Commuters planning one snack break
Want to pop something in your bag or lunchbox without taking a biscuit tin? A twin pack is handy if you want to take two biscuits with you. If you only want one, look specifically for biscuits wrapped individually.
Who should consider the packaging format?
Anyone packing lunchboxes or handing out biscuits
If you want one biscuit per person, the individual packaging matters. ALDI says its Goud Gebakken Koekhappers come as six individually wrapped biscuits; a pack of twin packets is divided up differently.
Anyone comparing labels
If you’re checking ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, assess the biscuit separately from the convenience of its packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g; also check what’s in the portion you’ll actually take with you.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to take one biscuit or a small packet as your portion. Then check the label for the specific variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual packaging | Check whether the biscuits are wrapped individually or in pairs, and count the individual packets. | I want to take a portion with me without needing an extra tin. For around 33% of consumers, convenience on the go comes first. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Compare similar biscuits per 100 g and check how much you’ll actually eat from each individual packet. | A twin pack needs to suit what I want to eat at lunchtime; around 27% of consumers prioritise this portion and nutrition balance. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen; don’t assume it’s suitable based on a general product claim. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, what’s inside matters more than convenient packaging. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Availability | Check whether your usual shop stocks the variety you want, and look at the individual packaging there. | I want to be able to find the right portion size during my regular shop; this matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a twin pack contains two individually wrapped biscuits
Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten packets, each with two biscuits. That won’t work in the same way if you want to put one biscuit in each lunchbox.
Check the number of biscuits in each individual packet, not just the total number in the pack.
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Judging nutritional value by the wrapper
Pre-portioned packaging doesn’t change the nutritional content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g.
Then check the nutritional information for the number of biscuits you’ll actually take with you.
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Relying on a dietary claim to check for allergens
A label such as ‘vegan’ doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from ingredients you need to avoid. For example, Jumbo’s listing for Lotus Biscoff XL mentions wheat and soya.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.
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Assuming sharing biscuits are individually wrapped
The name Lidl Uitdeelkoekjes doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in each individual packet, if there is one.
Check the pack in store before counting on one wrapped biscuit per person.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
If you’re looking for twin packets, Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten packets, each with two biscuits. Lotus Bakeries also lists an Original Speculoos pack of 20 × 2 pieces.
- Pre-portioned twin packs.
- According to Jumbo, the XL variety contains wheat and soya and doesn’t have an individual wrapper for each biscuit.
Goud Gebakken
ALDI says the varieties on offer contain six individually wrapped Koekhappers.
- One wrapper per biscuit is handy for lunchboxes or handing out.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging for the variety you choose.
Biscotto
ALDI describes a pack of twenty chocolate biscuits in dark, white and milk chocolate varieties, packed in pairs.
- Twin packs for anyone who wants to take two biscuits at a time.
- Not the same as one wrapper per biscuit; check the pack you’ve chosen for ingredients and allergens.
Sondey
Lidl offers various biscuits and cookies under the Sondey brand. For lunch on the go, choose based on the packaging of the specific variety.
- Several types of biscuit to explore within the brand.
- The brand name doesn’t tell you whether a particular biscuit is individually wrapped.
Biscuits for lunch on the go at Joybuy
These biscuits are worth considering if you’re looking for small packets to take with you or pre-portioned servings. Check the individual packaging for each product: two packets, a twin pack and one wrapper per biscuit are not the same thing.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g
An option to consider for lunch on the go; if you want a set portion, check how many biscuits are in each individual wrapper.
Pack size: 3 × 77 g. Check the latest label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
For anyone who wants to spread biscuits across several lunch breaks; check how many biscuits are in each individual packet before planning to have one at a time.
Pack size: 8 pieces, 200 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
For anyone considering two biscuits as one portion to take with them; check how many individual packets are in the pack if you want to plan lunches ahead.
Net weight: 150 g. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor sandwich biscuits, 97 g, two packets
For anyone who wants to split a pack across two outings; if portion size matters, check how many biscuits are in each packet.
Pack size: 97 g with two separate packets. Check the packaging for the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.
Frequently asked questions
Are biscuits packed in pairs individually wrapped?
No, not if you mean one wrapper per biscuit. A twin pack contains a pre-portioned serving of two; for example, Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten packets, each with two biscuits. Choose this format if two biscuits suit your lunch break.
Does an individual wrapper tell you anything about nutritional value?
No, the wrapper mainly tells you how easy the biscuit is to take with you and portion out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g; also check how much you’ll actually eat from a packet.
What allergen information should I check on pre-packed biscuits?
Read the allergen information on the latest label for the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that fourteen allergens must be listed on pre-packed foods. Don’t rely on a general label such as ‘vegan’: Jumbo’s listing for Lotus Biscoff XL mentions wheat and soya.
How should I store biscuits I’m taking with me for later?
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. Joybuy recommends keeping its 250 g Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture; check the packaging for other biscuits.