Easter brunch hosts
You want biscuits you can hand out or serve with coffee. Check how many biscuits and individual portions are in a pack, so the format suits your guests and the occasion.
Who are you choosing for?
Shoppers catering for allergies or dietary requirements
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the exact variety. The products described here include ingredients such as milk, wheat and soya; also read the current label for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Easter dessert planners
You’re looking for a biscuit that can also be used as a decoration. Joybuy’s product information lists thin LU Mikado biscuit sticks as an option for decorating desserts.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether any ingredients rule out a biscuit for your guests. Then compare the pack and biscuit formats to find the right option for the occasion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current pack of the exact variety. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know which biscuits are suitable before serving them. Around 42% of consumers say this is their first priority. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of biscuits, individually wrapped portions and storage instructions after opening. | For a brunch, I want to hand out biscuits easily and know what to do with an opened pack. Around 33% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
| Biscuit shape and presentation | Check whether you’re buying a biscuit, a fully coated biscuit or a thin stick, and whether that format works with coffee or dessert. | For dessert, I’d rather choose a format I can use as a decoration than a biscuit for the coffee table. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common selection mistakes
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Assuming one type of biscuit will suit all your guests
The varieties described include ingredients such as milk, wheat and soya; some products also carry warnings about other allergens.
Ask which ingredients are relevant and check the label on each exact variety before serving.
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Choosing based on the word ‘chocolate’ alone
A biscuit with a chocolate coating, a fully coated biscuit and a thin biscuit stick are different products for different occasions. The percentage of chocolate alone doesn’t indicate quality.
Compare the biscuit shape and pack with how you want to serve or use them.
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Opening a large pack without thinking about leftovers
For Jumbo Milk Chocolate Biscuits, Jumbo recommends resealing the pack securely after opening and using the remaining biscuits within a few days.
Follow the storage advice for the product you choose, or opt for individually wrapped portions if you won’t be serving them all at once.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Chocolate-coated speculoos biscuits for anyone looking for a crunchy treat in portioned packs.
- Albert Heijn describes a pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Belgian chocolate containing six packs of three biscuits.
- The chocolate-coated speculoos described by Lotus Bakeries lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; check the exact variety.
LU
A range of biscuit formats, including partially coated Time Out bars and thin Mikado biscuit sticks.
- Joybuy’s product information says the thin Mikado sticks can also be used to decorate desserts.
- The Time Out and Mikado varieties described contain milk, wheat and soya; check the label on the variety you choose.
AH
A supermarket own-brand option for anyone looking for a chocolate chip biscuit coated in milk chocolate.
- Albert Heijn describes AH Choc chip coated melk as a biscuit with 35% milk chocolate and 5,2% dark chocolate pieces.
- Check the allergens and any warnings on the pack for this variety; Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.
Jumbo
Milk chocolate biscuits for anyone who wants to serve biscuits with coffee.
- Jumbo describes its Milk Chocolate Biscuits as a pack containing nine biscuits.
- These biscuits contain gluten, milk, soya and wheat, and may contain nuts. Jumbo recommends resealing the pack securely after opening.
Biscotto
Butter biscuits in a range of chocolate varieties, in a pack for serving on several occasions.
- ALDI describes a Biscotto pack containing 20 biscuits and weighing 250 g, with the biscuits wrapped in pairs.
- If you’re catering for guests with allergies, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Products for different occasions
These Joybuy products offer a range of biscuit shapes and pack sizes for an Easter brunch, coffee table or dessert. The selection also includes chocolate-coated wafers, which are different from biscuits and cookies.
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LU Mikado milk chocolate biscuit sticks, 75 g
An option if you want to use biscuits as part of an Easter dessert: Joybuy also recommends these thin sticks for decorating desserts. The product information states that they contain 49% milk chocolate. If you have an allergy, check the current label.
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LU Scholiertje biscuits with milk chocolate, 150 g
For serving milk chocolate biscuits with coffee. Check the pack for the number of biscuits and allergen information before buying them for guests.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk, 180 g
A wafer option if you’d like to serve a different type of chocolate snack alongside biscuits. Check the pack to see how the wafers are wrapped and which allergens are listed.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12,5 g
For anyone considering a pistachio variety in small portions. Before serving, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack, especially if a guest needs to avoid pistachios.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
A strawberry variety to consider if you’d like to serve a selection of flavours. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the exact pack.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens on the pack?
Yes. If you have an allergy, check the current label for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be declared; online product information is no substitute for checking the pack you actually buy.
Are chocolate-coated biscuits automatically suitable for a vegan diet?
No, you can’t tell from the product category alone. The varieties described from brands including Lotus Biscoff, AH and Jumbo list milk; check the ingredients for the exact variety before choosing it for someone with dietary requirements.
How should I store biscuits left over after Easter brunch?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the product you’ve chosen. For its Milk Chocolate Biscuits, Jumbo recommends resealing the pack securely after opening and using the remaining biscuits within a few days.
Is the ingredients information on a product page definitive?
No, check the packaging when you buy. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change when a product is updated.