Low-fat dinner hosts
If you want custard ready for an anniversary dessert without making a powder mix, compare the fat figures on the exact tins. ASDA Groceries lists 1.6g fat per 100g for ASDA Light Custard and 2.0g for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard.
Who this choice suits
Hosts weighing up a richer option
If reducing fat is not the main aim, compare the alternatives before choosing. ASDA Groceries lists 5.0g fat per 100g for Ambrosia Deluxe Custard, against 2.0g for its Ambrosia low-fat listing.
Hosts planning for leftovers
For a small dinner, check how much custard you intend to serve. The instructions for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard and Tesco Reduced Fat Custard call for refrigeration after opening and use within three days.
What matters when choosing
Decide whether the priority is a lower-fat tin, less preparation or a different custard for the dessert, then check guest suitability and the amount you will use.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per 100g | Read the fat figure on the exact tin. ASDA Groceries lists 1.6g per 100g for ASDA Light Custard and 2.0g for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard. | If lower fat is my main reason for buying custard, I want to compare the tins on the same basis. About 46% of consumers put confirming the lower-fat option first. |
| Ready-to-serve format | Check the serving directions and pack size; Ambrosia describes its low-fat tin as suitable hot or cold. | When dessert follows a home-cooked dinner, I may want to avoid making custard at the last minute. For about 27% of consumers, being ready to serve is the primary need. |
| Choice of dessert style | Compare like-for-like nutrition figures if choosing between low-fat and deluxe tins. ASDA Groceries lists 2.0g and 5.0g fat per 100g respectively for the two Ambrosia products. | If I am considering a deluxe custard as well as a low-fat one, I want to choose deliberately rather than assume they meet the same aim. That choice comes first for about 18% of consumers. |
| Guests and leftovers | Check the current allergen declaration and opened-pack storage instructions for the product you buy. | If a guest needs to avoid milk, or only part of the tin will be served, suitability and storage need attention before dinner. About 9% of consumers make those checks their first priority. |
Buying pitfalls
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Assuming low fat also means low sugar or milk-free
ASDA Groceries lists milk in the checked low-fat tins, alongside 7.4g sugars per 100g for Ambrosia and 8.3g for ASDA Light Custard.
Read the sugars figure and allergen declaration on the exact pack before serving guests.
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Comparing different serving sizes
A per-serving figure can change with the stated portion. ASDA Groceries lists 2.0g fat per 100g for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard and 5.0g for Ambrosia Deluxe Custard.
Compare per 100g first, then work out how much custard you intend to serve.
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Opening a tin without a leftover plan
A dinner for two may use less than a 400g tin. The checked Ambrosia and Tesco products instruct users to refrigerate opened custard and consume it within three days.
Check the directions on your pack; Tesco specifies moving unused custard to a covered, non-metallic container.
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Buying powder when the plan requires a ready-to-serve tin
Bird's Low Fat Instant Custard requires boiling water and makes three servings per sachet. It is not a no-preparation substitute for tinned custard.
Choose it only if preparation fits your dinner plans, and check its current allergen wording.
Brands and retailer ranges
Ambrosia
Ambrosia Low Fat Custard is a 400g ready-to-serve tin that the manufacturer says can be served hot or cold.
- ASDA Groceries lists 2.0g fat per 100g for this low-fat product.
- It contains milk and has 7.4g sugars per 100g in that listing; check the current pack before serving.
Tesco
Tesco Reduced Fat Custard 400G is a ready-to-serve own-brand option.
- Its 400g format offers an alternative to making custard from powder.
- Tesco instructs users to transfer unused custard to a covered, non-metallic container, refrigerate it and consume it within three days. Check its current nutrition panel for a per-100g comparison.
Asda
ASDA Light Custard is a 400g ready-to-serve own-brand tin.
- ASDA Groceries lists 1.6g fat and 76kcal per 100g for this product.
- The listing also identifies milk and 8.3g sugars per 100g; lower fat does not address either consideration.
Bird's
Bird's Low Fat Instant Custard is a powder alternative for hosts willing to prepare custard with boiling water.
- Bird's says one sachet makes three servings.
- It is neither tinned nor ready to serve. Check its allergen information, which notes possible milk, soya and wheat presence.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists Ambrosia Low Fat Custard Can 400g as a retailer option for the named product.
- Its listing identifies the Ambrosia 400g can, allowing you to check the exact product when shopping.
- Check the pack and listing rather than assuming a Sainsbury's own-brand tin has the same formulation.
Joybuy product selections
For a ready-to-serve low-fat tinned custard to accompany an anniversary dessert, this selection is an Ambrosia 400g option.
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Ambrosia Low Fat Custard 400g
For a dessert needing custard ready to serve, this 400g tin can be served hot or cold. ASDA Groceries lists 2.0g fat and 7.4g sugars per 100g for this Ambrosia product. It contains milk; check the current pack for guest suitability and instructions for any leftovers.
Questions about serving custard
How much custard should I buy for dinner for two?
Use the pack's portion guidance and the amount you plan to put on each dessert; a 400g tin is not necessarily a two-person portion. ASDA Groceries gives a 130g portion for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard, so plan how you will store any remainder.
Can Ambrosia Low Fat Custard be served hot or cold?
Yes. Ambrosia describes its ready-to-serve low-fat custard as suitable hot or cold. Follow the exact pack instructions if heating it.
What should I do with leftover tinned custard?
Follow the instructions for the tin you open. The checked Ambrosia and Tesco products call for refrigeration after opening and use within three days; Tesco also specifies transferring unused custard to a covered, non-metallic container.
Is the checked low-fat custard suitable for a guest with a milk allergy?
Do not assume so: the checked Ambrosia and ASDA low-fat tins contain milk, and Bird's says its Low Fat Instant Custard may contain milk. Read the current label and choose a product that meets the guest's requirements.
Does low fat mean the custard has little sugar?
No. ASDA Groceries lists 7.4g sugars per 100g for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard and 8.3g for ASDA Light Custard. Check the sugars figure separately from fat on the exact product you buy.