Choose individually wrapped packs or twin packs if you want to hand out biscuits or pop them into a lunchbox without repacking them. A large pack or bundle of multipacks is a better choice if you want to portion them yourself for several days of the calendar. Before you buy, count the portions you can actually use, check that they fit in the compartments and read the label on the exact product if allergies are a concern.
You need a suitable treat for each compartment. Count the individually wrapped portions and the biscuits in each one, then check the dimensions of the pack and compartment. The total pack weight won’t tell you whether a portion will fit.
You want to be able to take biscuits with you or hand them out without repacking them first. A sealed twin pack or small packet can be handy, but check how many biscuits it contains.
You’re filling compartments for several days or handing out biscuits on other occasions. A large pack or multipack lets you decide how much to serve each time, but you’ll need to portion and store the biscuits yourself.
Start by working out how many portions you can actually use. Then check whether they’re sealed, fit in the compartments and are suitable for the people you’re giving the biscuits to.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for calendar compartments | Count the individual packets and biscuits in each one; compare their dimensions with the compartment. | If my calendar has small compartments, I don’t want to find out that a sealed portion is too big. Around 40% of consumers prioritise portions that fit a calendar or are easy to hand out. |
| Individually wrapped portions | Check whether there are individual packets inside and how many biscuits each one contains. | For a lunchbox or a treat to hand out, I want to give someone a portion without repacking the biscuits. Individually wrapped portions are the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Quantity and stock | Compare the net weight and the number of usable portions; check the best-before date and storage instructions. | When I’m making portions myself for several days, I want to know whether there’s enough in the pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise having enough stock for this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack of the product you’ve chosen. | If I’m giving biscuits to someone else, I want to check which ingredients and allergens they contain. Checking the label is the first concern for around 10% of consumers. |
A bundle of standard packs doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped biscuits. That means you may still need to make up your own portions for calendar compartments or lunchboxes.
Count the inner packs and the biscuits in each one. If you’re filling an advent calendar, also check that a sealed portion will fit in the compartment.
Two packs with the same number of biscuits may provide different numbers of usable portions. For example, one might contain biscuits wrapped in pairs, while the other has one large inner pack.
Work out how many days or occasions you need to cater for, then compare that number with the sealed portions in the pack.
A description such as ‘vegan’ doesn’t tell you which allergens may be relevant to the recipient. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
Read the allergen information and any warnings on the exact flavour and pack you’re buying.
Seasonal products may only be available in limited quantities. Lidl states that its Mini Star biscuits are available while stocks last.
Check the current pack contents and availability before planning to use them for every day of the calendar.
You can find speculoos biscuits in both twin packs and bundles of standard packs. Jumbo lists an XL version with 10 packets of two biscuits; Albert Heijn describes a 3-pack as three separate items.
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit and snack brand, with small biscuit formats available for a limited time, among other products.
ALDI’s own brand includes a range of biscuit packs. For example, ALDI lists a pack of 20 chocolate biscuits, individually wrapped in pairs.
Oreo offers examples of twin packs: Jumbo lists Oreo Original as 10 × 2 biscuits, while ALDI lists another Oreo product as 6 × 2 biscuits.
These packs may suit you if you want to divide biscuits between advent calendar days, lunchboxes or occasions when you’re handing them out. Pay attention to the difference between the number of packs and the number of portions you can use individually. If you have small compartments, check the dimensions too.
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An option for serving speculaas biscuits on several occasions. Check how many biscuits are in each inner pack and whether it will fit in the advent calendar compartment you have in mind.
Contents: 200 g. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
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Three packs give you biscuits to share across several occasions. Check how many biscuits are in each inner pack before making them up into calendar portions.
Pack size: 3 × 77 g. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
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The eight packs can be shared between lunchboxes or occasions when you’re handing out treats. Check how many biscuits each portion contains and whether the dimensions suit your calendar.
Pack size: 8 × 61 g. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
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The two packs can be shared between two occasions. Check how many biscuits are in each pack before planning to use them as separate calendar or lunchbox portions.
Total weight: 97 g. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
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The two packs can be shared between two occasions. Check how many biscuits each pack contains and whether a pack will fit in the compartment or lunchbox you have in mind.
Total weight: 97 g. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact pack.
Look for the number of inner packs and the number of biscuits in each one, for example ‘10 × 2 biscuits’. A 3-pack could also be three separate standard packs, so check the description before assuming they’re sealed snack portions.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product you’re handing out. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label. Also read any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
No. A vegan description is no substitute for checking allergens. If someone has an allergy, read the information on the exact pack, even if the product description seems to suit their other dietary requirements.
Compare the number of usable portions with the number of compartments you want to fill. Also check the number of biscuits per portion, dimensions, net weight and best-before date. A large pack means you’ll need to portion the biscuits yourself.
Check the current pack contents and availability before assuming you’ll be able to fill all the portions you need. Lidl says its Mini Star biscuits are available while stocks last.
