Filling the biscuit tin
You’re putting biscuits out for family or guests and want to know whether one pack will last for several occasions. Compare the pack size with the number of biscuits or portions, if stated on the packaging.
Who are you choosing for?
Handing out treats on King’s Day
You’re taking biscuits with you or handing them out individually. Separate packets can be useful, but check that they’re the type you want too: the Lotus Biscoff XL pack listed by Jumbo Supermarkets contains speculoos in ten twin packs.
Checking the label
You’re buying for people with different dietary requirements or a food allergy. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying, even if you’ve looked at the product online before.
What should you look for?
Decide whether the biscuits are mainly for a sharing tin or need to be individually wrapped for taking out. Then compare the pack size, type of biscuit and label information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size for the tin | Check the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits or portions. | If I’m putting biscuits out for guests, I want to know whether the pack will last for several occasions; around 38% of consumers prioritise getting enough in the pack. |
| Taking them out and handing them around | Check how many individual packets there are and whether they actually contain chocolate biscuits. | When I’m out and about, I want to hand out biscuits individually without carrying an open pack; for around 25% of consumers, convenient portions matter most. |
| Chocolate and type of biscuit | Check whether the chocolate is milk or dark and what type of biscuit is in the pack. | When I’m choosing biscuits for a group, I care more about getting the flavour and type of biscuit I want than having a bigger pack; around 25% of consumers put this first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the variant you’ve chosen. | If I have a food allergy, I need to be able to check exactly what’s in this pack; for around 12% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the main consideration. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming the pack weight tells you how many portions there are
The weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can hand out. ALDI Netherlands states that its 400 g pack of Biscotto Sprenkeltjes contains around 30 biscuits; Jumbo Supermarkets lists around 23 portions for its 300 g Chocolettes Melk and around 18 for its 300 g Digestive Biscuit Pure Chocolade.
For a group, check both the pack size and the stated number of biscuits or portions. Bear in mind that not everyone will take the same-sized portion.
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Assuming individually wrapped biscuits are chocolate biscuits
According to Jumbo Supermarkets, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack contains ten packets, each with two speculoos biscuits. The individual wrapping doesn’t make them chocolate biscuits.
Check the product type and ingredients before choosing an alternative to hand out on King’s Day.
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Relying only on allergen information online
Ingredients can vary between products and variants. So, if someone has a food allergy, information on a product page you looked at previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’ve bought.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before serving.
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Forgetting about storage after opening
A large pack may be left open between servings. That means you’ll need to follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen.
Follow the instructions on the pack and close it carefully after use. Consider a smaller pack if you don’t need many biscuits.
Relevant brands and supermarket own brands
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto Sprenkeltjes in a 400 g pack, with around 30 biscuits coated in dark or milk chocolate.
- The stated pack size and estimated number of biscuits help you plan for a sharing tin.
- Check the packaging and range again when you buy the biscuits.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Gesuikerde biscuits pure chocolade in a 400 g pack, coated in dark chocolate.
- The product information states that the pack contains 30 portions and has a 27% chocolate coating.
- If you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo Supermarkets lists products including Chocolettes Melk and Digestive Biscuit Pure Chocolade, both in 300 g packs.
- The listed variants give you a choice of milk or dark chocolate; the product information states around 23 and 18 portions respectively.
- The type of biscuit and allergens vary by variant, so check the label on the pack you choose.
Verkade
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Tops chocolade in a 100 g pack, with a milk chocolate topping and crème filling.
- A smaller pack may suit you if you only want to put out a few biscuits.
- At 100 g, this variant contains less than the 300 g and 400 g packs mentioned here, so it’s not as suitable for a sharing tin.
Lotus
Jumbo Supermarkets lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 250 g of speculoos, divided into ten packets of two biscuits each.
- The twin packs are easy to take with you or hand out individually.
- This Biscoff variant isn’t a chocolate biscuit, so it isn’t a direct substitute for a pack of chocolate biscuits.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk as a 125 g product available in store only.
- This variant gives you a specific option to assess by product type and pack size.
- At 125 g, this particular pack is smaller than the 300 g and 400 g packs for sharing mentioned here.
Chocolate biscuits on Joybuy
These two 266 g packs of digestive biscuits are ideal for sharing chocolate biscuits at home or with guests. Choose between milk and dark chocolate to suit your preference, and check the packaging to see how many biscuits you can serve.
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McVitie's Digestives Milk Chocolate, 266 g
A pack of digestive biscuits coated in milk chocolate, ideal for sharing at home or with guests.
Pack size: 266 g. Before serving, check how many biscuits there are; if you have allergies, read the label on the pack you buy.
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McVitie's Digestives with Dark Chocolate, 266 g
A pack of digestive biscuits coated in dark chocolate, ideal for sharing at home or with guests.
Pack size: 266 g. Before serving, check how many biscuits there are; if you have allergies, read the label on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many chocolate biscuits I need for a biscuit tin?
Compare the pack size and the number of biscuits or portions stated on the packaging. ALDI Netherlands lists around 30 biscuits in its 400 g pack of Biscotto Sprenkeltjes; Albert Heijn lists 30 portions in its 400 g pack of AH Gesuikerde biscuits pure chocolade. Choose based on how many people you’re sharing with and how often you’ll put the biscuits out.
Is Lotus Biscoff XL a family-size pack of chocolate biscuits?
No. The Lotus Biscoff XL variant listed by Jumbo Supermarkets contains speculoos, not chocolate biscuits. It does come in ten packets of two biscuits, making it an individually wrapped alternative if you want to hand out biscuits one person at a time.
Where can I check the allergens in chocolate biscuits?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients list; which allergens are present or may be present varies by product.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate biscuits?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and close it securely after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing the listed sugared biscuits in a closed tin after opening; Jumbo Supermarkets advises sealing the listed Digestive Biscuit Pure Chocolade pack properly and keeping it in a dark place.
What day is King’s Day in 2027?
King’s Day falls on Tuesday 27 April in 2027, according to the Dutch Government. Plan to hand out or serve your biscuits that day, but don’t assume everyone has the day off: that depends on their employment contract or collective labour agreement.