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Buying international products online gives you access to flavours and products you won’t find in every Dutch supermarket. Think ordering Asian snacks online, Chinese snacks, Korean instant noodles, international drinks and practical products for when you’re out and about. But attractive packaging can sometimes hide important information.
When shopping online, look out for these three common pitfalls:
For products from outside the Netherlands, it’s also important to check the importer, use-by date and storage instructions. The product page and packaging are your best guides.
Don’t compare total weight alone. A snack gift box weighing 1.518 grams, for example, may contain 13 individually wrapped products. That’s handy for sharing, but the contents and nutritional information can vary from snack to snack.
The number of bags matters for a tea selection box too. The Pickwick Red Fruit Tea Variety Box contains 20 tea bags in four fruit flavours. Also check whether it contains black tea, herbal tea or another type. For products containing caffeine, such as some international drinks, the amount per 100 millilitres should be clearly stated.
Always check the full ingredients list, especially for Japanese and Korean groceries and Chinese snacks. Many instant noodles, for example, contain wheat, soya, milk or sesame. Jin Pai Boxed Pea Mixed Bean Noodles contain wheat, soya and sesame, among other ingredients, and need to be boiled for 4 to 5 minutes.
The information can vary between individual products in a mixed gift box. The Bestore Lucky Cat Gift Box includes snacks containing wheat, soya and sesame, among other ingredients. If you need to avoid an allergen, check the packaging of every item rather than relying on the general product title.
Check whether a product is ready to eat or needs to be prepared first. Korean instant noodles in a cup are usually ready in just a few minutes with boiling water, while dry Chongqing noodles need to be boiled in a pan.
For long-life food products, follow the instructions on the packaging:
For non-food products, material, capacity and cleaning are just as important. A yoghurt cup with a topping compartment, for example, has a capacity of 250 ml and a separate section for muesli or fruit. This stops toppings going soft before you eat them, but check that the size suits your bag and the portion you usually have.
Why it suits this profile: With 20 tea bags and four red fruit flavours, you can try different varieties without buying several boxes. It’s ideal for everyday use or sharing.
The contents and flavour varieties are clearly specified, so you can see upfront that it isn’t a random mix with unknown quantities.
20 tea bags, four fruit flavours and storage in a cool, dry place.
Why it suits this profile: A fine core, a metal storage tin and 24 different colours are practical features for detailed drawing. This set is handy at home, at school or for creative projects.
The specifications include the pencil length of 17,5 cm, a core thickness of 2,5 mm and the number of colours. So you’re not choosing based on the packaging alone.
24 colours, a sturdy 2,5 mm core and a metal storage tin.
Why it suits this profile: This set contains three 68-gram cups in different flavours. It’s a good fit for fans of Korean instant noodles who want some variety without buying a large supply straight away.
The number of cups, the quantity per cup and the preparation time of 3 to 4 minutes are all listed. Check the allergens beforehand, though: the product contains wheat, soya and milk, among other ingredients.
Three flavours, individual cups and preparation with boiling water.
If you’d rather combine several products, choose from nuts and dried fruit, a snack gift box or international drinks. J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix contains 30 bags of 25 grams. Falım chewing gum comes as 100 individually wrapped pieces. If you’re looking to buy energy drinks, Carabao Mixed Berry Energy Drink contains 12 cans of 330 ml, with 32 mg of caffeine per 100 ml. Always check the recommended consumption and label information for drinks containing caffeine.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
That depends on the product information and the seller. Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, shelf life, storage instructions and the responsible importer. If you’re unsure about allergens, it’s best to check the current packaging.
Check the price per 100 grams, per can, per bag or per serving. For gift boxes, also count the number of individually wrapped items. A larger box isn’t automatically better value if some of its contents are in small portions.
The exact date is printed on the packaging. Store dry products as directed and seal opened packs tightly. Opened drinks usually need to be refrigerated and consumed within the timeframe stated on the label.
