Who is this choice relevant to?

Party hosts who want to verify that a treat contains less sugar

You want to choose chewy spiced biscuits based on the sugar information for the exact product. A smaller portion or a claim on a different type of biscuit is no substitute.

Organisers checking allergens for their guests

You want to know which allergens are listed on the packaging before serving. For the PLUS varieties reviewed, wheat, rye and milk are among the relevant allergens; also check for any statements that other allergens may be present.

Shoppers who mainly want to serve chewy spiced biscuits

You’re looking for a ready-to-serve treat for the party table, even if reducing sugar isn’t essential. Check the current packaging and store availability before buying for a group.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether demonstrably lower sugar is essential; then check the allergens and the practicalities of serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Demonstrably less sugar Compare sugars per 100 g and check whether any reduction claim appears on the chewy spiced biscuits you’ve chosen, and what it is being compared with. If I want to serve less sugar, I want the claim to apply to these exact biscuits. Around 50% of consumers put this verifiable reduction first.
Allergens Read the current allergen information, including statements that other allergens may be present. When I’m buying for guests, I need to be able to check which allergens are listed on the packaging. For around 33% of consumers, this check is the top priority.
Treats and planning Check the pack size, use-by date, current availability and the date of the occasion. I want to be able to buy enough chewy spiced biscuits and serve them on time. Practical party planning comes first for around 17% of consumers.

Common misconceptions

  • Calling a smaller portion low in sugar

    A smaller portion doesn’t change the amount of sugars per 100 g. Both PLUS varieties reviewed list 38.594 g of sugars per 100 g.

    First compare products using the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide how much you want to serve.

  • Applying a claim about spiced biscuits to chewy spiced biscuits

    Jumbo states that one product containing spiced biscuits has 30% less sugar. That claim doesn’t describe chewy spiced biscuits.

    Check the product type, variety and nutritional information on the packaging you’re actually buying.

  • Confusing gluten-free with lower sugar

    Gluten-free and lower sugar describe different qualities. The name of a gluten-free chewy spiced biscuit doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much sugar it contains.

    Check the sugar information and allergen declaration separately on the current packaging.

  • Using an event page or recipe to check stock

    An event programme tells you when an event is taking place, and a recipe describes how to make something; neither confirms current store availability.

    Check the date of the occasion and the availability of your chosen chewy spiced biscuits separately.

Brands as a reference for chewy spiced biscuits

PLUS

PLUS’s product information for two regular varieties of chewy spiced biscuits is useful for comparing labels side by side.

  • For both varieties, PLUS lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g.
  • Both list 38.594 g of sugars per 100 g; this information doesn’t support a claim that the varieties contain less sugar.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a Bakkers Taaitaai Pop and also sells a separate product containing spiced biscuits with a lower-sugar claim.

  • The product names make it clear that these are two different types of biscuit.
  • The claim of 30% less sugar applies to Jumbo Kruidnoten, not the chewy spiced biscuit pop.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai, Bolletje Taai Taai and Maître Mathis Taai taai glutenvrij as separate products.

  • The product names help you identify the right variety before making a comparison.
  • The gluten-free description isn’t a claim about lower sugar; check the nutritional information for each individual variety.

Lidl

Lidl includes mini chewy spiced biscuits in a recipe for a Sinterklaas treat.

  • The recipe gives an example of how to use mini chewy spiced biscuits in a treat.
  • A recipe doesn’t provide nutritional information or a sugar-reduction claim for a specific pack of chewy spiced biscuits.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular chewy spiced biscuits automatically a lower-sugar option?

No, you can’t tell that from the type of product. Both PLUS varieties reviewed list 38.594 g of sugars and 37.613 g of added sugars per 100 g; to support a lower-sugar claim, check the comparison for the exact product.

Does the claim on Jumbo Kruidnoten 30% Minder Suiker apply to chewy spiced biscuits too?

No, Jumbo’s claim applies to those spiced biscuits, not chewy spiced biscuits. If you choose spiced biscuits instead, present them as a different type of biscuit and check their own packaging.

Which allergens are listed for the PLUS chewy spiced biscuits reviewed?

For the varieties reviewed, PLUS lists wheat, rye, cereals containing gluten, milk and lactose, among other allergens. There are also statements that ingredients including egg, almond and hazelnut may be present; check the current packaging for your chosen variety before serving.

How should I store the PLUS chewy spiced biscuits reviewed until it’s time to serve them?

For the varieties reviewed, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. Also check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging you buy.

Can I still use the 2026 Vlaggetjesdag dates to plan my purchase?

No, those dates have passed: Stichting Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen listed Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 2026. For a future occasion, check the latest schedule and store availability separately.