Who is this choice for?

Travellers taking a compact snack

Want to choose a handy pack before setting off, and consider portion size and storage instructions for the journey.

Travellers sharing a pack

Want to know how many portions a pack contains so they can share out the biscuits before the journey.

Buyers checking Fairtrade cocoa and ingredients

Look for an explicit Fairtrade claim on the specific variety they’ve chosen, and check the current ingredients and allergen information too.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the Fairtrade claim on the exact biscuit variety. Then compare the pack size with your travel group’s needs, and check the ingredients if they affect your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for an explicit Fairtrade cocoa claim on the exact pack; don’t confuse it with a different cocoa claim. If Fairtrade is my main requirement, I don’t want to choose the wrong variety based on a general claim. For around 45% of consumers, an explicit claim matters most.
Pack size and portions Compare the net weight and the stated number of biscuits or portions; check how to store an opened pack. If I’m travelling alone or want to share the biscuits out before setting off, the pack size determines which option is practical. For roughly 33% of consumers, pack size comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary warning about possible traces on the current pack. If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, checking this comes before convenience or packaging. For around 22% of consumers, it’s the first thing they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking another cocoa claim for Fairtrade

    Jumbo states that Chocolade Biscuits Puur contains UTZ Certified cocoa. This claim doesn’t confirm that this variety contains Fairtrade cocoa.

    If Fairtrade cocoa is a requirement for you, check the claim on the exact pack.

  • Assuming a small pack is a suitable snack for everyone

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Verkade Choco s'mores contains, among other things, beef gelatine and various allergens. Chocorondjes Karamel has different ingredients and allergen information.

    Before setting off, check both the ingredients list and the information about allergens present or that may be present on your exact pack.

  • Forgetting the storage instructions

    The Verkade varieties mentioned are labelled ‘store in a cool, dry place’. This is worth bearing in mind if the biscuits will be in a warm car during the journey.

    Keep the pack out of direct sunlight and reseal it after opening.

Brands and retailers to consider

Verkade

Worth considering for specific chocolate biscuit varieties labelled as containing Fairtrade cocoa, including Choco s'mores, Chocorondjes Karamel and Choco Wolken.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade cocoa for the Choco s'mores and Chocorondjes varieties mentioned; Verkade does so for Choco Wolken.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging for each variety: a claim for one product doesn’t automatically apply to all Verkade biscuits.

Albert Heijn

A retailer with product information for the Verkade varieties mentioned.

  • The product information includes details such as portions, ingredients, allergens and the cocoa claim for the variety in question.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the pack you’re actually taking with you too.

Jumbo

Useful for seeing how cocoa claims can vary between chocolate biscuits.

  • For Chocolade Biscuits Puur, Jumbo specifically states that the product contains UTZ Certified cocoa, making it easy to distinguish this claim from Fairtrade.
  • The UTZ claim on that product page doesn’t confirm that this variety contains Fairtrade cocoa.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify Fairtrade cocoa in chocolate biscuits?

Check the exact variety for an explicit claim such as Fairtrade cocoa or FairTrade COCOA. Albert Heijn lists this claim for the Verkade varieties mentioned, while Jumbo states that Chocolade Biscuits Puur contains UTZ Certified cocoa; don’t treat these claims as interchangeable.

How should I store chocolate biscuits on a road trip?

Follow the storage instructions on your pack; the Verkade varieties mentioned should be stored in a cool, dry place. Keep the pack out of direct sunlight and reseal it after opening.

Should I check the label again if I have an allergy?

Yes. Before eating, check the current packaging for the exact variety, even if you’ve bought it before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen labelling on food packaging; Albert Heijn also warns that product information can change.