Sachets are a good choice if your priority is making a drink without measuring out the powder. If you’re mainly comparing sugar content, check the figures per 100 g for each recipe rather than its format; with a tin, you’ll need to measure out the powder each time. Whatever you choose, check the allergens and think about who the drink is for before making your decision.
If you want to make a drink without reaching for a measuring spoon, sachets are worth considering. Carrefour lists a Nesquik product in 13.5 g sachets; check that this amount is right for the drink you want to make.
The format alone won’t tell you which recipe to choose. Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g of powder, then consider how much you plan to use in a drink.
If anyone in your household needs to avoid certain ingredients, read the label for the exact product variant. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted on prepacked foods.
For a household with new parents, start by considering ease of preparation, the ingredients you’re looking for and how much you’ll use. Choosing a powder for the household does not, in itself, mean it’s suitable for an infant.
| What matters | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Quick to measure | Weight and number of sachets; the amount of liquid specified for preparation. | When mornings are hectic, I’d rather have a pre-measured amount of powder than measure it out with a spoon. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this need for pre-measured portions. |
| Sugars and recipe | The ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, the ingredients and the amount of powder used. | When comparing several recipes, I want to see their figures on the same basis before deciding on my portion. Comparing sugar content is the main priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients to avoid | Highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ statements for the exact product. | If anyone in the household needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to rule out unsuitable recipes before considering their format. This check comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| How much to store | Net quantity and storage instructions after opening. | If we don’t make this drink often, I look for a pack size that suits our needs and can be stored according to the label. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this above all else. |
In France, Santé publique France says that displaying Nutri-Score is voluntary. Its absence doesn’t stop you from checking the nutrition information: the DGCCRF explains that, in most cases, nutrition declarations are compulsory for prepacked foods.
Whether or not there’s a logo, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and the ingredients list.
A sachet contains a portion of powder; it doesn’t change the recipe’s ingredients. Sugar is listed first in the ingredients for the Nesquik sachets featured by Carrefour.
Choose sachets for the way they help you measure, then check the sugar content and allergens separately.
Ingredients can vary from one recipe to another. The 400 g Banania product featured by Auchan lists wheat and barley, among other ingredients.
If you need to avoid an ingredient, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements on each pack you buy.
Nesquik offers powders in tins as well as individual sachets, including a product with 13.5 g per sachet featured by Carrefour.
The Grand Arôme range includes recipes to compare by their ingredients, including a ‘less sugar’ variant featured by Auchan with at least 47% cocoa.
The 400 g Banania recipe featured by Auchan combines cocoa, cereals, banana and honey, among other ingredients.
Carrefour lists a 400 g tin of Classic' chocolate powder. Sugar is the first ingredient, and the product contains 21% cocoa.
The range featured by Auchan includes several types of own-brand powder, including unsweetened pure cocoa and a chocolate drink recipe.
These products include two sachet formats for when you’d rather not measure out the powder, as well as a 300 g tin of Nesquik Original for anyone who prefers to measure each portion. The format alone doesn’t tell you the sugar content or which allergens a product contains.
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These sachets are a good choice if you want to make a drink without measuring out loose powder. The product name states that it contains 10 sachets of 20 g each. Before choosing this recipe, check the sugars, ingredients and allergens on the pack; the product name alone doesn’t tell you about its nutritional content.
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This box is for anyone who’d rather use individual sachets than measure out powder. It contains 6 sticks and has a stated total weight of 66 g. If you’re comparing this recipe with another or need to avoid certain ingredients, check the nutrition information and allergen details on the packaging.
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This tin is a good choice if you prefer to measure out the powder yourself each time. It has a stated weight of 300 g; unlike sachets, this format doesn’t provide pre-measured portions. Before choosing, compare the amount you’ll use, the ‘of which sugars’ figure and the allergens listed on the pack.
No. Santé publique France says that displaying Nutri-Score is voluntary. For prepacked food, a nutrition declaration is still compulsory in most cases, as the DGCCRF explains. Use it to compare figures per 100 g, even when there’s no Nutri-Score.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens, nutrition information per 100 g and net quantity. The DGCCRF sets out the labelling rules for prepacked food; you should also check the best-before date on the product you choose.
No. A figure for the powder alone doesn’t describe the whole drink: take into account how much powder you add and which liquid you use. Compare the figures per 100 g of powder on the label, then follow the preparation instructions for the product you buy.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. If the product needs to be resealed after use or stored away from moisture, bear this in mind when choosing a pack size that suits your household’s routine.