Coffee drinkers who like to share
If everyone sits down together, you’ll want enough biscuits for the table without being left with lots of open packs. Check how many biscuits are in the pack and whether you can seal any leftovers properly.
Which pack size suits you?
Lunchbox and on-the-go planners
Individually sealed portions are handy when you want to divide biscuits between different occasions in advance. For example, Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolate as 7 × 3 pieces; ALDI also describes chocolate biscuits packaged in pairs.
Label-conscious shoppers
If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, check the label for the specific product before considering the pack size. For nutritional information, compare the values per 100 g and, where given, per portion.
What should you consider when choosing?
Large pack
Choose this: if several people will be having coffee at the same time and you expect to finish the pack quickly.
Bear in mind: once opened, you’ll need to seal the remaining biscuits properly yourself.
Smaller individual packs
Choose this: if you want to divide the biscuits between coffee breaks or lunchboxes in advance.
Bear in mind: the number of biscuits in each individual pack varies by product.
Biscuits packaged in pairs
Choose this: if a small, sealed portion for one occasion on the go is important to you.
Bear in mind: a small portion doesn’t tell you anything about the nutritional value or allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to share | Check the net weight and the number of biscuits or individual packs. | If everyone is having coffee at the same time, I want to be able to share out enough biscuits without lots left over. An estimated 42% of consumers who choose chocolate biscuits for coffee time prioritise sharing. |
| Taking them on the go | Count the individually sealed packs and check how many biscuits each contains. | For a lunchbox or a coffee break away from home, I want to take a portion with me without opening a large pack. Around 33% of these consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Label | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if given, per portion. | When choosing for myself or a family member, I want to know what’s in the biscuit before I think about the pack size. An estimated 25% of these consumers put this first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack contains individual portions
The word ‘multipack’ doesn’t tell you how many individually sealed packs are inside. That matters if you want to divide biscuits between lunchboxes or several coffee breaks.
Read the full pack description and count the individual packs. For example, Jumbo lists 7 × 3 pieces for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolate; ALDI describes Biscotto Mini Biscuits as six packs.
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Leaving an opened pack without sealing it properly
This can make biscuits go soft, stale or lose their flavour. It’s especially worth bearing in mind if you take a while to finish a large pack.
Store the leftovers in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and follow the instructions on the pack.
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Choosing based only on flavour or brand
Ingredients and allergens vary by product. So having bought a biscuit before is no substitute for checking the pack you’ve chosen.
Before buying, read the current ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings about cross-contamination.
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Assuming a smaller pack means different nutritional values
Two biscuits in an individual pack are easier to plan as a portion, but the packaging doesn’t change what the biscuits are made of.
Compare the nutritional information for the products you’ve chosen per 100 g and, if shown on the label, per portion.
Brands to explore
Verkade
Albert Heijn describes Verkade Chocorondjes milk chocolate, 150 g, as biscuits filled with milk cream and coated in milk chocolate.
- A specific example to explore if you’re looking for a filled chocolate biscuit to enjoy with coffee.
- For the Verkade product you choose, check the number of portions, ingredients and allergens separately; the description of Chocorondjes doesn’t apply to the entire range.
Lotus Biscoff
Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolate in packs of 7 × 3 pieces and 3 pieces × 6.
- The individual packs listed give you a useful reference if you want to divide the biscuits up in advance.
- Not every Lotus Biscoff variety contains chocolate. Check the product name and pack details for the variety you choose.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as a brand with a range of biscuits and cookies.
- The brand can be another starting point when you’re comparing biscuit pack sizes.
- Check each product to see whether it’s a chocolate biscuit and whether the pack contains individual portions.
Chocolate biscuits on Joybuy
These two products are worth considering if you want to compare chocolate biscuits for coffee time by pack size. Before buying, check the product packaging to see how many individually sealed portions you’ll get.
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Ulker IKRAM biscuits with chocolate cream 12x(4x84g)
Consider this variety if you want to divide biscuits between different coffee breaks, but first check the exact unit of sale and the number of individually sealed packs.
The product name states 12x(4x84g); don’t assume this tells you the number of portions to take on the go without checking. Read the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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LU Scholiertje biscuits with milk chocolate 150 g
This is an option to consider if you’re looking for milk chocolate biscuits to enjoy with coffee. If individual portions to take on the go are important, check how many sealed portions are in the 150 g pack.
Read the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Frequently asked questions
When is a multipack more useful than one large pack?
A multipack with individually sealed portions is more useful if you want to divide chocolate biscuits between different coffee breaks or lunchboxes. Check how the pack is actually divided: Jumbo, for example, lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolate as 7 × 3 pieces, while ALDI also describes chocolate biscuits packaged in pairs.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate biscuits?
Store any leftover biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack; this will help you decide whether a large pack suits how quickly you’ll use it.
What should I check if allergens are important?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the specific chocolate biscuit. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels. Check the ingredients list and any warnings about cross-contamination too, rather than relying on the brand name.