Dark chocolate fans
If cocoa is your priority, look for a bar with a stated cocoa percentage. Classic fruit jellies don’t meet this criterion; E.Leclerc, for example, lists EQUADOR dark chocolate bars with their cocoa content displayed.
Who are these options for?
Anyone putting together a fruity treat to share
If you want to offer a few different flavours during the film, check the format and ingredients of the fruit jellies. The products described by Carrefour and Auchan include fruit purées.
Label-conscious shoppers
To compare sugars and fat, read the nutrition values per 100 g. If you’re serving an assortment, check the allergens for the specific product too. According to Santé publique France, the Nutri-Score can help you assess a product when it’s displayed.
What should guide your choice?
First, decide which type of sweet you’re after: fruit, a fruit-and-chocolate mix, or dark chocolate with a stated cocoa content.
Fruit jellies
Choose these if: you mainly want fruity bites to share.
Bear in mind: on their own, they won’t meet your need for dark chocolate with a stated cocoa percentage.
Mixed assortment
Choose this if: you want to offer chocolate and fruit jellies separately from the same box.
Bear in mind: the presence of chocolate doesn’t tell you the cocoa content of the individual pieces.
Dark chocolate
Choose this if: a stated cocoa content matters more to you than having fruit jellies.
Bear in mind: this is a different type of sweet, and it may not include a fruity option.
| What matters to you | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | The product description “dark chocolate” and the stated cocoa percentage. | If I want a strong cocoa flavour during the film, I look for dark chocolate with a stated cocoa content; around 40% of consumers put this first. |
| Fruity option | The sharing format and whether it’s a box of fruit jellies or a mixed assortment. | When I’m putting together treats for a group, fruity flavours are my first choice; around 40% of consumers feel the same. |
| Ingredients | Nutrition values per 100 g and any allergen information on the packaging. | Before serving a box, I want to be able to check its ingredients and allergens; around 20% of consumers put this ahead of the flavour profile. |
What should you look out for?
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Assuming a “dark” fruit jelly is dark chocolate
The fruit jellies described by Carrefour and Auchan are fruity sweets. An assortment that also contains chocolate doesn’t mean the fruit jellies have a stated cocoa content.
Decide whether you’re mainly after fruit or a specific cocoa percentage, then check the product description for the item you choose.
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Ruling out a sweet because it has no Nutri-Score
According to Santé publique France, displaying the Nutri-Score is voluntary. Its absence doesn’t tell you whether a product is nutritious.
If it appears on the packaging, use it alongside the ingredients and nutrition values per 100 g. The DGCCRF notes that nutrition labelling is required for most prepacked foods.
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Opening an assortment without checking the packaging
The ingredients in a box containing chocolate and fruit jellies can vary from one product to another, as can the allergens and storage instructions.
Keep the packaging to hand while serving, check any relevant information for your guests and follow the storage instructions provided.
Which retailers should you look at?
Carrefour
Carrefour has a dedicated range of fruit jellies, including Carrefour Bio and Carrefour Extra products.
- The Carrefour Bio product listing describes fruit purées and provides nutrition information.
- This fruity product isn’t a dark chocolate option in its own right.
E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc lists EQUADOR dark chocolate bars with their cocoa content stated.
- One EQUADOR bar is listed as 85% cocoa, making it a clear option if you’re looking for dark chocolate.
- A dark chocolate bar isn’t a fruit jelly.
Auchan
Auchan describes Jacquot fruit jellies as well as an assortment of chocolates and fruit jelly sticks.
- These two types of product let you choose between a fruity box and a mix of sweets.
- For the assortment, check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product before serving.
Monoprix
Monoprix Courses lists Andros Sport fruit jellies in a multipack format.
- The product listing shows a Nutri-Score of D for this specific product.
- Its sports-focused positioning doesn’t specifically suit anyone looking for a chocolate sweet for a film night.
Aldi
Aldi has featured a Seasons Best fruit jelly assortment as part of a limited-time offer.
- The assortment was advertised in several fruity flavours.
- The offer, advertised from 29 September to 5 October 2026, was subject to availability; it wasn’t a fruit jelly with dark chocolate.
Lidl
Lidl has published a recipe for homemade fruit jellies with apples, pears and blueberries.
- This recipe may appeal if you prefer to make a fruity option yourself.
- A homemade recipe isn’t a dark chocolate sweet to buy for your film night.
Chocolate and chocolate-covered raspberries on Joybuy
If cocoa is the priority for your film night, the two bars below have a stated percentage. The chocolate-covered raspberries offer a different combination of fruit and chocolate; none of these three products is a classic fruit jelly.
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LINDT Excellence 70% dark, 35 g
A small dark chocolate bar to enjoy during the film instead of fruit jellies.
The product description states 70% cocoa and a 35 g size. Check the allergens on the packaging if you’re sharing it.
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POULAIN Fine 70% dark, 100 g
A dark chocolate bar to serve when a fruity sweet isn’t the priority.
The product description states 70% cocoa and a 100 g size. Read the ingredients and nutrition values before comparing it with another bar.
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Franui, raspberries covered in dark chocolate, 150 g
Fruit covered in chocolate for a change from a bar or fruit jellies.
The stated size is 150 g. If you’re looking for a specific cocoa content, check the packaging. Also check the allergens and storage instructions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nutri-Score compulsory on these sweets in France?
No. According to Santé publique France, producers display it voluntarily. The DGCCRF, however, says nutrition labelling is compulsory for most prepacked foods. Use the values per 100 g to compare the products concerned.
How can I find the “dark” flavour I’m looking for?
If you mean dark chocolate with an identifiable cocoa content, look for the description “dark chocolate” and a stated percentage. The fruit jellies described by Carrefour and Auchan are fruity sweets: their name doesn’t mean they have a high cocoa content.
What should I check before sharing an assortment of chocolates and fruit jellies?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific box. The assortment described by Auchan contains several types of bite-sized sweet, so don’t assume they all have the same ingredients.
How should I store the sweets until the film starts?
Follow the instructions on each pack, as storage requirements vary by product. The storage instructions for fruit jellies, a chocolate assortment and chocolate-covered raspberries aren’t interchangeable.