Who is this relevant to?

If you just want one serving

You want something to hand late at night without opening a whole pack of biscuits. In that case, an individually wrapped bar is a better fit than a bag containing several biscuits.

If you want to compare labels

You don’t choose based on the wording on the front alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g; you should also check the serving you’ll actually have.

If you fancy speculoos and check allergens

You’re after the flavour of speculoos, but you also want to know what’s in the bag. The Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains two biscuits per bag; check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most relevant to?
A clearly defined serving Check the number of individually wrapped portions, the contents of each bag and the weight per serving. Albert Heijn describes Peijnenburg Tussendoor rozijn as four individually wrapped bars weighing 28,7 g each; according to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL contains two biscuits per bag. If I want to grab one bar, it matters to me whether a bag contains one bar or several biscuits. Around 40% of consumers put this serving-size question first.
Nutritional values and ingredients Compare sugars, fibre and energy per 100 g and per serving. If a product claims to contain no added sugars, check the ingredients and any warnings too. I want to know what my chosen serving contains, not just what the front of the pack promises. For around 30% of consumers, comparing labels is the most important factor.
Flavour and allergens Check whether you’re buying a bar or biscuits, and read the highlighted allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If I fancy speculoos, I want to be able to choose that flavour without overlooking what’s in the bag or the allergen label. For around 30% of consumers, this combination is the first thing they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a bag of two biscuits for one bar

    An individually wrapped bag gives you a clearly defined serving, but it doesn’t necessarily contain just one biscuit or bar. Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.

    If you’re looking for literally one bar, check how many pieces are in each individual bag.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    These two claims don’t mean the same thing. The wording on the front doesn’t tell you how much sugar a serving contains or which sweeteners have been used.

    Check the nutrition information and ingredients list, and look out for any usage warnings.

  • Choosing based only on flavour or the front of the pack

    When comparing products, a smaller serving can make the nutritional values per serving look different from those per 100 g. The ingredients list is also essential for anyone who needs to avoid allergens.

    Following the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice, compare products per 100 g first, then check your own serving and read the highlighted allergens.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Speculoos biscuits for anyone looking for a crunchy biscuit, including packs with clearly portioned bags.

  • According to Jumbo, the XL pack contains ten bags, each with two biscuits.
  • A bag of two biscuits isn’t the same as one biscuit bar. Check the allergen label for your chosen variety too.

Sondey

A Lidl range of biscuits, cookies, wafers and bars.

  • Lidl describes a range of different biscuit-style snacks.
  • For the specific product, check whether each serving is individually wrapped and what the nutrition information says.

Golden Bridge

An ALDI range that includes fruit bars and biscuit-style snacks.

  • The range offers different formats to consider if you’re choosing between a bar and a biscuit.
  • A multipack doesn’t tell you how many pieces are in each individual wrapper.

Biscotto

An ALDI biscuit range that includes mini biscuits and other varieties.

  • Mini biscuits are another format to consider alongside a biscuit bar.
  • Check the contents of each pack: mini biscuits don’t automatically make up one individually wrapped snack serving.

Biscuit-style snacks on Joybuy

These products are biscuit-style options for a late-night snack. The breakfast cake and chocolate biscuits are different product formats, so check each product to see whether its packaging suits your preference for a single individually wrapped bar.

Snelle Jelle Breakfast Cake Less Sugar-Free, 250 g pack

Snelle Jelle Breakfast Cake Less Sugar-Free 250 g

A breakfast cake option to consider if you want to grab a bar for a late-night snack; it isn’t a classic biscuit bar. Check the pack to see how many bars are individually wrapped.

Pack size: 250 g. Compare nutritional values per serving only once it’s clear what quantity the label refers to. For allergens, check the current information about rye, cereals containing gluten and the possible presence of nuts or milk.

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LU Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits, 150 g pack

LU Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits 150 g

A biscuit option if you’re not looking for a single bar. Check how many biscuits are in each individual wrapper before counting it as one snack serving.

Pack size: 150 g. To compare snacks, check the serving weight and the unit used for the nutrition information. Read the current label for milk, wheat, soya and the possible presence of nuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether a pack really contains one snack serving?

Check the number of individual wrappers and the number of pieces in each one. According to Albert Heijn, Peijnenburg Tussendoor rozijn contains four individually wrapped bars weighing 28,7 g each; Jumbo, by contrast, describes Lotus Biscoff XL as bags containing two biscuits.

Is a biscuit bar with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No. ‘No added sugars’ doesn’t automatically mean a product contains no sugars. Check the sugar content in the nutrition information and read which ingredients and sweeteners have been used.

What should I check if I’m allergic to wheat, soya or nuts?

Before buying, read the current ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on the label; don’t rely solely on the product name or an older pack.

How can I compare biscuit bars with different serving sizes?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then check what’s in the serving you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g; for your own snack, also check the serving weight on the pack.