Who is each option for?

People giving a small Easter gift

If you’re looking for something for one person, check whether the packaging is suitable as a gift and whether the quantity and selection of flavours suit them. Jumbo lists chocolate gifts in a range of weights.

Hosts putting together a mixed Easter table

A selection of Easter eggs offers a choice of flavours, but you’ll also need to check the ingredients in each variety. For example, the Easter egg selection described by Tony’s Chocolonely combines several types of chocolate and fillings.

Shoppers looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles

If you want an aniseed topping for bread or crispbread, you’re looking for a different type of product from Easter chocolate. Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed.

What should you look for when choosing?

Chocolate gift box

Choose this when: you want to give someone a wrapped gift.

Things to consider: a selection of flavours offers variety, but may include ingredients that don’t suit every recipient.

Easter eggs to share

Choose this when: you want guests to be able to help themselves at the Easter table.

Things to consider: a mixed pack means taking the preferences and allergies of several people into account.

Crushed aniseed sprinkles

Choose this when: you specifically want an aniseed topping for bread or crispbread.

Things to consider: they’re not a substitute for a chocolate gift or Easter eggs.

First decide whether you want something to give, share or use as a topping. Then compare the information on the packaging that matters for your chosen use.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Gift packaging Check the type of packaging, flavour description and net contents; don’t judge by the size of the box alone. I’m looking for a nicely presented gift for one person and want to know how much chocolate is inside. Around 40% of consumers prioritise the size of the gift.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you choose. If I’m buying chocolate for someone else, I want to check first that the ingredients are suitable for them. This check is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Occasion Choose between a shareable chocolate selection and an aniseed topping; also check the current product status and the information on the packaging. For my Easter table, I want to know whether I can hand something round or whether I need a topping for crispbread. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this distinction.

Common mistakes

  • Looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles among the chocolate boxes

    Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a topping, not chocolate. If you’re looking for a chocolate gift, you’ll need a different type of product.

    Before comparing products, decide whether you want a topping for bread or crispbread, or chocolate to give or share.

  • Assuming a mixed box will suit everyone

    A selection may contain ingredients and allergens that vary by flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.

    If you’re buying a gift, ask about any relevant allergies and check the information on the pack you choose, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

  • Assuming a seasonal page means the product is currently available

    Seeing Easter chocolate listed online doesn’t mean the same item will be available when you’re ready to buy. Product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI also show Easter items marked as unavailable.

    Check the current product status before choosing a particular pack.

  • Judging only by the outside of the box

    Chocolate gifts can vary in net contents and ingredients, so a large box doesn’t tell you much about what’s inside.

    Compare the net weight and flavour description with the number of people the chocolate is for.

Brands and shops to explore

De Ruijter

De Ruijter is relevant here for crushed aniseed sprinkles, not for a box of chocolates.

  • Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed.
  • The 270 g pack described by Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens; check the label on the pack you buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Easter chocolate and Easter eggs among the types of products available for Easter.

  • A 250 g Delicata listing identifies milk, soya and lactose as allergens present, and hazelnut under ‘may contain’.
  • That particular Delicata listing is marked as discontinued. For any other product, always check its own packaging and current availability.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a chocolate gifts category featuring packs with different net contents.

  • The listed weights can help you choose a pack for one person or a larger group.
  • A Tony’s Chocolonely Easter egg box listed previously is marked as no longer available; don’t assume an individual seasonal item is in stock.

Lidl / Favorina

Favorina is Lidl’s seasonal brand, which features in information about Easter chocolate.

  • Lidl states that its Favorina seasonal chocolate is Fairtrade-certified.
  • Check the certification mark and ingredients on the product you choose; a general brand statement doesn’t tell you what’s in every pack.

ALDI

ALDI lists Easter egg selections and other seasonal chocolate among its Easter products.

  • The range shown distinguishes between different types of products and pack sizes.
  • Several items in the Easter overview are marked as unavailable. Check the current status of the product you want to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a type of Easter chocolate?

No, crushed aniseed sprinkles are a topping, not chocolate. Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed; if you’re looking for a chocolate gift, choose a different type of product.

What should I check on a boxed chocolate product?

Check the ingredients, allergens, net contents, best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.

Can I give a mixed box of Easter eggs to someone with a food allergy?

Only choose a box after checking the relevant allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. For example, a selection of Easter eggs described by Tony’s Chocolonely combines several types of chocolate and ingredients, including hazelnut and almond.

Is an old product page enough to help me choose Easter chocolate?

No, check the current product status and the packaging of the item you want to buy. Easter products on Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI product pages are also marked as discontinued or unavailable.