Solo snackers on the go
A sealed inner pack fits in a bag or desk drawer, so you don’t need to open a big pack. Just bear in mind that a duo pack contains two biscuits, not one individual bar.
Which format works best for you?
The best choice depends on where you’ll keep your snack and how many biscuits you want to take with you at a time.
Stocking up for home or work
If you want to take biscuits from a pack yourself, a larger format may be more practical than individually wrapped portions. Albert Heijn lists around 32 biscuits in a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos; they aren’t individually wrapped.
Careful label readers
If you have a food allergy or a specific dietary preference, the exact variant matters. Lotus Bakeries lists wheat and soya in Biscoff Original; according to Jumbo’s product information, the chocolate variant also contains milk. Always read the label on the pack you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose between a sealed portion, a pack you can take biscuits from yourself, and individually wrapped cakes. Cakes are a different type of product from a dry biscuit.
Duo-packed biscuits
Best for: a snack on the go without opening a big pack.
Consider: a sealed duo portion contains two biscuits, even if you only want one.
Big pack of loose biscuits
Best for: keeping at home or work and portioning out yourself.
Consider: once opened, you won’t have individual sealed portions to take with you.
Individually wrapped cakes
Best for: anyone looking for an individually wrapped snack to take with them, rather than a biscuit specifically.
Consider: cakes are a different type of product. Check the ingredients and allergens again instead of relying on a biscuit label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and portability | Check how many biscuits are in each inner pack and how many inner packs are in the main pack. | If I only want to take one sealed snack portion with me, I want to know whether a duo of two biscuits suits my snack break. Around 33% of consumers would put a portion to take with them first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warning about possible traces on the exact variant. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label for the flavour I choose matters more than the pack format. Around 27% of consumers would make this their first priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre, sugars, fat and salt per 100 g, then check the nutritional values for an actual portion. | I want to compare different biscuits on the same basis, then see what’s in the inner pack. Around 20% of consumers would put this first. |
| Stock and availability | Check the total contents, number of inner portions and current availability at the shop you want to order from. | If I want to stock up on biscuits for several occasions, the number of useful portions in a pack matters. Around 20% of consumers would make stock their first priority. |
A value per 100 g isn’t the same as a value per inner pack. For example, Joybuy lists six 37.5 g portions in a 225 g pack of Liga Evergreen Currant Biscuits. Use that portion size when comparing the nutritional information with your own snack break.
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a duo pack for one biscuit
A description such as 8 x 2 pieces means eight portions, each containing two biscuits. Lotus Bakeries uses this format for Biscoff Pocket Pack. If you prefer exactly one biscuit at a time, that’s an important difference.
Check both the number of inner packs and the number of biscuits in each one.
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Focusing only on ‘grains’ or ‘fibre’
The fibre content alone doesn’t tell you about the rest of the nutritional values or whether a product is suitable if you have an allergy. Lotus Bakeries lists 4.7 g of fibre per 100 g for Biscoff 6 Grains; the ingredients and actual portion size matter too.
Compare the full nutritional information per 100 g and read the allergen information for the specific variant.
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Assuming availability won’t change
Online ranges and stock at a pharmacy branch can differ and change. A similar flavour or pack may not have the same ingredients or portion size either.
Before buying, check the variant you’ve chosen and its availability. If you switch to an alternative, check the label again.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries offers Biscoff Original in a larger pack and in duo formats, including Pocket Pack 8 x 2 pieces. The 6 Grains variant also comes in a pack of 10 x 2 pieces.
- The available formats let you compare a pack for portioning yourself with sealed duo portions.
- A duo isn’t a one-biscuit portion. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variant separately.
Liga
Liga Evergreen is worth considering if you’re looking for biscuits in set portions. Kruidvat lists a pack of Evergreen Currant Biscuits with 9 x 2 pieces; the product information on Joybuy for 225 g of Evergreen Currant Biscuits lists six 37.5 g portions.
- The portion size is listed for the 225 g pack, so you can compare it with the nutritional information.
- Don’t assume every Evergreen pack has the same format or ingredients; check the variant you choose.
LU
LU Time Out Natural is an example of a biscuit with separate inner packs. According to the product information on Joybuy, the pack contains six portions of two biscuits each.
- The format makes it clear how many biscuits are in one sealed portion to take with you.
- Two biscuits per portion won’t suit anyone looking for exactly one individually wrapped biscuit. Check the label on the version you choose for its ingredients.
Biscuits and snacks on Joybuy
These products show different formats for your personal biscuit stash: portioned packs, smaller inner packs and a pack whose format you’ll need to check for yourself. When choosing, check how many biscuits are in one individual snack portion.
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Liga Evergreen Currant Biscuits 225 g
An option if you’re looking for biscuits for several set snack breaks. According to the product information on Joybuy, the pack contains six 37.5 g portions. Check the label for allergens in this variant.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit 3 x 77 g
An option to consider if you don’t want to take a big pack of loose biscuits with you. The listed format is 3 x 77 g. If portion size is important to you, check how many biscuits are in one individual snack portion.
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Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavour Sandwich Cookies 97 g, 2 separate packs
Suited to anyone who wants to take two wrapped portions with them. The product name lists 97 g in total and two separate packs. Before choosing this as a small solo portion, check the number of biscuits and weight in each pack.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
A speculaas option for stocking up and enjoying over several snack breaks. The product name lists 8 pieces and 200 g. If you need individually sealed portions, check the pack format.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
A chocolate biscuit to consider if you want to take a portion with you. The listed total weight is 150 g. Check the pack for the number of inner portions, the amount per portion and the allergens in this version.
Frequently asked questions
Does a ‘single bar’ of biscuits always mean one biscuit?
No, an individual inner pack can contain two biscuits. Lotus Bakeries lists formats including 8 x 2 and 10 x 2 pieces for Biscoff, so check the number of pieces in each inner pack rather than just the number of wrapped portions.
What should I check if I need to avoid certain allergens?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variant you’ve chosen. Lotus Bakeries lists wheat and soya in Biscoff Original, while Jumbo also lists milk in a Biscoff chocolate variant. A different flavour may therefore need a different check.
Can I rely on nutritional information I find online?
Use online nutritional information to compare variants, but check the label on the pack you receive before eating it too. Albert Heijn warns in its product information that ingredients and nutritional values, among other things, may change.
Does the information on prepacked biscuits have to be available in Dutch?
Yes. According to Ondernemersplein, mandatory food label information must be provided in Dutch. Ondernemersplein also says that the required information must be available when food is sold online. For your own choice, it’s still important to check the label on the exact pack.