Organisers working around school rules
You’re organising a school fair and want to know which edible products are allowed before you pack them. Then check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging itself.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buyers looking to hand out equal portions
You’re working out how many portions you’ll need for a stall, so you’re looking for a clear number of items per pack. Check separately whether those items are individually wrapped too.
Buyers also considering a larger snack bar
You’re comparing a small biscuit portion with a snack bar. Size only helps you decide if it fits the school’s rules and you’ve read the label on the exact bar.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, find out what the school allows at the fair. Then choose the type of product and check how many suitable portions you’ll get from the pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Ask which products are allowed and read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. | When I’m packing something for the fair, I want to avoid offering a product that doesn’t meet the rules. This check comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Easy to hand out | Check the number of items and separately confirm whether each portion has its own wrapper. | At a busy stall, I want to hand out portions without having to share biscuits from an opened pack. Around 29% of consumers give ease of handing out the highest priority. |
| Quantity needed | Count the portions you can actually hand out from each pack, not just the total weight. | I want to know in advance how many packs I’ll need for the planned number of portions. Planning quantities is the most important factor for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour and portion size | Decide whether you want a small biscuit portion or a larger snack bar, then check the variant you’ve chosen. | If both sizes are allowed, I want to choose what suits the stall’s offering. Flavour or size matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Using one variant’s label for another
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between variants or change when a product is updated. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging itself.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying for the fair, even if you already know the brand.
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Assuming a multipack with a stated count contains individual wrappers
A label such as 7 × 3 items or 10 × 2 items tells you how many biscuits are listed, not how they’re wrapped inside. Jumbo uses these quantity descriptions for Lotus Biscoff variants.
Check the packaging or ask in store whether the portions are actually individually wrapped before basing your distribution plan on them.
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Choosing a larger bar before checking the school’s rules
A snack bar may not be suitable if the school requires small portions or doesn’t allow edible treats. The Voedingscentrum explains that schools may have a policy on treats.
Ask the school or fair organiser which products and portion sizes are suitable, then choose a bar.
Brands worth comparing
Lotus Biscoff
A brand to consider if you’re looking for speculoos portions with a stated count. Lotus Bakeries lists a Mega Pack of 20 × 2 items; Jumbo also lists chocolate and 6-grain variants with stated quantities.
- The pack sizes listed can help you plan quantities.
- A stated quantity doesn’t confirm that the items are individually wrapped. Check the current label for each variant and make sure it meets the school’s rules.
Trek
An alternative if you’re considering a snack bar instead of a small biscuit portion. Jumbo lists Trek Biscoff as 3 × 50 g.
- The listing clearly states the weight of each bar.
- Check that a 50 g bar is an acceptable portion size and read the allergen information on the exact pack.
LU
A brand to include when comparing biscuit products; Albert Heijn, for example, lists LU Scholiertje dark chocolate.
- A specific product you can use to compare the packaging and label.
- The listing for Scholiertje dark chocolate tells you nothing about the packaging or allergens in another LU variant.
Products for individual portions
These biscuit bars, chocolate biscuits and crackers are options to consider as individual portions. For each product, check the packaging, the number of portions you can hand out and the school’s rules.
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LU Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits, 150 g
If you want to hand out biscuits in small portions, check whether the two-biscuit portions are individually wrapped and how many portions are in the pack.
Check the current label for wheat and gluten, milk, soya and any mention of nuts.
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LU Time Out Cookie Bars, 140 g
A biscuit bar to consider if you want to hand out one bar at a time; check how many individually wrapped bars are in the pack.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack for wheat and gluten, milk, soya and any mention of egg.
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Aji Black Cracker, 88 g
A cracker option if this type of product suits the fair’s offering; check how many individually wrapped pieces you can hand out from one pack.
Before packing, check the current label for wheat and gluten, soya and milk, and make sure it meets the school’s rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hand out biscuit bars containing gluten at a school fair?
That depends on the school’s rules and the pupils the product is intended for. Ask which products are allowed and check the allergens on the exact pack. The Voedingscentrum points out that children may need to refuse a treat because of an allergy, religious beliefs or dietary requirements.
Where can I find the allergens in a biscuit bar?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The Voedingscentrum says common allergens must be clearly shown on the label, so don’t rely on the label for another flavour or an older pack.
Does 7 × 3 items mean each portion is individually wrapped?
No. That description gives the quantity, but doesn’t necessarily tell you how the biscuits are wrapped inside. Check the packaging itself before counting on individual portions to hand out.
Should I repackage biscuit bars for the stall?
Where possible, leave the original packaging intact so the product information stays with the bars. Agree with the school on how products should be offered and check the label before handing them out.