Who is this choice for?

Vegan shoppers who also want organic

If you avoid animal-derived ingredients and want an organic product, check both criteria separately. The EU organic logo tells you a product is organic, not that it’s vegan.

Shoppers happy to add their own fruit

A plain organic plant-based option could suit you if you’re happy to prepare your own fruit-topped breakfast. Check the ingredients in both the base and the fruit or compote you choose.

Shoppers who pay close attention to allergens

Soya, oats and ‘may contain’ warnings can all influence your choice of plant-based option. Check the details for the exact product, even if it’s described as soya-free.

Which criteria should you prioritise?

Start by checking that the same product is plant-based and carries an organic logo. Then decide whether you want a fruit recipe or a plain base to add to, and check allergens and availability.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Vegan and organic ingredients Read the ingredients to spot any animal-derived components, and look for the EU organic logo on the exact product. I want my dessert to be both free from animal ingredients and organic, without assuming that one means the other. Around 33% of shoppers put checking both criteria at the top of their list.
Fruit and preparation Check whether the recipe contains fruit or whether you’ll need to add it to a plain base. In the morning, I’d rather have a ready-to-serve fruit recipe than add fruit myself. This convenience is the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers.
Plant-based ingredients and allergens Check the base ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings. Before choosing between soya, oat and coconut, I need to know whether the recipe fits my dietary requirements. This is the top priority for around 27% of shoppers.
Local availability Confirm that your chosen product is available in the shop or through the collection service you use. I want to be able to add a product that meets my criteria to my shopping, rather than just look at its product page. Finding this option where I shop is the priority for around 20% of shoppers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing organic with vegan

    An organic fruit yoghurt may contain milk: the fruit yoghurt with pieces listed by Auchan Bio is a dairy product. So organic status alone doesn’t tell you whether it contains animal ingredients.

    Look for the EU organic logo, then read the ingredients to check separately whether the product is suitable for your vegan shopping.

  • Assuming a fruit-flavoured plant-based dessert is organic

    Carrefour lists vegan fruit-flavoured plant-based desserts, but the presence of fruit and the word ‘plant-based’ don’t prove that every recipe is organic.

    Check for the organic logo on the specific product you want to buy.

  • Overlooking the plant-based ingredients and traces

    Choosing a soya-free recipe doesn’t settle the question of other allergens. The product information for Les Petites Pousses coconut dessert, for example, flags ingredients used in its production facility.

    Check the highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you choose.

  • Relying on a product page alone

    A product page may still be available to view even when the product is no longer stocked in the relevant section. This is the case for a plain Carrefour Bio soya dessert, which is marked as no longer stocked.

    Check availability at your local shop or through your collection service before planning to buy it.

Brands to compare

Carrefour Bio / Carrefour Sensation

Carrefour’s range makes it possible to compare fruit-flavoured plant-based desserts, plain organic plant-based options and organic dairy fruit yoghurts.

  • Carrefour lists, among other products, a vegan strawberry plant-based dessert and organic options in other recipes.
  • These features don’t necessarily apply to the same product, so check each one separately.

Alnatura

The plain oat option listed by Carrefour is an organic, vegan plant-based base. Add fruit if you want it.

  • It gives you a plain option whose organic and vegan credentials are stated on the product page.
  • It isn’t fruit-flavoured and contains oats.

Les Petites Pousses

The organic coconut plant-based dessert listed by Carrefour may appeal if you want to avoid a soya-based option.

  • The product page describes a coconut recipe made with organic ingredients and vegan cultures.
  • Coconut flavour isn’t a substitute for a fruit recipe with pieces, and you should also check the warnings relating to the production facility.

Sojasun

Sojasun’s range includes fruit-flavoured plant-based desserts, including blueberry, mango and red berry.

  • These flavours offer options if you’re looking for a plant-based recipe that’s already fruit-flavoured.
  • If organic status matters too, check for the relevant logo on your chosen product, and check the ingredients for soya.

Alpro (Danone)

Alpro offers plant-based desserts worth considering if you’re looking beyond plain options.

  • The brand offers several plant-based options across its desserts and drinks.
  • Check the ingredients and organic logo on each fruit dessert: being part of a plant-based range doesn’t mean it meets both criteria.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an organic fruit yoghurt necessarily vegan?

No. Organic status doesn’t mean a product is free from animal-derived ingredients. Auchan Bio, for example, lists a fruit yoghurt with pieces that contains dairy. Check the ingredients before choosing it for vegan shopping.

How can you tell whether a plant-based dessert is organic?

Look for the EU organic logo on the specific product. According to Agence Bio, this logo certifies that the product complies with European organic farming rules. On its own, it doesn’t tell you whether the product is free from animal ingredients or contains fruit.

What should you look for on the label if you have an allergy?

Read the ingredients list, check the highlighted allergens and look for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific product. The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on labels.

Can a plain organic plant-based option replace a ready-made fruit dessert?

Yes, if you’re happy to add fruit or a compote that meets your requirements. The Alnatura oat option listed by Carrefour is organic and vegan, but it’s plain. Check the ingredients of anything you add to it, too.

How do you choose a size of chilled dessert that won’t go to waste?

Choose a size you expect to finish within the time stated on the packaging. Check the use-by date on the product you receive before deciding whether a large pot will suit your planned meals.