Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosts who want to hand out treats

If you want to pass chocolate around during a board game without everyone reaching into the same open pack, look for individually wrapped bars.

Players with different tastes

If not everyone in your group likes the same chocolate, an assorted box gives you several flavours in one pack.

Hosts who need to check for allergens

If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, the allergen information on the exact box is key to choosing the right one.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’ll mainly be handing out the chocolate during the game or giving it as a gift. Then compare the portions, flavours and label on the box you plan to buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Easy to hand out Count the individual portions and check whether they’re individually wrapped. I want to pass the chocolate round without players having to reach into the same open box; around 42% of consumers prioritise ease of sharing.
Variety of flavours Check which flavours are actually in the box you’ve chosen. If players have different preferences, I don’t want to choose just one flavour for everyone. Variety is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. If someone at the table has a food allergy, I want to know what’s in the box before serving it; around 25% of consumers prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on the brand name to check for allergens

    An assorted box can contain different ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements for each variety. The brand name doesn’t tell you what’s in the box you’re serving.

    Read the label on the exact pack before buying, and check it again before handing out the chocolate if a guest has a relevant allergy.

  • Assuming a product listing confirms availability

    An online listing doesn’t mean the same sharing pack is still available. For example, a 196 g Celebrations pack listed by Jumbo was no longer part of its online range.

    Check that the exact box is currently available. If you choose an alternative, compare its size and label again.

  • Looking only at the weight of the box

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual portions you can hand out. The 400 g merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 individually wrapped bars.

    Compare the number of pieces or portions with the number of players, not just the total weight.

  • Assuming rusks with chocolate sprinkles are the same as a chocolate box

    Rusks with chocolate sprinkles are a different snack from a box of chocolate bars, mini chocolates or filled chocolates. The chocolate box packaging tells you nothing about the ingredients in the rusks or sprinkles.

    If you’re serving both, check the size and allergen information for each product separately.

Brands to consider

merci

The 400 g merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 individually wrapped chocolate bars in eight flavours.

  • The individual wrappers make it easy to pass the bars around during a game.
  • This box contains milk, hazelnut, almond and soya, among other ingredients, and may contain peanuts and egg. Check the label on the pack you buy.

Celebrations

The sharing pack described by Jumbo brings together a selection of mini chocolates in one box.

  • The assorted format gives players a choice of several flavours.
  • The described mix contains milk, peanuts, wheat, barley, egg and soya, among other ingredients. Check the label and current availability of the exact pack.

Lindt LINDOR

Jumbo lists, among other products, a 200 g box of assorted Lindt LINDOR chocolates.

  • A box of chocolates makes a different presentation from a box of bars or mini chocolates if you’re taking chocolate as a gift.
  • Check the exact pack for its flavours, portions and allergens; don’t assume these from the shape of the box.

Related Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Should I check the label of a pre-packed chocolate box for allergens?

Yes, especially if anyone at the table has a food allergy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Read the label on the exact box before buying and before serving.

Is an assorted chocolate box suitable for everyone at the table?

You can’t tell from the assorted format alone. The merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains milk and certain nuts, among other ingredients. The Celebrations mix described by Jumbo contains milk, peanuts, wheat, barley, egg and soya, among other ingredients. Check the pack you’re actually buying.

Which chocolate box is easy to hand out during a game?

A box of individually wrapped bars gives each player their own wrapped piece to pick up. The 400 g merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 such bars; compare the number of portions with the size of your group.