Aniseed sprinkles are a bread topping; if you’re looking for a gift or something to share, choose a box of chocolates. Individually wrapped chocolates are practical for sharing with several people, while a box of chocolates or pralines is ideal if that’s specifically what you’re after. Check the ingredients, allergens, storage instructions and availability for each box at your shop.
You’re looking for a box to take along when visiting someone or as a thank-you gift while doing your weekly shop, and you’d like everyone to be able to choose something for themselves. Individually wrapped chocolates can make them easier to share.
You want to know how much chocolate you’re buying, so you compare the net weight, the number of pieces where stated, and the product type: an assortment, chocolates or pralines.
You’re choosing something for someone with a specific allergy or another ingredient-related concern. In that case, the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose matter more than the appearance of the box.
If you need a box of chocolates for your weekly shop, first decide what matters most to the recipient or for the occasion. If you’re actually looking for aniseed sprinkles to put on bread, don’t choose a box of chocolates based on these features.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the product you choose. | If I’m buying a box for someone with an allergy, I want to know exactly what’s in it first. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Giving as a gift and sharing | Check the number of pieces, the different flavours and whether the chocolates are individually wrapped. | For a visit or a group, I want people to be able to help themselves without having to divide up the box first. Around 27% of consumers put ease of sharing first. |
| Quantity and product type | Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of pieces; distinguish between an assortment, chocolates and pralines. | If the box is for more than one occasion, I want to know how much it contains and what kind of chocolate I’m buying. Around 27% of consumers put the contents first. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the best-before date and storage instructions on the box, especially if you’re not giving it straight away. | If I’m taking the box along while doing the shopping and storing it afterwards, I want to be able to keep it according to the label. For around 13% of consumers, this is their first consideration. |
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Muisjes in the aniseed sprinkles category; Jumbo lists De Ruijter Feest Muisjes under breakfast and bread toppings. This could take you to a different product category from the one you intended to search.
Before choosing, decide whether you’re looking for a bread topping or a box of chocolates to give as a gift or share.
A box containing different chocolates may also contain a range of ingredients and allergens. Gift packaging doesn’t mean a product is suitable for someone with a specific allergy.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Albert Heijn lists the 385 g Celebrations Assortment Mix as discontinued. Availability at PLUS may also depend on which shop you choose.
Check your local shop or delivery area before completing your shopping, and choose a different box if necessary.
Gift boxes containing different chocolates, including a 400 g assortment that’s suitable for sharing individually.
A mixed box of mini chocolates and biscuit products for sharing.
A 350 g box of Belgian cream pralines for anyone specifically looking to buy pralines.
LINDOR chocolates are a good choice if you’re looking for a box of chocolates rather than an assortment of individual bars.
Worth considering if by ‘muisjes’ you mean a bread topping, not a box of chocolates.
No. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Muisjes in the aniseed sprinkles category, while Jumbo lists Feest Muisjes under breakfast and bread toppings. If you’re looking for something to give as a gift or share, look specifically for boxes of chocolates.
According to Albert Heijn, the 400 g merci gift box contains 32 individually wrapped little bars, so everyone can help themselves. If anyone has an allergy, always check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging you choose.
Check the label on the box you’re buying. Your Europe lists ingredients and allergens as part of the labelling information for prepacked foods in the EU; also check the packaging for any warnings.
Follow the storage instructions on the specific packaging. For Belchic 350 g cream pralines, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place at 14–18 °C.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists the 385 g Celebrations Assortment Mix as discontinued, while availability at PLUS may depend on which shop you choose. So check your local shop or delivery area before completing your shopping.
