For a snack on the go, an individually wrapped biscuit bar is handy. If you’re buying for several days of the holidays, check the number of portions and the weight per portion in a multipack. For your chosen variety, also check the allergens and, if you’re considering a bar with no added sugars, its ingredients and any sweeteners.
You want to pop something in your bag for one snack break without opening a larger pack or dividing it into portions first. Check whether the bars are individually wrapped, as the total pack weight won’t tell you this.
You compare the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety before choosing something for a child or your household. If you’re considering bars with no added sugars, it’s also worth checking which sweeteners they contain.
You’re looking for several snack portions in one pack. The number of bars and the size of each portion help you decide whether the contents will suit your planned snack breaks.
First decide whether you need a snack to take out with you or whether you’re mainly stocking up. Then compare the portions and check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it’s most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking one with you | Check whether the bars are individually wrapped and how many grams are in one portion. | If I want to hand out one snack while we’re out, I don’t want to divide up a pack first. For around 37% of consumers, having a portion that’s ready to take along is the priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and the information about allergens that are present or may be present for the exact variety. Also check which sweeteners are used. | When ingredients matter to my household, the information on the packaging comes before an appealing claim on the front. That’s the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Stocking up and portion size | Compare the number of bars and the weight per portion, not just the total pack weight. | For several days of the holidays, I want to know how many separate snack breaks a pack will cover. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this when choosing what to stock up on. |
| Biscuit or chocolate treat | Check the product type and the nutritional information per portion. For chocolate varieties, follow the storage instructions. | If the snack is mainly intended as a treat, I deliberately look for a biscuit or chocolate option that suits the occasion. That’s the priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn states that Peijnenburg Tussendoor raisin contains naturally occurring sugars and xylitol. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The B'tween Zero variety reviewed also contains polyols.
As well as checking the claim on the front, read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact bar.
Albert Heijn describes AH Kruidkoekreep naturel as vegan, but also lists rye and cereals containing gluten, as well as the possible presence of milk, nuts and wheat, among other allergens.
Check the latest allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
The packs mentioned vary both in the number of bars and in portion size. A pack with more bars won’t necessarily give you the snack size you’re looking for.
Compare the number of bars and the grams per portion. If you want to take them individually, check that the portions are separately wrapped.
The supermarket’s own brand includes Kruidkoekreep naturel in a pack of six. Albert Heijn states that this variety contains six portions of 65 g.
According to Albert Heijn, Tussendoor raisin contains four individually wrapped biscuit bars weighing 28,7 g each.
LU’s range includes Time Out Choco Chip: according to Albert Heijn, a pack of five individually wrapped biscuits weighing 28 g each.
The Zero Milk Chocolate variety reviewed is a cereal bar, not a biscuit bar. Jumbo lists six bars weighing 20 g each, with 68 kcal per bar.
ALDI Netherlands lists fruit bars, multigrain biscuits and a pack of eight muesli bars weighing 200 g in total among the products in this own-brand range.
For an individual snack break during the school holidays, you can browse biscuits, chocolate biscuits and a wafer here. These are different types of product, so check the portion packaging for each item and don’t choose based on total pack weight alone.
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A biscuit option if you want to take an individual treat with you. Check the packaging to see exactly how many separate portions the ‘12 Pcs 60gx12’ refers to and how much each portion weighs.
The product information lists milk, wheat and soya as allergens. Check the latest packaging if these ingredients matter to your choice.
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This wafer is an option for a small treat to take with you individually, but it isn’t a traditional biscuit bar. The product name lists nine pieces with a total weight of 104,4 g.
The product information lists milk, wheat and soya, and says it may contain traces of peanuts, sesame and nuts. Check the latest allergen information.
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If you’re after a chocolate biscuit for an individual snack break, this is a biscuit option rather than a bar. The product name lists 150 g; check the packaging to see how many portions it contains and how they’re wrapped.
The product information lists milk, wheat and soya, and says nuts may be present. Read the latest allergen information.
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This chocolate biscuit with pistachio is suited to anyone looking for a small treat for one snack break, but it isn’t a traditional biscuit bar. The product name lists ten pieces weighing 12,5 g each.
Before buying, check the full ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, particularly as it contains pistachio.
Yes, check the packaging for the exact variety. Your Europe explains that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked foods. Biscuit and cereal bars may also contain different ingredients and have different statements about possible traces.
No. Albert Heijn states that Peijnenburg Tussendoor raisin contains naturally occurring sugars. Check the nutritional information and ingredients list for your chosen variety to see which sweeteners it contains, too.
Keep the bar out of your pets’ reach. The product information for Peijnenburg Tussendoor raisin says that xylitol is not suitable for animals and advises contacting a vet if it is ingested.
Follow the storage instructions for your chosen bar. Albert Heijn says LU Time Out Choco Chip should be kept somewhere cool and dry, so don’t leave this variety in a hot car or in direct sunlight.
The Lidl product page reviewed describes these biscuit bars as available in store only. Check the latest store information for the variety you’re looking for.
