People spreading out their breaks
If you want to share a selection or save it for several study breaks, check its net weight and the varieties it contains rather than looking only at the number of pieces.
Who is this choice for?
People who are mindful of allergens
Before giving or sharing a box, check the ingredients list for the exact product. The DGCCRF states that allergens must be clearly highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
People who fancy an ice cream
If you’re after a chocolate ice lolly or tub of ice cream, don’t look for a box of chocolates instead. Magnum presents its products as a range of ice creams.
What should you look for?
For a study break, first decide whether you want a selection of chocolates or an ice cream. If you choose a box, check its contents and labelling with the people who’ll be eating it in mind.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Sharing size | The net weight and varieties in the box, not just the number of pieces. | If I’m splitting a selection between several breaks or people, I want to know the actual quantity and contents; around 36% of consumers would put this need first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list and highlighted allergens; for comparing nutritional information, the values per 100 g where nutrition labelling applies. | Before sharing or giving chocolates as a gift, I need to know whether the ingredients are suitable for the people concerned; this would be the top consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Product type | The product description: a box of chocolates or an ice cream, as well as the information for the specific product you’ve chosen. | If I’m looking for an ice cream to enjoy during a break, a box of chocolates won’t satisfy that craving; around 28% of consumers would make this distinction their first consideration. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Mixing up chocolate ice cream and a box of chocolates
Magnum offers a range of ice creams in lolly and tub formats, while a box contains a selection of chocolates. These formats suit different kinds of break or gift.
Decide what you’d like to eat or give as a gift before comparing products.
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Looking only at the number of pieces
Two boxes may have different contents and net weights. The number of chocolates alone doesn’t tell you the quantity or variety in the selection.
Check the net weight and what’s in the box, especially if you plan to spread it over several breaks.
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Assuming a selection is suitable for everyone
The varieties in a box may differ. For prepacked foods sold in France, the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens must be clearly highlighted.
Read the ingredients list for the exact product before sharing it or giving it as a gift.
Retailers and brands to know
These retailers can help you find different chocolate formats; Magnum is a separate option for ice creams. Check each product individually.
Carrefour
Carrefour France’s search results include chocolate boxes and selections from various brands.
- Some product listings show the product’s weight.
- The results also include products that aren’t boxes, so check the category for each item.
Auchan
Auchan France has a category for gift confectionery that includes boxes.
- The category helps you find different selection formats.
- A category page alone won’t tell you the ingredients of a specific product.
E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc features, among other products, a 300 g dark chocolate tasting box.
- This specific format gives you a starting point for exploring a dark chocolate box.
- Check the full product listing and packaging for the ingredients and allergens in the product.
ALDI
ALDI France mainly features chocolate bars in the category reviewed.
- Chocolate bars are another option if you don’t need a gift selection.
- The presence of chocolate bars doesn’t mean a specific box is available.
Magnum
Here, Magnum is an option for ice cream, not boxes of chocolates.
- The brand offers ice creams in lolly and tub formats.
- For a specific product, Magnum recommends checking the packaging for the latest ingredient information.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
What should I check on a box of chocolates to share?
Check the varieties included, the net weight and the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen. If someone needs to avoid an allergen, read the packaging information before offering them the box; the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly highlighted.
How can I compare the nutritional information for two boxes?
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g where nutrition labelling applies to the products concerned. The DGCCRF says that showing values per 100 g or 100 ml makes it possible to compare them on the same basis; check the net weight and varieties in each selection separately.
Can a Magnum ice lolly replace a box of chocolates?
Only if you’d prefer an ice cream to a selection to share or give as a gift. Magnum presents its products as ice creams; check the packaging for the ingredients in the product you choose.
What should I check if the box is for several study breaks?
Check the date and storage instructions for the exact product before planning to keep it for several breaks. Also make sure its contents are suitable for the people you want to share it with.