Anyone planning an Easter family meal
A pack of 16 x 125 g pots could be a good choice if several guests will have yoghurt for dessert, or if you’ll eat any leftovers in time. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan offer products in this format.
Who are these multipacks for?
Anyone particular about the texture of the fruit
Descriptions such as ‘with pieces’, ‘blended’ and ‘flavoured’ help you tell different recipes apart. Also check the fruit content if it’s shown on the label.
Anyone comparing ingredients
Nutritional values per 100 g, the ingredients list and allergen information help you compare specific products, especially if you want to check whether they contain sweeteners.
What should you look for?
When buying a large multipack for Easter, first check how many pots you can eat while following the storage instructions. Then choose a recipe based on the texture and ingredients you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Number of pots | Number of portions, use-by date and available fridge space. | If I’m hosting several guests, I want to have enough pots without keeping any past their use-by date; around 33% of consumers put the quantity they need at the top of their list. |
| Texture and fruit | Whether it’s described as ‘with pieces’, ‘blended’ or ‘flavoured’, and the stated fruit content. | For dessert, I want to tell the difference between pieces of fruit and a blended or flavoured recipe; around 27% of consumers prioritise the type of recipe. |
| Sugars and fat | Nutritional values per 100 g, the ingredients list and whether it contains sweeteners. | If I’m comparing different recipes, I want to check their sugar and fat content before choosing; around 20% of consumers make this their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and storage | Allergens listed, storage instructions and the use-by date on the pack you choose. | If the ingredients or storage requirements affect my choice, I check the label on the multipack I’m buying; around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing yoghurt with fruit pieces and flavoured yoghurt
These descriptions refer to different recipes: the Carrefour Classic’ blended yoghurt product page states 6% fruit, while E.Leclerc describes the Delisse product reviewed as fruit-flavoured.
Read the product description and ingredients list. Compare the fruit content if it’s stated, rather than relying on the picture on the pack.
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Choosing 16 pots without checking the use-by date
You need to be able to store and eat a large multipack in time. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that a use-by date must not be exceeded. The Danone red fruit yoghurt listed by Auchan should be stored between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum.
Count the meals you’ll be serving, check the use-by date on the multipack and follow the temperature instructions on its packaging.
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Assuming 0% yoghurt contains no sweeteners
Yoplait describes its Panier 0% product as fat-free and with no added sugars, while also stating that it contains sweeteners.
If you want to avoid these ingredients, check the ingredients list for your chosen flavour and pack size.
Fruit yoghurt brands: what to know
Danone
The products reviewed include a 16-pack of 125 g pots of blended Velouté fruit yoghurt and a red fruit yoghurt with pieces.
- The Carrefour product page for Velouté states an average fruit content of 5% and 6.7% sugar in the ingredients list.
- The red fruit recipe with pieces is a different product. Check the label of the specific yoghurt rather than assuming these details apply to the whole brand.
Yoplait
Yoplait’s Panier range includes recipes described as containing pieces of fruit, as well as a 0% version.
- Yoplait highlights the pieces of fruit in Panier l’Original.
- Yoplait says Panier 0% is fat-free and has no added sugars, but it does contain sweeteners.
La Laitière (Nestlé)
The assorted product listed by Auchan is a fruit-flavoured yoghurt sold in individual pots.
- The Auchan product page lists whole milk and natural flavourings for this product.
- Its description as ‘flavoured’ shouldn’t be confused with a yoghurt that states its fruit content.
Carrefour
The Carrefour Classic’ products reviewed include a multipack of blended fruit yoghurts and a recipe with pieces.
- The 16 x 125 g multipack of blended yoghurt states 6% fruit. The recipe with pieces states 10% to 10.5% fruit, depending on the flavour, according to the respective Carrefour product pages.
- These percentages relate to two different recipes, so check the product page and packaging for the one you choose.
E.Leclerc / Delisse
The Delisse product reviewed by E.Leclerc is a pack of 16 x 125 g fruit-flavoured yoghurts.
- Its ingredients list states 7.7% sugar, according to the E.Leclerc product page.
- This product is described as flavoured, so don’t assume it has a particular fruit content unless one is stated.
Auchan
Auchan’s range includes yoghurts with pieces, blended or stirred recipes, and yoghurts with fruit at the bottom.
- These categories can help you find the type of recipe you want before you look at a specific product.
- For a 16 x 125 g Auchan multipack, check the description, ingredients and nutritional information on the product page for the one you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
How can you tell fruit yoghurt from flavoured yoghurt?
Read the product description and ingredients list. The Carrefour Classic’ blended yoghurt product page states 6% fruit, while E.Leclerc describes the Delisse product reviewed as fruit-flavoured. A picture of fruit on the pack is no substitute for this information.
What should you check on 0% fruit yoghurt?
Check what ‘0%’ refers to and read the ingredients list. Yoplait says Panier 0% is fat-free and has no added sugars, but it does contain sweeteners.
How should you plan to store a large multipack of yoghurt?
Make sure you can store the multipack at the temperature stated on its packaging and eat the pots before their use-by date. The DGCCRF says this date must not be exceeded. Count the meals you’re planning before deciding how many pots to buy.
Where can you check the ingredients and allergens?
Check the label on the product you actually buy, including its ingredients list and allergen information. The DGCCRF says prepacked food labels also include nutritional information, net quantity and an appropriate date. The recipes mentioned here are no substitute for checking the packaging of your own product.