For a no-cutting option, choose mini bars or a box of small pieces. If the honey and almond recipe matters more, a traditional nougat to cut offers something different. Check the product type, number of pieces and allergens for the specific product you choose. In France, Nutri-Score is voluntary, so its absence is no substitute for checking the nutritional information.
For an informal get-together, individually portioned pieces save you having to prepare a board and a knife. For example, Carrefour lists a 180 g Côte d’Or bag containing 14 mini bars. Check the exact pack size before working out how many pieces to serve.
If a honey and almond recipe or a mark of origin is guiding your choice, an easy-to-serve format may be less important. E.Leclerc’s 200 g Montélimar IGP nougat is not described as a bag of mini bites, so plan to serve it in pieces.
The ingredients, allergens, pack weight and nutritional values help you compare products without confusing a chocolate nougat bar with traditional nougat. For the relevant pre-packed foods, the DGCCRF states that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 ml. The Ministry of the Economy says that Nutri-Score remains voluntary.
For serving on the terrace, first decide whether you want pieces that are ready to put on the table or are happy to cut a piece of nougat. Then check the recipe and label for each product.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving without cutting | Check the number of pieces and whether they are individually separated in the pack. Carrefour lists 14 mini bars in its 180 g Côte d’Or bag. | When guests help themselves throughout the get-together, I’d rather put out pieces they can pick up than cut a block. Around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to serve without cutting. |
| Recipe and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. E.Leclerc’s 200 g Montélimar IGP nougat, for example, lists almonds and egg whites. | If I’m looking for a honey and almond recipe, or need to check allergens before serving, the contents matter more than the shape of the pieces. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the sugars and fat per 100 g. According to the Ministry of the Economy, Nutri-Score is voluntary in France, so use it only if it appears on the packaging. | When choosing between different confectionery products, I want to be able to compare their nutritional values on the same basis. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Quantity to serve | Match the net weight and number of pieces to the number of guests. Monoprix lists a 12-piece, 80 g Maxim’s box of nougat. | For a small gathering, I look for a pack that suits the amount I plan to serve, without leaving lots of leftovers. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
If the logo is missing, that doesn’t mean mandatory food information is missing too: the Ministry of the Economy confirms that displaying Nutri-Score is voluntary in France.
For the relevant pre-packed foods, refer to the nutritional declaration per 100 g described by the DGCCRF, then check the ingredients and allergens.
A chocolate-coated mini bar and a piece of Montélimar nougat that you need to cut offer different recipes and ways to serve. The word ‘nougat’ on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you everything about the product.
Check the product name and ingredients, then confirm whether the product you’re buying contains individually separated pieces.
Ingredients vary between products. The Joybuy listing for the 30 g Côte d’Or Nougatti bar states that it contains milk and hazelnuts, while E.Leclerc’s Montélimar IGP nougat listing mentions almonds and egg whites.
Check the label on the pack you buy, and keep it to hand while serving in case a guest needs to check the ingredients.
An option for chocolate-covered nougat mini bars, rather than traditional white nougat.
A box of small pieces for serving a selection of flavours at the table.
A Montélimar IGP nougat to consider when the recipe matters more than having pieces ready to serve.
A 200 g bag of soft nougat to consider if you’d rather prepare the pieces yourself.
This selection features chocolate nougat mini bars that you can serve without cutting traditional nougat.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve chocolate mini bars rather than traditional nougat that needs cutting. The bag weighs 333 g. Before serving on the terrace, check the packaging for the number of pieces, allergen information and storage instructions.
No. The Ministry of the Economy says that displaying Nutri-Score is voluntary in France. For the relevant pre-packed foods, the DGCCRF states that nutritional information must be given per 100 g or 100 ml. Check it even if there’s no Nutri-Score on the pack.
Always read the label on the product you’ve bought. As two separate examples, E.Leclerc lists almonds and egg whites in its Montélimar IGP nougat, while the Joybuy listing for the 30 g Côte d’Or Nougatti bar states that it contains milk and hazelnuts. Don’t assume these ingredients apply to another product or pack size.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. If you’re serving them on the terrace, decide where to keep the rest of the bag out of the sun, and only take out the pieces you plan to serve.