A 1 kg pack is suitable for regular breaks if the office has a dry storage area and the container can be kept tightly closed. Before choosing, compare the exact recipe: sugar, cocoa and allergens vary between products. Unsweetened cocoa is a different way to make the drink, and you’ll need to decide how much to use on site.
If hot chocolate breaks are frequent, a 1 kg pack is worth considering. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan offer products in this size, as do Nesquik and Poulain. You’ll still need to check that the quantity suits your office’s usage and available storage space.
When choosing between a chocolate drink mix and unsweetened cocoa, read the ingredients and nutritional information for each product. The sugar content per 100 g of powder and the way the drink is prepared help you make two different decisions.
If colleagues need to avoid certain ingredients, check the packaging of the exact product you buy before putting it in the shared area. Depending on the recipe, things to look out for include soya, milk, gluten and possible traces of allergens.
For office supplies, start by considering how often people take breaks and the storage conditions. Then compare the recipes with the needs of the people who’ll be using the powder.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the net weight and consider whether it’ll be used regularly enough to make a large pack worthwhile. | If several colleagues often have a chocolate drink, I want enough in stock for that purpose. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having the right amount for their breaks. |
| Recipe and sugar | Compare the ingredients and sugar per 100 g of powder. Distinguish between a sweetened drink mix and unsweetened cocoa that you measure out yourself. | At break time, I prefer to know what’s in the powder before deciding how to make my drink. Ingredients are the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the exact product for information about soya, milk, gluten and possible traces. | In a shared kitchen, I need to be able to find a recipe that’s suitable for the people who’ll be drinking it. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Preparation and storage | Read the preparation and storage instructions. Check that the pack can be resealed and stored in a dry place. | If the break area is small, I’m looking for a powder that’s easy to prepare and store between uses. Around 25% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
In France, the provisions published by Légifrance on this levy cover drinks and liquid preparations for drinks. On their own, they don’t establish that a tin of dry powder is subject to the levy.
When choosing a powder, focus instead on its ingredients and how the drink will be prepared.
According to Santé publique France, producers can choose whether to display the Nutri-Score. If the logo isn’t there, you should still read the nutritional information and ingredients list.
If it is displayed, use it as additional information and also compare the sugar per 100 g and the exact recipe.
Ingredients vary from one drink mix to another. The recipes Auchan lists for Nesquik and Super Poulain mention soya, while the Banania recipe described in the product information contains cereals with gluten.
Check the information on the pack you buy, and keep it accessible to everyone who uses the kitchen.
These brands offer recipes and pack sizes worth considering for office breaks. The details below apply to the specific products mentioned, not every powder from each brand.
Carrefour offers KaoMix in a 1 kg tin.
E.Leclerc offers a 1 kg pack of P’tit Deli instant chocolate drink mix.
Auchan and Carrefour offer Nesquik drink mixes in 1 kg packs.
Auchan and Carrefour offer Super Poulain in a 1 kg pack.
Banania offers its Original chocolate powder in 250 g, 400 g and 1 kg packs.
Auchan offers Cao Kido in a 1 kg pack and pure unsweetened cocoa in a 250 g pack.
To stock the office, here are some chocolate powders and cocoa powders available in 800 g or 1 kg packs. Compare the recipes and preparation instructions before choosing a product for a shared space.
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This 1 kg pack may suit regular consumption in the office. For shared use, check the ingredients, allergen information and preparation instructions on the packaging.
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The 800 g pack is worth considering for regular breaks if you don’t necessarily need a 1 kg tin. Check the label for the recipe and allergen information for the product you buy.
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This 1 kg instant drink mix may be worth considering for frequent breaks. Before making it available to everyone, check the dosage and preparation instructions for this product, along with its allergen information.
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If your office wants to make drinks from cocoa powder, this 1 kg pack is worth considering. Check the exact ingredients and how it needs to be prepared: the 14.7% in the name isn’t enough to describe the recipe.
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This 1 kg pack may suit a supply cupboard that’s used regularly. If you’re buying for a group, read the ingredients and allergen information for this Bananina product rather than assuming it has the same recipe as another brand.
The French provisions published by Légifrance cover drinks and liquid preparations for drinks. They aren’t enough to establish that dry powder sold in a tin is itself subject to the levy. When choosing a product, consider its ingredients and intended use.
No. Santé publique France says producers choose whether to display the Nutri-Score. Whether or not the logo is present, read the ingredients and nutritional information for the product, especially the sugar per 100 g.
Check the specific product and its packaging rather than relying on the brand name alone. The recipes Auchan lists for Nesquik and Super Poulain mention soya; the Banania Original recipe described in the product information contains cereals with gluten. Also check for information about milk and possible traces.
No. It’s mainly worth considering when people have hot chocolate regularly and you have a dry place to store the product with the pack tightly closed. For occasional use, choose an amount that suits the expected consumption and follow the instructions on the pack.