Fans of 0% fruit yoghurts
You’re looking for a ready-to-eat fruit yoghurt while keeping fat intake down. The figure per 100 g in the nutrition table helps you compare recipes beyond the claim on the front of the pack.
Who are these options for?
Households planning several snacks
You’re considering a selection of pots for several people during the holiday. The number of portions matters, but so do fridge space, the multipack’s flavours and its use-by date.
Consumers keeping an eye on sweeteners
You want to choose the ingredients in your fruity snack. Compare the ingredients list of a 0% fruit yoghurt with that of a plain product to which you could add your own fruit.
Which criteria should you compare?
Start with the ingredients, then choose a format that suits the number of people and the storage options available during your stay. If you’d rather add the fruit yourself, plain Skyr is a different option, not a ready-to-eat fruit yoghurt.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | Compare the fat content per 100 g and the product name on the packaging. | If I want a ready-to-eat fruit yoghurt while limiting fat, I need to know its actual content; around 31% of consumers would put this criterion first. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list, particularly the sweeteners and any accompanying statements. | If I want a fruity recipe with sugars and sweeteners that suit me, the ‘0%’ claim isn’t enough; around 31% of consumers would prioritise this composition. |
| Pack size and flavours | Check the number of pots, their weight, the flavours and the multipack’s use-by date. | If I’m serving several people during our stay, I’d prefer a selection with flavours everyone will eat; around 23% of consumers would prioritise pack size and flavours. |
| Transport and storage | Check the temperature stated on the label and plan how to keep the pots chilled until they reach the fridge at your destination. | If there’s a journey between buying the yoghurts and reaching our accommodation, I need to be able to keep the pots chilled; around 15% of consumers would prioritise transport and storage. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘0% fat’ means ‘no sugars’
The 0% fruit yoghurt options listed by Carrefour and Auchan also contain sugars, according to their nutrition tables; some contain sweeteners. The fat claim doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe.
Compare the figures per 100 g and the ingredients on the pot. If you want to avoid a particular sweetener, look for its name and any related statement on the packaging.
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Buying a large multipack without planning the journey
According to the DGCCRF, a rise in temperature can speed up microbial growth and shorten a food product’s shelf life. A multipack of fresh yoghurt needs to be kept chilled during transport and at your destination.
Follow the temperature stated on the label, use an insulated bag or cool box if needed for the journey, and put the pots in the fridge as soon as possible.
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Relying on a multipack without checking local availability
A product shown on a product page isn’t necessarily stocked by the store where you plan to shop.
If you need the multipack for your stay, check its availability with the relevant store or collection service before you set off.
Brands and ranges to know
Danone
Danone offers a 0% fruit yoghurt in a multipack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- Carrefour’s product page for this option states that it contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
- The recipe listed by Carrefour contains sucralose and acesulfame-K. Check the ingredients on the multipack you buy if these sweeteners matter to your choice.
Panier de Yoplait
The Panier de Yoplait 0% option combines several fruit flavours in a multipack of 16 × 130 g pots.
- Auchan’s product page states that this option contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
- It lists aspartame, acesulfame-K and a source of phenylalanine. Check these statements and the nutrition information on the pots you buy.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour Classic' offers 0% fruit yoghurts with fruit pieces in a multipack of 8 × 125 g pots, smaller than the 16-pot multipacks featured here.
- Carrefour’s product page states that this option contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g and 10% fruit.
- It also lists sucralose and acesulfame-K, so check the ingredients list on the packaging.
Auchan
Auchan’s range of 0% reduced-fat fruit yoghurts is available in a multipack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- Its product page states that the yoghurts contain less than 0.5 g of fat and 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The product page lists sucralose, acesulfame-K and storage between 0 °C and +6 °C. Check these details on the multipack you buy, particularly before travelling.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
Delisse offers a 0% fruit yoghurt in a multipack of 16 × 125 g pots.
- E.Leclerc’s product page states that it contains 0.1 g of fat and 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g.
- It lists sucralose and acesulfame-K. If you’re planning to take this multipack on holiday, check its availability with your store too.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
What should you check behind a ‘0% fat’ claim?
Check the fat content per 100 g on the fruit yoghurt packaging. For example, Carrefour’s product page for its Carrefour Classic' fruit yoghurts, labelled ‘0%’, states that they contain 0.5 g per 100 g. The claim on the front of the pack doesn’t replace the nutrition table.
Is a 0% fruit yoghurt free from sugars and sweeteners?
No. Here, ‘0%’ refers to fat, not all the ingredients. The product pages for the fruit yoghurt options reviewed list sugars, and several mention sweeteners. The page for Panier de Yoplait 0% at Auchan, for example, lists aspartame, acesulfame-K and a source of phenylalanine.
How should you transport yoghurts during a holiday?
Keep the pots at the storage temperature stated on the packaging during the journey and at your destination. For chilled products, the DGCCRF advises keeping transport time to a minimum, using an insulated bag and putting them in the fridge as soon as possible. It recommends using a cool box for a picnic.
Should you check the label again after looking at a product page?
Yes. The packaging on the multipack you buy lets you check the ingredients and nutrition information for the pots you actually have. Before taking the multipack on your trip, also check the sweetener information, storage temperature and use-by date.