Who are these criteria useful for?

People who pay attention to ingredients

You compare sugars, fat and ingredients before choosing a fruit yoghurt. A ‘with fruit’ or ‘0%’ label is no substitute for checking the exact recipe.

People who choose by texture

You prefer pieces of fruit, a smooth stirred yoghurt or a creamy recipe. The fruit content and ingredients can help you tell these options apart.

People buying several servings

You’re planning pots for several individual servings. The number of pots, their weight, the use-by date and storage instructions matter just as much as the recipe.

What should you check before choosing?

Decide what matters most to you, then check the recipe and format of the specific product you’re planning to buy.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Ingredients and nutrition Compare sugars and fat per 100 g and per pot; check the ingredients list if sweeteners are a factor in your choice. If I choose mainly based on the ingredients, I want to compare recipes without relying on the ‘0%’ label alone. Around 38% of consumers put this criterion first.
Pack size and storage Check the number of pots, the weight of each pot, the use-by date and the storage instructions on the pack. If I’m buying several individual servings, I need to be able to store the pots and eat them within the stated time. This comes first for around 37% of consumers.
Fruit and texture Look for descriptions such as ‘with pieces’, ‘stirred’ or ‘creamy’, as well as the fruit content if it’s listed. I’m looking for a particular texture, especially fruit pieces rather than a smooth yoghurt, so I check the recipe for each product. Almost 25% of consumers prioritise this.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all ‘fruit’ yoghurts are the same

    Sugar, fruit and fat content varies between recipes. The product listings for Yoplait Panier L’Original and Auchan creamy yoghurt state 7.8 g and 14 g of sugars per 100 g respectively.

    Compare the nutritional information on the same basis and check the ingredients for the product you’re considering.

  • Choosing a ‘0%’ recipe without checking the ingredients

    Carrefour’s listing for the Danone 0% product states that it contains sucralose and acesulfame-K. The fat-related label doesn’t tell you about all the other ingredients.

    If you prefer to avoid sweeteners, check whether they’re included in the ingredients list.

  • Buying a large pack without planning how to store it

    A multi-pot pack must be stored according to the instructions on its packaging. The DGCCRF states that a use-by date must not be exceeded.

    Before buying, check the pack’s date and make sure you can store and eat all the servings as directed.

    Pots that aren’t eaten in time could go to waste.

  • Overlooking warnings about recipes with large fruit pieces

    E.Leclerc’s listing for Delisse yoghurt with large fruit pieces warns that it may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone, and states that it is not suitable for children under 36 months.

    If you’re buying for a young child, read the warnings for the specific product rather than assuming they apply to the whole category.

Brands to know when comparing recipes

Danone

The products reviewed include a 0% fruit yoghurt and a stirred Velouté Fruix: two recipes to compare separately.

  • Carrefour’s listing for Danone 0% states that it contains 50 kcal and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
  • This product also contains sweeteners, so check the ingredients list if you want to avoid them.

Yoplait

Panier L’Original is a fruit yoghurt with pieces of fruit.

  • Yoplait France’s listing states that the product shown contains 61 kcal and 7.8 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • These figures apply to this product and the flavours shown on its listing, not to all Yoplait products.

Activia

The product reviewed is a fermented fruit milk drink with bifidus, sold in a pack of 16 × 125 g pots.

  • The pack size makes it easy to split the servings across several meals.
  • Check the exact recipe if the ingredients or fruit texture influence your choice; the presence of cultures doesn’t tell you about these factors.

Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

The product reviewed combines large pieces of fruit with a pack of 16 × 125 g pots.

  • E.Leclerc’s listing states that it contains 13% fruit.
  • It warns that the product may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone, and states that it is not suitable for children under 36 months.

Auchan

The product reviewed is a fruit yoghurt with pieces, described as creamy.

  • Auchan’s listing includes whole milk and cream among the ingredients.
  • It states that the yoghurt contains 14 g of sugars and 3.4 g of fat per 100 g. Compare these figures if ingredients and nutrition are your top priority.

Joybuy products for individual servings

This strawberry-flavoured fermented drink comes in individual servings. It’s a different option from a fruit yoghurt with pieces that you eat with a spoon, so check that it’s the type of product you’re looking for.

WANT WANT Wantzai, strawberry-flavoured fermented drink, four 125 ml servings

WANT WANT Wantzai, strawberry-flavoured drink for children, 4 × 125 ml

The pack of four 125 ml servings could suit you if you’re looking for an individual portion of a strawberry-flavoured drink rather than a fruit yoghurt with pieces.

Check the date and storage instructions on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

What should you check on the label when comparing two fruit yoghurts?

Start by comparing the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, then take the pot size into account. The DGCCRF states that prepacked food labels include details such as the product name, ingredients list and nutrition declaration. Also check the date and storage instructions for the product you choose.

Does a ‘0%’ fruit yoghurt always contain less sugar?

No. For the Danone product reviewed, ‘0%’ refers to fat and doesn’t tell you how much sugar another product contains. Compare the ‘of which sugars’ line and the ingredients for each product; Carrefour’s listing for this Danone 0% also mentions sweeteners.

Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?

No. Yoghurt with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date, as the DGCCRF explains. You should also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Is yoghurt with large pieces of fruit suitable for a child under three?

Check the warning for the specific product before choosing it for a young child. E.Leclerc’s listing for Delisse yoghurt with large pieces states that it is not suitable for children under 36 months, partly because it may contain cherry stones or pieces of cherry stone. This warning does not automatically apply to all fruit yoghurts.