Who is this choice for?

Cocoa lovers

If dark chocolate flavour matters more to you than fruit, look for it in the product name and ingredients list. An assortment containing chocolates and fruit jellies won’t necessarily tell you how much cocoa each piece contains.

If you prefer a fruity break

If you want to take a sweet treat with you while revising, compare the format, the amount you plan to eat, the sugars and the ingredients. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the product.

If you’re keeping an eye on caffeine

If you want to limit your caffeine intake, check the ingredients in guarana recipes and the stated caffeine content. Also take into account any coffee, tea or other caffeinated products you’ve had that day.

What should you look for first?

For a revision break, start by deciding what matters most to you: the flavour, the ingredients in your portion or whether it contains caffeine.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Cocoa flavour Whether dark chocolate or cocoa is listed in the ingredients; the cocoa percentage, if given. If I’m mainly looking for a dark chocolate flavour, a mixed box of sweets doesn’t tell me which pieces contain it. Around 45% of consumers put this flavour at the top of their list.
Ingredients and portion Sugars per 100 g and the amount you plan to eat; ingredients and allergens to suit your needs. For a fruity break, I want to compare the ingredients in two products without confusing the pack weight with my portion. Ingredients and portion size are the priority for around 33% of consumers.
Caffeine Whether it contains guarana or caffeine, the stated caffeine content and other sources of caffeine that day. When revising late, I’d rather know whether my sweet contains caffeine before choosing it. Around 22% of consumers make avoiding or managing caffeine their main consideration.

Things not to confuse

  • Assuming “dark” tells you the cocoa content

    Carrefour lists a Jacquot assortment containing chocolates and fruit jellies, but the description doesn’t tell you what type of chocolate is in each piece or its cocoa percentage.

    If you’re looking for a cocoa flavour, check the product name and ingredients for the specific product. Compare cocoa percentages only when they’re shown on the products in question.

  • Relying on Nutri-Score alone

    The DGCCRF distinguishes between the nutrition declaration required for the relevant prepacked foods and Nutri-Score, which is voluntary in France. A displayed score doesn’t tell you, on its own, how much sugar you’ll consume.

    Check the nutrition information per 100 g, then work out how it applies to the portion you plan to eat. Check the ingredients and allergens, too.

  • Assuming all Andros Sport fruit jellies are the same

    Carrefour states that one Andros Sport strawberry and banana version with guarana extracts contains 51 mg of caffeine. This information doesn’t automatically apply to the brand’s other assortments.

    Check the specific variety you’re buying and its caffeine content, then factor in your other sources of caffeine, particularly if you’re taking a break late in the day.

Brands to know

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour lists Carrefour Bio fruit jellies in a 190 g pack.

  • Carrefour’s product listing includes fruit purées, cane sugar, rice syrup, pectins and lemon juice.
  • Don’t assume this fruity product is a dark chocolate sweet without checking the ingredients.

Andros Sport

Carrefour lists Andros Sport fruit jellies, including a strawberry and banana version with guarana extracts.

  • Carrefour states that this strawberry and banana version contains 51 mg of caffeine – useful to know if you’re specifically looking for a caffeinated recipe.
  • Check the ingredients for each variety; the caffeine content of one recipe doesn’t apply to the whole range.

Jacquot

Carrefour lists a 380 g Jacquot assortment containing chocolate sweets and fruit jellies.

  • The assortment lets you enjoy both types of sweet from the same box.
  • The product name doesn’t tell you whether the fruit jellies contain dark chocolate or whether it has a particular cocoa content.

Nos Régions ont du Talent

E.Leclerc lists 180 g Provence fruit jellies made with yellow fruits under this brand.

  • This product is a good match if you’re looking for fruit jellies made with yellow fruits.
  • If you want a dark chocolate flavour, look for a product that explicitly lists this ingredient rather than relying on this fruity description.

A fruity option on Joybuy

This pack of fruit jellies is worth considering if you’re looking for a fruity sweet for a revision break. If cocoa is your main priority, check the ingredients before choosing it.

Pack of six Andros Sport fruit jellies, 180 g

Andros Sport assorted fruit jellies × 6, 180 g

This pack is worth considering if you’d like assorted fruit jellies for a fruity break while revising. It contains six fruit jellies, with a total weight of 180 g. If you’re choosing based on cocoa or caffeine, check the ingredients and information for this specific assortment. Don’t assume it has the same ingredients as another Andros Sport variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nutri-Score compulsory on fruit jellies sold in France?

No. According to the DGCCRF, Nutri-Score labelling is voluntary; a nutrition declaration is compulsory for the relevant prepacked foods. If a Nutri-Score appears on the packaging, use it alongside the nutrition information, ingredients and the portion you plan to eat.

How can you tell whether fruit jellies are paired with dark chocolate?

Look for an explicit mention of dark chocolate or cocoa in the product name and ingredients list for the specific product. An assortment of chocolates and fruit jellies, such as the Jacquot one listed by Carrefour, isn’t enough to establish the cocoa content of the fruit jellies.

What should you check before choosing guarana fruit jellies for an evening revision session?

Check the caffeine content of the specific variety and consider your other sources of caffeine that day. Carrefour states that one Andros Sport strawberry and banana recipe with guarana contains 51 mg; this figure shouldn’t be applied to other assortments. If you want to limit caffeine in the evening, a recipe without guarana is a more direct fit for your needs.

Where can you find allergen information for prepacked fruit jellies?

Read the ingredients list for the specific product: the DGCCRF states that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list for prepacked foods. Check the label again if you switch to a different recipe or choose a version paired with chocolate.