To choose an organic fruit yoghurt for breakfast, first check that the specific product is certified organic, then compare its ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The proportion of fruit and the texture can help you choose between recipes to suit your preferences. A larger pack or the presence of fruit pieces doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much sugar it contains.
If organic certification matters more to you than flavour or texture, check the details for the product you’re considering rather than relying on packaging that simply suggests it’s made with natural ingredients.
A recipe with fruit pieces and one with blended fruit won’t suit the same preferences. The fruit percentage on the label can help you compare specific recipes.
If you’re buying for several breakfasts, the number of pots matters, but it doesn’t replace checking the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and allergens in each recipe.
When comparing fruit yoghurts for breakfast, first confirm that the specific product is certified organic. Then compare its ingredients and choose a texture and pack size that suit you.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Look for the EU organic logo, the AB mark or an organic label on the packaging or product page for the item you’re considering. | If I’m looking for an organic breakfast product above all, I want to be able to confirm its status rather than judging by the packaging alone. Around 42% of shoppers prioritise this check. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Compare the stated fruit content, the ingredients list and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. | When choosing between several fruit recipes, I need to distinguish the amount of fruit from the total sugars, which also include sugars naturally present in the ingredients. This is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Texture and pack size | Check whether the fruit is in pieces or blended, as well as the number and weight of the pots. | At home, I prefer to choose a texture we enjoy at breakfast and a pack size that suits how many pots we get through. This comes first for around 25% of shoppers. |
Organic status doesn’t determine sugar content. The fruit recipes listed by Carrefour and Auchan, for example, contain cane sugar. The ‘of which sugars’ figure also includes sugars naturally present in the ingredients.
Compare the ingredients and sugars per 100 g for the products you’re interested in. Don’t judge this from the organic logo alone.
Carrefour and Auchan product pages list different fruit percentages for different products. ‘Fruit’ doesn’t tell you whether the texture includes pieces or blended fruit, either.
Check the fruit percentage shown for your chosen flavour and read the texture description.
A pack of 8 or 12 pots should suit your household’s usual habits. The product pages for Auchan Bio fruit yoghurts state that they should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C.
Before choosing a larger pack, check the date on the product, its storage instructions and availability at the store you plan to shop at.
E.Leclerc states that Bio Village products are made in France using French milk, while noting that the origin of the fruit may vary depending on supply.
If the origin of the fruit matters to you, check the information for the specific product and flavour you’re buying.
An organic raspberry option in a pack of 4 x 115 g pots, for anyone looking to compare a recipe in a specific flavour.
An assortment of organic fruit yoghurts in a pack of 8 x 125 g pots.
Organic fruit options with pieces or blended strawberry, depending on the texture you prefer.
E.Leclerc’s mixed-flavour organic fruit yoghurts come in packs of 8 or 12 pots, depending on the product.
Check for an organic label on the packaging or product page for the specific yoghurt, such as the EU organic logo or the AB mark. The French Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is governed by European regulations. Packaging that simply suggests a recipe is natural doesn’t confirm organic status.
No. Organic status doesn’t tell you how much sugar a yoghurt contains. To compare two products, read the ingredients list and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The latter doesn’t distinguish between naturally occurring and added sugars on its own.
Read the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen. The DGCCRF states that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked foods. The Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio, Les 2 Vaches and Bio Village recipes described here contain milk; don’t assume that every product in each range has the same ingredients.
Check that the number of pots suits your household, then check the date and storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen. The product pages for the Auchan Bio fruit options described here state that they should be stored between 0 °C and +6 °C. Assortment availability also depends on the store.