To avoid carrying a tub and measuring out powder when eating alone at the airport, choose a sachet with a clearly specified serving size and preparation method. Nestlé Professional France says that one 13.5 g NESQUIK sachet should be mixed with 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk, hot or cold. A tub lets you measure out your own serving and compare other recipes, but you’ll need a suitable container for travelling. Whichever you choose, check the sugar content, allergens and liquid required before you set off.
A sachet means you don’t have to carry a tub or measure out the powder. Nestlé Professional France specifies one 13.5 g NESQUIK serving for 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk, so you’ll still need to find the milk and a container.
If ingredients matter more to you than saving space, compare the sugar content per 100 g of powder, then check the values per prepared serving according to each product’s instructions. The “less sugar” Banania recipe featured by the brand comes in a 750 g tub, rather than individual servings.
The recipe matters just as much as the format. Information for NESQUIK sachets lists soya and the possible presence of milk; Banania Original lists wheat and barley, among other ingredients. Check the label on the product you buy and make sure you can get the liquid it needs.
For a meal on your own at the airport, start with the need that will really determine your choice, then check the format and preparation instructions.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size and portability | Check the weight of each sachet, the number of servings and the amount of liquid needed for one cup. | If I want a hot drink for one while travelling, I’d rather avoid carrying a tub and measuring spoon; around 50% of consumers prioritise pre-measured servings. |
| Sugars and nutritional values | Compare the sugar content per 100 g of powder. For a prepared drink, take into account the type and amount of milk added. | If ingredients guide my purchase, I want to compare recipes without confusing the powder with the reconstituted drink; around 30% of consumers put checking sugar content first. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, then make sure you can get the liquid you need. | If certain ingredients or the preparation method determine my choice, I need to check the exact recipe before setting off; this is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A sachet contains powder that needs to be mixed with liquid. Nestlé Professional France says that one 13.5 g NESQUIK sachet should be mixed with 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk, hot or cold.
Before buying, work out where you’ll be able to get the milk and a container. If you need something you can drink straight away, a ready-to-drink beverage bought after security is a different option for a different need.
Banania sells Original in 250 g, 400 g and 1 kg formats, and its “less sugar” recipe in a 750 g tub. These packs don’t, by themselves, provide a pre-portioned serving for your journey.
If you’re only taking enough for one journey, look for a clearly stated serving weight. If you choose a tub, plan how you’ll measure and carry the amount you need.
You may need a sealed container and a measuring spoon to take the powder without bringing the tub.
Nutritional information per 100 g of powder and information for a drink made with milk do not describe the same ingredients. The French Ministry of the Economy also states that displaying the Nutri-Score is optional in France.
First compare sugar content on the same basis, then look at servings prepared with a similar type and amount of liquid. If there’s no Nutri-Score, you’ll still need to read the nutritional information.
Information for NESQUIK sachets lists soya and the possible presence of milk. Banania Original lists wheat, barley and malted wheat, among other ingredients, and may contain traces of milk and soya. These details apply to those specific recipes.
If you need to avoid a particular ingredient, read the label on the product you’re buying rather than relying on the brand name or another product in its range.
Nestlé Professional France describes an individual 13.5 g serving; Carrefour France and Auchan France list a pack of 12 sachets, each weighing 13.5 g.
The brand sells Banania Original, made with cereals, banana and honey, in 250 g, 400 g and 1 kg formats, as well as a “less sugar” recipe in a 750 g tub.
Auchan France’s range includes Grand Arôme products in several tub sizes, including a 400 g “less sugar” version.
E.Leclerc sells P'TIT DELI instant chocolate drink powder in 450 g and 1 kg formats.
Auchan France’s range includes NESQUIK sachets, chocolate drink powders and cocoa in tubs. These categories don’t necessarily contain interchangeable recipes.
These products come in sachets or sticks for making an individual drink while travelling. The strawberry and white chocolate latte is a flavoured drink, not a classic hot chocolate powder; check the instructions and ingredients on each product’s packaging.
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The 20 g sachets make it easy to take a serving with you without measuring out the powder. Before choosing this product for the airport, make sure you’ll have access to the required liquid and a container. The product name alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar it contains: check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging, as well as any information about milk and soya.
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This pack of six sachets means you don’t have to measure out a serving from a tub. If you plan to make a cup while travelling, check that you’ll be able to get the hot water required and have a container to hand. Also read the nutritional information and details about milk and possible traces of soya on the packaging.
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The six sachets suit anyone looking for individually portioned servings and specifically after a strawberry and white chocolate-flavoured drink, rather than classic hot chocolate powder. The stated preparation method requires hot water, so remember to bring a container too. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging before buying.
Article 1613 ter of the French General Tax Code, published on Légifrance, covers drinks and liquid preparations for drinks. It does not mean that a dry powder sachet, in itself, should be treated as a liquid preparation. When choosing between two powders, check the sugar content on their labels instead.
No. The French Ministry of the Economy says that displaying the Nutri-Score logo is optional in France. The DGCCRF states that nutritional information is generally compulsory for the relevant prepacked foods. Use the figures per 100 g of powder, and distinguish them from those given for a reconstituted drink.
Nestlé Professional France’s instructions call for 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk, hot or cold, for one 13.5 g sachet. If you can’t get milk and a container at the airport, the sachet alone won’t give you a drink to have while travelling.
For the NESQUIK sachet described here, check for soya and the statement that it may contain milk. Banania Original lists wheat, barley and malted wheat, among other ingredients, and may contain traces of milk and soya. Always check the label on the recipe and pack you’re buying.