Anyone who likes to snack throughout the evening
If you’d like to have a small piece now and then during longer rounds, a breakable wafer bar can be a practical choice. Check that the allergens listed on the label are suitable for you, too.
Who might enjoy these bars?
Anyone who’d rather open one compact bar
If you’d prefer a bar with cookie or biscuit pieces rather than individual wafer fingers, examples include the 100 g AH Cookies cream bar and the 90 g Milka Lotus Biscoff bar described by Albert Heijn.
Anyone who needs to check ingredients carefully
The varieties discussed here include ingredients such as milk, wheat and soya; information about nuts and peanuts varies by product. Before buying, read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a breakable wafer bar or a single chocolate bar. Then compare the type of biscuit and the label for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and snacking style | Compare the net weight, the stated number of portions and the shape of the bar. | For long gaming sessions, I want to be able to have a piece at different points throughout the evening. Portion size is the most important factor in this choice for around 45% of consumers. |
| Texture and flavour | Check whether it contains wafer, cookie pieces or caramelised biscuit pieces. | I’m mainly looking for the bite and flavour I enjoy, not just a bar with a biscuit on the packaging. That’s what makes the difference for roughly 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I check the exact variety before choosing it. Around 22% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a sharing bar for a compact bar for one
Verkade also describes its XXL Choco Biscuit with caramel-flavour filling as a sharing bar. That’s a different pack size from a small snack to enjoy during a game.
Check the net weight and portions, and think about whether you’ll want to save an opened larger bar for later.
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Assuming every product in a range has the same ingredients
The KitKat, AH and Milka bars discussed here have different ingredients and statements about the possible presence of nuts or peanuts.
Check the name of the exact variety and read the current label each time, even if you already know the brand.
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Relying only on online ingredient information
Albert Heijn points out that product information can change. A product page you looked at earlier may not match the packaging you receive.
Use the product page to compare options, but check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before eating the bar.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Worth considering if you’re looking for a larger biscuit bar you can share.
- According to Verkade, the XXL Choco Biscuit with caramel-flavour filling is made up of 19% biscuit, 31% caramel cream and 50% milk chocolate.
- The XXL bar is also designed for sharing, so it may not be the obvious choice for a compact snack for one. Check the allergens on the label.
KitKat
A wafer bar is an option if you’d like to eat your chocolate in several pieces.
- The Double Chocolate variety described by Albert Heijn is a chocolate bar with crispy wafer.
- Milk and wheat are listed for this variety; also check the warning about the possible presence of peanuts and nuts.
AH / Delicata
Chocolate bars for anyone who’d prefer cookie pieces in their chocolate to individual wafer fingers.
- According to Albert Heijn, the 100 g AH Cookies cream bar contains 10% cookie pieces; the 150 g Delicata Stroopwafel delight bar contains stroopwafel pieces and fudge chunks.
- The Delicata bar is larger than the AH bar. Albert Heijn advises checking the current packaging, as product information can change.
Milka / Lotus Biscoff
A chocolate bar to consider if you’re specifically looking for caramelised biscuit pieces.
- The 90 g bar described by Albert Heijn contains 17% caramelised biscuit pieces.
- Ingredients listed for this variety include wheat, hazelnut, soya and milk. Read the current allergen information on the packaging.
Chocolate snacks on Joybuy
These products are suitable for snacking during a board game night, but their pack sizes vary considerably: the selection includes both small wafer snacks and multipacks. If you’re looking for one compact chocolate bar, pay particular attention to the number of pieces.
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Nestle Kitkat Itoen Matcha & Chocolate, 9 pieces, 104.4 g
For anyone planning several snack breaks and looking to combine matcha with chocolate. This pack contains nine pieces, not one compact bar; check the current allergen information and best-before date on the packaging.
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Kanjers Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffles, 4 pieces
For anyone who’d rather enjoy a caramel waffle coated in milk chocolate than a chocolate bar with biscuit pieces. The pack contains four waffles rather than one bar; check the current label for allergen information.
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Meito Pukupukutai Chocolate Wafer, 16.5 g
For anyone looking for one small wafer snack rather than a larger bar. Read the current allergen information on the packaging before buying.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12.5 g
For anyone who’d like to spread small pistachio-flavoured pieces across several snack breaks. This pack contains ten pieces, not one bar; check the full ingredients list and allergen information on the current label, especially if you need to avoid nuts.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk, 180 g
For anyone who’d like to enjoy chocolate wafers over several snack breaks. The 180 g pack is larger than a compact bar for one; check the current ingredients and allergens on the label.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose a biscuit chocolate bar if I need to avoid gluten?
Don’t rely on the product name alone: the examples discussed list wheat or cereals containing gluten. Check the current ingredients list and any relevant statements on the packaging for the exact variety.
Which allergen information should I rely on: the product page or the packaging?
Check the current packaging before eating the product. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens which must be declared need to be clearly identified in the ingredients list.
How should I store an opened bar until the next game night?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the opened bar securely. The AH bar discussed here says to store it in a cool, dark and dry place; the KitKat variety discussed should be kept dry and protected from heat.