Choose biscuits with one per wrapper if you want to give each guest an individual treat. A packet containing two or three biscuits may be more suitable with coffee or on the go, but it’s not the same as an individually wrapped biscuit. When doing your Christmas shopping, check the label on the variety you choose for ingredients, allergens and use-by information.
If you want to give every guest or colleague their own treat, check whether each piece is individually wrapped. ALDI Netherlands describes Goud Gebakken Koekhappers as six individually wrapped cakes. They’re spiced or breakfast cakes, not ordinary biscuits.
A packet of two biscuits may be enough if you want to offer each guest a small portion. Jumbo lists this type of pack for Lotus Biscoff XL and LU Time Out Naturel; an Albert Heijn listing for a different Lotus Biscoff variety says there are three biscuits per inner pack.
Compare the exact varieties before serving anything to guests: ingredients and allergens can vary. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be clearly displayed on the label of pre-packed foods.
First decide how many biscuits you want to offer each person. Then check the number of inner packs and read the label on the variety you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrappers | Check whether each wrapper contains one biscuit or whether each packet contains several. Also check how many wrappers are in the pack. | If everyone is helping themselves to a treat, I don’t want to have to divide up a packet of several biscuits. For around 42% of consumers, handing them out individually would be the main reason for choosing this option. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of biscuits per inner pack with the portion you want to serve with coffee or take on the go. | With coffee, I want to be able to put out a suitable packet without opening the whole outer pack. A small portion would be the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and storage | Read the ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. | If I’m buying ahead for guests, I want to know what I can serve and how to store it. The label and use-by date would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
For self-service, a packet of two or three biscuits may be more than you want to offer each person. For example, Jumbo lists two biscuits per packet for Lotus Biscoff XL and LU Time Out Naturel.
Check how many biscuits are in each inner pack. Choose a pack with one biscuit per wrapper if that’s essential for handing them out.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. If you’re serving several guests at Christmas, a pack you’ve seen before is no substitute for checking the label on the product you’ve bought.
Read the label on the exact pack before serving, and keep it handy for guests who want to check the ingredients.
The Albert Heijn listing for Lotus Biscoff with Belgian chocolate said that this variety had been discontinued. ALDI advises customers to check with their local store for its products.
Check what your chosen shop has in stock shortly before buying. If necessary, look for an alternative with the same portion size.
Speculoos biscuits in small packets, ideal for a coffee break, for example. The number in each packet varies by variety.
Spiced or breakfast cakes for anyone who wants to hand out individually wrapped pieces.
Chocolate biscuits in packets of two for a paired portion.
Time Out Naturel is an option if you’re happy for two biscuits to make up one portion to take with you or enjoy with coffee.
These products are worth considering if you’re looking for wrapped biscuits or individual snack portions to enjoy with coffee, take with you or hand out. Note the difference between biscuits, biscuit bars and wafers, and check how many pieces are in each inner pack.
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For anyone who wants to take individual snack portions with them or hand them out. These are wafers, not ordinary biscuits; check the allergens on the pack before serving.
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For anyone who wants to hand out mini biscuits as individual treats. The pack contains 3 × 77 g; check how many wrappers it includes before planning, and read the label if anyone has allergies.
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For coffee or on the go, when two biscuits make a suitable portion. Joybuy’s product information lists six individual packs, each containing two biscuits; choose something else if you need one biscuit per wrapper.
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For anyone looking for a wrapped biscuit bar as a snack portion instead of a single biscuit. If you’re buying for a group, check how many bars are in the 140 g pack.
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For a coffee break where two biscuits can count as one portion. Don’t assume the 150 g pack contains one biscuit per wrapper, and check the label before serving them to guests.
No: check how many pieces are in each inner pack. ALDI Netherlands describes Goud Gebakken Koekhappers as individually wrapped cakes, while Jumbo lists two biscuits per packet for Lotus Biscoff XL and LU Time Out Naturel.
Follow the storage advice and use-by date on the pack you’ve bought. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact pack you’re serving, even if you know the brand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
