Is it necessary to keep Petits Filous in the fridge?
Yes. Petits Filous should always be kept refrigerated and eaten within its use by date shown on pack.

Is Petits Filous gluten free?
Yes. Petits Filous is gluten free and this is highlighted as part of our special Goodness Guarantee ™.

What happens if I am Diabetic?
If you are diabetic, it is important to seek advice from your registered dietitian with regards to Petits Filous suitability. Petits Filous contains 12.4g total sugar per 100g pot and (6.2g per 50g pot). Diabetic treatment and advice varies greatly from patient to patient. Simply take the nutrition information to your dietitian and she will be able to advice you on suitability, quantity and frequency of consumption.

What is the sugar content of Petits Filous?
Petits Filous fromage frais contains 12.4g total sugar per 100g and 6.2g per 50g pot.  Some of this sugar is naturally occurring milk sugar (lactose) and approximately 4.6g of added sugar per 50g pot (9.6g per 100g).

I suffer from Coeliac disease, can I eat Petits Filous?
Yes, you can enjoy Petits Filous fromage frais because it’s gluten free and this is highlighted as part of the our special Goodness Guarantee ™.

Is Petits Filous suitable for vegetarians?
Petits Filous is made from fermented cow’s milk and therefore is suitable for lacto-vegetarians, but not for vegans.

How many pots of Petits Filous can I give my baby per day?
It is important that we all eat a balanced and varied diet.  This means eating a variety of foods to provide us with a variety of nutrients. We recommend that Petits Filous is included as part of your child’s balanced diet.

Does Petits Filous count towards my baby’s ‘5-a-day’?
No. It is a dairy-based product whose main ingredient is milk.

How to make meal times successful
The preparation of food for babies need not be time consuming or expensive, nor does it require special equipment. By planning and taking extra care with hygiene, food can be prepared safely alongside the normal cooking of family meals.
By preparing and cooking extra vegetables and fruit with the family meal, purées can be produced and frozen in ice trays or small containers to match baby’s demands with little effort. As the food choice is extended, baby will be able to eat more of the family food in purée or mash form.

Where can I buy Petits Filous?
Petits Filous is available in most Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose, Somerfield, Morrisons, Co-op and Iceland stores; it is also available in a number of smaller retail outlets.

Do you have any recommendations on how I can encourage my children to eat more nutrient containing foods?
The way you present food will help tempt your little one to eat up. Healthy eating simply means providing your child with a variety of different types of foods as different foods provide different nutrients.  The main food groups:

• Fruit and vegetables – for vitamins, minerals and fibre. To make them more interesting cut brightly coloured vegetables and fruit such as carrot batons and tomatoes into fun sized pieces. Use bright colourful bowls and decorate plates with a smiley face made with small pieces of cheese and vegetables. Pretend broccoli florets are trees and stick them in mashed potato.
• Starchy foods – like bread, potatoes, pasta, yams, rice – are good sources of energy and should make up the main part of your child’s meal/snack.
• Protein foods – protein foods should be included with each meal.  Milk, chicken, meat, fish, beans and pulses, eggs.
• Dairy – dairy foods provide calcium, essential for strong bones!  3 dairy portions every day is an easy way to meet your child’s daily calcium needs – that means a small glass of milk, half to one matchbox sized piece of cheddar type cheese and a pot of yogurt or a 100g pot of Petits Filous fromage frais.  Dairy also provides protein and other vitamins and minerals.

Is Petits Filous still suitable for young infants/weaning?
Yes - Petits Filous may be given to children of all ages from weaning onwards. Please discuss with your health visitor about appropriate weaning for your baby, as all babies will have individual needs and likes and dislikes.