Who are these options for?

Parents looking to identify an organic product

You want to tell a certified product apart from one that simply suggests a natural image. Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging and, if it also appears on the product, the AB mark.

Parents keeping an eye on added sugars

You don’t want to assume that a product is free from added sugar just because it says ‘organic’ or ‘with fruit’. Compare products by checking the ingredients list and nutritional information.

Parents planning a snack for a child under 3

You’ll want to consider your child’s age, the textures they usually eat, the amount you serve and the other dairy products they have during the day. For this age group, Manger Bouger recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products.

What should you look for?

For a toddler’s snack, start by choosing between a plain product served with fruit and a ready-to-serve fruit recipe. Whatever the pot size, you’ll still need to read the label and decide how much to serve.

Organic plain yoghurt with fruit

Worth considering: if you’d like to choose the dairy product and fruit separately, following Manger Bouger’s guidance to opt for plain, unflavoured products.

Bear in mind: serve the fruit or purée with no added sugar in a texture that’s suitable for your child.

Organic fruit fromage frais

Worth considering: if an individual pot makes snack time easier and the recipe you choose is suitable for your child.

Check: an organic fruit pot may contain added sugar, and an individual serving size doesn’t automatically make it the right amount for your child.

Organic fruit yoghurt in a larger pack

Worth considering: if you’d rather serve part of a pot yourself or share a family pack.

Bear in mind: a 125 g pot doesn’t indicate the right portion size for a toddler. Check the recipe of the specific product too.

What to check Things to look for Who this matters to
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging; the AB mark may also appear. Certification alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. If I’m looking for an organic snack, I want to recognise a certification rather than rely on a product simply looking natural; around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise this check.
Recipe and sugars Compare the fruit, added sugar and flavourings in the ingredients list, then check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and for the amount you’ll actually serve. When I choose a fruit recipe, I want to know what gives the product its flavour without confusing fruit with added sugar; around 42% of consumers are said to prioritise this distinction.
Age and serving size Check the texture, any age guidance and declared allergens. Consider the pot’s weight and the other milk and dairy products your child has during the day. For my toddler, I need to decide how much to serve based on their age and what they’ve already eaten that day; around 33% of consumers are said to put this first.

Common misconceptions to avoid

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means ‘no added sugar’

    Organic certification covers production standards. For example, Carrefour lists 6.2% cane sugar in the recipe for Les 2 Vaches organic fruit fromage frais.

    Once you’ve checked the certification, read the ingredients and compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, then for the amount you plan to serve.

  • Assuming all ‘fruit’ products are alike

    Yoghurt, fromage frais, fromage blanc and flavoured dairy products don’t necessarily have the same recipe. Yoplait’s Frulos product information, for example, lists sugar among the ingredients, along with flavourings.

    Check the product name, how much fruit it contains and whether it includes sugar or flavourings before comparing nutritional values.

  • Treating the pot size as a recommended portion

    The products mentioned here include individual 50 g pots and yoghurts in 125 g pots. These commercial pack sizes don’t determine how much to serve a young child.

    Serve an amount that’s right for your child and take into account the other milk and dairy products planned for the day.

  • Ruling out plain products straight away

    For children under 3, Manger Bouger recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products. A ready-to-serve fruit product meets a different need: convenience.

    If you’d like to choose the dairy product and fruit separately, compare an organic plain product served with fruit or purée with no added sugar too.

Brands and ranges to know

These examples show how recipes and pack sizes can vary. Always check the label of the specific product before choosing it for a toddler.

Les 2 Vaches

The P'tits Miam range includes organic fruit fromage frais in 50 g pots.

  • Carrefour’s product information for the item mentioned lists fromage blanc made with pasteurised milk and organic fruit.
  • The same recipe contains 6.2% cane sugar: organic doesn’t mean ‘no added sugar’.

Danone

Danonino includes a fruit fromage blanc, sold by Auchan in a pack of 24 × 50 g pots.

  • Auchan’s product information for this item lists pasteurised milk and fruit.
  • It lists sugar, at an average of 6.2%, and doesn’t describe this product as organic.

Yoplait

Petits Filous and Frulos show that fruit dairy products from the same brand can have different recipes.

  • Auchan’s product information for the Petits Filous fromage frais mentioned lists pasteurised milk and fruit.
  • It lists 6.1% sugar. For Frulos, Yoplait lists 10.3% sugar in the ingredients and 16.7 g of sugars per 100 g. These products aren’t described as organic here.

Bio Village

E.Leclerc’s organic range includes assorted fruit stirred yoghurts in packs of 12 × 125 g.

  • This format lets the adult decide how much to serve from each pot.
  • A family-sized format doesn’t indicate a suitable portion or mean the product is appropriate for a toddler’s age; check the specific product.

Auchan Bio

Auchan’s children’s range includes organic fruit fromage frais in 50 g portions.

  • Individual portions can make serving a snack easier.
  • Check the label of the specific product for its ingredients, sugar content, allergens and any age guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise an organic fruit dairy product?

Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging; the AB mark may also appear. The French Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic certification is covered by European regulations, but it doesn’t guarantee that a product contains no added sugar.

Does organic fruit fromage frais always contain no added sugar?

No. Carrefour lists 6.2% cane sugar in the recipe for the Les 2 Vaches organic fruit fromage frais mentioned here. Check the ingredients of the product you’re buying, then its nutritional information per 100 g and for the amount you’ll serve.

At what age can you offer yoghurt or fromage blanc?

Manger Bouger says that unsweetened yoghurt or fromage blanc can be offered from the start of weaning, between 4 and 6 months. That doesn’t mean every fruit recipe is suitable from this age: check the texture, ingredients and any guidance on the product you choose.

Does a dairy snack count towards your child’s daily intake?

Yes. Count it alongside the other milk and dairy products your child has. From the age of one, Manger Bouger advises not exceeding the equivalent of 800 mL of milk and dairy products a day. This is general guidance, not a yoghurt portion to serve every time.

Can you compare yoghurt, fromage frais and fruit fromage blanc directly?

You can compare their labels, but don’t assume their recipes are the same. Start with the product name and ingredients, then compare sugar levels on the same basis, particularly per 100 g, before taking the serving size into account.