If you want to put chocolate out during the Orange team’s match, choose an assortment that viewers can help themselves to easily. A smaller box may be a better fit for a small group or as a gift to take along. Compare the contents and always check the current label of your chosen variety if anyone has a food allergy. Chocolate sprinkles are a bread topping and don’t serve the same purpose as a chocolate box.
If several viewers want to choose their own flavour, focus on the assortment and how the chocolate is packaged. The Celebrations Mix described by Jumbo contains a variety of chocolate snacks and is designed for sharing.
A smaller box of individually wrapped chocolates can be a good choice if it’s mainly intended as a thoughtful gift. For the merci and Tony’s Chocolonely boxes reviewed, Jumbo lists 20 bars and 22 minis respectively. Check the contents again if you’re looking at a different version.
If someone in your viewing group needs to avoid certain ingredients, checking the exact packaging is more important than choosing flavours or a box size. Check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces.
First decide whether the chocolate box is mainly for sharing or as a gift. Then check the contents and, if necessary, the allergen information for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to share | Check whether individual portions are listed and choose an amount to suit your group. | If I put a box out during the match, I want everyone to be able to help themselves without having to divide up the chocolate first. Easy sharing is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Flavours and gift presentation | Compare the listed flavours or varieties and check whether the packaging suits the purpose of your purchase. | If you’re taking something along for a small viewing group, you’ll want a choice of flavours in a box that also works as a thoughtful gift. For around 33% of consumers, flavour variety or gift presentation matters most. |
| Allergens | Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to know first whether the variety I’ve chosen is suitable for them. Checking the current label is the top priority for roughly 22% of consumers. |
Chocolate sprinkles are a bread topping. An assortment to share during a match or give as a gift calls for a different approach to contents and packaging.
Choose a chocolate box if you’re looking for individual chocolates or a mix of flavours; consider sprinkles as a bread topping.
The merci, Celebrations and Tony’s Chocolonely assortments reviewed have different allergen statements. A flavour name doesn’t tell you which ingredients or possible traces may be relevant to a guest.
Before sharing, read the allergen information for the exact variety on its current packaging.
The weight of the pack alone doesn’t tell you whether the contents are easy to share or suitable for a small group.
As well as the weight, compare the stated number of pieces, whether they’re individually wrapped and the purpose: sharing at the table or taking as a gift.
A classic gift box of milk and dark chocolate specialities could suit a small group or make a thoughtful gift to take along.
The 340 g Mix described by Jumbo combines a variety of chocolate snacks in a box you can share around the table.
Individually wrapped minis offer a choice of flavours in a compact gift box.
These packs suit a choice between a thoughtful gift with a variety of flavours and chocolate to share during an orange-themed evening. Check the contents and allergen information for each variety, especially if individual portions are important.
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A gift pack to take along when a choice of flavours matters. Check the packaging to see which flavours are included and whether the bars are individually wrapped, so everyone can help themselves to a portion. If anyone has a food allergy, read the current label.
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A smaller chocolate collection to take along as a thoughtful gift. Check the packaging to see which flavours are included in your chosen variety and whether the chocolates are individually wrapped, if sharing them out one by one matters. If anyone has an allergy, check the current label.
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An assortment of chocolate truffles for anyone looking for a thoughtful gift with a choice of flavours. If you’re sharing the contents among viewers, check the number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped. If anyone has a food allergy, read the information on the current packaging.
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A chocolate assortment to consider if you want to put something out on the table to share. Check the contents and whether the chocolates are individually wrapped before deciding if it’s right for your viewing group. If anyone has an allergy, always check the current label.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying. The merci, Celebrations and Tony’s Chocolonely assortments reviewed have different statements covering ingredients such as milk, nuts or peanuts, egg, soya and cereals containing gluten. Take ‘may contain’ warnings into account too.
Follow the storage advice on your chosen pack instead of automatically putting chocolate in the fridge. The advice for the Tony’s Chocolonely box described by Jumbo is to keep it in a cool, dry, dark place, but not in the fridge. The merci box reviewed also advises protecting the chocolate from heat.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and also look at the ingredients and what’s inside the box. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional information per 100 g; when sharing during a match, the number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped also matter.
