For anyone who wants to offer a choice of flavours
If you don’t know which type of chocolate your friends prefer, consider an assortment of milk, white and dark chocolate. ALDI describes this combination in its Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits.
Who are these biscuits for?
For anyone looking for speculoos to go with coffee
A crunchy speculoos biscuit with chocolate offers a different flavour from a cocoa biscuit with a filling. Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolade as packs containing three biscuits.
For anyone who wants to serve smaller portions
If you’re settling in for a longer coffee break, you can open one multipack at a time. Albert Heijn describes Oreo as coming in twin packs, while Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolade comes in packs of three biscuits.
What should you look for?
First, decide on the flavour and texture you want to serve. Then check whether the pack size suits the number of guests. Before serving, check the allergens in your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Variety of chocolate | Check which types of chocolate are included and how many biscuits are in the pack. | If I don’t know what everyone at the table prefers, I don’t want to offer only milk chocolate. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this variety. |
| Small portions | Check how many biscuits are in each individual pack and how many portions you want to open. | I prefer to serve the biscuits in rounds rather than putting them all on the table at once; around 25% of consumers prioritise sharing them in small portions. |
| Filling and texture | Check whether the biscuit is filled and whether the outer layer is chocolate or chocolate-flavoured coating. | For me, the combination of biscuit, filling and coating is what makes the choice, not just the chocolate flavour. Around 25% of consumers consider texture the most important factor. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list and the relevant allergen and ‘may contain’ statements. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the biscuit before serving it. Around 17% of consumers give this check top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all chocolate coatings are the same
A chocolate coating and a milk chocolate-flavoured glaze are not the same product description. Verkade describes its Chocorondjes Melkchocolade as having a milk chocolate coating; Albert Heijn describes the Oreo variety mentioned here as having a milk chocolate-flavoured glaze.
Read the full description if the type of chocolate or the combination with a filling is important to your choice.
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Filling a plate without checking the allergens
Biscuits that look similar can contain different ingredients and have different warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
Ask which allergens are relevant to your guests, check the pack of the biscuits you’ve chosen and keep it available when serving them.
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Looking only at the total weight
A box may contain biscuits wrapped in pairs or threes. This determines how many you’ll open at once if you’re serving them in rounds.
Compare the number of biscuits and individual packs with the number of guests, not just the weight on the box.
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Assuming a product you’ve found is available to buy
A particular variety may not be available when you want to buy it. ALDI, for example, notes that special offer products can sell out quickly.
Check shortly before your coffee get-together that the variety is available, and decide which alternative flavour or pack size would also suit your group.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Speculoos with chocolate for anyone looking for a distinctive speculoos flavour to enjoy with coffee.
- Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Chocolade contains 22% chocolate and comes in packs of three biscuits.
- The product information listed mentions milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; check the current pack for your guests.
Verkade
Chocorondjes Melkchocolade combines biscuit, milk cream filling and a milk chocolate coating.
- Verkade states that this variety contains 25% milk cream filling and 17% milk chocolate coating.
- The product information lists milk and wheat, and notes the possible presence of egg, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds and soya.
Oreo
The variety described by Albert Heijn has cocoa biscuits with vanilla-flavoured filling and a milk chocolate-flavoured glaze.
- Albert Heijn says the 246 g pack contains twelve biscuits, in portions of two.
- The glaze is described as milk chocolate-flavoured; the product information listed includes milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Biscotto
An ALDI assortment for a plate of biscuits in different chocolate varieties.
- ALDI describes twenty butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, wrapped in pairs.
- Check that the current availability and pack contents suit your group.
Choceur
ALDI describes Choco & biscuit as a biscuit with milk cream and milk chocolate.
- This combination is an option if you’re looking for a filled biscuit rather than a plain one.
- Check the allergens on the pack of your chosen variety before serving it to guests.
Joybuy biscuits to enjoy with coffee
These products offer three different flavour options to enjoy with coffee: a milk chocolate biscuit, a white chocolate biscuit and an Oreo variety with milk chocolate-flavoured glaze. Check the product description for the white chocolate variety: chocolate on top of a biscuit doesn’t automatically mean the whole biscuit is coated.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
A good choice if you’d like to serve a milk chocolate biscuit with coffee. If you have food allergies, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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LU Scholiertje White Chocolate Cookies, 150 g
A white chocolate option for guests who prefer it to milk chocolate. If you’re looking for a biscuit fully coated in chocolate, check the product description. If you have food allergies, read the label too.
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Oreo Cookies Covered With Milk Chocolate, 246 g
For anyone who wants to share cocoa biscuits with a filling in smaller portions. Albert Heijn describes the 246 g Oreo variety as biscuits with a milk chocolate-flavoured glaze, in twin packs; check the current pack for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if a guest needs to avoid certain allergens?
Check the current pack of the exact biscuits you plan to serve, including any relevant ‘may contain’ statements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly listed on the label. Don’t rely on the brand name or type of biscuit alone.
Can I rely on the ingredients listed on an online product page?
Use the product page to compare options in advance, but check the packaging before serving too. Ingredients and allergens can vary between product varieties or recipes.
How should I store the biscuits until coffee time?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product information for the Oreo and Lotus Biscoff varieties mentioned recommends storing them in a dry place away from heat. When serving, only open the individual packs you need.
Is Nutri-Score useful when comparing these biscuits?
Nutri-Score can be an additional point of comparison for products of the same type. According to the Dutch Government, the logo is designed to help compare these products. It doesn’t replace checking the ingredients, portions and allergens for your coffee get-together.