Who might enjoy these biscuits?

Looking for a chocolate coating

You want chocolate on the outside of the biscuit, not just pieces or a filling. Look for terms such as ‘coated’ and ‘chocolate layer’, and check whether it’s chocolate or icing with a chocolate flavour.

Sharing on the sofa

You want to share the biscuits easily or put just some of the pack on the table. The Lotus Biscoff, Oreo and Biscotto varieties described here come in individual packs of two or three biscuits.

Label readers

You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before choosing. Compare similar biscuits per 100 g and, if you have an allergy, read the warnings on the current packaging too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what kind of product you’re looking for: an outer coating, a chocolate tablet and chocolate pieces are all different. Then check whether the packaging and label suit the people you’ll be sharing the biscuits with.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Chocolate coating Check whether the description mentions a coating, layer, base or tablet. Also see whether it says chocolate or icing with a chocolate flavour. If I want chocolate on the outside with every bite, pieces in the dough aren’t what I’m looking for. For around 36% of consumers, a clear outer coating comes first.
Sharing Check how many biscuits are in each individual pack and how many individual packs there are in the multipack. When I’m on the sofa with others, I want to be able to put some of the biscuits on the table easily. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to share them.
Label For similar products, compare sugars, saturates and salt per 100 g. Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information. If I need to avoid an allergen or compare nutritional information, I look beyond the front of the pack. This label information is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size Check the total weight and number of biscuits, as well as the product format you want. When more people are watching, I want to know how many biscuits I can share without judging by the size of the pack alone. For around 14% of consumers, pack size matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘with chocolate’ means ‘fully coated’

    A biscuit with chocolate pieces or a chocolate tablet is made differently from a coated biscuit. Albert Heijn describes the Oreo variety examined as coated with icing with a milk chocolate flavour; Jumbo describes LU Scholiertje as a butter biscuit with a milk chocolate tablet.

    If an outer coating is essential for you, read the product description and ingredients list.

  • Skipping the allergen information on a familiar biscuit

    The Oreo and LU varieties described here contain, among other ingredients, milk, soya and wheat. The LU variety described may also contain nuts.

    If you have an allergy, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and relevant ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging before eating the biscuits.

  • Leaving biscuits somewhere warm or sunny

    Jumbo notes that heat or sunlight can cause a harmless white layer to appear on the chocolate in LU Scholiertje.

    Store the biscuits somewhere dry and cool, and follow the storage advice on the packaging.

Brands worth comparing

Lotus Biscoff

The Belgian Chocolate variety described by Albert Heijn is a speculoos biscuit with a layer of Belgian chocolate.

  • The pack described contains six individual packs of three biscuits.
  • This format applies to the variety described, not necessarily to other Lotus Biscoff biscuits.

Oreo

The Enrobed variety described by Albert Heijn combines a cocoa biscuit and filling with a coating.

  • The product description specifies 43% icing with a milk chocolate flavour; the biscuits are individually wrapped in pairs.
  • Icing with a milk chocolate flavour is not the same product description as milk chocolate. Check the allergens on the pack you choose too.

LU

According to Jumbo, LU Scholiertje is a butter biscuit with a milk chocolate tablet, for anyone who doesn’t necessarily want a fully coated biscuit.

  • Jumbo describes this variety as 52% butter biscuit and 48% milk chocolate, individually wrapped in pairs.
  • The variety described contains milk, soya and wheat and may contain nuts; if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.

Biscotto

ALDI describes Biscotto chocolate biscuits as an assortment of butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate.

  • The pack described contains 20 biscuits in 250 g, individually wrapped in pairs.
  • Check the product description and label for each biscuit and pack if the exact type of chocolate coating or allergens matter to you.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range includes different types of products, including chocolate biscuits and cookies with chocolate pieces.

  • You can browse the range to find the product format that suits your preference.
  • A biscuit in the chocolate biscuit category isn’t necessarily fully coated; read the individual product description.

Biscuits for different preferences

These two biscuits show the difference between a coating with a milk chocolate flavour and a biscuit with a milk chocolate tablet. If you want to share them, check the pack you choose for each.

Oreo Cookies Covered With Milk Chocolate, 246 g

Oreo Cookies Covered With Milk Chocolate, 246 g

For anyone looking for a biscuit with a clear outer coating: the product description specifies icing with a milk chocolate flavour, not necessarily a layer of milk chocolate.

The duo packs described may be handy for sharing. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens, especially if you have an allergy.

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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

For anyone who wants a butter biscuit with a milk chocolate tablet rather than a fully coated biscuit. Jumbo describes this LU Scholiertje variety as 52% butter biscuit and 48% milk chocolate.

According to the product information, the biscuits are individually wrapped in pairs. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a biscuit has a chocolate coating?

Read the product description and ingredients list, not just the name or picture. Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff variety featured here as speculoos with a layer of Belgian chocolate, while the Oreo variety described is coated with icing with a milk chocolate flavour.

What should I look out for if I have a food allergy?

Check the current packaging for ingredients, highlighted allergens and relevant ‘may contain’ warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens on prepacked food labels must be clearly identifiable. Don’t rely on information for another variety from the same brand.

How can I compare sugars and saturates in different biscuits?

Compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g, so different portion sizes don’t skew the comparison. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutrition table for this; you may also want to check energy, salt and fibre.

How should I store chocolate biscuits?

Store them somewhere dry and cool, and follow the advice on the packaging. Jumbo specifically notes that heat or sunlight can cause a harmless white layer to appear on the chocolate in LU Scholiertje.