Who are these formats for?

Anyone looking for a gift box

You want to give or share chocolates. What matters more than the box’s appearance is what’s inside, how much it contains and the allergens in that specific product.

Biscuit lovers looking for something to enjoy with tea

You’re after a biscuit to serve with a hot drink, rather than a chocolate selection or frozen dessert. Check the ingredients and storage instructions.

Anyone looking for chocolate-coated ice lollies

You want an ice cream on a stick. Make sure you have space to store it in the freezer, and check the delivery or collection options before ordering.

What should you check before buying?

Whether you’re shopping for tea, a gift or a frozen dessert, start by deciding which type of product you want. Then use the label and delivery or collection details to compare options within that category.

Chocolate selection box

Choose this: if you want to give or share a selection of non-frozen chocolates.

Bear in mind: this format won’t necessarily replace biscuits to serve with tea; check the recipes and storage instructions for the box you choose.

Biscuits for tea

Choose this: if something to enjoy with a hot drink matters more than a chocolate gift.

Bear in mind: a packet of biscuits isn’t a chocolate selection box; ingredients and storage instructions vary by product.

Ice lollies

Choose this: if you’re specifically looking for a frozen dessert on a stick.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to store it in the freezer and choose a delivery or collection option suitable for a frozen product.

Factor What to check Relevant shoppers
Type of product Read the product name and distinguish between assorted chocolates, biscuits and ice cream. If I’m looking for a non-frozen gift, I don’t want to order an ice cream because I’ve confused the product names; around 40% of shoppers would make this distinction their priority.
Ingredients and storage Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the exact product packaging. If ingredients or storage space affect my choice, I want to check the label before ordering; around 30% of shoppers would put this check first.
When you’ll enjoy it Check the quantity if you’re sharing; for ice cream, also check the delivery or collection options. If I’m serving something with tea or planning a cold dessert, I want a format that suits the occasion; around 30% of shoppers would put this use first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing a chocolate coating with a chocolate selection box

    Joybuy’s product listing for Magnum Classic describes vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate. It’s for when you fancy a frozen dessert, not a non-frozen selection box.

    Identify the type of product before comparing products and formats.

  • Choosing by name without checking the ingredients

    Allergens vary between recipes. An assorted selection box may also contain several different recipes in the same box.

    Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.

  • Assuming all formats need the same storage conditions

    The Lindt Création selection box featured by Joybuy should be stored in a cool, dry place; LU Biscuits Thé should be kept away from heat and moisture. Ice cream needs to be stored in the freezer.

    Before ordering ice cream, also check that the delivery or collection option is suitable for a frozen product.

Brands to consider by product type

Lindt

Joybuy describes Lindt Création, 173 g, as an assorted chocolate selection box featuring six dessert-inspired recipes.

  • This product suits anyone looking for a box to give or share, rather than an ice cream.
  • For this specific selection box, the listing declares milk, lactose, hazelnuts, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients. It may also contain other nuts. Check the packaging before buying.

LU

The LU Biscuits Thé product featured by Joybuy, 350 g, is an orange blossom-flavoured baked biscuit.

  • This product suits anyone looking for biscuits to enjoy with tea.
  • It contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain egg and sesame. It isn’t a chocolate selection box.

Magnum

Magnum offers a range of ice creams; Joybuy’s Magnum Classic listing describes vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate.

  • This product is a frozen dessert on a stick.
  • It needs to be stored in the freezer and won’t replace a non-frozen chocolate selection box or biscuits for tea.

Joybuy products in these formats

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Frequently asked questions

Can a Magnum ice lolly replace a chocolate selection box for tea?

No, not if you’re looking for a non-frozen box to give or share. Joybuy describes Magnum Classic as vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate, while Lindt Création is a 173 g assorted chocolate selection box.

How can you identify allergens on prepacked food?

For prepacked food sold in France, the Ministry for the Economy says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you plan to buy.

Which allergens should you check for Lindt Création and LU Biscuits Thé?

The Joybuy listing for Lindt Création declares milk, lactose, hazelnuts, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients. It may also contain other nuts. The LU Biscuits Thé listing declares wheat, milk and soya, and says it may contain egg and sesame; check the packaging for each product.

Do these three types of product all need to be stored in the same way?

No. According to their Joybuy listings, Lindt Création should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from light and strong odours, while LU Biscuits Thé should be kept away from heat and moisture. Magnum ice cream should be stored in the freezer.