Gaming night hosts
Want several players to help themselves from one bowl? Check the pack size and the number of biscuits. Don’t put the whole pack out straight away if you want to save some for later.
Which type of packaging works best for you?
Gamers who like to plan their snack breaks
Want to set something aside for each break and keep the rest sealed? Individually wrapped portions make it easier to share them out. For example, Jumbo lists ten bags of two biscuits each in its Lotus Biscoff XL pack.
Shoppers checking labels for a group
If housemates or guests need to consider ingredients or allergens, compare the labels on the packs you’re considering. Check the nutritional information too if it’s relevant to your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to fill a bowl for everyone to share or divide up snacks in advance. Then check that the pack size suits your group and that everyone can eat the biscuits you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits. For Koekkie Speculoos Biscuits, ALDI lists approximately 71 biscuits in 500 g. | If I’m filling one bowl for several players, I want to estimate how much I’ll need. For around 31% of consumers, having enough to share comes first. |
| Portions and storage | Check how many individual bags the pack contains and how many biscuits are in each one. Also check how to store the rest once opened. | If you want to set something aside for each player or break, you may prefer to keep the remaining biscuits sealed. Clearly defined portions are the main priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information. If needed, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, where stated, per portion. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the label on the exact pack. For around 23% of consumers, checking suitability is most important. |
| Practical pack size | Check whether the pack size suits the number of snack breaks and whether you can seal the pack properly once opened. | I don’t want to open more than we can eat or store for another session. For around 15% of consumers, a practical pack size is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Opening a large pack without a storage plan
A family pack makes sharing easy, but the biscuits left over won’t stay sealed by themselves.
Put only what you need for that snack break in the bowl, then seal the rest straight away. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
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Assuming everyone can eat every type of biscuit
Ingredients and allergens vary from product to product. For example, Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and soya in Lotus Biscoff XL.
Ask in advance which allergens are relevant to the people coming along, and check the current label on the pack you choose. A general statement about a brand is no substitute for checking the label.
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Relying only on a claim on the front of the pack
A statement about an ingredient or nutrient doesn’t tell you everything about a biscuit’s composition.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the back. Compare values per 100 g and, where stated, per portion, rather than judging the whole product based on one value.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
The XL pack described by Jumbo contains 10 bags, each with 2 speculoos biscuits, and has a net weight of 250 g.
- The bags make it easy to set aside portions for individual snack breaks.
- This XL variety lists wheat and soya; check the label for the players in your group.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes various biscuit packs, such as Jumbo Milk Chocolate Cereal Biscuits, with 9 portions of 2 biscuits.
- For each product, you can check whether a loose pack or clearly stated portions would suit you better.
- Ingredients and allergens vary between products, so always check the pack you choose.
Koekkie
ALDI describes Koekkie Speculoos Biscuits as a 500 g pack containing around 71 biscuits.
- The stated number of biscuits helps you estimate how much you’ll need for a shared bowl.
- This product description doesn’t mention pre-portioned packs, so you’ll need to decide how many to put out yourself.
Biscotto
This ALDI own-brand range includes several types of biscuits, including sandwich biscuits in a 500 g pack.
- The different varieties and pack sizes give you options if you’re looking for a sharing pack.
- Check the current pack size, ingredients and allergens for each product you choose.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range of different biscuits and cookies, including, according to Lidl, vegan options.
- If you’re looking for a particular type of biscuit, you can compare the individual products in the range.
- Don’t assume a biscuit’s ingredients or suitability based on the general brand description; read the product label.
Biscuits for sharing or snack breaks
This selection of Joybuy products includes larger packs for sharing, a pack of eight speculoos biscuits and a multipack for several snack breaks. Check how the pack is arranged if you’re looking for individually wrapped portions for each player.
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Parle G Biscuit Jumbo Family Pack, 799 g
A pack for serving biscuits to a group in a bowl; check how it’s arranged if you want to divide it into portions in advance.
Net weight: 799 g.
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g'woon Bakers Speculaas, 600 g
A larger pack of speculoos biscuits for sharing in a bowl. Check the number of biscuits if it matters for your plans.
Net weight: 600 g.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g
A pack of speculoos biscuits to share; decide how many to put out for each snack break.
Net weight: 450 g. Check the label if allergens are relevant to your group.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 biscuits, 200 g
The stated quantity of eight biscuits can help you work out how many to put out for one snack break. Check the pack if individual bags are important to you.
Pack size: 8 biscuits, 200 g in total.
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Oreo Original, 10 × 66 g
The multipack format may work well for several snack breaks. Check the exact pack layout before assuming it contains individual portions for each player.
Stated pack size: 10 × 66 g.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a large pack or individual portions?
A large pack is a good choice if several players will share from one bowl and you can seal the rest properly. Individually wrapped portions work well when you want to set something aside for each player or break; check both the number of bags and the number of biscuits in each bag.
How should I store biscuits after gaming night?
Seal any leftover biscuits properly and store them in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen.
What should I check if a player has a food allergy?
Check the allergen information and ingredients on the current label of the exact pack you plan to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods; a general brand description is no substitute for checking the product label.
What should I do if there’s a safety warning about my biscuits?
Compare the product details on the pack with the latest warning and follow the instructions provided. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority publishes safety warnings for products including food.