For party bags, the number of sealed portions ready to hand out is usually more useful than the total pack weight alone. Choose a pack of two only if two biscuits per child fit your school or after-school club’s rules; with a standard pack, you’ll need to divide them up yourself. Ask about allergies before you buy, and read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.
A multipack with small, sealed individual packs makes it easier to count portions in advance and hand them out. Lotus Biscoff lists pack sizes of 8x2, 10x2 and 20x2 biscuits; ALDI lists both Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits packed in pairs and Biscotto Mini Biscuits with six individual packs. Check how many biscuits you want to put in each bag.
Before packing, ask about the school or after-school club’s rules and whether any children need to avoid particular ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking for allergies and dietary requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on the labels of prepacked foods; check the label on the specific pack you’re buying.
Compare the number of usable portions with the number of children, and think about whether you’ll use any leftover biscuits at home. A larger pack is only helpful if the portion size and quantity suit the occasion. For example, Lotus Biscoff lists a Mega Pack of 20x2, while Jumbo lists nine portions for its Dark Chocolate Biscuits.
First, check what the school or after-school club allows, then count how many sealed portions you need. Only then compare pack sizes and decide what you’ll do with any leftovers.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portions | Count the individual packs and the biscuits in each one. A label such as 20x2 means twenty portions of two biscuits, not twenty separate party treats containing one biscuit each. | If I want to fill each bag quickly with a sealed portion, the number of individual packs needs to match the group. For around 36% of consumers, being able to hand them out straight away is the priority. |
| Allergens and school rules | Ask which treats are allowed, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. Don’t rely on the product name alone. | If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether this pack meets the rules first. This is estimated to be the main concern for 29% of consumers. |
| Getting the quantity right | Compare the number of children with the number of biscuits, sealed portions and biscuits per portion. The total weight alone won’t tell you how many bags you can fill. | For a larger class, I want to bring enough treats without having lots of unused biscuits left over. Getting the quantity right matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Useful leftovers | Check whether any remaining individual packs will stay sealed and whether you can use them at home. Follow the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If there are biscuits left over, I want to be able to use them after the party too. This is estimated to be the main consideration for 14% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo, a 125 g pack contains nine portions, while ALDI lists twenty Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits, packed in pairs. These quantities have different implications for the number of bags you can fill.
Count the children first, then compare the number of sealed portions in each pack, the biscuits per portion and how many biscuits you want to hand out.
Lotus lists gluten and soya for Biscoff Original. For Duo'tjes Chocolade, Verkade lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya, and warns that the product may contain traces of other allergens. The ingredients may differ in another product.
Check the group’s rules and allergies in advance. Then read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you plan to use for the party bags.
If you put the sealed inner pack in each bag unopened, every child will get two biscuits. That may not match the portion you want to give or the school’s rules.
Check the preferred portion size before choosing a multipack. If you want to give each child one biscuit, look for a suitable pack rather than automatically handing out two.
A product range shown online doesn’t guarantee that the same pack will be available when you need it. It’s also worth checking the packaging and allergen information again when you buy.
Check whether the specific pack size is available before the party. If you choose an alternative, check its portions, ingredients and allergens again.
For anyone who wants to count sealed pairs: Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists Biscoff Original in formats including Pocket Pack 8x2, XL 10x2 and Mega Pack 20x2.
Verkade describes Duo'tjes Chocolade as a small pack containing two oat biscuits with a cream filling.
Jumbo lists a 125 g pack of Dark Chocolate Biscuits as containing nine portions.
ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits as twenty biscuits packed in pairs, and Biscotto Mini Biscuits as six individual packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk as a 125 g in-store product.
At Albert Heijn, you can compare the current biscuit range by pack format and portion size.
These Joybuy products may be worth considering if you want to compare smaller packs for party bags or for enjoying later. The stated pack weights don’t tell you how many children you can give a treat to: check the number of inner packs and biscuits on the packaging. Also ask about the school’s rules and read the current label.
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The 3x77 g format may be a good option if you want to spread the biscuits across more than one occasion. Check the pack to see how many sealed portions it contains, and read the allergen information before filling party bags with them.
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These milk chocolate biscuits are worth considering if you’re looking at a 150 g pack for party bags. Check how many sealed portions it contains, and whether the portion size and allergens are suitable for the group.
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These raspberry and blueberry-flavoured sandwich cookies are an alternative to consider if two separate packs suit your plans. The stated total weight is 97 g; check how many biscuits are in each pack and read the label before handing them out.
Before you buy, ask the school or after-school club which treats are allowed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking whether any children have allergies or dietary requirements. Then choose a pack and portion size.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact product you’re handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods. Don’t rely on the packaging from a previous purchase.
No. Lotus lists wheat flour and gluten in Biscoff Original. If a child needs a gluten-free treat, check another product against its current label and the rules agreed with the school or after-school club.
Follow the storage instructions on the relevant pack and seal any opened packaging properly. Jumbo recommends storing its Dark Chocolate Biscuits in a cool, dry place and eating the remaining biscuits within a few days of opening. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Use a product page to help plan your choice, but check the packaging itself when you buy. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change; Lidl says that an online list of ingredients, allergens or nutritional values isn’t always available for its food products.
