Weekly shopper keeping an eye on quantity
If you eat biscuits at several points during the week, you’ll want to know whether a pack contains the right amount for your household. The pack sizes of the products listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo vary.
Who are these biscuits for?
Household looking to share or take biscuits on the go
A resealable sharing bag can be handy at home, while individually portioned biscuits may be a better fit for taking with you. Jumbo describes Milka Mini Cookies as resealable, while the Oreo product reviewed by Albert Heijn comes in packs of two biscuits.
Shopper who checks ingredients
If you have a relevant allergy, it’s important to check the ingredients of the exact product. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different allergens and warnings about possible traces, so always check the latest label.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many biscuits you need for the week, how you’ll use them and what type of biscuit and coating you’re after. Then check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for the week | Check the net weight and think about how many times you’ll eat the biscuits. | If I’m shopping for several occasions, I want a pack my household is likely to finish. Around 25% of shoppers put finding the right quantity first. |
| Packaging and portions | Check whether the bag is resealable or how many biscuits are packed together. | At home, I want to be able to share them, but when I’m out and about, I’d rather take a set portion with me. This is the main consideration for around 25% of shoppers. |
| Biscuit and coating | Check whether the biscuit is fully or partly coated, and whether the layer is chocolate or chocolate-flavoured icing. | I’m specifically looking for a biscuit stick, mini biscuit or filled biscuit, and I want to know what it’s coated with. Around 25% of shoppers say this product type is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the latest label for allergens and any warnings about possible traces; if you like, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. | If ingredients are a deciding factor for my household, I can’t rely on the product category alone. Around 25% of shoppers put checking ingredients first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all coated biscuits are the same
A fully coated biscuit stick, a partly coated mini biscuit and a filled biscuit with milk chocolate-flavoured icing are different types of product.
Read the product description and start by choosing the biscuit shape and coating you’re looking for. Check whether any stated percentage refers to chocolate or icing.
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Choosing packaging without thinking about when you’ll use it
A resealable sharing bag and biscuits packed in pairs suit different ways of enjoying them.
Think about whether you’ll mostly share the biscuits at home or take them to school, work or out and about. Check the pack format of the specific product.
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Relying on an old ingredients list when you have an allergy
Ingredients can change, and warnings about possible traces of allergens vary by product.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually buying, including any warnings relevant to your allergy.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes AH Choc chip coated melk, an example of a coated biscuit to enjoy at home.
- Albert Heijn lists this product as containing 175 g, with a coating of 35% milk chocolate.
- The listed ingredients include milk, soya and wheat; check the latest pack if you have a relevant allergy.
Jumbo
The own-brand range lets you explore different types of chocolate biscuits for your weekly shop.
- The category described by Jumbo includes a range of biscuit shapes and pack sizes.
- Check the packaging, ingredients and latest product information for each product you choose.
LU
LU Mikado is a biscuit stick for anyone looking for a different shape from a round biscuit.
- Jumbo describes LU Mikado as biscuits coated in 49% milk chocolate, in a pack of 3 × 11 sticks.
- The product information lists milk, soya and wheat; don’t assume the sticks are individually wrapped without checking.
Oreo
The product described is a filled cocoa biscuit with an outer coating, packed in portions of two biscuits.
- Albert Heijn describes the coating as milk chocolate-flavoured icing and lists packs containing two biscuits per portion.
- Milk chocolate-flavoured icing isn’t the same as a confirmed milk chocolate coating. The product contains milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Milka
Milka Mini Cookies are small biscuits in a resealable pack, ideal for sharing at home.
- According to Jumbo, this product and pack contain chocolate pieces and come in a resealable bag.
- The mini biscuits are partly coated in 17% milk chocolate, not fully covered.
Verkade
Verkade Bites are small biscuit balls coated in milk chocolate.
- Jumbo describes the Bites reviewed as biscuits coated in milk chocolate and lists 54% milk chocolate.
- The product information warns that the product may contain almonds, eggs, hazelnuts and other nuts, among other allergens.
Biscuits and wafers at Joybuy
This selection includes coated biscuits, biscuit sticks and wafers in a range of pack sizes. Check each product to see whether the biscuit shape, coating and portion sizes suit your weekly shop.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk 180 g
A wafer to consider if you’d prefer a chocolate wafer to a filled biscuit for the week. The pack contains 180 g; check the portion sizes and label to make sure it suits how you plan to enjoy it.
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Oreo Cookies Covered With Milk Chocolate 246 g
For anyone who wants to take filled cocoa biscuits in portions of two. Albert Heijn describes this 246 g product as cocoa biscuits with a vanilla-flavoured filling and 43% milk chocolate-flavoured icing; don’t mistake the icing for milk chocolate itself.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
A milk chocolate biscuit for anyone who’d rather have a biscuit than a wafer or biscuit stick. The pack contains 150 g; check the pack for portion sizes and ingredients.
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Lu Mikado Milk Chocolate Biscuit Sticks 75 g
For anyone looking for thin biscuit sticks coated in milk chocolate. Jumbo describes the 75 g product as biscuits coated in 49% milk chocolate, with 3 × 11 sticks; check the inner packaging if you need individual portions to take with you.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate 10 × 12,5 g
An option if you’re looking for a biscuit with pistachio paste and milk chocolate in a pack of 10 × 12,5 g. If you have a relevant allergy, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the label on chocolate-coated biscuits if I have an allergy?
Yes. If an allergy is relevant to your household, check the label on the specific pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be listed on the label; also read any warnings about possible traces.
When should I choose a resealable bag rather than packs of two?
A resealable bag is a good choice if you’ll share the biscuits at home over several occasions; packs of two are handy when you’re taking them with you. Check the packaging of the product you choose, as not all mini or coated biscuits are packed in the same way.
Is a larger pack automatically more convenient for the week?
No. The pack size should suit how many biscuits your household is likely to eat and how you plan to store or take them with you. As well as checking the net weight, see whether the pack is resealable or contains set portions.
How should I store chocolate-coated biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For AH Choc chip coated melk, Albert Heijn recommends keeping the biscuits in a sealed tin after opening; instructions may vary for other products.