Biscuits in portion-sized packs are handy for a little coffee break; if you’re putting together a platter for different tastes, a mix of chocolate varieties may be a better fit. Compare the type of biscuit, the number of pieces and the packaging. If anyone has an allergy or intolerance, check the label on the specific pack before serving.
If you want to know in advance how many biscuits you can put out, check the number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped. Jumbo lists 9 milk chocolate biscuits per pack; Lotus Biscoff packs its chocolate speculoos biscuits as 7 packs of 3.
A selection can work well if not everyone prefers the same type of chocolate. The Biscotto pack described by ALDI contains 20 butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate. If anyone has an allergy, check the label on each product on the platter.
The ingredients and warnings on the pack determine whether you can serve a biscuit. The products described by Lotus Biscoff and Jumbo include ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk and soya; Jumbo also mentions possible traces of nuts.
First decide what you want to serve and who it’s for. Then compare the packaging and, if anyone has an allergy, always check the ingredients of the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the specific pack. | If someone at the table has an allergy or intolerance, I want to know what’s in the biscuits before serving them. For around 40% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Serving and sharing | Compare the number of pieces, individual wrapping and chocolate varieties. | For coffee or a shared Christmas table, I want a choice between portion-sized packs and different flavours. Around 30% of consumers say serving and sharing matter most to them. |
| Quantity | Check both the pack weight and the number of biscuits; the same weight doesn’t tell you how many pieces you can put out. | For a larger group, I want enough biscuits without relying on the pack size alone. The quantity needed is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Storage | Check the best-before date and storage instructions; seal an opened pack properly. | If I shop early, I want to be able to store the biscuits properly until it’s time to serve them. This is the main concern for around 10% of consumers. |
A chocolate coating, chocolate pieces and a chocolate filling are all different product types. For example, Lotus Biscoff describes its product as chocolate speculoos and lists chocolate as 22% of the ingredients.
If you specifically want to serve biscuits with a chocolate coating, check the product name and ingredients rather than relying on a picture of chocolate.
The Lotus Biscoff and Jumbo products mentioned list allergens and possible traces that matter if someone has an allergy. A different flavour or pack calls for a fresh check.
Check the current label on every pack you choose, including any cross-contamination warning.
Jumbo lists 9 biscuits in 125 g, while ALDI describes Biscotto as 20 chocolate biscuits in 250 g. So the weight alone won’t tell you how many biscuits you can hand out.
Work out how many portions you need for your guests and compare that with the number of pieces on the pack.
An opened pack that isn’t sealed properly can lose quality. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it properly as soon as you open it, for example in an airtight biscuit tin.
Lotus Speculoos with Chocolate is an option if you want to serve the flavour of speculoos alongside chocolate. The pack described contains 7 packs of 3.
The Jumbo Milk Chocolate Biscuits described are a milk chocolate option to serve with coffee or tea, for example; each pack contains 9 biscuits and weighs 125 g.
ALDI describes Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits as a pack of 20 butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate.
Lidl lists Sondey Choco Biscuits Milk as a 125 g product available in store only.
Albert Heijn states that its specific 125 g Chocolate Biscuit variety has been discontinued.
These Joybuy products offer a choice of treats to serve with Christmas coffee or on a platter: milk chocolate biscuits, biscuit sticks and chocolate-covered wafers. A wafer isn’t a biscuit, so check the product type if you’re specifically looking for biscuits.
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A milk chocolate biscuit for a small treat with coffee or tea. The pack weighs 150 g; check the number of portions on the pack before serving.
The product information lists milk, wheat and soya, and possible traces of nuts. Check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
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Milk chocolate biscuit sticks for anyone who’d rather put sticks on a platter than whole biscuits. The pack weighs 75 g; check the packaging if individual portions matter to you.
The product information lists wheat or gluten, milk and soya. Check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
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A chocolate-covered wafer as an alternative when you’d rather serve a wafer than a biscuit. This variety weighs 180 g; the product description lists six individually wrapped wafers.
The product information lists milk, soya and wheat, and possible traces of egg and nuts. Check the label if anyone has an allergy.
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A pistachio-flavoured option for anyone who wants to offer a selection of tastes on a platter. The product name lists 10 portions of 12.5 g.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label before serving this variety, especially if anyone has a nut allergy.
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A salted caramel-flavoured wafer as an alternative to regular chocolate biscuits. The product name lists 9 pieces; check the pack if individual wrapping is important to you.
The product information lists wheat, milk and soya, and says it’s made using shared equipment with products containing egg, almond and sesame. Check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
Yes. If anyone eating them has an allergy or intolerance, check the label on the specific pack before buying and serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the mandatory declaration of 14 allergens on food labels; also look out for any cross-contamination warnings.
This warning indicates possible cross-contamination and may be important if someone needs to avoid that allergen. Base your choice on the wording on the current packaging, not on the ingredients of another flavour from the same brand.
Store them as directed on the pack and seal any opened packaging properly. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; an airtight biscuit tin can help once the pack is open.
For a best-before date, the Voedingscentrum advises checking, smelling and tasting the product after that date, provided the packaging is intact and the product has been stored correctly. First follow the storage instructions on the specific pack, and don’t serve anything that’s no longer in good condition.
