If you’re stocking up for guests
Whether you’re serving coffee or tea, or hosting a gathering, you’ll want to estimate how many biscuits you can hand out. So check not just the weight, but also whether the pack lists a biscuit or portion count.
Who is a sharing pack useful for?
If you want to offer a variety of flavours
A selection can suit a group with different tastes. Be sure to read the full ingredients and allergen information for the pack you choose.
If you’re having your shopping delivered and need to check dietary requirements
Check whether the exact pack can be added to your order. If anyone has dietary requirements or allergies, compare the online information with the label once the biscuits have been delivered.
What should you look for when choosing?
Choose between one type of biscuit and a selection based on your guests’ flavour preferences. Then consider the quantity, ingredients and whether the exact pack can be delivered.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions. Jumbo lists 250 g and approximately 32 biscuits for Lotus Biscoff. | When I’m stocking up for a group, I want to know in advance how many biscuits I can hand out. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the information for the exact pack and check the label when it arrives. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the label before serving the biscuits. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Online availability | Check whether the pack you’ve chosen can be added to your basket and delivered at the time you want. | I don’t want to find out while checking out that my chosen biscuits aren’t available. For around 30% of consumers, being able to order is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an old product page means the item is currently available
The AH Koekjes variatie product we looked at had been discontinued, while the Jumbo Koekjes Mix we checked was no longer available online. So, finding a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can order the pack.
Before you check out, make sure the exact pack can be added to your basket. If you choose an alternative, check its contents and ingredients again.
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Confusing a vegan label with being allergen-free
The Lotus Biscoff pack described by Jumbo is labelled as suitable for vegans, but it also lists wheat and soya.
Consider dietary requirements and allergies separately. If a guest has an allergy, read the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
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Choosing a selection based only on its flavours
A mixed pack may contain biscuits made with different ingredients. The name of the selection alone isn’t enough to tell you whether everyone can eat them.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information, and keep the packaging to hand when you serve the biscuits.
Brands and shops to consider
Lotus Biscoff
A pack of one type of speculoos biscuit for a group who want to share the same flavour.
- For the pack we looked at, Jumbo lists 250 g and approximately 32 biscuits.
- The product information lists wheat and soya. Check the label if this is relevant to your guests.
Albert Heijn
An online supermarket where you can choose biscuits alongside your other shopping.
- The AH Koekjes variatie we looked at combined different types of biscuit in a 300 g pack.
- That particular variety had been discontinued. If you choose a different selection, check the ingredients and availability again.
Jumbo
An online supermarket with branded biscuits and own-brand products in its biscuit range.
- The Lotus Biscoff product information gives both the net weight and an estimated number of biscuits.
- The Jumbo Koekjes Mix 300 g we looked at was no longer available online. Check the exact pack before completing your order.
Lidl
A shop to browse for biscuit options while planning your shopping.
- Lidl Netherlands lists food categories on its website.
- For online shopping, check whether the biscuit pack you’ve chosen can be ordered and delivered to your address.
ALDI
A shop with a category for biscuits, sweets and chocolate.
- The Dutch website provides information about its range.
- Check separately which ordering or collection options are available for a specific pack.
Biscuits to share on Joybuy
These packs contain individual types of biscuit, making them a good choice for a coffee or tea break or a get-together. Use the stated weight as a starting point, then check the number of biscuits and delivery options before ordering for your group.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
For anyone who wants to serve milk chocolate biscuits with coffee or tea.
150 g pack. Check how many portions it contains, and read the current label if anyone has allergies.
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FESTIVAL Vanilla Flavour Cookies 403 gr
For a group who want to share vanilla-flavoured biscuits.
403 gr pack. If you’re planning one portion per guest, check the number of biscuits or portions.
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Wonderful Copenhagen Danish Butter Cookies 26% 454g
For anyone who wants to serve butter biscuits at a get-together.
454g pack; 26% is stated in the product name. Check the number of biscuits and the label on the pack you choose.
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FESTIVAL Strawberry Flavour Cookies 403 gr
For anyone who wants to share strawberry-flavoured biscuits.
403 gr pack. Check the number of biscuits or portions, and check the allergens on the packaging.
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Anatolia Un Kurabiye 300g
For anyone who wants to share biscuits over coffee or tea.
300g pack. Before serving, check the number of biscuits and the ingredients on the exact pack.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if one pack will be enough for my guests?
As well as checking the net weight, look at the number of biscuits or portions and decide how many you want to serve per person. Jumbo lists 250 g and approximately 32 biscuits for Lotus Biscoff; for the 300 g AH Koekjes variatie we looked at, Albert Heijn listed 28 portions. These figures don’t correspond to a set number of guests.
Is online allergen information enough to serve biscuits?
Use the online information to help you choose, but also read the label on the exact pack when it arrives. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods. Ingredients and product information can change.
How should I store an opened sharing pack?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you receive. The Jumbo Koekjes Mix we looked at advised storing it in a cool, dry, dark place; for the AH Koekjes variatie we checked, the advice was to transfer the biscuits to a sealed tin after opening.