If you want to hand out biscuits to each guest during an Oranje match, choose a pack with individually wrapped portions; if you’re putting them out on a sharing plate, the number of biscuits matters most. Then check whether they have a chocolate coating or a chocolate-flavoured icing, and read the current label if you need to take dietary requirements or allergies into account.
If you’re having several people round, you can choose between biscuits to hand out individually and biscuits for a sharing plate. ALDI describes Biscotto as a box of 20 biscuits, packed in pairs; the coated Oreo variety described by Albert Heijn also comes in twin packs.
If you’re after a biscuit with more than just chocolate pieces or a filling, check the precise description of the outer layer. Albert Heijn describes the coated Oreo variety as having chocolate-flavoured icing, while Verkade lists a milk chocolate coating for its Chocorondjes Melkchocolade.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the current packaging before handing out the biscuits. For example, a product described by its manufacturer as gluten-free may still contain milk or soya.
First decide how you want to serve the biscuits during the match. Then compare the type of outer layer and check the packaging if you need to account for specific dietary requirements or allergies.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and serving | Check the number of biscuits and whether they’re wrapped individually or in pairs. | I want to hand out biscuits without opening the whole pack straight away. For around 31% of consumers, ease of serving comes first. |
| Outer layer and flavour | Distinguish between a chocolate coating and chocolate-flavoured icing; check any coating percentage listed in the product description. | If I’m specifically looking for a biscuit with an outer layer, it matters what that layer is and what type of biscuit is underneath. Around 31% of consumers give this product choice top priority. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the packaging. | I want to know whether everyone can eat the biscuits I’ve chosen before I hand them out. For around 23% of consumers, checking dietary requirements or allergies is their first concern. |
| Quantity and range | Compare packs by the number of biscuits and portion size, and check that the item you’ve chosen is available. | I want enough biscuits for my group without accidentally choosing a different type. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this practical comparison. |
A biscuit with chocolate pieces or a filling is different from one with an outer coating. Chocolate-flavoured icing and a milk chocolate coating are also not the same thing.
Read the product description and ingredients list if the outer layer is important to your choice.
Verkade describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free, but the listed ingredients also include milk and soya.
Check the current label for every allergen that matters to you or your guests, not just the dietary claim on the front.
The weight in grams doesn’t tell you how many biscuits or individually wrapped portions you’ll get. For example, ALDI describes its Biscotto box as containing 20 biscuits packed in pairs.
Think about how many people you expect, then compare the number of biscuits with the portion format.
Albert Heijn points out that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergy details can change. This is particularly important when someone needs to avoid an ingredient.
Check the information on the current packaging when you buy the biscuits and before you hand them out.
Albert Heijn describes the coated Oreo variety as a cocoa biscuit with a vanilla-flavoured filling and milk chocolate-flavoured icing.
Verkade describes Chocorondjes Melkchocolade as a biscuit with a milk cream filling and a 17% milk chocolate coating. The manufacturer describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free.
Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolade in its Lotus range, in a pack of 3 × 6 pieces.
Albert Heijn’s range of biscuits with chocolate includes different types, such as coated biscuits and chocolate biscuits.
Jumbo groups different types under chocolate biscuits, including biscuits and biscuits with chocolate.
ALDI describes Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as a box of 20 butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate.
This selection includes biscuits and wafers with chocolate or chocolate-flavoured icing. When choosing, consider the type of biscuit and its outer layer: a wafer isn’t a biscuit, and chocolate-flavoured icing isn’t the same as a named chocolate coating.
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An option to consider if you’d like to serve wafers rather than biscuits on match night. Check the outer layer and portion format on the packaging, and read the current label if you need to take allergies into account.
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A biscuit option to consider if you’re looking for milk chocolate biscuits for your group. Before handing them out, compare the number of portions and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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A strawberry option for anyone who’d also like to serve wafers during the match. The product name lists nine pieces; compare the product type and read the label if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
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The twin packs work well if you want to hand out biscuits to each guest. Albert Heijn describes the coated Oreo variety as a cocoa biscuit with a vanilla-flavoured filling and milk chocolate-flavoured icing; bear this distinction in mind if you’re specifically looking for a milk chocolate coating. Check the current label if you need to take allergies into account.
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A pistachio option to compare if you’d like to offer a choice of flavours. The product name lists ten 12,5 g portions; before handing them out, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Look for words such as ‘coated’, ‘coating’ or ‘icing’ in the product description, and check what the layer is made of. Albert Heijn describes the coated Oreo variety as a biscuit with milk chocolate-flavoured icing; Verkade lists a 17% milk chocolate coating for Chocorondjes Melkchocolade.
Yes. Check the current label before eating or handing out the biscuits. European rules for prepacked foods require ingredient and allergen information; Albert Heijn also warns that product information can change.
Not necessarily. Verkade describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free, but the listed ingredients also include milk and soya. So check the current packaging for every allergen that matters to you or your guests.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you’ve chosen. For the coated Oreo variety, the recommendation is to store the biscuits in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened pack according to the instructions on the packaging.
