For a single snack break
If you don’t want to put a large pack on the table, check whether you can grab one bar or one individually wrapped portion. Also check how many biscuits it contains and whether they’re easy to eat while you play.
Which portion works for you?
For comparing labels
If you’re keeping an eye on sugars, fibre, saturated fat or salt, the Voedingscentrum recommends comparing similar products per 100 g. Then check the weight of one bar or biscuit portion: the nutritional values per portion depend on the portion size you choose.
For checking allergens
Before eating or sharing, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant. Biscuits and bars can differ from product to product, so a claim on the front of the pack isn’t a substitute for checking the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a board game night, first decide whether you want one bar, a small pack with several biscuits or a larger sharing pack. Then check how much you’ll eat in one sitting and read the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| A clearly defined portion | Check the number of items and the weight per individual pack; a snack pack doesn’t always contain just one bar. | If you want to play without opening a large pack, you’ll want to know what’s in each small pack once opened. Around 31% of consumers put this clearly defined portion first. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and variant. | If you have an allergy, the variant you choose must be suitable for you, even if a similar product was suitable before. Around 31% of consumers put this check first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare similar products per 100 g for sugars, fibre and saturated fat, among other things; then check the weight per portion. | If you want to compare two bars, use the same nutritional basis first, then consider your portion. Around 23% of consumers make this their first priority. |
| Packaging for later | Check how many portions you can store and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you play regularly, you’ll want a pack with remaining portions that are suitable for another evening. Around 15% of consumers put this need first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a snack pack contains one biscuit or bar
An individual pack may contain several biscuits. For example, Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Belgian chocolate as six packs, each containing three biscuits.
Check the number of items and the weight per individual pack if you want a clearly defined snack portion.
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Reading only the front of the pack
Words such as ‘grains’ or ‘protein’ don’t tell you how much sugar or fibre a product contains, and they don’t give you the full picture of its allergens.
Compare similar products using the nutrition table per 100 g, and read the ingredients list as well.
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Relying on an outdated online allergen list
The ingredients and product information for a variant can change. A list you checked previously is no substitute for the label on the pack you have.
Check the exact flavour and variant again before eating or sharing the product.
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Choosing a large pack for a single snack break
With a sharing pack, you decide how much to open and keep. That may not be ideal if you only want to grab one individual portion during your game night.
Count the individual portions and consider whether you’ll use the rest another time.
Store any leftovers according to the instructions on the packaging.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
The Speculoos Belgian chocolate variant mentioned is a portion of chocolate-coated biscuits, not a single biscuit bar.
- According to Albert Heijn, the pack contains six individual packs, each with three biscuits.
- For this variant, Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya, as well as 40 g of sugars and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g. Check other Lotus Biscoff products separately.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes, among other things, spiced cake bars and breakfast cake bars in multipacks.
- Albert Heijn offers variants in packs of five or six bars, including raisin spiced cake bars and plain breakfast cake bars.
- A multipack doesn’t tell you how a particular variant is packaged inside. Check the packaging and ingredients for each product.
Lidl Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range that includes biscuits, cookies, waffles and bars.
- There are different types of snacks to consider in terms of size and packaging.
- Lidl also lists vegan options in the range, but that doesn’t mean that a bar you choose is vegan or free from specific allergens. Read the label for that variant.
ALDI
The biscuit range includes packs with several items; the right size depends on the individual product.
- For example, ALDI lists a pack of eight butter cake fingers.
- Eight items in a pack doesn’t automatically mean eight individually wrapped portions. Check the individual packaging if you want a solo snack.
Biscuit portions and bars on Joybuy
These products offer two different ways to set aside a single snack for your game: individual packs of biscuits and individually wrapped breakfast cake bars. A biscuit portion isn’t automatically one biscuit or one bar, so check what you’ll actually be opening for each variant.
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Oreo Birthday Cake biscuits, 97 g
If you’d like to grab a separate pack of biscuits, this pack contains two individual inner packs. Check how many biscuits you’ll open in each pack, and read the current label if cereals containing gluten, milk or soya are relevant to you.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas, 8 portions, 200 g
An option if you want to save individual biscuit portions for several game nights. The pack contains eight separate bags; check the label to see how many biscuits each bag contains and how much it weighs. Also check the allergen information for this variant.
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Snelle Jelle breakfast cake bars, 5 × 50 g
If you’d rather grab one bar than a pack of biscuits, these five 50 g bars are individually wrapped. Use the nutrition table on the packaging to distinguish between values per 100 g and per bar. If you have allergies, also check the information about rye, gluten and the possible presence of nuts or milk.
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LU Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits, 150 g
A biscuit portion instead of a bar: the biscuits are wrapped in pairs. Check how many portions the pack contains if you want to spread them across several game nights. If you have allergies, read the current label, including the information on milk, wheat, soya and the possible presence of nuts.
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Ülker Halley Mini biscuits, 3 × 77 g
If you’d like to grab mini biscuits individually, this product comes in three 77 g packs and contains individually wrapped biscuits. Check the packaging to see how many biscuits you want to open for each snack break. If you have allergies, check the current information, including details about wheat, milk, soya, hazelnuts, eggs and sulphites.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take one snack for board game night from a multipack?
Yes, if the bars or biscuit portions are individually wrapped. Check how many items are in each individual pack, though: a small snack pack may contain several biscuits.
How do I compare the sugars and fibre in two biscuit bars?
First compare similar products per 100 g, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. Then check the weight of one bar to see how the nutritional information relates to your snack portion.
Is a vegan or grain label enough if I need to avoid allergens?
No. A label like that doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the exact variant or may be present. Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging before eating the product.
Which allergen information should I use if the product page and packaging differ?
When buying and before eating, check the packaging of the product you have in your hands. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information may change when a product is updated.
How should I store biscuit portions for another game night?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variant and check whether the remaining portions stay individually sealed. For Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Belgian chocolate, the stated advice is to store in a cool, dry place; instructions may differ for other products.