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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
The ingredients clearly specify the presence of chopped almonds. You will not therefore expect a bar filled with whole nuts.
A texture that is both smooth and crunchy, a 100 g format and an included Nature Challenges card.
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.
The description clearly distinguishes the dark chocolate, whole hazelnuts and whole almonds, including the proportion of each ingredient.
At least 50 % cocoa in the chocolate, 12.5 % whole hazelnuts and 12.5 % whole almonds.
Why this choice suits this profile: The larger format is ideal for households that regularly serve spread at breakfast or teatime.
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.
18.5 % nuts, a recipe described as palm-oil-free and fair-trade cocoa.
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.
The number of packs and the total weight of 139 g are clearly stated, making it easy to plan portions.
Milk chocolate biscuits filled with hazelnuts and almonds, palm-oil-free and made with fair-trade cocoa.
We have selected a complete, real-time-updated list of products that meet these demanding criteria while complying with European safety regulations.
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.
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.
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.