Parents who want to hand them out in advance
A stated biscuit count or individual bags make it easy to work out in advance how many you can hand out. For example, Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
Which size works best for you?
Parents who want to check allergens first
If a guest has dietary requirements, checking the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings is more important than choosing a particular pack size. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging, as product information can change.
Organisers who want to fill a serving plate themselves
If you’re serving biscuits at home, you can portion them yourself. ALDI lists María biscuits in four 200 g rolls; the weight alone won’t tell you how many biscuits to set out for each child.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll hand out individual portions or serve the biscuits yourself. Then compare the number of biscuits and the pack size, and check the label for your chosen variant.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Countable portions | Check the number of biscuits and bags, as well as the number of biscuits in each bag, and make sure it suits your serving plan. | If I’m getting the party treats ready in advance, I want to know how many I can hand out. Portion planning is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, along with any warnings about possible unintended presence. | If a child has dietary requirements, I want to know what’s in this exact variant before handing anything out. Around 29% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
| Total quantity | Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits; weight doesn’t tell you the exact number of portions. | If I’m serving from a plate, I want to plan for enough biscuits. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour and nutritional information | Compare the flavour variant you’re considering and, if nutritional values matter to you, the information per 100 g. | Once I’ve checked portions and allergens, I want to choose a flavour that suits the party and compare the nutritional information if needed. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on a claim on the front of the pack to check allergens
A claim such as ‘vegan’ or ‘no added colours’ doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from wheat or soya. Jumbo lists both allergens for Lotus Biscoff XL.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’re actually buying.
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Comparing only the total weight
Four 200 g rolls add up to 800 g, but that doesn’t tell you how many party treats you can make. By contrast, ten bags with two biscuits in each are easy to count.
Decide how many biscuits you want to hand out to each child, then compare the weight, number of biscuits and any individual wrappers.
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Relying on information for a different variant
Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. So the details on a similar pack may not apply to the one you’re buying.
Check the label on the pack you buy, especially if a guest has dietary requirements.
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Assuming a product sold in-store will always be available
Lidl lists its party biscuits as an in-store-only product. So a product page won’t tell you what’s on the shelves when you visit.
Check in good time whether you can buy the variant you want, and read the label in store.
Brands and ranges to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries Netherlands describes Original Speculoos in several pack sizes; Jumbo lists the XL variant as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
- The number of bags and biscuits in the XL variant makes it easier to plan how many to hand out.
- Wheat and soya are listed for Original and XL; check the label for the variant you choose.
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH Theebiscuits at 300 g, AH Digestive at 400 g and AH Fourré vanilla flavour at 500 g.
- You can compare different types of biscuits and pack sizes side by side.
- Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging, as ingredients and other product information can change.
Jumbo
For Lotus Biscoff XL, Jumbo gives the number of individual bags and lists wheat and soya as allergens.
- This product information can help you plan how many biscuits to hand out.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each individual biscuit product, rather than relying on information about the store’s range as a whole.
Biscotto (ALDI)
ALDI lists packs of 500 g and 600 g among its biscuit range; its separately described María biscuits come in four 200 g rolls.
- Larger pack sizes are worth considering if you’re serving the biscuits yourself.
- Don’t assume the weight tells you the exact number of biscuits or means you’ll get equal portions for everyone.
Lidl uitdeelkoekjes
Lidl describes its party biscuits as available in farm-themed and smiley variants, in 180 g or 300 g packs, in store only.
- The themed variants offer a familiar party treat for a children’s celebration.
- Read the label in store for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the variant you choose.
Biscuits to hand out or serve yourself
These Joybuy products include countable quantities and a multipack for anyone who wants to serve biscuits themselves. Check each pack to see whether the quantity suits your party, and read the current label if anyone has dietary requirements.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
The stated quantity of 8 pieces makes this a handy choice if you want to count out what you’ll be handing out in advance.
Check that the quantity suits your serving plan, and read the current label if anyone has dietary requirements.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
For handing biscuits out at a party, the key thing is how many biscuits or portions you can set out from this pack.
The stated weight is 150 g; check the number of biscuits and, if anyone has dietary requirements, read the current label.
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g'woon Milk Biscuit Strawberry, 12 pieces
The stated quantity of 12 pieces makes it easy to factor this pack into your party planning.
Decide how many biscuits you want to hand out to each child, and read the current label if anyone has dietary requirements.
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Oreo Original, 10 × 66 g
This multipack works well if you’re planning to divide the biscuits between guests yourself.
The stated pack format is 10 × 66 g. If you want to prepare equal portions, check how many biscuits are in each inner pack, and read the current label if anyone has dietary requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens on the pack for a children’s party?
Yes. If anyone has dietary requirements, check the current label for the exact variant you plan to hand out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods; also look for any warnings about their possible unintended presence.
Is one pack of Lotus Biscoff XL enough for my party?
It depends on the number of guests and how many biscuits you want to hand out to each person. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits, giving you twenty biscuits in total.
Can I check the allergens in Lidl party biscuits online?
For your final check, rely on the label in store. Lidl says it doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products.
Are Lotus Biscoff Original and XL suitable if a guest needs to avoid wheat or soya?
Don’t assume they are: Lotus Bakeries Netherlands and Jumbo list wheat and soya for these products. Ask the child’s parents which ingredients need to be avoided, and check the current label before handing out a biscuit.