To make the choice easier, the NGO has pre-selected five brands: Lanvin (Nestlé), Tipiak, Maître CoQ, Maison Montfort and Delpeyrat.
Broken marketing promises
First target of the investigation therefore: the famous L'Escargot chocolates from Lanvin, “dark, raspberry flavor, praline center”. In the golden box, the pink color of the aluminum foil which coats the treat also suggests this red fruit, of which no trace is ultimately detected in the recipe…
In the roast of Maître CoQ stuffed with morels and armagnac, the mushrooms are indeed listed in the ingredients but in such a tiny proportion (0.3%) that the product statement is still very proud.
As for Tipiak's “pastry” bites, they smell of Brittany but not at all of hot butter since the deliciousness a priori only comes from palm oil, the presence of which is detectable in the small lines on the packaging.
Party products, party prizes
In the foie gras section, Maison Montfort is offering a “gourmet” product this end of year concocted with a hint of E250 (added nitrates whose use in the food industry, particularly in charcuterie, is particularly criticized) . Even though one of the products in the more traditional range, called “l’Authentique” is completely devoid of it. Consumers will have to orient themselves carefully.
