Hosts comparing nutrition labels
If lower fat is your starting point, compare sugars on the same per-100g basis too. Ambrosia and Tesco list different figures for their lower-fat ready-to-serve products.
Who is this for?
Hosts planning portions
The amount needed changes depending on whether custard is a topping or a substantial part of dessert. Ambrosia states three portions for its 400g Light Devon Custard can; Tesco’s compared pack contains 500g.
Hosts checking ingredients for guests
The Ambrosia and Tesco products discussed here list milk ingredients. Check each current pack’s ingredients and allergen wording before serving, rather than assuming every custard has the same ingredients.
What matters when choosing?
For a party, settle the ingredient checks and serving quantity alongside the per-100g nutrition comparison; a lower fat figure alone does not answer all three questions.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat and sugars | Compare both figures per 100g. Ambrosia lists 2.0g fat and 7.4g sugars for Light Devon Custard; Tesco lists 1.5g fat and 11.3g sugars for Reduced Fat Custard. | If I am choosing a lower-fat dessert, I also want to see whether the sugar figure fits what I am looking for. About 42% of consumers put this nutrition comparison first. |
| Portions and storage | Check the stated servings against your guest count, then read the opened-pack storage instructions. | When custard is going alongside other party desserts, I need enough to serve without opening more packs than I can store. For about 33% of consumers, quantity and serving convenience are the primary concern. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current pack’s ingredient list, allergen declaration and any precautionary wording for each product. | Before serving several children, I need to check ingredients against the allergies guests have told me about. Ingredient and allergen checks come first for about 25% of consumers. |
Buying pitfalls
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Assuming reduced fat also means fewer sugars
Tesco lists 1.5g fat and 11.3g sugars per 100g for its Reduced Fat Custard, while Ambrosia lists 2.0g fat and 7.4g sugars per 100g for Light Devon Custard. The lower fat figure belongs to the product with the higher sugars figure in this comparison.
Read both values per 100g on the packs you plan to buy.
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Assuming every tinned custard contains egg
The displayed ingredients for the Ambrosia and Tesco lower-fat products list milk-derived ingredients but do not list egg. A general assumption about custard could distract from an allergen that is actually declared.
Check the current physical pack, including its allergen declaration and any precautionary wording, for every product served.
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Planning by pack count rather than servings
Ambrosia states three portions for its 400g Light Devon Custard can. Both that product and Tesco Reduced Fat Custard instruct users to refrigerate opened contents and use them within three days.
Decide how much custard each guest will be served, then plan which packs need opening and where leftovers can be refrigerated.
Brands to consider for this choice
Ambrosia
Ambrosia offers Light Devon Custard in a 400g ready-to-serve can.
- Ambrosia lists 2.0g fat and 7.4g sugars per 100g and states that the can contains three portions.
- It contains milk ingredients. Plan for more than one can if three stated portions will not cover the party.
Tesco
Tesco offers a 500g ready-to-serve Reduced Fat Custard pack for comparison with the smaller Ambrosia can.
- Tesco lists 1.5g fat per 100g for this product.
- It also lists 11.3g sugars per 100g and declares milk; reduced fat does not mean it has the lower sugar figure in this comparison.
Bird's
Bird's offers a Low Fat Instant Custard for hosts who can prepare custard rather than serve it straight from a pack.
- Bird's says to add water and states that one sachet makes three servings.
- It requires preparation and is not a ready-to-serve tin.
Joybuy products
This Ambrosia 400g lower-fat custard is a product to consider when planning party portions. Check its current pack before deciding whether its format and ingredients meet your requirements.
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Ambrosia Low Fat Custard 400g
Consider the 400g pack against the number of portions you plan to serve. Tesco’s listing for Ambrosia Low Fat Custard 400g gives 2.0g fat and 7.4g sugars per 100g and lists milk ingredients; check the current pack before serving guests with allergies.
Common questions
Does lower-fat tinned custard always contain egg?
Do not assume that it does. The displayed ingredients for Ambrosia Light Devon Custard and Tesco Reduced Fat Custard list milk-derived ingredients but do not list egg; check the current label of the particular product before serving it.
How much custard should I plan for a children’s party?
Start with the pack’s stated portions and decide whether custard will be a topping or a substantial part of dessert. Ambrosia states three portions for its 400g Light Devon Custard can; Tesco’s 500g Reduced Fat Custard uses a 125g reference portion on its nutrition information.
Can these ready-to-serve custards be served warm or cold?
Ambrosia Light Devon Custard and Tesco Reduced Fat Custard both say they can be served hot or cold. Follow the warming directions on the pack you buy, particularly the instructions for its container.
What should I do with custard left after opening?
Ambrosia Light Devon Custard and Tesco Reduced Fat Custard both instruct users to refrigerate opened contents and consume them within three days. Check the current pack’s instructions and plan fridge space before opening several packs.