Choose a multipack with individually wrapped portions if you want to take a pre-selected amount with you before a workout. A sharing pack is better for stocking up or filling several lunchboxes, but you’ll need to portion it yourself. One packet isn’t automatically the right portion for your particular occasion; also check the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging.
You want to be able to choose a small amount when there’s not much time between eating and exercising. In that case, when you eat and how you personally respond to a product matter more than the size of the whole pack.
You’re looking for individually wrapped portions that you can take with you without opening a large pack first. A twin pack is handy, as long as you decide whether you want to eat both biscuits.
You’re buying biscuits for several occasions or to share. A roll or larger pack could be a good fit, as long as you set aside an amount yourself before a workout.
First, decide when you’ll eat and how much you want to take with you. Then compare the packaging and labels of the biscuits you’re considering.
| What to consider | Check | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| When you eat and portion size | Think about how much you’ll actually eat and how long you have before your workout. | If I’m exercising soon after eating, I don’t want to accidentally have a large portion. This is the most important consideration for an estimated 31% of consumers. |
| Taking them with you | Count the individual packs and check how many biscuits are in each one. | I want to take a portion in my gym bag without repacking biscuits at home. An estimated 25% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Stocking up and sharing | Compare the number of biscuits or rolls and decide whether you can portion them yourself. | If I’m also filling lunchboxes or sharing biscuits, I want enough for several occasions. This is the main consideration for an estimated 25% of consumers. |
| Label | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then consider your own portion. | If I need to watch ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to check the pack I’ve chosen myself. An estimated 19% of consumers put checking the label first. |
A multipack portions the biscuits for you, but one packet’s contents may not suit the time you’re going to exercise.
Decide in advance how much you want to eat. If you’re trying a new product, it’s better to test it during a regular workout rather than for the first time before an important sporting event.
The stated portion size can vary from one product to another. That means values per portion aren’t automatically like-for-like.
First compare similar biscuits per 100 g, as Voedingscentrum advises, then consider the amount you’ll actually take with you.
If you have a food allergy, you need to be able to check what’s in the specific pack; a general brand description isn’t enough.
Before eating, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Rolls and larger packs are useful for stocking up, but they won’t automatically give you a separate portion to take on the go.
Choose individually wrapped portions if you want something ready to take with you, or divide a sharing pack into resealable containers or bags at home.
Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing ten packets, each with two speculoos biscuits.
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto biscuits in various pack formats, including mini biscuits in packs of 6 × 6 and chocolate biscuits wrapped in pairs.
Lidl describes its Sondey range as including biscuits, cookies, waffles and bars.
ALDI Nederland lists Family Biscuits María biscuits in four 200 g rolls.
These biscuits come in a multipack or a format that you can portion out for different occasions. Choose how much you want to take with you; a small pack on its own doesn’t tell you what’s right for your workout.
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An option if you want to take biscuits with you for a pre-workout snack. Check the packaging to see how the biscuits are divided within the pack, and decide how much you want in advance.
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The stated eight biscuits make this an option for splitting across different occasions. Check the packaging if you want to know whether they’re individually wrapped.
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You can take one of the two individual packs with you. Use the contents of that pack to decide how many biscuits you want to eat before your workout.
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The three packs provide biscuits for several occasions. Check the number of biscuits and the nutritional information on the label before deciding how much to take with you.
A small amount chosen in advance can be handy, but consider it in relation to when you’re going to exercise. Voedingscentrum recommends eating a meal around two to three hours before exercise; a portion of biscuits isn’t a substitute for that meal.
They’re easy to take with you and share, one pack at a time. For example, Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing ten packets with two biscuits in each; decide for yourself whether one packet’s contents suit your occasion.
First compare similar biscuits per 100 g, as Voedingscentrum advises. Then consider the amount you actually want to eat, as packs may state different portion sizes.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the specific product. A pack you bought previously or a general brand page is no substitute for the label on the biscuits you’re about to eat.
