For coffee on the go, choose a biscuit that clearly states it contains dark chocolate and comes in packaging that suits your journey: LU Scholiertje Puur is wrapped in pairs, while Lotus Biscoff with dark chocolate comes in packs of three. The word ‘dark’ and the proportion of chocolate in a biscuit don’t tell you how much cocoa that chocolate contains. If the cocoa percentage is important to you, check the current packaging, and read the allergen and nutritional information too.
You’re looking for a biscuit where dark chocolate is a noticeable part of the recipe. If you specifically want a high cocoa percentage, check this separately: ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t specify an exact percentage.
For a coffee break on the go, a multipack of two biscuits, such as LU Scholiertje Puur, or three biscuits, such as Lotus Biscoff with dark chocolate, may be more convenient than opening a full pack.
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values before choosing. Always read the current label, even if you’ve bought the product before.
First decide whether dark chocolate or a handy portion for taking with you matters more. Then compare the information on the label: the proportion of chocolate in a biscuit is different from the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate and cocoa | Look for a mention of dark chocolate and, if you’re choosing on that basis, an explicitly stated cocoa percentage for the chocolate. | If I’m looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, I don’t want to mistake ‘dark’ for a confirmed high cocoa content. For around 33% of consumers, cocoa information comes first. |
| Portions for the journey | Check how many biscuits come in each individual pack and how to store an opened pack. | Between journeys and coffee breaks, I want to take a small portion with me without opening a whole pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenient portions above all else. |
| Label information | Read the allergen information and compare sugars and saturated fats per 100 g and per portion. | If I have an allergy or often have something with my coffee, I want to know what’s in my biscuit. Around 25% of consumers consider checking the label their top priority. |
| Where to shop | Compare the current product packaging at your chosen shop and, if cost matters, similar pack sizes. | I want to be able to find a suitable option at a shop I already visit, without relying solely on the product photo. For around 17% of consumers, where they shop is the first consideration. |
The percentage of chocolate in the whole biscuit doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate contains. So a biscuit with a thick layer of chocolate isn’t necessarily the option with the highest cocoa percentage.
Is the cocoa percentage a deciding factor for you? Look for an explicit statement about the chocolate on the current packaging. A chocolate bar with a stated percentage is a different type of product, not a biscuit.
LU Scholiertje Puur, Jumbo Chocolade Biscuits Puur and Lotus Biscoff with dark chocolate, among others, state that they contain milk ingredients. The dark colour or product name isn’t a reliable way to check for allergens.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information when you buy, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
A label such as ‘dark’ doesn’t, on its own, tell you about the sugars, saturated fats or portion size.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g across products, then check the values per portion for the number of biscuits you plan to eat.
If you can only see a product’s name or image online, you can’t tell from the front whether it contains ingredients or allergens that matter to you.
Use the current packaging in store to make your decision if allergens, nutritional values or a cocoa percentage are important to you.
Verkade makes cookies and filled biscuits that include dark chocolate in their recipes.
Lotus Biscoff with dark chocolate combines speculoos biscuits with chocolate and is available in a pack of 7 × 3 pieces.
Albert Heijn provides product information on ingredients and nutritional values for products including LU Scholiertje Puur.
Jumbo Chocolade Biscuits Puur is a biscuit topped with a layer of chocolate.
Lidl lists a dark chocolate bar with 90% cocoa; a bar is a different choice from a chocolate biscuit.
Aldi lists Biscotto chocolate biscuits in packs of two, as well as separate dark chocolate bars.
These biscuits suit anyone looking for a dark chocolate flavour to enjoy with coffee. Compare product names and current packaging carefully: a description of a dark flavour doesn’t confirm a high cocoa percentage, and only an explicitly stated multipack tells you clearly how portions are packaged for the journey.
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A biscuit option to enjoy with coffee if you’re looking for a chocolate flavour. Before choosing this option for these qualities, check the current packaging for the type of chocolate, cocoa percentage and number of biscuits per individual pack.
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For anyone considering a biscuit with a dark chocolate flavour to enjoy with coffee. The name describes a flavour and a 70 g pack, not a cocoa percentage. Check the multipack details if you’re taking it on the go, and read the current label if you have an allergy or are comparing nutritional values.
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Another Franzzi flavour to consider for a coffee break, in a 115 g pack. Check the current packaging separately for portions, allergens and any stated cocoa percentage; ‘dark chocolate flavoured’ doesn’t specify a percentage.
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A chunky cookie with a dark chocolate flavour to enjoy with coffee, in a 72 g pack. If you want to take one small portion with you, check the packaging format. If you’re choosing based on cocoa content, look for an explicit statement on the label.
No, ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t specify an exact cocoa percentage. Jumbo states that its Chocolade Biscuits Puur contains 63% chocolate, Albert Heijn says LU Scholiertje Puur contains 48% dark chocolate, and Lotus states that its Biscoff version contains 22% chocolate; these percentages refer to the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit. Check the label if you want to know the cocoa percentage of the chocolate.
Not without checking the label. LU Scholiertje Puur, Jumbo Chocolade Biscuits Puur and Lotus Biscoff with dark chocolate state that they contain milk ingredients. When you buy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack you’ve chosen.
Check the ingredients list on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that the 14 legally defined allergens must be clearly listed on the label of pre-packed foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your product. Jumbo advises that its Chocolade Biscuits Puur pack should be resealed properly after opening and the remaining biscuits eaten within a few days; this advice doesn’t automatically apply to other biscuits.
Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then check what a portion of each product contains. This lets you compare sugars and saturated fats without automatically equating a smaller biscuit with a larger one; no single nutritional value can tell you which option is right for you.
