For a coffee break where everyone helps themselves at the same time, a larger pack can be handy if the biscuits will be eaten quickly. If people are snacking at different times throughout the morning, look instead for individually wrapped portions and consider how you’ll store the rest. Also check the type of biscuit and the current label: a bag of mini wafer bars is not the same as a pack of chocolate biscuits.
You’re putting biscuits out for colleagues, visitors or housemates. You’ll want to know whether the pack contains enough for the number of people eating at the same time, rather than judging by the size of the pack alone.
Not everyone will help themselves to a biscuit at the same time. Individually wrapped portions can be easier to hand out than one pack left open all morning.
You’ll want to check the ingredients and allergens listed for a product before sharing it. Even if it carries a specific dietary claim, it’s still important to check the current label.
First, work out how many people will be eating at the same time and whether you’re looking for regular chocolate biscuits. Then check how the contents are portioned and read the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Check the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits or portions. | If I’m putting something out for several people at once, I want to know whether there’ll be enough for everyone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack. |
| The right type of biscuit | Read the product name and description: a chocolate biscuit, a chocolate chip cookie and a wafer bar are different products. | I’m specifically looking for chocolate biscuits to go with coffee and don’t want to accidentally choose mini wafer bars. For around 25% of consumers, the type of biscuit is the deciding factor. |
| Portioning and storage | Check whether the contents are loose or individually wrapped, and read the storage instructions for after opening. | If people are helping themselves at different times, I don’t want to have to leave the whole pack open. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ease of portioning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current label, including the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | When I share biscuits with others, I need to know whether they suit their dietary requirements and avoidable allergens. For around 17% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
A large pack is less practical if only some of the group are eating at the same time and the pack is then left open.
If people will be snacking at different times, consider individually wrapped portions. Once you’ve opened a pack, follow the storage instructions on it.
A claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t tell you which other allergens a specific product contains or may contain.
Check the current label every time you buy. If someone has an allergy, don’t base your choice solely on the product name or an older online description.
The Voedingscentrum notes that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat. The label helps you check the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen.
Think of chocolate biscuits at a shared coffee break as a treat, not a substitute for making a considered choice about other snacks.
Verkade lists several chocolate options in its biscuit range, including Tops, Duo’tjes and Chocolate Chip.
Lotus Bakeries lists chocolate speculoos biscuits in a pack of 7 × 3 pieces.
Albert Heijn lists products under its own brand, including Choc chip chocolade melk & puur at 225 g, as well as smaller packs of chocolate biscuits.
Jumbo offers different types of chocolate biscuits, including a 300 g pack of Digestive Biscuit Melkchocolade.
ALDI Nederland describes Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as a pack of 20 biscuits weighing 250 g.
These two products suit sharing in the morning in different ways: a larger bag of mini wafer bars and a smaller pack of milk chocolate biscuits. If you specifically want biscuits, make sure you note the difference.
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A sharing bag for enjoying chocolate together, but these mini wafer bars aren’t regular chocolate biscuits.
The product name states 284 g. Before sharing, check the current ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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An option for a smaller coffee break with others if you’re looking for chocolate biscuits rather than wafer bars.
The product name states 150 g. Check the packaging to see how the biscuits are portioned, and read the current allergen information before sharing.
Choose the amount based on how many people will be eating at the same time and what you’ll do with any leftovers. A larger pack can be handy if it’ll be finished during your break; if people are taking breaks at different times, smaller portions may matter more.
Yes, you should still read the current label. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t rule out other ingredients, allergens or warnings about their possible presence.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the product you’ve chosen. For the biscuits mentioned, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place, and suggests putting an opened pack in a sealed tin. Instructions may differ for other products.
No, it’s better to treat them as a treat rather than a regular choice. The Voedingscentrum notes that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat. Check the nutritional information for the specific product if it’s important to your choice.
