Dark chocolate lovers
You’re looking for a bar with a clearly stated cocoa percentage for a quick top-up shop. Verkade says Extra Puur contains at least 71% cocoa; whether you enjoy the taste is a matter of personal preference.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking for hazelnut
You want dark chocolate with hazelnuts rather than a plain bar. Albert Heijn states that Verkade Extra Puur Hazelnoot contains 12% hazelnuts, and that the chocolate contains at least 71% cocoa solids.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
Your choice depends on the ingredients and any possible traces listed for the exact bar. Check this information on the packaging before choosing a plain bar or a hazelnut version.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out whether you’re looking for a specific Kano's bar or simply want to buy dark chocolate. If it’s the latter, compare the cocoa percentage, allergen information and size of the exact variant.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa percentage | Compare the percentage shown for the exact variant; the word ‘dark’ alone isn’t enough. | I’m looking for a bar that tells me how much cocoa it contains, as that helps me choose dark chocolate. Around 45% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Allergens | Check both the ingredients and any statements about possible traces on the packaging. | If I’m buying chocolate for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, the information on that particular bar needs to be suitable. For around 33% of consumers, this check matters most. |
| Size and availability | Check the weight of the bar and whether the variant you want is available at your shop or for delivery to your area. | For a quick top-up shop, I want to be able to pick up a suitable size without ending up with a different variant. This is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming Puur and Extra Puur are the same variant
Verkade states that Extra Puur contains at least 71% cocoa. You can’t automatically apply that product specification to the separate Verkade Puur bar.
If a specific percentage is important to your choice, check the cocoa content on the packaging.
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Assuming the hazelnut version is suitable for everyone
According to Albert Heijn, Verkade Extra Puur Hazelnoot contains 12% hazelnuts. This means it isn’t interchangeable with a plain variant if hazelnuts need to be avoided.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information for the bar you choose.
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Assuming an online listing means it’s in stock locally
A product listing tells you which variant to look for, but not whether it’s available at your local branch or for delivery to your area.
Check that the exact variant is available shortly before you shop.
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Choosing a bar based only on ‘Kano's dark’
This search term doesn’t make it clear which brand or variant you mean. A dark chocolate bar from another brand isn’t automatically the same product.
Use the full product name or a photo of the packaging to identify the bar you’re looking for first.
Brands to compare
Verkade
A good choice if you want to compare dark and extra dark chocolate bars from the same brand.
- Verkade states that Extra Puur contains at least 71% cocoa; Albert Heijn lists this bar as a 90 g variant.
- This information doesn’t identify a specific Kano's dark chocolate bar. Check the name on the packaging before treating products as the same.
AH
A supermarket own brand to consider when comparing dark chocolate bars in the same shop.
- Comparing products in one shop makes it easy to look at the packaging of the available variants side by side.
- Don’t assume that the cocoa percentage or allergen information for a Verkade bar also applies to an AH bar; check the label of the product you choose.
Lindt Excellence
A good choice if you want to compare bars with different stated cocoa percentages.
- The product names of the Excellence bars shown below distinguish between variants with 70%, 78% and 90% cocoa.
- The cocoa percentage alone won’t tell you which taste you’ll prefer; check the size and label too.
Dark chocolate bars on Joybuy
If by ‘dark’ you mainly mean a dark chocolate bar, you can compare these Lindt Excellence and Tony's Chocolonely bars by their stated cocoa percentage and size. These aren’t confirmed Kano's variants.
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Lindt Excellence 78% Cacao, 100 g
An option if you’re looking for a 100 g bar with a stated cocoa percentage for a quick top-up shop.
The product name states 78% cocoa. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark, 100 g
An option if you specifically want to compare a 100 g bar with 90% cocoa against other dark chocolate variants.
As with this variant, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 100 g
An option if you’re looking for a 100 g bar and the stated 70% cocoa suits your preference.
If you’re specifically looking for a variant with at least 71% cocoa, don’t choose based on the word ‘dark’ alone. Check the label for allergens too.
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Tony's Chocolonely Pure 70% Dark Chocolate, 180 g
An option if a 180 g bar suits the quantity you want to buy; it’s larger than the 100 g bars shown.
The product name states 70% cocoa. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What should I choose if I’m specifically looking for a bar with at least 71% cocoa?
According to Verkade, Verkade Extra Puur meets this criterion: the brand states that it contains at least 71% cocoa. This percentage describes the bar, but it can’t tell you whether you’ll enjoy the taste.
Is Verkade Extra Puur Hazelnoot suitable if I need to avoid hazelnuts?
No. Don’t choose this variant if you need to avoid hazelnuts: Albert Heijn states that it contains 12% hazelnuts. For any other bar, check the current ingredients and allergen information separately.
Where can I find allergen information on a pre-packed chocolate bar?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Check the label on the exact bar you want to buy.
How should I store a dark chocolate bar after buying it?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your bar. For the Verkade Extra Puur variants discussed here, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place.