If you want to give both types of confectionery in one container, choose a selection that explicitly mentions chocolates and nougat in its name. If you’re more interested in a variety of nougat, a selection of white and black nougat may be more suitable. In either case, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product. In France, the DGCCRF states that Nutri-Score is voluntary, so the absence of a score is not, on its own, a reason to rule out a gift box.
If you’re bringing confectionery to share, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, especially if one of your guests has an allergy. For relevant prepacked foods, check the nutrition declaration too.
If you want to give both types of confectionery in one selection, look for a product name that explicitly mentions both. The word ‘selection’ alone doesn’t tell you what’s inside.
If quantity matters for your evening, compare the net weight of the options you’re considering with the number of people who’ll be sharing the confectionery.
For a charcuterie night, first decide what you’re looking for — chocolates and nougat, or nougat on its own — then check the label and size of the product you choose.
| What matters | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and labelling | Ingredients list and allergens for the exact product; nutrition information per 100 g where a declaration is required. | If one of my guests has an allergy, I need to be able to check what’s in the gift box before serving it. Around 42% of consumers put ingredients and labelling at the top of their list of concerns. |
| What’s in the selection | Explicit mention of chocolates and nougat, or of the types of nougat you’re looking for. | If I’m also giving chocolate, I don’t want to come away with a bag of nougat alone; around 33% of consumers say this specific choice of gift is their priority. |
| Size for sharing | Net weight and the quantity you need for the number of guests. | When several people are sharing the confectionery, I first check whether the size suits the occasion. Quantity is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
According to the DGCCRF, Nutri-Score is voluntary in France, so the absence of the logo doesn’t mean that a product is non-compliant. A nutrition declaration is a separate requirement for relevant prepacked foods.
If a Nutri-Score is shown, consider it alongside the nutrition information per 100 g and the ingredients list, rather than using it as your only deciding factor.
Product names listed at Carrefour include both a mix of chocolates and nougat, and selections of nougat alone. None of these names is enough to confirm that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Choose a product name that confirms it contains the confectionery you want, then check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact product.
Carrefour lists a selection of chocolates and soft Montélimar nougat in a 250 g metal tin.
Carrefour lists a 200 g bag containing white and black nougat.
Carrefour lists a 200 g bag of assorted nougat.
For an evening when you want to share nougat, this Joybuy selection features 250 g of soft nougat.
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Consider this if you’d like to share nougat rather than give a selection of chocolates and nougat. Before serving, check the packaging for information about peanuts, sesame and possible traces of cereals containing gluten. Its firm, sticky texture calls for particular care around young children and older people because of the risk of choking.
No. The DGCCRF states that Nutri-Score is voluntary. The nutrition declaration is separate: it has been compulsory for relevant prepacked foods since 13 December 2016.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the exact gift box. European rules require allergen information for prepacked foods; a brand or product name alone isn’t enough to determine whether it’s suitable.
No. If a Nutri-Score is shown, you can take it into account, but also check the nutrition information per 100 g, ingredients and allergens for the product you’re planning to give.