Who is this relevant to?

If you’re handing out biscuits to a group

You’ll want to know how many biscuits are in a pack and whether there’ll be enough for everyone. Jumbo sells chocolate biscuits in different pack sizes, so look beyond the size shown on the front.

If you need to check allergens beforehand

You’re sharing biscuits with children or a mixed group and want to make sure the variety you choose is suitable for everyone. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before handing them out.

If you want to bring a familiar biscuit

You have a brand or style of biscuit in mind, but also want to know whether the pack is easy to carry and share. Check the product type and contents: a speculoos biscuit, a chocolate chip biscuit and a biscuit with a chocolate topping are not the same thing.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many people you need to cater for and how you’ll hand out the biscuits. Then check the exact variety for allergens and flavour.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity Check the net weight and the number of biscuits or stated portions; one portion doesn’t necessarily equal one biscuit to hand out. If I’m buying for a group, I don’t want to run out halfway through handing them out. Around 24% of consumers put having enough in the pack first.
Ease of sharing Check how you take the biscuits out of the pack and whether you can reseal it once opened. At a busy parade, I want to hand out biscuits quickly without passing an open pack around. Ease of sharing is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, clearly highlighted allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the exact packaging. If someone in the group has a known allergy or intolerance, I need to be able to check whether this variety is suitable before handing it out. For around 29% of consumers, this is their main concern.
Biscuit style and chocolate Check whether the biscuit contains chocolate pieces, a filling or a topping, and which type of chocolate is listed on the pack. Once the practical considerations are covered, I want to choose a biscuit that suits the flavour I’m looking for. Around 18% of consumers prioritise biscuit style and type of chocolate.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack contains enough biscuits

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can hand out. Two packs with a similar weight may also state different numbers of portions.

    Check the number of biscuits or portions and work out how many packs you’ll need for your group.

  • Choosing based on the word ‘chocolate’ alone

    A biscuit with chocolate pieces, a filling or a chocolate topping can have a different flavour and composition.

    Read the product description and ingredients for the exact variety before choosing it for your group.

  • Treating a dietary claim as a full allergen check

    A claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t, by itself, tell you about all the other allergens. For example, the Céréal chocolate biscuits listed by Jumbo are described as gluten-free and lactose-free, but the product information also mentions soya and warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

    Read the full allergen information on the current packaging and, if someone has a known allergy, check with them before handing out the biscuits.

  • Taking an unresealable pack with you

    You may have some biscuits left after handing them out. For Jumbo Chocolate Cookies, Jumbo advises sealing the pack tightly after opening and using any leftovers within a few days.

    Only open as many packs as you think you’ll need, and bring something you can use to seal any leftover biscuits.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade offers a range of chocolate biscuit styles. Tops is worth considering if you’re looking for a smaller pack with a chocolate topping.

  • Verkade says Tops biscuits have a cream filling and a milk chocolate topping.
  • Verkade lists wheat, milk, egg and soya among the ingredients in Tops; also check the exact packaging for warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

Lotus Biscoff

A speculoos option if you’re considering a different style of biscuit alongside chocolate biscuits.

  • Jumbo lists, among other options, a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff XL and a chocolate sandwich variety.
  • Not every Lotus Biscoff variety is a chocolate biscuit, so check the product type and contents of each pack.

Albert Heijn

A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for chocolate chip biscuits with milk and dark chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn describes AH Choc chip chocolade melk & puur as a 225 g pack containing both types of chocolate.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose; Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.

Jumbo

A supermarket own-brand with several chocolate biscuit varieties, making it easy to compare pack sizes, portions and types of chocolate.

  • Jumbo lists, among other options, a 225 g pack of Chocolate Cookies and a 200 g Big Chunks variety.
  • The number of portions and ingredients vary by variety, so don’t assume the two packs are interchangeable.

ALDI / Biscotto

A supermarket option if you want to check how many biscuits are in the pack beforehand.

  • ALDI describes Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as 20 butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, individually wrapped in pairs, with a total weight of 250 g.
  • Check the packaging and allergen information of the product you’re taking with you in store.

Lidl / Sondey

A supermarket option if you’re looking for chocolate chip biscuits with dark chocolate pieces.

  • Lidl describes Sondey Chocolate chip cookies as a 225 g pack.
  • Read the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging before sharing the biscuits with a group.

A Joybuy product for handing out individually

This multipack is an alternative if you want to hand out individually wrapped chocolate snacks at the parade. These are chocolate wafers, not chocolate biscuits.

KitKat Mini Milk Chocolate Sharing Bag 284 g

KitKat Mini Milk Chocolate Sharing Bag 284 g

An option if you want to hand out individually wrapped chocolate wafers at the parade instead of chocolate biscuits. The sharing bag contains 284 g; check the current packaging for allergen information before handing them out.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How many chocolate biscuits do I need to hand out?

Base the number of biscuits on the group you’re expecting, and check how many biscuits or portions are listed on the exact pack. A stated portion doesn’t necessarily correspond to one biscuit to hand out.

Should I check for allergens when sharing biscuits with a group?

Yes. Check the current packaging before handing them out, especially if someone has a known allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that designated allergens must be clearly listed on the label of pre-packed foods; ingredients and warnings vary by variety.

Are gluten-free and lactose-free biscuits suitable for everyone with an allergy?

No, those claims don’t rule out other allergens. The gluten-free and lactose-free Céréal chocolate biscuits listed by Jumbo also mention soya and warnings about possible traces of other allergens, so read the full information on the current packaging.

What should I do with any chocolate biscuits left after the parade?

Seal any opened pack tightly and follow the storage advice for the biscuits you’ve chosen. For its Chocolate Cookies, Jumbo advises using leftovers within a few days of opening; Albert Heijn recommends storing its chocolate chip biscuits in an airtight tin.