Parents who want to hand out treats quickly and fairly
You want to give each child their own packet without having to divide up biscuits on the spot. Check the number of sealed packets, not just the total number of biscuits.
Who is this choice important for?
Parents taking allergies or dietary requirements into account
You need to know whether the treat is suitable for the children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies in advance; also check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’ll be handing out.
Parents looking for a small treat
You’re looking for a modest portion for a party or school occasion. A packet containing two biscuits isn’t automatically the same as one small biscuit per child.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether each child needs their own sealed packet. Then check how many biscuits it contains, whether the treat is suitable for the group and how many portions you’ll need to hand out.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Sealed portions | Count the packets and check how many biscuits each contains. According to Albert Heijn, the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack contains eight packets, each with two biscuits. | If I want to give every child their own packet without dividing anything up, the number of sealed portions needs to suit the group. Around 36% of consumers prioritise how easy a product is to hand out. |
| Allergies and dietary requirements | Ask about the children’s needs in advance and read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. | If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check whether the biscuit is suitable before handing it out. For around 29% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
| Number of treats | Compare the number of children with the number of suitable portions; loose biscuits need to be divided up yourself. | I want to have a treat for every child without mistakenly counting individual biscuits as separate packets. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Check how many biscuits are in each packet and, if stated, the weight per biscuit or portion. | If I want to hand out one small treat, it makes a difference whether a sealed packet contains one biscuit or a duo portion. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this when choosing a portion. |
Common mistakes
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Counting a twin pack as two portions to hand out
According to Albert Heijn, the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack contains eight sealed packets, with two biscuits in each. Jumbo lists the same number of biscuits per packet for the Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10, but that pack contains ten packets.
If you want one packet per child, count the packets. Choose a duo portion only if two biscuits per child fit your plans.
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Assuming a dietary label means a product is allergen-free
A label such as ‘vegan’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a product contains wheat, soya or other allergens. Wheat and soya are relevant to the classic Biscoff varieties reviewed.
Consider dietary requirements and allergies separately, and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Checking the school’s rules only after buying
A school or childcare setting may have rules about what children can hand out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends asking about allergies and dietary requirements in advance.
Before buying, check which treats are allowed and whether you’ll need an alternative for any of the children.
Brands and retailers to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff offers, among other options, Pocket Packs and multipacks of duo portions. Check the number of packets and biscuits for each variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, the Snack Pack contains eight packets with two biscuits in each; Jumbo lists ten packets with two biscuits in each for the XL 2P x 10.
- Wheat and soya are relevant to the classic varieties reviewed. Check the label before choosing them for a group.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn provides product information for the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack, which contains eight sealed duo portions.
- Knowing the number of packets and biscuits in each packet helps you plan how many treats to hand out.
- Albert Heijn notes that online information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change. Read the packaging of the product you’ll actually be using.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists the Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as a pack containing ten sealed duo portions.
- The number of packets is clear if you want to hand out ten separate packs.
- Each packet contains two XL biscuits, so this isn’t suitable if you’re planning to give every child exactly one small biscuit.
Biscuits and wafers to explore
These biscuits and wafers may suit you if you want to hand out individual treats. For each pack, check whether the individual portions are sealed, how many children it will serve and what the label says.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
If you’re planning to hand out syrup waffles to a group, the product name lists 10 pieces. Check whether each piece is individually wrapped, whether the size suits your plans and what the current allergen information on the label says.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
If you’re considering eight portions for a group, the product name lists 8 pieces and 200 g. Check how many biscuits are in each individual packet and, if there are any allergies, read the packaging label.
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Meito Pukupukutai Chocolate Strawberry Wafer, 16.5 g per pack
If you’re considering one wafer per treat, the product name lists 16.5 g per pack. Work out how many packs you’ll need for the group, and check the ingredients and allergens on the label before handing them out.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack contain one biscuit per packet?
No. According to Albert Heijn, this Snack Pack contains eight packets, each with two biscuits. If each child needs exactly one biscuit in their own sealed packet, this twin pack won’t meet that requirement.
Can I hand out the Lotus Biscoff varieties reviewed to a child with a wheat or soya allergy?
The classic Snack Pack and XL varieties reviewed list wheat and soya, so they aren’t suitable for a child who needs to avoid these ingredients. Check the current label and, if you know about an allergy, agree with the child’s parents in advance on a suitable treat.
Can I hand out biscuits at school or childcare?
It depends on the school’s or childcare setting’s rules. Before buying, ask what you’re allowed to hand out and whether you need to take any allergies or dietary requirements into account.
Which ingredients information should I use when handing out treats?
Read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you’ll actually be handing out. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
How do I work out how many packets I need?
Count the children and base your calculation on sealed portions to hand out, not on individual biscuits inside a packet. According to Albert Heijn, the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack contains eight packets; Jumbo lists ten packets for the Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10. Both contain two biscuits per packet.