pieces even if the yoghurt itself is creamy. The flavour doesn’t tell you whether the texture is smooth or chunky.

    Look for a description such as blended fruit or smooth texture, and check the format before you buy.

  • Leaving chilled products out for too long

    Service-Public.fr reminds shoppers that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe before its use-by date.

    For chilled products, follow the storage temperature on the packaging during transport and until serving, and check the use-by date.

Brands and ranges to consider

Danonino (Danone)

The fruit variety described by Auchan is fromage blanc in 24 pots of 50 g, with blended fruit and a texture described as creamy.

  • The small pot and blended fruit suit anyone looking for an individual portion without bits.
  • Strictly speaking, it isn’t yoghurt. Auchan’s listing states that this specific product contains 10 g of sugars per 100 g and includes milk.

Panier de Yoplait

The range offers a yoghurt with fruit pieces, a creamy recipe and a 0% variety, so you can choose according to your preferred texture and ingredients.

  • According to Yoplait, Panier l’Original combines creamy yoghurt with pieces of fruit; the creamy recipe is made with whole milk and cream.
  • The 0% range described by Yoplait contains sweeteners. Check the exact variety rather than assuming the whole range has the same ingredients.

Carrefour Classic’

Carrefour’s range includes various fruit dairy products for children, including drinkable formats.

  • These formats offer another way to serve an individual portion at brunch.
  • A drinkable product or fresh cheese isn’t quite the same as a spoonable fruit yoghurt: check the product description and texture of the variety you choose.

Delisse (Marque Repère)

E.Leclerc offers, among other products, a fruit yoghurt with pieces in a pack of 16 pots of 125 g.

  • The multipack and fruit pieces may suit a table where several guests enjoy this texture.
  • If a child wants a smooth product, check the texture before choosing this variety with fruit pieces.

Auchan

The fruit products featured include a classic recipe and an Auchan Bio recipe with fruit pieces.

  • The Auchan Bio product described by the retailer carries the Euro-leaf and AB organic logos.
  • Organic certification doesn’t tell you about the texture or sugar content: check these details for each recipe.

A Joybuy option in individual portions

This strawberry-flavoured option comes in four individual cartons. If you’re looking for a spoonable fruit yoghurt for brunch, first check the product description and how it should be consumed on the label.

WANT WANT Wantzai, strawberry-flavoured dairy drink in four 125 ml cartons

WANT WANT Wantzai, strawberry, 4 × 125 ml

The four-portion pack may work well for individual servings at brunch. Check the product description before comparing it with pot-served fruit yoghurt.

The product listing flags the E120 colourant and includes a warning about children’s activity and attention. Read the label before serving it to a child.

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Frequently asked questions

How should you compare two fruit yoghurts for brunch?

Start by comparing products from the same category using their nutritional values per 100 g, ingredients and allergen information. Manger Bouger recommends using the Nutri-Score, when shown, to compare like-for-like products; also check the texture and weight of each pot.

What temperature should fruit yoghurt be stored at?

Follow the temperature shown on the packaging of the product you buy. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers to follow the storage instructions on the product; for chilled products, make sure the cold chain is maintained until brunch.

Can you serve a dairy product after its use-by date?

No. Don’t serve a product after the use-by date shown on its packaging. Service-Public.fr also notes that this date assumes the product has been stored as instructed: breaking the cold chain can make it unsafe before then.

Is the Nutri-Score enough to choose a smooth texture for a child?

No. The Nutri-Score helps you compare the nutritional properties of similar products; it can’t tell you whether a child will enjoy fruit pieces. Also check the texture description, pot size, ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.