Toblerone is a unique mountain-shaped candy created in Switzerland more than 100 years ago. Its shape is inspired by the famous Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps. In fact, Matterhorn is often cited as Europe’s most famous mountain.
The primary U.S. flavors of Toblerone are milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crunchy salted almond. This article provides an overview of whether these Toblerone candies have nuts.
Are There Nuts In Toblerone?
According to the manufacturer, the name “Toblerone” is a combination of the founder’s name known as Tobler, and “torrone” the name for honey and almond nougat in Italian. So, when you eat a Toblerone you can expect to consume honey and almonds with every bite no matter the type of chocolate you selected.
U.S. labeling standards require manufacturers to disclose allergens like tree nuts and peanuts on the label. We reviewed the ingredients and allergen statements for each of the Toblerone products listed below.
As the table shows, milk, soy, almonds, and eggs are disclosed as potential allergens by the manufacturer. Almonds are one of the six tree nuts that are known to cause allergies in some people.
In short, all Toblerone products listed below have tree nuts from the use of almonds.
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| Toblerone Flavor | Allergens | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Milk Chocolate | Milk, Soy, Almond, Egg | Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin – An Emulsifier, Vanillin – An Artificial Flavor), Sugar, Honey, Almonds, Invert Sugar, Egg Whites. |
| Dark Chocolate | Milk, Soy, Almond, Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate (Chocolate, Sugar, Milkfat, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin – An Emulsifier), Sugar, Honey, Almonds, Invert Sugar, Egg Whites. |
| White Chocolate | Milk, Soy, Almond, Egg | White Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin – An Emulsifier, Vanillin – An Artificial Flavor), Sugar, Honey, Almonds, Invert Sugar, Egg Whites. |
| Crunchy Salted Almond | Milk, Soy, Almond, Egg | Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin – An Emulsifier, Vanillin – An Artificial Flavor), Almonds, Sugar, Honey, Invert Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Milkfat, Egg Whites. |
Final Thoughts
Toblerone is a classic nougat candy made with chocolate, honey, and almonds as its primary ingredients. You should avoid this candy if you are allergic to any ingredients listed as potential allergens in the table above. This includes not only almonds but milk, soy, and eggs as well.
Be sure to always read the product label if food allergies are a concern for you. Ingredients can change at any moment and the label will provide the most accurate product information.
Sources:
mondelezinternational.com
kidswithfoodallergies.org/tree-nut-allergy.aspx
