For a family dessert, first choose a product that is clearly labelled organic, then compare the recipe and the number of pots you need. A pack of eight is a good choice if several people will have one after dinner; a pack of four can help keep leftovers to a minimum in a smaller household. Organic does not mean no added sugar or no milk.
If several people will have one after dinner, compare the number of pots with the number of guests. The products from Carrefour, Auchan, E.Leclerc and Les 2 Vaches come in packs of four or eight, with different weights per pot.
If texture, fruit content or sugar levels matter to you, check the ingredients list and nutritional information per 100 g. Product details for Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio, Bio Village and Les 2 Vaches also state that they contain milk.
You should be able to finish a pack before its use-by date, while following the stated refrigeration instructions. The DGCCRF advises that food must not be eaten after its use-by date and that chilled products must be kept cold.
When choosing organic fruit yoghurts to serve after dinner, check the exact product first. Then compare the recipes and choose a pack size that suits the portions you have planned.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Look for organic labelling on the exact product and check its packaging. According to the French Ministry of Agriculture, organic farming is governed by European regulations. | I want to choose an organic fruit yoghurt for dinner without relying solely on a range name or the milk’s origin; around 37% of consumers rank organic labelling as their top criterion. |
| Recipe and sugars | Compare the fruit content, sugar per 100 g and pot weight. Check the ingredients and allergens in your chosen recipe, particularly milk. | If guests prefer a particular texture or different portion sizes, I want to be able to check the recipe and nutritional values before choosing. Ingredients would be the main criterion for around 36% of consumers. |
| Pack size and storage | Work out how many pots you need, then check the use-by date and the storage temperature on the packaging. The Auchan Bio product details specify 0 °C to +6 °C before opening for its 8 × 100 g pack. | I’d rather choose a pack that suits the number of guests than risk leaving pots in the fridge beyond their use-by date; portion planning comes first for around 27% of consumers. |
The organic fruit yoghurt recipes from Auchan, Bio Village and Les 2 Vaches list cane sugar among their ingredients. Organic status alone does not tell you how much sugar a yoghurt contains.
Compare the sugar per 100 g, then take into account the weight of the pot you’ll be serving: the options listed here range from 100 g to 125 g per pot.
A pack of eight may leave you with pots after dinner. The DGCCRF advises that food must not be eaten after its use-by date and that chilled products must be kept cold.
Count the portions you’ll need and follow the storage instructions on the packaging, from transport through to serving.
Any leftover pots could go to waste if they aren’t eaten before their use-by date.
E.Leclerc states that the milk in its Bio Village red fruit yoghurt is from France, while the origin of the fruit may vary depending on supply.
If the fruit’s origin matters to you, check the information on the specific product you buy.
The product details for the Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio, Bio Village and Les 2 Vaches yoghurts featured here state that they contain milk. Their organic status does not remove this allergen.
If a guest needs to avoid milk, check the label on the exact product before serving it and choose an option that meets their needs.
These brands offer specific pack sizes and recipes to compare; their inclusion here does not mean that all their ranges are organic.
Carrefour offers an assortment of organic fruit yoghurts in a pack of 8 × 125 g, with four stated flavours: strawberry, pear, apricot and raspberry.
Auchan offers an organic whole-milk stirred yoghurt with blended fruit in a pack of 8 × 100 g.
E.Leclerc offers an organic stirred yoghurt with red fruit under the Bio Village brand, in a pack of 8 × 125 g.
Les 2 Vaches offers an organic raspberry stirred yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 115 g. This could be a better option than a pack of eight if you’re serving fewer guests.
Panier de Yoplait and Frulos are useful points of comparison when looking at fruit yoghurts, but this does not mean they meet the needs of someone looking for an organic yoghurt.
Check for organic labelling on the packaging of the exact product, such as the Euro-leaf or AB logos, rather than relying on the brand name. The French Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is governed by European regulations.
No: organic labelling doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. The product details checked list 12 g of sugars per 100 g for Auchan Bio and Les 2 Vaches raspberry yoghurt, compared with 11 g per 100 g for Bio Village red fruit yoghurt. Check the pot weights too before comparing portions.
The product details for the Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio, Bio Village and Les 2 Vaches options described here state that they contain milk, so don’t choose them as milk-free products. Always check the label on the exact product intended for the guest in question.
Follow the temperature instructions on the packaging and keep the yoghurts chilled during transport and at home. The product details for the Auchan Bio pack of 8 × 100 g specify 0 °C to +6 °C before opening; the DGCCRF advises against leaving chilled products out of the fridge.
No: the DGCCRF advises that food must not be eaten after its use-by date. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging before serving the product.