If you’re preparing several bowls and expect to use the powder after the party, it’s worth considering an 800 g to 1 kg pack. Then compare the sugar per 100 g and the ingredients of the exact product to choose a recipe. For a party with several children, check for allergies and dietary restrictions first.
You’re looking for a quantity that’s right for the party, with the option to use any leftover powder for breakfast over the following days. The ranges featured by Carrefour France and Auchan France include 800 g and 1 kg packs.
You want to check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for each recipe, rather than relying on its name or cocoa content alone.
Before serving the same drink to several children, you need to know about their allergies or dietary restrictions. Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary between recipes.
For a birthday party, start by checking the group’s dietary requirements. Then work out how many bowls you’ll need and compare the recipes that meet those requirements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and pack size | Work out how many bowls you’ll need using the serving instructions on the pack, then consider whether you’ll also use an 800 g or 1 kg pack after the party. | For those who want to prepare several drinks without having a large, unnecessary pack left over, quantity and pack size come first; around 33% of consumers would put them at the top of their list. |
| Sugar content | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for the exact products you’re considering, and check their ingredients lists. | When choosing between several powders, some people want to compare their sugar content on a like-for-like basis first; around 42% of consumers would make this their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ask about any allergies or dietary restrictions among the children, then check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each pack you’re considering. | When serving a drink to a group with different dietary requirements, finding a suitable recipe matters more than pack size; this would be the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
If a product displays the Nutri-Score, it doesn’t replace checking its nutritional information and ingredients.
When comparing two powders, pay particular attention to the sugar content per 100 g of each specific product.
Banania says its Original powder contains wheat, barley and malted wheat, among other ingredients, and may contain traces of milk and soya. This may be important for children with an allergy or dietary restriction.
Ask about the group’s requirements before buying, and check the information on the pack you’ll be serving.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a larger pack of drinking chocolate: Auchan France features an 800 g product.
The 800 g Grand Arôme product lets you consider a recipe with a stated cocoa content.
Banania offers its Original drinking chocolate in several sizes, including 1 kg, and the recipe contains cereals.
The range featured by Carrefour France includes drinking chocolate powders in 800 g and 1 kg packs.
Two own-brand recipes have different ingredients: Intense 500 g and POUCE granules 800 g.
These drinking chocolate powders include three 1 kg packs to consider if you’re making several batches, and a 400 g pack to look at if you need a smaller amount. Compare the recipes and the information on the pack before choosing one for the group.
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The 1 kg pack is worth considering if you’re planning several batches or expect to use it after the party. Check the serving instructions and allergens on the pack before serving this recipe to the group.
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This 1 kg pack could be suitable for several bowls, with some left for later. Check the preparation instructions and ingredients for the exact product to help you plan the party refreshments.
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The 1 kg pack is worth considering if you plan to use the powder more than once. Check the ingredients and allergen information on this product: its name doesn’t mean it has the same ingredients as another brand’s product.
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The 400 g pack is worth considering if you don’t expect to make many batches after the party. To compare sugar content, check the per-100 g figure on the label: the variant’s name alone doesn’t confirm how it compares with another recipe.
No. If it appears on the product, also check its nutritional information, particularly the sugar content per 100 g, and its ingredients list. The DGCCRF notes that the nutrition declaration and ingredients list are part of the labelling information required for prepacked foods.
Start with the serving instructions for the powder you plan to use and the number of bowls you’ll be making. Also check how much milk or water the preparation instructions call for: you can’t automatically apply the serving instructions for a different recipe.
Before choosing 800 g or 1 kg, consider whether you’ll use the powder for breakfast over the following days. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack and check its best-before date.
Ask which substances need to be avoided, then check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact pack before serving the drink. Banania says its Original recipe contains cereals, while the Auchan France listing for Intense 500 g mentions several possible traces. The brand name or a photo isn’t enough to confirm what’s in the product.