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Merveilles du Monde Chocolate: how to choose between bars, biscuits and spread

Merveilles du Monde chocolate products come in bars, biscuits, individual portions and spreads. This makes it easy to compare formats, but can also make choosing what to add to your basket more difficult: a family-sized bar is not enjoyed in the same way as a chocolate snack, and a recipe rich in nuts does not necessarily have the same texture as chocolate with crunchy pieces.

Before placing your order, there are three pitfalls to avoid.

  • Relying solely on the packaging image: a bar shown with hazelnuts may contain whole, chopped or finely ground nuts. The result in the mouth will be completely different.
  • Confusing family-sized formats with individual portions: a 170 g block is mainly intended for sharing, while a box of 40 g bars is better suited to individual breaks.
  • Overlooking allergens and ingredients: depending on the recipe, products may contain milk, nuts, gluten or soya. As for the “palm-oil-free” claim, it does not necessarily apply to the entire range.

Criteria to check before buying

1. The type of chocolate and cocoa intensity

Choosing between milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate depends above all on your personal taste. Milk chocolate with hazelnuts combines milky sweetness with a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. 64 % dark chocolate delivers a more pronounced cocoa flavour, with less noticeable sweetness.

However, be wary of similar-sounding descriptions: cocoa content can vary from one recipe to another. The 170 g dark chocolate bar contains at least 50 % cocoa in the chocolate, while the 100 g dark chocolate bar with almonds and hazelnuts contains 64 %. To know what to expect, it is therefore better to check the product page and the label rather than relying solely on the colour of the bar.

2. The form of the hazelnuts, almonds and inclusions

Whole nuts provide a more pronounced bite. Chopped or caramelised, they distribute their flavour more evenly through each square. Some products also contain clearly defined inclusions:

  • wafer pieces, for a light and crispy texture;
  • puffed cereals, to enhance the crunch;
  • biscuit pieces, for a more indulgent tasting experience;
  • desiccated coconut in the white chocolate with almonds and coconut.

If you like to distinguish the different flavours clearly, the dark chocolate bar contains 6.5 % chopped almonds and 6.5 % chopped hazelnuts. The 170 g dark block, on the other hand, contains 12.5 % whole hazelnuts and 12.5 % whole almonds.

3. Format, storage and stated commitments

The 100 g format is ideal for trying a recipe or putting together an assortment. At 170 g, the larger format is better suited to sharing. The 40 g bars are easy to slip into a bag, particularly as they come in a box of 24.

For chocolate bars, the recommended storage temperature is generally between 14 and 18 °C, in a dry place away from heat. Biscuits should be protected from moisture. Spread should also be kept in a dry place, away from heat sources and without being refrigerated.

Looking for palm-oil-free chocolate or fair-trade cocoa? Check the claim associated with each product. Croc’Animaux biscuits, The Dressed Animals biscuits and the spreads are presented as palm-oil-free. Both spread ranges also mention the use of fair-trade cocoa. However, these commitments cannot be extended to the collection as a whole.

Which product suits your shopping profile?

Recommended for: Beginners on a budget
MERVEILLES DU MONDE Milk Chocolate with Chopped Hazelnuts & Almonds 100g

MERVEILLES DU MONDE milk chocolate with chopped hazelnuts and almonds, 100 g

Why this choice suits this profile: At 100 g, this bar lets you discover the combination of milk chocolate, hazelnuts and almonds without having to buy a larger format.

How this product avoids the pitfall

The ingredients clearly specify the presence of chopped almonds. You will not therefore expect a bar filled with whole nuts.

Main benefit and key features

A texture that is both smooth and crunchy, a 100 g format and an included Nature Challenges card.

Recommended for: Premium product enthusiasts
MERVEILLES DU MONDE Black Block, Whole Hazelnuts & Almonds 170g

MERVEILLES DU MONDE dark block with whole hazelnuts and almonds, 170 g

Why this choice suits this profile: At 170 g, this block is made for taking your time over the tasting experience, with whole nuts that deliver a particularly satisfying bite.

How this product avoids the pitfall

The description clearly distinguishes the dark chocolate, whole hazelnuts and whole almonds, including the proportion of each ingredient.

Main benefit and key features

At least 50 % cocoa in the chocolate, 12.5 % whole hazelnuts and 12.5 % whole almonds.

Recommended for: Specific uses and frequent users
MERVEILLES DU MONDE Spreadable Paste - Family - 340g

MERVEILLES DU MONDE spread – family-sized format, 340 g

Why this choice suits this profile: The larger format is ideal for households that regularly serve spread at breakfast or teatime.

How this product avoids the pitfall

The product page states that this is a family-sized pack and gives the correct storage conditions: keep it dry, away from heat and do not refrigerate.

Main benefit and key features

18.5 % nuts, a recipe described as palm-oil-free and fair-trade cocoa.

Recommended for: Families and sharing at teatime
MERVEILLES DU MONDE Croc'Animaux - 139g

MERVEILLES DU MONDE Croc’Animaux – 139 g

Why this choice suits this profile: The six individual packs, each containing two biscuits, make it easy to share the pack between several teatime snacks.

How this product avoids the pitfall

The number of packs and the total weight of 139 g are clearly stated, making it easy to plan portions.

Main benefit and key features

Milk chocolate biscuits filled with hazelnuts and almonds, palm-oil-free and made with fair-trade cocoa.

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Frequently asked questions about Merveilles du Monde chocolate

Which bar should you choose for an especially crunchy texture ?

Recipes with whole nuts, such as the 170 g dark block or the 170 g milk chocolate bar, are ideal for those who enjoy a satisfying bite. Versions with chopped almonds and hazelnuts provide a more even distribution of inclusions throughout each square.

Which product should you choose for a chocolate snack to take with you ?

The 40 g milk chocolate bar comes as an individual portion in a box of 24. It slips easily into a bag for a break at work, a journey or a family day out. When it comes to biscuits, the individual packs are also ideal for enjoying on the go.

How should you store a bar or spread ?

Store chocolate bars between 14 and 18 °C, in a dry place away from heat and temperature fluctuations. Spread should be kept dry and must not be refrigerated. For biscuits, avoid moisture and reseal the packaging carefully after opening.