For anyone wanting a snack on the go
If you want to pop a single sealed portion in your bag after the gym, check how many biscuits are in each packet. For example, Jumbo describes a Lotus Biscoff pack containing ten packets of two biscuits each.
Which pack size suits you?
For lunchboxes and sharing
If you’re planning several snack breaks, the number of biscuits and how they’re packed matter. ALDI lists large packs of Koekkie and Biscotto, so you can decide how many biscuits to take each time.
For anyone comparing nutrition labels
To see how a biscuit fits in with the rest of what you eat, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products on the same quantity. If you have allergies, check the label on the pack you buy too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want a sealed portion to take with you or a larger pack to divide up. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the biscuits you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Biscuits alongside a meal | Compare protein, sugars and fibre per 100 g, and consider how many biscuits you actually eat. | After exercising, I want to know how a biscuit fits alongside my usual meal, rather than treat it as a meal in itself. This nutritional balance is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| A portion to take with you | Check how many biscuits are in each sealed packet and how many packets the multipack contains. | I can pop a sealed portion in my gym bag without opening a whole pack. Around 29% of consumers say convenience on the go is their top priority. |
| A pack to share | Check the number of biscuits, the total weight and whether the pack is divided into individually sealed portions. | For several lunchboxes, I want to be able to divide up the biscuits or keep some of the pack sealed. Around 21% of consumers put this need for a supply at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the current pack, including highlighted allergens and warnings about traces. | If I have a food allergy, I want to check the pack itself before eating a biscuit. This is the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a two-biscuit portion for a post-workout meal
An individually wrapped packet is easy to take with you, but it doesn’t tell you how the biscuit fits in with the rest of what you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercise.
Choose a two-biscuit portion for convenience, and consider the biscuit separately from the other food you eat.
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Comparing only the number of packets
More packets don’t automatically mean a different nutritional value per biscuit. Lotus Bakeries lists different protein and fibre values per 100 g for Original Speculoos and its 6-grain variety.
First compare the same quantity in the nutrition table, then consider how many biscuits you want to eat at a time.
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Relying only on online allergen information
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. For Lotus Biscoff Original, wheat and soya are among the relevant allergens.
Before eating, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings about traces on the pack you’ve bought.
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Assuming it will always be available online
A suitable pack size doesn’t mean an item will always be in stock. A retailer’s range can change.
Use the number of packets or biscuits as a search criterion, and check the current product variant and availability just before you buy.
Brands to use as a guide
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff offers packs with individually wrapped two-biscuit portions, as well as packs containing several sealed packets. The format determines whether you can take one portion with you or divide a larger supply across several occasions.
- According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 contains ten packets, each with two biscuits.
- Lotus Bakeries lists 4.9 g of protein, 38.1 g of sugars and 1.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Original Speculoos. Compare the nutritional values and allergens for the variety you buy.
Koekkie
Koekkie offers a large pack of speculoos biscuits for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
- ALDI lists approximately 71 biscuits in a 500 g pack.
- If you want sealed portions to take with you, check the packaging. The number of biscuits alone won’t tell you whether the pack is divided into individual portions.
Biscotto
Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas is a larger pack for keeping at home or using for several lunchboxes.
- According to ALDI, the pack contains 48 biscuits and weighs 600 g.
- For a single snack on the go, you’ll need to choose how many to take from the large pack and pack them yourself.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range that includes cookies and biscuits, so it’s best to compare individual packs rather than think of the brand as a single product.
- Within the range, you can compare the size and ingredients of each biscuit pack.
- For each product you choose, check the number of portions and the nutritional information on the current label.
Biscuits at Joybuy
This Joybuy pick is a pack of biscuits for a post-workout snack. Check the packaging to see how you’d like to portion them for taking on the go.
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Lu Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits 150 g
For anyone who wants to take a biscuit with them after exercising and choose their own portion size. The pack weighs 150 g; check the packaging to see how many individual portions it contains.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for milk, wheat, soya and warnings about nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a biscuit multipack enough for a post-workout meal?
No. Treat biscuits as a snack, not as a replacement for a normal post-workout meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercise; Lotus Bakeries lists 4.9 g of protein per 100 g for Original Speculoos.
Which pack is handy if I want to take something with me straight after the gym?
A sealed portion pack means you don’t have to open a large pack. For example, Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing ten packets of two biscuits each. With a large sharing pack, you’ll need to choose and pack the portion yourself.
Where can I check allergens in packaged biscuits?
Check the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on prepacked foods. Read any warnings about traces too.
What does THT mean on a pack of biscuits?
THT means ‘best before’ and indicates the date of minimum durability, as explained by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the storage instructions on the pack too, especially after opening it.
Can I judge a 6-grain biscuit just by looking at the front of the pack?
No. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety per 100 g, then consider your portion. Lotus Bakeries lists 4.7 g of fibre per 100 g for its 6-grain variety, compared with 1.3 g per 100 g for Original Speculoos. That difference alone doesn’t determine how the biscuit fits in with the rest of what you eat.