For taking biscuits on the go, individually portioned packs are handy; when sharing them over coffee, the number of biscuits in the pack matters most. Then decide whether you want a chocolate-coated biscuit, one fully covered in chocolate or a filled biscuit. If you have allergies, always check the current packaging.
If you want to take biscuits to work, school or another appointment, a pack with small, individually wrapped portions can make them easier to share out. For example, Albert Heijn lists the Lotus Biscoff chocolate variant reviewed here as six packs, each containing three biscuits.
If you’re buying for several coffee breaks, visitors or a family, check the pack weight and number of biscuits. ALDI Netherlands lists approximately 30 biscuits in a 400 g pack of Biscotto Sprenkeltjes.
If you have an allergy, intolerance or dietary requirement, the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product are what matter. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed products must display allergen information on the label.
First, think about when and who you’ll be eating the biscuits with. Then compare the portion sizes and the exact type of product. If allergens are a concern, check the label before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including highlighted allergens and any warnings about cross-contamination. For unwrapped biscuits, ask the seller for allergen information. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to know exactly what’s in these biscuits before I buy them. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label would be their top priority. |
| Pack size and quantity | Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits or portions. | For coffee with visitors or several occasions at home, I want enough biscuits in one pack without judging by the size of the packaging alone. For around 27% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Portions for on the go | Check the number of individual packs and how many biscuits each contains. | I’d rather take a pre-portioned pack with me than open a large one while I’m out. Around 20% of consumers would consider convenient portions their main priority. |
| Biscuit type and chocolate | Check whether it’s a chocolate-coated biscuit, one fully covered in chocolate or a filled biscuit, and see which type of chocolate is listed. | If I’m after a filled biscuit, I don’t want to accidentally pick up a plain digestive with a chocolate coating. For around 20% of consumers, the type of product they want is what makes the difference. |
A digestive with a chocolate coating and a filled biscuit covered in chocolate are different types of product. For example, Jumbo describes LU Prince Choco as a biscuit with a vanilla-flavoured filling and a milk chocolate coating.
Read the product name and ingredients list before deciding whether a biscuit is right for the occasion.
Packs that look similar may have different weights or portion sizes. A large pack also means you’ll need a way to store the remaining biscuits once it’s open.
Check the weight and the number of biscuits or inner packs, then choose a size you’ll actually use.
Ingredients and allergens apply to a specific product and can vary between variants. According to Jumbo’s product information, the LU Prince Choco reviewed here contains milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, and may contain egg.
Check the current packaging. If you’re buying unwrapped biscuits from a market stall, ask which allergens they contain before you buy.
An online description can help you compare products, but the packaging you buy has the current product information. This is especially important if you need to check ingredients or allergens.
Read the label on your chosen variant in the shop and check the best-before date too.
The chocolate variant reviewed here combines speculoos with Belgian chocolate. Albert Heijn lists the 132 g pack as six packs, each containing three biscuits.
The Jumbo range reviewed includes digestives with milk or dark chocolate, as well as other chocolate biscuits.
Jumbo describes the 171 g LU Prince Choco as a biscuit with a vanilla-flavoured filling and a milk chocolate coating.
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk as an in-store product in a 125 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists several Biscotto products, including a 250 g pack of chocolate biscuits and a 400 g pack of Sprenkeltjes.
These products offer different options for a snack or coffee break: biscuits, wafers and chocolate biscuit sticks. Check the product type and pack size separately; a wafer or biscuit stick isn’t the same as a chocolate-coated biscuit.
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A milk chocolate biscuit to consider for a coffee break.
Pack weight: 150 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and portion sizes.
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Choose the wafer option if that’s what you’re after, rather than a regular chocolate biscuit.
The product name lists milk chocolate and a pack weight of 180 g. Check the portion sizes and allergens on the current packaging.
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An option if you’re specifically looking for a pistachio variant with milk chocolate.
The product name lists ten portions of 12,5 g. Check the full ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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Consider this wafer if you’re after a chocolate treat with a salted caramel flavour.
The product name lists nine pieces, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re individually wrapped. Check the packaging if you need separate portions to take with you.
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The stick shape could suit you if you prefer small biscuit sticks to larger biscuits.
The product name lists 47 g. Before you buy, check the portion sizes and ingredients on the current packaging.
No. Some biscuits are also filled or fully covered in chocolate. For example, Jumbo describes the 171 g LU Prince Choco as a biscuit with a vanilla-flavoured filling and a milk chocolate coating. So, if you’re looking for a particular type, check the product description.
A pack with individual portions means you won’t have to share out a large pack while you’re out. For the Lotus Biscoff chocolate variant reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists six snack packs, each containing three biscuits. Check the actual pack for details when buying other products.
Check the pack weight and the number of biscuits, if stated. For Biscotto Sprenkeltjes, ALDI Netherlands lists approximately 30 biscuits in a 400 g pack. Also consider whether you can store the pack properly once it’s open.
For pre-packed biscuits, read the current label; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be displayed there. If the biscuits are unwrapped, ask the seller for information about allergens in that specific product before you buy.
