Which option is right for you?

Organising an Easter egg hunt

If you want participants to collect edible treats, consider the size and packaging of the chocolate Easter eggs. Also check the ingredients and availability of your chosen variety.

Giving a thank-you gift at Easter

If the gift is for one person or household, a box of chocolates is a better fit than individual eggs for a hunt. A box of individually wrapped chocolates can also be handy for sharing.

Bakers looking for an aniseed topping

Crushed sugared aniseed is a good choice for rusks, yoghurt or baking when you want to add an aniseed flavour and a sprinkle of decoration. It isn’t chocolate to hide during an Easter egg hunt.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you need treats for a hunt, a gift or an aniseed topping. Then check the packaging and label of the exact variety you want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Treats for a hunt Check that the chocolate Easter eggs are a suitable size and decide whether you want them individually wrapped. When I organise an Easter egg hunt, I want participants to be able to spot and collect recognisable eggs. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this.
Gifting and sharing Check how many chocolates are in the box, whether they’re individually wrapped and what ingredients they contain. For a thank-you gift, I want to give someone a single present while considering what they can eat. Around 33% of consumers put this first.
Aniseed topping Check that you’re buying crushed, sugared aniseed and read the allergen information. If I want to decorate rusks or baking after the hunt, I’m looking for a topping rather than chocolate. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating crushed aniseed as Easter eggs

    Crushed sugared aniseed is for toppings and decoration. Its loose form means it can’t take the place of a chocolate egg or a gift box.

    Choose chocolate Easter eggs for a hunt, a box of chocolates as a gift and crushed sugared aniseed for an aniseed topping.

  • Relying on an old seasonal product page

    A product page you viewed previously won’t tell you whether the same Easter eggs are available when you’re planning your hunt.

    Check your chosen variety and its current availability shortly before buying.

  • Guessing allergens from the flavour or appearance

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat and gluten. The Merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging before handing anything out or giving it as a gift.

  • Assuming a brand claim applies to every product

    Lidl Netherlands describes Favorina seasonal chocolate as Fairtrade-certified. A general description of a brand doesn’t tell you which variety you have.

    Check the certification mark and other product information on the packaging you choose.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is crushed, sugared aniseed used as a topping or decoration.

  • Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggests using it on foods such as rusks and yoghurt, or in baking.
  • This product isn’t a chocolate gift or an Easter egg. The variety described by Albert Heijn contains wheat and gluten.

Merci

The Merci Gift Box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 individually wrapped chocolate bars in assorted varieties.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to share chocolates from the box.
  • Check the exact packaging for allergens; the box described contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients.

Favorina

Favorina is the seasonal Easter chocolate brand described by Lidl Netherlands.

  • According to Lidl Netherlands, Favorina seasonal chocolate is Fairtrade-certified.
  • Check the certification mark, ingredients and current availability of your chosen product.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you use crushed aniseed instead of chocolate Easter eggs?

Not if participants need to search for and collect eggs: crushed sugared aniseed consists of loose, sugar-coated seeds. You can use it as a topping or decoration on something you serve during your Easter activity.

When should you choose a box of chocolates instead of individual Easter eggs?

Choose a box of chocolates when you want to give a gift to one person. Individual Easter eggs are a better fit for a hunt where participants collect several treats. For either option, check the ingredients of your chosen variety.

Which allergens should you check in these products?

Read the allergen information on the exact packaging. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Albert Heijn contains wheat and gluten; the Merci Gift Box described contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients. The ingredients may vary between other varieties.

Is online product information enough to choose Easter treats?

Use online information to compare options, but when you buy, check the label on your chosen product for ingredients, allergens, the use-by date and storage advice. For seasonal products, also check that the specific variety is available.