Who are these biscuits for?

Families who want to share biscuits

If you’re planning several snack times, the number of biscuits in the pack matters. Also check whether you can reseal the pack after opening.

Shoppers looking for a filled biscuit

If the biscuit itself is the treat, consider the combination of biscuit, filling and chocolate coating. The Verkade Chocorondjes included in this guide are examples of filled varieties.

Shoppers checking for allergens

If an allergen is relevant to your household, you need to check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings for each product. The chocolate biscuits on this page vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you mainly want to share the biscuits, take them out with you or serve them as individual treats. Then check the packaging for the information that matters most to you.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Sharing and keeping a supply Check the net weight and how to reseal the pack after opening. If you want to share biscuits over several days of the holidays, you’ll want to have enough without having to open a new pack each time. Around 40% of consumers put sharing and keeping a supply first.
Allergens Read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging. If you’re buying for someone with a relevant allergy, you need to be able to check the exact biscuit. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the first priority.
Portions for days out Check how many biscuits are wrapped together and whether your chosen variety is available. For a day out, you’ll want to take biscuits with you without having to pack an opened inner wrapper. Around 20% of consumers give top priority to portions that are easy to take with them.
Nutritional information Compare sugars, saturated fat, salt and fibre per 100 g, and check the portion size. If you’re choosing between different treats, you’ll want to know what’s in a typical portion. Around 10% of consumers put nutritional information first.

Things to watch out for when buying

  • Assuming dark chocolate contains no milk

    Milk is listed as an ingredient in AH Gesuikerde biscuits met pure chocolade. The type of chocolate alone doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the whole biscuit.

    Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings for the exact variety on the current packaging.

  • Assuming a product page means the item is currently available

    Jumbo stated that Lotus Biscoff speculoos koek pure chocolade was no longer part of its online range. A product description doesn’t necessarily mean you can order the item.

    Check availability before relying on a specific individually wrapped option for your day out.

  • Choosing based only on the type of chocolate or flavour

    Biscuits with similar descriptions can differ in ingredients, portion size and nutritional value. So the front of the pack doesn’t give you all the information you need to compare them.

    Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the varieties you’re considering.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Chocorondjes are worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate-covered biscuit with a filling.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the milk chocolate variety has a 25% milk crème filling and a 17% milk chocolate coating. The caramel variety lists a 28% caramel filling and a 16% milk chocolate coating.
  • These varieties contain milk and wheat. Check each pack for any other allergens that may be present.

Lotus Biscoff

The speculoos biscuit with dark chocolate is an example of a chocolate-covered biscuit in small, individually wrapped portions.

  • Jumbo’s product information describes this variety as containing 30% chocolate and being wrapped in packs of two biscuits.
  • This variety contains milk, wheat and soya. Jumbo also stated that it was no longer part of its online range, so check availability if this is the pack you’re looking for.

Albert Heijn

AH Gesuikerde biscuits pure chocolade is an example of a larger pack that’s ideal for sharing.

  • Albert Heijn lists this variety as weighing 400 g, with a layer of 27% dark chocolate.
  • The ingredients list wheat, milk and soya. Check the current packaging for any other relevant allergens too.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s chocolate biscuit range gives you the chance to compare different types of biscuits and other chocolate biscuits side by side.

  • Jumbo’s category overview includes biscuits with milk or dark chocolate, as well as digestive varieties.
  • Ingredients, allergens and pack sizes vary by product, so check your chosen variety individually.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I check the allergens in chocolate biscuits?

Check the allergens in the exact product if you’re buying for someone with a relevant allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains how allergens are listed on labels. Depending on the variety, the biscuits discussed here contain ingredients such as milk, wheat or soya, and may carry additional warnings.

Is the online ingredients list enough to choose a biscuit?

Use an online ingredients list to narrow down your options, but check the physical packaging before eating the biscuit. Albert Heijn notes that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

How should I store chocolate-covered biscuits once opened?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen biscuits. The product information for the Verkade variety discussed here recommends resealing the pack after opening. This is especially worth bearing in mind if you’re splitting a larger pack across several snack times.

How can I compare the nutritional value of two chocolate biscuits?

Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then check how many biscuits make up a portion. This lets you compare sugars, saturated fat, salt and fibre in the varieties you’re considering, rather than judging them by the chocolate description alone.