Anyone handing out individual portions
You want to have biscuits ready to hand out or give to guests to take away, without dividing up a large pack on the spot. Check both the number of individual packs and how many biscuits each contains.
Who is this useful for?
Anyone buying for several neighbours
You want to know how many biscuits there are for the group. The weight of a pack alone won’t tell you how many guests it will serve.
Anyone taking allergens into account
You’re choosing biscuits for guests with different dietary needs and want to check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual portions
Best for: having biscuits ready to hand out or give to guests to take away.
Bear in mind: a small pack may contain more than one biscuit. Albert Heijn lists two biscuits per pack for its Lotus Biscoff snack pack.
Sharing pack for a plate
Best for: a get-together where guests can help themselves to biscuits from a plate.
Bear in mind: a larger pack isn’t automatically divided into individual portions.
First decide how you want to serve the biscuits. Then check that the pack size suits the number of guests and their dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out portions | Count the individual packs and the biscuits in each pack. | If I want to give every guest something to take away, I need to know how many portions I can actually hand out. That’s the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| How much you need for the group | Check the number of biscuits and the net weight; weight and quantity aren’t the same thing. | For a plate shared by several guests, I want to be able to estimate whether there will be enough biscuits. That’s the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the pack. | If a guest needs to avoid a particular allergen, I don’t want to rely on a flavour description or a vegan label. Around 25% of consumers put this check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming one pack means one biscuit
An individually wrapped pack may contain two biscuits. Albert Heijn lists eight packs, each containing two biscuits, for the Lotus Biscoff snack pack; Jumbo lists ten packs, each containing two XL biscuits, for the XL variant reviewed.
Plan how many you’ll hand out based on both the number of packs and the number of biscuits in each one.
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Assuming vegan means allergen-free
Albert Heijn labels the Lotus Biscoff snack pack reviewed as vegan, but also lists wheat, soya and cereals containing gluten. So the vegan label doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone avoiding those allergens.
If necessary, ask which allergens your guests need to avoid and check the latest packaging before serving the biscuits.
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Assuming a product page guarantees it’s available to order
Just because you’ve found a product variant doesn’t mean it will be available to order when you do your shopping for the get-together.
Check the variant, availability and delivery options just before you place your order.
Brands to consider
Compare the specific packs: the number of biscuits and the way they’re packaged can vary within the same brand.
Lotus Biscoff
Speculoos biscuits in the packs reviewed, with individually wrapped portions.
- Albert Heijn lists eight packs of two biscuits for the snack pack; Jumbo lists ten packs of two XL biscuits for the XL variant.
- Both variants reviewed list wheat and soya. Check the label on the variant you buy.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand biscuits to consider if you want to fill a plate with small biscuits.
- The AH Cookie Bites choc chip reviewed come in a 130 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients for this product. Check the latest packaging for full allergen information.
Jumbo
Own-brand biscuits, including mini biscuits for a sharing plate.
- The Jumbo Double Chocolate Mini's reviewed come in a 125 g pack.
- Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat for this variant. Check the allergens for each product.
Sondey
Lidl’s own brand, with a range of cookies, biscuits, wafers and bars.
- Lidl also lists vegan options in the Sondey range.
- That doesn’t tell you about the ingredients or allergens in an individual product; check the label for those details.
Biscotto
ALDI’s own brand, with a range of biscuits and pack sizes.
- ALDI describes a Biscotto variant containing 20 chocolate biscuits in a 250 g pack, individually wrapped in pairs.
- Don’t assume other Biscotto biscuits are packaged in the same way.
Biscuits for a neighbourhood get-together at Joybuy
These biscuits could work for handing out portions or putting out a pack for the group to share. Check how many individual packs each variant contains, and read the label if allergens are a concern for your guests.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
Worth considering if you want to hand out biscuits; check how many individual portions the pack contains before planning for the group.
Contents: 150 g. If allergies are a concern, read the latest packaging.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies 8 pieces, 200 g
A speculaas option to share; think about how many biscuits you want to serve each guest.
Pack size: 8 pieces, 200 g. If you’re buying for guests with allergies, check the latest allergen information.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit 3 × 77 g
The three smaller packs could be handy if you want to serve biscuits at different times. Count the biscuits in each pack if you’re planning a portion for every guest.
Pack size: 3 × 77 g. If allergies are a concern, check the label.
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Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor Sandwich Cookies 97 g, 2 packs
The two separate packs could be useful if you want to share the biscuits or give them to guests to take away. Check how many biscuits each pack contains if you need precise portions.
Total contents: 97 g. If you’re serving guests with allergies, check the latest packaging.
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Oreo Birthday Cake Flavored Cookies 97 g
An option if your guests like this flavour; check the pack to see how many biscuits you can hand out.
Contents: 97 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Does a snack pack mean one biscuit per guest?
No, a pack may contain several biscuits. Albert Heijn lists eight packs of two biscuits for its Lotus Biscoff snack pack; Jumbo lists ten packs of two XL biscuits for the XL variant reviewed. So count the packs and biscuits separately.
Are vegan biscuits suitable for guests with allergies?
Not without checking the allergens. The Lotus Biscoff snack pack, labelled vegan by Albert Heijn, also lists wheat, soya and cereals containing gluten. Check the latest packaging for any allergens your guests need to avoid.
How do I compare the nutritional value of two biscuits?
Compare similar biscuits per 100 g rather than looking only at the figures per portion. Voedingscentrum recommends using this basis to compare nutritional information between packs. Also check the number of biscuits if you’re planning portions to hand out.
Should I still read the label if I’ve ordered online?
Yes, check the packaging before serving the biscuits to your guests. Albert Heijn warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.