Who should consider the packaging format?

Host who wants to serve biscuits neatly

You want to lay out sealed portions so guests can help themselves. Check whether each wrapper contains one, two or three biscuits: that determines how many you’ll open at once.

Brunch planner catering for guests who check allergens

You want to know which ingredients and warnings are relevant to your guests before serving. Check the current packaging for every variety you’ve chosen, even if the biscuits are individually portioned.

Brunch planner working out how many to buy

You want to have enough sealed portions for your guests without relying solely on the total number of biscuits. Count the inner portions and check whether the product is currently available.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many biscuits you want to serve in each sealed portion. Then check the ingredients and how many portions you’ll need.

What to consider What to check before buying Most important for
Inner packaging Look for a clear indication of whether the biscuits are wrapped individually, in twos or in threes. Count the sealed portions, not just the biscuits. I want to lay out the biscuits without having to open a twin pack for someone who only wants one. Portion format is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, declared allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check in advance what I’m serving. Around 27% of consumers give this check top priority.
Number of portions Compare the number of sealed inner portions with the number of guests, and check current availability. I want to be able to set out a portion for everyone without confusing the number of wrappers with the number of biscuits. For around 27% of consumers, getting the right quantity is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a portion pack contains one biscuit per wrapper

    According to ALDI Netherlands, Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits are wrapped in pairs; Lotus Bakeries lists its Biscoff biscuits with dark chocolate as seven portions of three. Both formats keep a portion sealed, but neither gives guests one individually wrapped biscuit.

    Check the inner-packaging details and decide how many sealed portions will work for your serving plans.

  • Overlooking allergens because the biscuits are wrapped

    Individual wrappers don’t change the ingredients. The allergens listed can also vary between products and varieties.

    Ask guests in advance which ingredients they need to avoid, and check the current packaging before serving the biscuits. Keep products containing different allergens separate.

  • Assuming a product page guarantees availability

    A familiar product name doesn’t mean that the exact pack is available. Albert Heijn’s product page lists Pick Up! Original as discontinued.

    Check the product’s current status before planning how many portions you need. If necessary, choose a different pack that suits your serving needs.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Speculoos biscuits, including a variety with dark chocolate.

  • For its chocolate variety, Lotus Bakeries lists seven portions of three biscuits.
  • Each portion contains three biscuits, so this isn’t one biscuit per wrapper. According to the product information, this variety contains wheat, milk and soya.

Biscotto

Chocolate biscuits from ALDI Netherlands, packed in pairs.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists 20 biscuits in a 250 g pack, wrapped in pairs.
  • A twin pack won’t meet a requirement for one biscuit per wrapper. Check availability in store.

Pick Up!

A chocolate biscuit bar for a more substantial individual portion, rather than small biscuits to share around the table.

  • Albert Heijn describes Pick Up! Original as a pack of five 28 g bars.
  • Albert Heijn lists this product as discontinued. The product information lists wheat, milk and hazelnut, and says it may contain egg.

Verkade

Verkade Tops Milk Chocolate is a biscuit with a cream filling and a milk chocolate topping.

  • Verkade describes the pack as small and handy.
  • Check the inner packaging if you need one biscuit per wrapper. Also read the allergen information for your chosen variety.

Chocolate biscuits on Joybuy

These chocolate biscuits are a good fit for a brunch where you want to serve sealed portions. Pay particular attention to the difference between the twin packs described for Lu and the individual packaging mentioned for Orion: check how many biscuits are in each sealed Orion portion.

Orion Mushroom-shaped Chocolate Cookies, Red Bean Chocolate Flavor, 48 g

Orion Mushroom-shaped Chocolate Cookies, Red Bean Chocolate Flavor, 48 g

For serving biscuits individually: the product description mentions individual packaging. If you’re planning a portion for each guest, check how many biscuits and sealed portions are in the pack.

The listed allergens are wheat, milk, soya and sulphites. Check the current packaging and any additional warnings before serving.

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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

For guests who want to have two biscuits at a time: the product description lists sealed portions of two. This isn’t a pack with one biscuit per wrapper.

The listed allergens are milk, wheat and soya; the product may contain nuts. Check the current packaging before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘wrapped in pairs’ mean one biscuit per wrapper?

No. It means two biscuits share one sealed inner wrapper. ALDI Netherlands says this is how Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits are packed. They’re suitable for sharing in pairs, but not if you specifically need one biscuit per wrapper.

How can I check allergens for my Easter brunch?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety you’re serving. According to the European information from Your Europe, prepacked foods must include allergen information. Check the label for any additional warnings too.

How are Lotus Biscoff biscuits with dark chocolate portioned?

Lotus Bakeries lists seven portions of three biscuits for this variety, rather than one biscuit per wrapper. The product information lists wheat, milk and soya; check the label on the pack you buy.

Do opened chocolate biscuits need to be eaten on the same day?

Not necessarily. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen biscuits, and reseal an opened pack as directed. Storage guidance for one product doesn’t automatically apply to other biscuits.

Does a product page confirm that the biscuits are currently available?

No. Check the current status when you shop. For example, Albert Heijn lists Pick Up! Original as discontinued on its product page, so you shouldn’t rely on that page when planning to serve it at your brunch.