For a late-night snack, start by choosing the type of biscuit you fancy: speculoos with a chocolate layer, a biscuit topped with a thick layer of dark chocolate, and a cereal biscuit with chocolate pieces all offer a different experience. If a coating matters to you, check that the description specifically mentions a chocolate layer. Then compare the portion packaging, allergens and nutritional information.
If you mainly want chocolate around your biscuit, check whether the description mentions a layer rather than just chocolate pieces. A stated chocolate percentage is only meaningful when you know what type of product it refers to.
Individual sachets or a stated number of portions make it easier to choose how much to have without opening the whole pack. For the product’s nutritional profile, the information per 100 g and per portion is still relevant.
If ingredients, allergens, sugars or saturated fat influence your choice, compare the current packaging. The biscuits reviewed here differ in their ingredients and allergen information.
Start by deciding whether you want a chocolate layer. Then think about what portion size would work for you, and check the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate biscuit | Look for a chocolate layer or coating in the description; chocolate pieces in the biscuit are something different. | If I fancy chocolate around a crunchy biscuit, I don’t want to get home with one that only has chocolate pieces in it. Around 40% of consumers put this chocolate experience first. |
| Portion and packaging | Check the number of biscuits or portions, and whether they are individually wrapped. | For a late-night snack, I want to be able to have a small amount without opening the whole pack. This portion option is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion. | When ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to be able to check the details on the pack. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
A cereal biscuit with chocolate pieces doesn’t have a chocolate layer. This distinction matters if the coating is the reason you’re choosing the product.
Check whether the description mentions a layer or coating, and, if necessary, look at the ingredients and the image on the current packaging.
Portion packaging shows you how much you’re having, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value of the product. For example, Jumbo gives nutritional information per 14 g portion for the chocolate biscuit reviewed here.
Use the portion size as a guide to how much you want to have, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g as well.
Even a biscuit with dark chocolate may contain milk, wheat or soya. The Jumbo product reviewed here also carries a warning that it may contain nuts.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; don’t rely on words such as ‘dark’ or ‘milk’ in the product name alone.
Lidl says the Sondey biscuits reviewed here are only available in store. So the way you can buy a product may vary.
Before you buy, check where and how the specific item is available.
Albert Heijn describes its Speculoos Belgian chocolate as combining speculoos with a layer of Belgian chocolate. The pack is divided into six sachets, each containing three biscuits.
Jumbo describes its Chocolade Biscuits Puur as crunchy biscuits topped with a thick layer of dark chocolate.
Lidl describes Sondey Choco biscuits melk as a milk chocolate option in a 125 g pack.
ALDI describes a range of Biscotto products, including butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, as well as individually filled mini biscuits.
These Joybuy products offer a range of biscuits and wafers for a late-night snack. When choosing, note the difference between a chocolate layer, chocolate flavour and a filling. Always check the packaging for the exact ingredients.
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One to consider if you’re looking for a milk chocolate wafer for a late-night snack. Check the pack to see how the chocolate is applied, how the wafers are packaged and which allergens are listed.
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For anyone considering biscuits with milk chocolate and looking at portion packaging too. Check the current pack to see how the biscuits are divided, and read the ingredients and allergen information.
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A chocolate-flavoured biscuit stick to consider if you prefer sticks to individual biscuits. Check the packaging to see whether the chocolate forms a coating, and look at the portion and allergen information.
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For anyone looking for a wafer with chocolate and salted caramel flavour. The product name states that there are nine pieces; check the packaging for the portion size, whether they are individually wrapped and the allergen information.
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An option if you’re after a hazelnut wafer with a milk chocolate coating. The product name states that it weighs 33 g; as it contains hazelnut, read the full allergen information on the current packaging too.
Check whether the product description specifically mentions a chocolate layer or coating. Chocolate pieces in a cereal biscuit don’t mean that the biscuit is chocolate-coated.
Use the figures per 100 g to compare products on the same basis, then check the amount per portion to see how much you plan to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many products sold as snacks can be high in sugar or saturated fat.
Yes. Jumbo lists milk among the allergens in its Chocolade Biscuits Puur reviewed here, along with other allergens. If you have an allergy, always check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
No. A claim such as ‘with grains’ doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or nutritional value. Check the nutritional information, portion size and allergens on the packaging before comparing products.
