Who is this choice relevant to?

Easter egg hunt organisers

You’re looking for something that works as an individual find in the game. PLUS recommends mini Easter eggs for hiding; kano biscuits are a different type of product.

Gift-givers and Easter brunch organisers

You’re looking for chocolate to give as a gift or put on the table, so you’re comparing a box of chocolates or pralines with mini Easter eggs. Albert Heijn presents them as different types of Easter chocolate.

Shoppers considering food allergies

You want to know what ingredients and allergens are listed on the exact packaging before handing anything out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of label information for people with a food allergy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hide chocolate, give something as a gift or serve pastries. Then compare the label and quantity of the pack you’re considering.

Mini Easter eggs

Choose these: If you want to hide chocolate as a find or hand it out individually; PLUS specifically recommends mini Easter eggs for hiding.

Bear in mind: Mixed and filled varieties may contain different ingredients, so read the label on the bag you choose.

Boxed chocolates or pralines

Choose these: If you’re mainly looking for a gift or chocolate to put on the table. Albert Heijn lists chocolates and pralines separately from mini Easter eggs in its Easter range.

Bear in mind: A presentation box is less suited to individual finds; compare the contents and ingredients, not just the packaging.

Kano biscuits

Choose these: If you’d like to serve biscuits with almond paste alongside the hunt, for example at an Easter brunch.

Bear in mind: Kano biscuits aren’t a substitute for mini Easter eggs. Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste; check the label on pastries too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Product type Check that the pack actually contains mini Easter eggs if you want to hide chocolate eggs. PLUS recommends mini Easter eggs for this; Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as biscuits with almond paste. If I need finds for an Easter egg hunt, I want to choose mini Easter eggs rather than pastries. The right product type is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging before handing anything out; don’t rely solely on the flavour name or a previous pack. If someone I’m giving a treat to has a food allergy, I need to know what’s in the treat I’ve chosen. Around 30% of consumers give checking the label top priority.
Quantity and availability Compare the net weight with the number of planned finds and check current availability shortly before buying. If I’m buying for several people, I want to be able to get enough suitable chocolate without relying on a single seasonal product. This is the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking kano biscuits for chocolate Easter eggs

    You could end up buying biscuits with almond paste when you wanted chocolate eggs for the hunt. Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits; PLUS specifically recommends mini Easter eggs for hiding.

    Choose mini Easter eggs for the hunt, and only buy kano biscuits separately if you also want to serve pastries.

  • Relying on the front of the packaging alone

    A flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens the product contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires 14 allergens to be declared on the labels of pre-packed foods.

    Before handing anything out, read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging you’re actually using.

  • Assuming Easter chocolate is available

    A product may still appear on a range page even when it’s no longer available. For example, ALDI shows Easter products marked as unavailable on the relevant page.

    Check availability shortly before buying, and have another flavour, pack or shop in mind as a back-up.

Brands and shops to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn features mini Easter eggs alongside chocolates and pralines in its Easter range.

  • You can compare products for a hunt with options suitable for a gift.
  • Check the current label and availability for each product you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste, and sells mini Easter eggs as a separate product type.

  • The product description helps you tell biscuits to enjoy with a coffee apart from chocolate for the hunt.
  • Don’t choose kano biscuits if you’re looking for chocolate Easter eggs to hide.

Lidl / Favorina

Lidl presents Favorina as a range of Easter chocolate and Easter eggs.

  • A brand to explore if you’re specifically looking for Easter chocolate.
  • Lidl says products are available while stocks last, so check the availability of the product you choose.

ALDI

ALDI showcases mixed and filled mini Easter eggs, pralines and individual mini eggs in different types of chocolate.

  • The products shown give you a starting point for comparing flavours and packaging.
  • Products on the relevant Easter page are marked as unavailable; check the current situation before relying on them.

PLUS

PLUS describes solid and filled mini Easter eggs, mixed flavours and chocolate figures in its Easter range.

  • PLUS specifically recommends mini Easter eggs for hiding during a hunt.
  • Compare the flavour, filling, allergens and current availability for each pack.

Verkade

Verkade sells biscuits and chocolate, including chocolate bars and biscuits covered in chocolate.

  • A brand to consider for a separate biscuit or chocolate treat.
  • For an Easter egg hunt, only choose a product whose packaging actually says it contains mini Easter eggs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you use kano biscuits instead of mini Easter eggs for a hunt?

Not if you want to hide chocolate eggs. Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste; choose mini Easter eggs for the hunt, and serve kano biscuits separately at your Easter brunch if you like.

Where can you check allergens when handing out Easter chocolate?

Read the allergen information on the exact packaging before handing anything out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires 14 allergens to be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights how important this information is for people with a food allergy.

How should you store kano biscuits until your Easter gathering?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. For G’woon Kano biscuits, Joybuy recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, and closing the pack securely after opening.

Does a product page mean mini Easter eggs are available?

No, check the stock status when you place your order. A product page may remain visible even when a seasonal item is out of stock.