For a New Year's Eve party, choose a box by its stated cocoa percentage and serving format rather than assuming every chocolate labelled dark has the same strength. Tesco Groceries lists a Lindt assortment with 45%, 60% and 70% dark-chocolate shells for varied preferences, and a separate box with 70% cocoa in each dark shell for a consistent choice; check the exact pack's ingredients and allergen warnings before serving.
Start with whether your guests would welcome a choice of cocoa strengths or whether the party calls for a consistently stated 70% option.
A declared cocoa level matters if high-cocoa dark chocolate is part of the plan. Tesco Groceries specifies 70% cocoa in the shells of Lindt Lindor Extra Dark truffles; check what the percentage describes on any other box you consider.
A mixed box gives guests a choice without making every piece the same strength. Tesco Groceries lists 45%, 60% and 70% dark-chocolate-shell varieties in its Lindt Lindor Assorted Dark box.
Screen each exact pack before serving. The listed Lindt dark truffle boxes contain milk and soya and carry precautionary warnings for hazelnuts and other nuts, according to Tesco Groceries; dark chocolate should not be assumed free from those allergens.
Decide on cocoa strength first, then check how the chocolates will be shared and whether the exact pack is suitable for your guests.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa strength | Read the percentage on the exact box. Check whether it describes the dark shell rather than the whole filled chocolate; Tesco Groceries lists Lindt shell varieties at 45%, 60% and 70%. | I would like guests to choose between dark-chocolate strengths, or I want every serving to have a stated 70% dark shell. |
| Portions and format | Compare the stated piece count with the number of guests, not just the pack weight. Tesco Groceries lists approximately 16 truffles in a 200g Lindt box; Hotel Chocolat lists Serious Dark Fix boxes of 18, 29 and 58 pieces. | Guests will be helping themselves, so I need to know whether the box has enough separate pieces or whether it will sit alongside other food. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current pack's ingredient list and precautionary statements. Tesco Groceries lists milk and soya in both Lindt dark truffle boxes, with warnings that they may contain hazelnuts and other nuts. | Before I put out the chocolates, I need to check the exact pack against any guest's allergy requirements and keep its label available. |
Tesco Groceries lists one Lindt assortment with 45%, 60% and 70% dark shells. A percentage can also apply to one part of a filled chocolate rather than the whole piece.
Choose a mixed box for a range of declared strengths, or check that the exact box states 70% for the component that matters to you.
The Lindt dark truffle listings include milk and soya and warn that the products may contain hazelnuts and other nuts, according to Tesco Groceries.
Check the current physical pack before serving anyone with an allergy, and retain the packaging so guests can read it.
Weight does not tell you how many separate chocolates guests can take. Tesco Groceries lists approximately 16 truffles in a 200g Lindt box, while Hotel Chocolat lists dark boxes in several stated piece counts.
Compare piece counts with your guest list and decide whether the chocolates are the main sweet offering or one of several party foods.
The Department for Education's school-food guidance concerns food and drink provided in state-funded schools in England. It does not classify a particular dark chocolate box.
For a privately hosted party, check the product's cocoa statement, portions and allergen label. If buying for a school setting, assess the applicable guidance and the specific product separately.
These brand references illustrate different formats; check an individual box rather than assuming every product in a range has the same cocoa level or ingredients.
Tesco Groceries lists both a uniform 70%-shell Lindor truffle box and an assorted dark box with 45%, 60% and 70% shell varieties.
Hotel Chocolat lists Serious Dark Fix boxes in 18-, 29- and 58-piece formats.
Cocoa Black describes its boxed dark-chocolate range as 70% cocoa and lists several collection formats.
Cadbury describes Bournville as a dark-chocolate line, which may be relevant if a boxed assortment is not essential.
Ferrero Rocher lists a Dark Hazelnut bar, a breakable alternative to a box of individual truffles.
This boxed Lindt option has 70% cocoa stated in its product title, making it relevant when the party calls for a declared cocoa strength rather than a mixed-strength selection.
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A 200g box of dark truffles for sharing when a stated 70% cocoa option suits the party. Check the piece count against the number of guests; the listed ingredients include barley, milk and soya, with precautionary nut warnings, so read the current pack before serving guests with allergies.
No: check for a stated cocoa percentage on the exact product. Tesco Groceries lists Lindt dark truffles with 45%, 60% and 70% shell varieties, so ‘dark’ alone does not tell you whether every piece meets a 70% brief.
Choose a mixed box if guests may prefer different dark-chocolate strengths. Tesco Groceries lists 45%, 60% and 70% shells in Lindt Lindor Assorted Dark; its separate Extra Dark box states 70% cocoa in the dark shells if you want that level throughout the box.
Do not assume a dark box is suitable. Tesco Groceries lists milk and soya in both Lindt dark truffle boxes and precautionary warnings for hazelnuts and other nuts. Check the current physical pack against each affected guest's requirements before serving.
Tesco Groceries instructs buyers to keep the listed Lindt truffles in a cool, dry place. Keep the original packaging available at the party so guests can check its ingredient and allergen information.