People hosting a movie night at home
Pre-sliced brioche is ready to serve, with no cutting needed. If everyone would rather choose a different bite, a selection of chocolates may be a better fit. If so, check exactly what’s included.
Who are these formats for?
People bringing a food gift
A gift box brings together an attractive presentation and treats to share. The number of pieces, the recipes and the net quantity can help you choose a size that suits the group.
People who check ingredients before serving
If any guests have known allergies, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each specific product. To compare the nutritional values of two products, use the same basis of 100 g.
What should you look for?
Start with how you plan to serve it: quickly dish up slices, give a gift box or offer a choice of bite-sized treats. Then compare what’s actually inside the packs, especially if several people will be sharing the snack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
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| Serving during the film | Whether the brioche needs slicing, the number of pieces or slices, and the net quantity. | When the film starts, I want to put the snack on the table without having to cut it. Around 40% of consumers prioritise being able to share it straight away. |
| Gifting and variety | Whether it comes in a gift box or bag, the number of recipes and what’s in the pack. | If I’m bringing a gift, I also want to offer a choice of different bites. For around 30% of consumers, giving a gift and offering a variety of flavours come first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the specific product. | Before serving several people, I need to know whether the ingredients are suitable for the guests concerned. This check is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Nutritional values per 100 g and the serving size stated on the packaging. | I want to compare sugar and fat on the same basis before deciding how much to serve. Around 10% of consumers put this comparison first. |
According to the DGCCRF, nutritional values given per 100 g make it easier to compare prepacked foods. They don’t replace checking the portion you’ll actually serve.
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a gift box is suitable for every guest
A selection of recipes may contain different allergens. The product information for the Côte d’Or Collection box sold by Auchan lists hazelnuts, milk, almonds and soya, among other ingredients.
Ask the guests concerned what information you need to check, then read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you buy.
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Comparing packs by the number of pieces alone
The number of chocolates doesn’t tell you their weight or how many each person will have. Sliced brioche and a gift box also won’t divide up in the same way.
Check the net quantity and nutritional values per 100 g, then look at the serving size if one is shown on the packaging.
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Assuming you know what’s in it from the name ‘chocolate brioche’ alone
The two products reviewed from Brioche Pasquier and Harrys contain wheat and eggs. Their other ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings differ.
Check the label on the specific brioche you plan to serve rather than making assumptions based on the product category.
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Taking snacks to a cinema without checking its rules
A movie night at home and a screening at a cinema don’t raise the same practical questions.
If you plan to take food into a cinema, check the rules at your chosen venue before you buy anything.
Brands and products to know
These examples show different formats. They don’t imply anything about the ingredients of other products from the same brands or their availability on Joybuy.
Brioche Pasquier
The chocolate chip braided brioche from Brioche Pasquier comes pre-sliced, making it easy to serve at the table during a movie night at home.
- The slices save you having to cut the brioche during the film.
- For this product, check the information about wheat, eggs and milk before sharing it.
Harrys
Harrys offers sliced chocolate chip brioche, designed to be served by the slice rather than given as a gift box.
- It’s already sliced, so it’s ready to serve at the table.
- The product information warns that it may contain traces of milk and soya. Check the packaging of the product you buy.
Côte d’Or
The Collection box listed by Auchan contains 36 pieces in a 345 g pack, making it worth considering if you’d like the product to double as a gift.
- The number of pieces gives you a clear guide when planning how to share them.
- The product information lists nuts, milk and soya, among other ingredients. It also advises storing the box away from heat and moisture.
Celebrations
The bag of chocolate confectionery listed by Auchan includes eight recipes. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for variety rather than a gift box.
- The bag brings several recipes together in one product.
- The product information lists milk, peanuts, wheat, soya and egg, among other ingredients. Check the ingredients for each specific product.
Carrefour
The retailer offers a range of chocolate gift boxes and selections, giving you different formats to compare before choosing a gift to share.
- Product information lets you check what’s included in each option.
- Check the product information and the options available at your selected store before making a trip.
Chocolates to give or share on Joybuy
These products offer a few different ways to bring chocolate to a movie night at home: an assorted box, bars, a gift with a mug, a multipack of chocolate bars and a sharing bag. If you’d prefer chocolate brioche, use the serving and labelling criteria outlined above.
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Quality Street, assorted chocolates and sweets in a box, 400 g
A good option if you want to put out a box of assorted treats to share or bring as a gift. To work out how to share the contents between guests, check the number of pieces and the ingredients for the product you choose.
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Kinder Chocolate, 16 bars
The pack of 16 bars gives you a clear number of portions to bear in mind when sharing. If individually wrapped bars are important to you, check the packaging and the ingredients in the pack.
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FIZZY Mr & Mrs, mug with chocolates, 100 g
This gift pairs chocolates with a mug, so it’s best suited if the ‘Mr & Mrs’ theme is what you’re looking for. If you plan to share the chocolates between several people, check the number of pieces and the ingredients before you buy.
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Toblerone Milk, 3 × 50 g
The three bars give you a handy guide if you plan to share the chocolate between several people. If you’d like to hand them out individually, check whether they’re separately wrapped, and read the ingredients on the multipack.
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Maltesers, milk chocolate with a honeycomb centre, in a bag
This bag is a handy choice if you want to put out a chocolate snack to share during the film. If the net quantity will influence your choice, check the weight on the packaging. Also check the ingredients for any guests with dietary requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Which allergens should I check before serving brioche or chocolates?
Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the specific product. The French ministry responsible for the economy explains that allergens in prepacked foods must be listed and highlighted. Ingredients vary from one brioche or selection to another.
Is the Nutri-Score enough to help me choose between these products?
No. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and the stated serving size too. Santé publique France explains that displaying the Nutri-Score is voluntary. The logo alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the product or how much you’ll serve.
How should I store a box of chocolates before giving it as a gift?
Follow the storage instructions on the box you buy. For the Côte d’Or Collection product featured by Auchan, the product information says to store it away from heat and moisture. Don’t assume the same applies to a different product without checking.