Who is this choice for?

Families looking to limit fat

When making a cake or muffins with children, the yoghurt’s fat content matters. The ‘0%’ claim alone doesn’t tell you about the milk, sugars or sweeteners it contains.

Anyone who wants to control the flavour of the mixture

The yoghurt’s flavour, fruit pieces and sweeteners need to suit the recipe, especially if it calls for a plain base.

Adults mindful of allergens

If the bake will be shared between children, check the ingredients in the flavour you choose, particularly for milk and, depending on the product, other allergens or ‘may contain’ statements.

What should you check?

Start with the fat content per 100 g, then check that the yoghurt’s ingredients and pack size suit the recipe and the children who will be eating it.

What to check Look for Who is this for?
Fat Compare the ‘fat’ figure per 100 g on the packaging, rather than relying on the ‘0%’ claim alone. If I want to limit the fat the yoghurt adds to the mixture, I need to be able to compare pots on the same basis. Around 33% of consumers concerned put this first.
Flavour and ingredients Read the ingredients for your chosen flavour and look out for fruit pieces, flavourings and sweeteners. If I want to choose the flavour and sweetness of a recipe myself, fruit yoghurt may not be suitable. Around 27% of consumers concerned put having control over the recipe first.
Allergens Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact product packaging. If children or guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I check every flavour before cooking for them. Around 27% of consumers concerned prioritise suitability for their needs.
Pack size and storage Check the number of pots, their weight, the use-by date and the storage instructions. When several children are baking together, I want to have the quantity the recipe calls for and be able to store the pots as directed. Around 13% of consumers concerned prioritise this.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘0% fat’ means ‘dairy-free’ or ‘no sweeteners’

    Carrefour, Auchan and Delisse product listings describe products containing milk, as well as sucralose and acesulfame-K. The fat claim doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then read the ingredients for the flavour you plan to use.

  • Automatically swapping plain yoghurt for fruit yoghurt

    Fruit, pieces, flavourings or sweeteners can change the taste you want in your mixture.

    Choose a flavour that suits the recipe. If it calls for a neutral base, stick with the plain yoghurt specified.

  • Checking only for milk when looking for allergens

    Depending on the flavour, La Laitière Pâtissier yoghurts may contain wheat or eggs, and may carry ‘may contain’ statements for tree nuts, soya or mustard.

    For each child or guest concerned, check the label for the exact product and flavour.

  • Choosing a multipack without planning how to store it

    The pack size should match the quantity required by the recipe, and you need to be able to store the pots as directed on the packaging.

    Before you start, check the weight of the pots, their use-by date and the storage instructions.

Brands to consider

These products offer useful points of comparison for a fruit-based recipe. Their ingredients and nutritional values are specific to the products and flavours listed.

Danone

The Carrefour and Auchan listings consulted include fruit yoghurts labelled ‘0%’.

  • The Carrefour listing gives 0.1 g of fat and 50 kcal per 100 g for its Danone fruit yoghurt.
  • The Auchan listing for Light&Free/Danone includes fruit, flavourings, sucralose and acesulfame-K, among other ingredients. Check whether this works for your recipe.

Yoplait

Yoplait’s website lists Panier de Yoplait fruit yoghurt as ‘0% fat’ and notes that it contains sweeteners.

  • The range gives you the option of a fruit yoghurt that Yoplait says has no added sugars.
  • The same page also lists 3.8 g of fat per 100 g, which conflicts with the ‘0%’ claim. For this, rely on the nutritional information on the specific pack.

La Laitière (Nestlé)

Yaourts Pâtissiers are a dessert-style option, distinct from fruit yoghurts marketed as low-fat.

  • The La Laitière listing lets you compare a recipe with pastry inclusions against a simpler fruit base.
  • It lists 2.9 g of fat and 13.1 g of sugars per 100 g. Ingredients and additional allergens vary by flavour.

Carrefour

Carrefour Classic’ offers a fruit yoghurt with pieces, labelled ‘0% fat’.

  • The Carrefour listing gives 0.5 g of fat per 100 g and 10% fruit.
  • The ingredients list includes milk, pieces of fruit, sucralose and acesulfame-K.

Delisse (E.Leclerc)

The E.Leclerc listing describes a ‘0% fat’ fruit yoghurt in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.

  • The ingredients list lets you identify skimmed milk, 10% fruit and pectins.
  • It also lists acesulfame-K and sucralose. Check the information on the multipack you choose.

Auchan

Auchan offers a low-fat fruit yoghurt labelled ‘0%’, in a pack of 16 x 125 g pots.

  • The Auchan listing shows less than 0.5 g of fat and 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • It lists milk and sweeteners, including acesulfame-K and sucralose. Check the flavour you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you compare the fat content of two fruit yoghurts?

Compare the amount of fat per 100 g in their nutritional information. The Carrefour and Auchan listings mentioned here show 0.1 g, 0.5 g or less than 0.5 g per 100 g, depending on the product. Check the figure on the pot you buy.

Is a ‘0%’ fruit yoghurt suitable if a child needs to avoid milk?

No. A ‘0%’ fat claim doesn’t mean ‘dairy-free’. The Carrefour, Auchan and Delisse products mentioned contain milk. Check the ingredients on the exact packaging before making a bake for the child.

Why check for sweeteners before adding yoghurt to a cake?

Several low-fat fruit yoghurts contain sucralose and acesulfame-K. Read the ingredients list if you want to choose the sweetness and flavour you add to the mixture.

How should you store the pots before your baking session?

Follow the use-by date and storage instructions on each pack. The listing for the Auchan product mentioned says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C. Check the instructions for the product you actually choose.