For a treat that’s already portioned to enjoy with your coffee, a 30 g nougat chocolate bar is a more straightforward choice than a 100 g or 200 g bar of Montélimar nougat that you’ll need to cut up. If you’re looking for a traditional honey and almond recipe, take a look at traditional nougat instead. Either way, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you choose, and don’t assume it has a particular Nutri-Score.
If you’d like to open just one bar, check the weight of the individual bar rather than the pack. Carrefour France lists Côte d’Or Nougatti as a 30 g bar, while the Montélimar nougat products listed by Carrefour France and Aldi France come in 100 g and 200 g bars.
If honey and almonds matter more to you than an individual portion, distinguish traditional nougat from a nougat chocolate bar. The INAO describes Montélimar nougat as a confection made with honey, egg whites and almonds, available in soft or crunchy textures.
If the ingredients guide your choice, check the sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g, along with the ingredients and allergens for the specific product. The DGCCRF notes that Nutri-Score is voluntary: if the logo isn’t shown, that alone doesn’t tell you the product’s score.
For a coffee break on your own, first decide between an individually wrapped bar that’s ready to open and a larger bar you can portion out. Then check the recipe and the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | Weight of each bar and number of bars in the pack. | With my coffee, I want to open just one bar without having to cut up the rest. Around 40% of consumers put having a ready-to-eat portion first. |
| Recipe and texture | Product name, featured ingredients and stated texture. | If I’m looking for the honey and almond profile of Montélimar nougat, a nougat chocolate bar won’t fulfil the same wish. This traditional flavour is the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Nutrition label and allergens | Nutritional information per 100 g, ingredients list and allergens; Nutri-Score if displayed. | Before choosing a sweet treat, I want to be able to check its ingredients and any allergens that affect me. For around 30% of consumers, this comes before the format or recipe. |
The DGCCRF says that Nutri-Score is voluntary in France, while nutrition declarations are compulsory for the relevant prepacked foods. A bar without the logo doesn’t have a known score.
If the logo isn’t shown, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list, without assigning a score to the product.
According to the INAO, Montélimar nougat is made primarily with honey, egg whites and almonds. A nougat chocolate bar is a different confection, and its recipe varies from one product to another.
Check the product name and ingredients if you’re specifically looking for the honey and almond profile rather than a chocolate bar.
You can’t tell what a product contains just from the portion size. Depending on the recipe, it may contain almonds, egg, milk or other allergens.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you buy.
A product listing or time-limited offer doesn’t guarantee that a bar will be available in the shop, for click and collect or through your chosen delivery option.
Check availability when you place your order, and check the weight of each bar if you choose a bag of mini bars.
Carrefour France and Joybuy France list Nougatti as a 30 g nougat chocolate bar.
Carrefour France lists a 100 g bar of soft Montélimar nougat from this brand.
Aldi France lists a 200 g bar of Pays Gourmand Montélimar nougat.
These products suit two different ways to enjoy something with your coffee: a 30 g nougat chocolate bar to open and enjoy on your own, or a bag of mini bars with chocolate, caramel and nougat to spread across several breaks.
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The 30 g size is a good choice if you’re looking for a single bar to enjoy with your coffee, rather than a piece of Montélimar nougat to cut off a larger bar.
Joybuy France states that this product contains 40 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the packaging for allergens and, if it’s important to you, the Nutri-Score actually displayed.
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This bag of mini bars is a good choice if you’d like to keep several portions for different coffee breaks, rather than buying a single bar.
The bag weighs 333 g. If you’re looking for a specific portion size, check the weight of each mini bar, as well as the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging.
No. The DGCCRF says that Nutri-Score is voluntary in France. Nutrition declarations are still compulsory for the relevant prepacked foods; if the logo isn’t shown, its absence doesn’t reveal the product’s score.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, particularly sugars and fat, then check the weight of the bar and the ingredients list. You can’t work out a Nutri-Score letter from these details alone.
No. The INAO describes Montélimar nougat as a confection made with honey, egg whites and almonds, and available in soft or crunchy varieties. A nougat chocolate bar combines nougat with other ingredients, depending on the recipe. Check the product name if you’re looking for traditional nougat.
It depends on the product: the recipes listed may contain almonds, hazelnuts, milk or egg, among other ingredients. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying, rather than relying on the word ‘nougat’ alone.