Choose an individually wrapped biscuit or a slice of ontbijtkoek if you want exactly one sealed portion for a coffee break. A duo pack is only right if two biscuits make up your portion; a multipack with individually wrapped biscuits is best if you’ll use them regularly. Also check how much each wrapper contains, the nutritional information and the current label if ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.
You want to take a biscuit or a slice of ontbijtkoek with you without being left with an opened pack. Check what’s inside the wrapper, though: one sealed packet may contain two biscuits.
You’d rather look at the weight and nutritional value of what you actually eat than just the type of biscuit. The Peijnenburg Naturel 4-pack described by Jumbo contains individually wrapped 28 g slices.
Individually wrapped biscuits are easy to put out for each coffee break. If you’re considering a large box, storage space and whether you’ll use the stock are also worth thinking about.
First decide how many biscuits or how much ontbijtkoek you want for each coffee break. Then compare the nutritional information and label for exactly that portion. Only after that should you consider whether the pack size suits how you’ll use it.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion per wrapper | Count both the inner packets and the biscuits in each packet; one wrapper doesn’t always mean one biscuit. | I want to take one sealed item for my coffee break without opening more biscuits than planned. For around 36% of consumers, having a clearly defined portion comes first. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and check what weight the pack counts as a portion. | If I’m choosing between a slice of ontbijtkoek and biscuits, I want to know how much I’m eating each time and how the nutritional values relate to that portion. Portion size and nutritional information are the deciding factors for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen, including in a mixed box. | I want a flavour that goes well with my coffee, but if I have an allergy, I also need to be able to judge whether this particular variant is suitable. For around 21% of consumers, flavour or checking the ingredients is the main concern. |
| Packaging and availability | Choose a quantity you expect to use and check the current product page or in-store information. | For a few coffee breaks, I don’t want to store a large box; if I serve coffee regularly, a larger supply may be a good fit. Availability and a suitable pack size come first for around 14% of consumers. |
A pack may be made up of individual packets, with several biscuits in each one. The Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack described by Albert Heijn contains eight packets, each with two biscuits.
Check how many biscuits are in each inner wrapper. If one biscuit is your usual choice, look for a pack that really does contain one biscuit per wrapper.
Ingredients vary between variants. Mixed boxes of different biscuits also require you to check the allergen information for the products you choose.
Check the current label, even if you’ve bought something from the same brand before. According to the European information from Your Europe, allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list.
The Lotus Biscoff Dispenser described by Albert Heijn contains 150 individually wrapped biscuits. That’s a different kind of stock-up from a small pack for the occasional coffee break on your own.
Choose a quantity that suits how often you serve coffee with biscuits and how much storage space you have.
A box that sits around for a long time takes up storage space and may not all get used.
A product that suits your portion needs may not always be available through the same retailer. The Jumbo listing for the Elite Coffee Time mix stated that it was no longer part of the online range.
Check the current product page or in-store information before basing your choice on one specific pack.
These examples show how much the contents of each wrapper and the overall pack size can vary. The features listed apply to the specific variants described, not necessarily to the whole brand.
Speculoos biscuits to enjoy with coffee, with both duo packs and a dispenser of individually wrapped biscuits in the product ranges described by Albert Heijn.
Ontbijtkoek as a soft, individually wrapped snack rather than a crunchy biscuit.
Spiced or breakfast cake in a small pack of individually wrapped pieces.
A selection of coffee biscuits for serving a variety of types to a group.
These biscuits come in different pack sizes for a coffee break, from packets with several biscuits to boxes of individually wrapped portions. For each product, check how many biscuits you’ll actually be opening at a time; not every wrapper contains just one biscuit.
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For a coffee break where two biscuits can make up one portion; look elsewhere if you want exactly one biscuit per wrapper.
Pack weight: 150 g.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for milk, wheat, soya and possible traces of nuts.
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For several snack breaks or sharing, if a packet of seven biscuits suits how you’ll use them.
Pack size: 7 pieces × 2.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat, as well as any trace warnings.
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For anyone who wants to take an individually wrapped pack and expects to use all twelve. A 55 g pack isn’t the same as one biscuit.
Pack size: 12 × 55 g.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for milk, wheat and soya.
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For anyone looking for the Stawberry variant in individually wrapped packs and planning to use a supply of twelve. Check how many biscuits you want to eat per pack.
Pack size: 12 × 55 g.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for milk, wheat and soya, as well as information about the production line.
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If you’re considering this seven-biscuit variant, check how many biscuits are in each wrapper before buying if you only want to open one per coffee break.
Pack size: 7 pieces.
If you have an allergy, check the current label for ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat, as well as any trace warnings.
Count the biscuits in each inner wrapper, not just the packets in the box. For example, the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack described by Albert Heijn has two biscuits per packet, while the Peijnenburg Naturel 4-pack, according to Jumbo, contains four individually wrapped slices of ontbijtkoek.
Yes. If allergens are relevant to your choice, check the current packaging for the exact variant. According to the European information from Your Europe, allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list; don’t rely on a different product from the same brand.
Albert Heijn lists the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack described as suitable for vegans. This doesn’t automatically apply to other Lotus variants, so read the current label on the pack you choose.
Yes, if you use the biscuits regularly and have somewhere to store the pack. For occasional coffee breaks on your own, it’s worth considering a smaller pack: the Lotus Biscoff Dispenser described by Albert Heijn contains 150 individually wrapped biscuits.
